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Day 1
Arrival in Moshi
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where the OneSeed team will be awaiting your arrival. From there you'll drive one hour to the town of Moshi to check into your lodge and catch up on sleep after your long trip. Join the rest of the group for a welcome dinner at the lodge.
Peak altitude: 2,800 feet (853 m)
Inclusions: Welcome dinner; airport transportation; accommodations
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Day 2
Moshi to Mti Mkubwa Camp
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After an early breakfast, you'll drive to the Londorossi Park Gate to get your trekking permits. You'll begin the journey along a dense forest trail walking at a "pole pole" pace (slow slow!) to the Mti Mkubwa campsite. Slow hiking over the next few days will help with acclimatization to the high altitude. You'll enjoy a delicious meal before getting some well-deserved rest.
Total hiking: approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) / 4 hours of trekking
Peak altitude: 9,023 feet (2,750 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 3
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp 2
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Today you'll continue through the forest and into the savanna of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen. You'll ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams before reaching the Shira Ridge. Here you'll enjoy lunch on the trail before dropping slightly down to Shira Camp 2. You'll spend the night in tents next to a stream with spectacular views of the Western Breach and its glaciers to the East.
Total hiking: approximately 5 miles (8 km) / 6-7 hours of trekking
Peak altitude: 12,598 feet (3,840 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 4
Shira Camp 2 to Barranco Camp
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Enjoy some warm tea or a morning coffee before beginning your trek to Barranco Camp. The trail gradually steepens into a rocky semi-desert landscape. After lunch at the Lava Tower (15,190 ft), you'll descend another two hours to the Barranco Campsite. The descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow your body to adjust to the high altitude. Once at Barranco Camp, you'll enjoy a hot dinner while taking in the beautiful sunset.
Total hiking: approximately 9.5 miles (15.3 km) / 7 hours trekking
Peak altitude: 15,190 feet (4,630 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 5
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
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After a warm breakfast, you'll depart Barranco Camp and traverse along a steep ridge, passing by the Barranco Wall before reaching Karanga Valley campsite.
Total hiking: approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) / 6 hours trekking
Peak altitude: 13,780 feet (4,200 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 6
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
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Today you'll leave the Karanga Valley and pass the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. This will complete the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here you'll make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
Total hiking: approximately 5 miles (8 km) / 7 hours trekking
Peak altitude: 15,095 feet (4,601 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 7
Barafu Camp to Kilimanjaro summit to Mweka Camp
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Prepare for a spectacular (and long) day! You'll wake up between midnight and 2:00 am to hike up to the summit of Uhuru Peak at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft). Be prepared for a very cold summit with plenty of layers and enough battery in your cameras to snap that summit shot. From the top, you'll descend straight down to the Mweka campsite. Later in the evening, enjoy your last dinner on the mountain with your team of porters and guides.
Total hiking: approximately 10.5 miles (17 km) / 11-14 hours trekking
Peak altitude: 19,341 feet (5,895 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 8
Mweka Camp to Moshi
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Soak in one last view from Mweka camp and enjoy singing and dancing with your OneSeed team. Now is a good time to tip your porters, cooks, and guides. Continue down the trail to the Mweka Park Gate where a vehicle will meet you to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi. After a hot shower and some rest, you'll enjoy a delicious celebration dinner!
Total hiking: approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) / 6 hours trekking
Peak altitude: 10,171 feet (3,100 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; accommodations, porter services
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Day 9
Moshi to Tarangire National Park
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It's safari time! You'll depart Moshi after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park on a scenic four-hour ride. At the park, pop the roof of the car and begin a game drive. Spot elephants, ostrich, waterbuck, giraffe, zebra, lions, and more. Wrap up the game drive and head to your campsite nestled within the park. Settle down for a beautiful night of camping under a star-filled sky.
Peak altitude: 3,325 feet (1,014 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; camping accommodations
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Day 10
Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
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This morning, you can enjoy a cup of coffee while watching troops of baboons wander by the campgrounds. After a hearty breakfast, take a morning game drive in Tarangire to spot more animals before having lunch at the park gates. After lunch, you'll drive three hours to Ngorongoro for your first views of the massive crater teaming with wildlife. Continue on to your group campsite on the rim of the crater.
Peak altitude: 7,500 feet (2,286 m)
Inclusions: All meals + coffee, tea, water; national park fees; camping accommodations
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Day 11
Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi
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Wake up early this morning and drive into the spectacular crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was formed by an imploded volcano over 3 million years ago. Now the conservation area is home to over 25,000 large animals including rhinos, zebras, lions, wildebeests, and impalas. Return to the campsite for lunch before the four-hour drive back to Moshi, arriving around 5:00 pm.
Peak altitude: 7,500 feet (2,286 m)
Inclusions: Breakfast and lunch; transportation; accommodations
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Day 12
Departure
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Enjoy one last Tanzania coffee this morning before saying goodbye to Moshi town. OneSeed will provide airport transportation for all international departures.
Peak altitude: 2,800 feet (853 m)
Inclusions: Breakfast; airport transfer