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Embark on a 5-day adventure to Mount Kilimanjaro. Trek through rainforests, enjoy a game drive in Arusha National Park, and capture stunning photos of the mountain.

Highlights

• Feel the thrill of trekking through lush rainforests and moorlands
• Capture stunning photos of Mount Kilimanjaro and its snowcapped peak
• Enjoy a game drive in Arusha National Park and spot zebras and giraffes
• Experience the culture of Moshi and explore its vibrant local markets
• Stay in comfortable lodges and camps with meals included

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Moshi Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Moshi town at the base of the mountain. Meet your mountain guide for an evening briefing and gear check. Explore Moshi’s vibrant local markets and take golden-hour photos of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snowcapped peak (if clear). Accommodation: Chanya Lodge or Parkview Inn, Moshi Meals: Dinner Photography Tip: Best sunset shots from your lodge’s garden facing the mountain. Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate for registration. Start trekking through lush rainforest, spotting colobus monkeys and colorful birds. Enjoy lunch en route and reach Machame Camp by afternoon. End the day with an evening campfire briefing and a photo session of the misty forest. Accommodation: Machame Camp (Mountain tents with sleeping bags provided) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Photography Tip: Capture light rays piercing through the forest canopy during the ascent. Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Plateau Hike through moorland vegetation with panoramic views of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau. Stop for short rest and wide-angle landscape photos. Spend the evening at Shira Camp, with views of the Kibo peak glowing at sunset. Accommodation: Shira Camp (Tented camp setup) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Photography Tip: Sunset time is perfect for silhouette shots with Kilimanjaro’s peaks in the background. Day 4: Descend and Arusha Game Drive Begin with an early morning descent from Shira Camp via Mweka Route to Mweka Gate (approx. 4–5 hrs). Receive a certificate for your climb. Then, drive to Arusha National Park for a short game drive, spotting zebras, giraffes, colobus monkeys, and, if lucky, buffalos near the Momela Lakes. End the day with a late afternoon drive to your lodge. Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel or Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Photography Tip: Capture reflections of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro on the Momela Lakes. Day 5: Amboseli Game Drive and Departure Depart early for Amboseli National Park (approx. 3 hrs). Enjoy a game drive beneath Kilimanjaro’s southern face, famous for elephant herds and birdlife. This is a perfect spot for wildlife photography with Kilimanjaro’s snow peak in the background. Have lunch at Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Optionally, visit a Maasai village for cultural portraits before drop-off at the border or return to the airport. Accommodation: Day use at Oltukai Lodge (optional overnight) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Photography Tip: Early morning light gives the clearest views of Kilimanjaro and best wildlife shots.

Includes

Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport 4 nights accommodation Meals as per itinerary Licensed guide, cook, and porters Game drive in Arusha National Park Game drive in Amboseli National Park Visit to Maasai village Photography tips and sessions Certificate of climb

Important Information

• Good physical fitness required Training recommended 1–2 months before Consult doctor for altitude advice Maximum luggage weight per climber: 15 kg for porters Park fees included if booked with a tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund