Day 2: Depart on your trek towards the mightly Kilimanjaro (7-nights), taking the Lemosho Glades route. This remote, beautiful route gives us time to acclimatise and enjoy the mountain away from the crowds. We begin our trek at Londorossi Gate, with a leisurely pace taking us through afromontane forest to our first night's camp.

Days 3-4: Our next two days see us ascending to the Shira crater and its plateau. As the vegetation thins we are treated to our first direct views of Kilimanjaro's peak. Optional afternoon walks are offered on day 4 to help acclimatise.

Day 5: A steady hike through alpine desert to Lava Tower*, where we acclimatise at the southern flank of Kibo. For those with extra energy in the afternoon, there's the option to scramble to the top of the tower.

*Depending on the progress of the group, we may descentd into Barranco Valley Camp instead of camping at Lava Tower.

Days 6-7: Our first challenge is the Barranco Wall, from where we trek through spectacularly rugged scenery and on to the Karanga Valley for an afternoon to acclimatise. Sunsets here are stunning, with a backdrop of the southern glacial valleys and its icefields towering 1,000m above us. On to Barafu Camp for splendid views over the Mawenzi volcano. Arriving by lunchtime gives us plenty of time to relax before our summit bid.

Day 8: This morning we reach our ultimate goal, the roof of Africa and Uhuru Peak. After sunrise and celebrations on the peak we descend the glacial valley to Mweka Camp.

Day 9: A steady descent from the mountain into the rainforest, and a transfer back to a well deserved shower and a celebration dinner at our hotel in Arusha (1 night).

Day 10: Transfer to the airport for our return flight home.

Optional extension

Zanzibar (Full Board)   Take some time to relax after the adventure with a stay on the beautiful island of Zanzibar - its blue Indian Ocean waters, long white sand beaches and exotic culture, where Africa meets Asia.

Day 10: Transfer to the airport and fly to Zanzibar. On arrival transfer to the north of the island and the white sand beaches of the Matemwe Bungalows. 

Days 11-12: Enjoy two more nights at Matemwe Bungalows. Enjoy guided reef and village walks, try your hand at the traditional bao game, go cycling, or sailing in the local ‘ngalawas', the traditional wooden fishing boats. There is also excellent snorkelling in the colorful coral reef. These and many tours and excursions on the island can be booked at an additional charge direct at the resort.

Day 13: Transfer to the airport