Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and warmly welcomed by our tour manager. After a short safari briefing, transfer to Sarova Stanley Hotel (or similar).
Enjoy an early lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure — relax in the pool, spa, or enjoy other hotel amenities such as a fitness center, lounge bar, sauna, and golf access.
Meals and overnight at Sarova Stanley Hotel or similar.

After breakfast, depart for Arusha via luxury shuttle with packed lunch. Arrive in the evening and meet your local guide for a pre-climb briefing and gear check.
Dinner and overnight at Oasis Lodge or Karama Lodge & Spa.

About Machame Route:
This route is often called the Whiskey Route — challenging yet incredibly scenic. It offers breathtaking views and better acclimatization as you ascend to Uhuru Peak. Expect a journey through lush rainforests, moorlands, and high alpine deserts with stunning flora like giant lobelias and groundsels.

After breakfast, transfer to Machame Gate (1,800m) to register and begin your trek through dense Montane Forest. The path gradually climbs to the Machame Hut, with breaks for lunch and photo stops along the way.
Trekking time: Approx. 6 hours.
Dinner and overnight at Machame Hut.

Today’s trek begins with a steep ascent through moorland vegetation, leaving the forest behind. Continue over rocky ridges to reach Shira Plateau, where you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Kibo Peak.
Trekking time: Approx. 6 hours.
Dinner and overnight at Shira Hut.

After breakfast, climb toward the Lava Tower (4,630m) — an important acclimatization point. From here, descend into the Barranco Valley, known for its giant lobelia and senecio plants.
Trekking time: Approx. 6 hours.
Dinner and overnight at Barranco Camp.

Start early to conquer the Great Barranco Wall, a spectacular scramble with rewarding views. Continue over several ridges and valleys, passing the Karanga Valley, before ascending to Barafu Hut, your base camp for the summit attempt.
Rest early in preparation for the midnight climb.
Dinner and overnight at Barafu Hut.

Rise before midnight and begin your summit push under a starry sky. Ascend past Stella Point (5,685m), then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa!
Celebrate your accomplishment, take photos, then descend carefully to Mweka Hut for a well-earned rest.
Trekking time: 12–14 hours roundtrip.
Dinner and overnight at Mweka Hut.

After breakfast, descend through lush rainforests alive with birds and colobus monkeys. The descent takes approximately 3 hours to Mweka Gate, where you’ll receive your summit certificate.
Drive to Arusha for lunch, then transfer to Arusha Airport for your onward flight or extension safari.

End of Safari.

Tour Includes

• Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off)

• All meals and accommodation as per itinerary

• Park entrance and camping fees

• Professional English-speaking mountain guide and porters

• Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle

• Rescue fees and mountain permits

Tour Excludes

• International flights and airport taxes

• Tanzanian visa fees

• Travel insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal climbing gear (sleeping bag, walking poles, gloves, etc.)

• Drinks and personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)