Tanzania Trekking: Mt Kilimanjaro Summit & Safari Expedition

11 days • 10 nights
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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Tanzania 11 days
Fri, 24 Oct 2025 Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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What's included

  • All accommodations, including quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (shared) for Kilimanjaro

    All accommodations, including quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (shared) for Kilimanjaro

  • Kilimanjaro entrance fees and staff, including certified guides, porters, and cook for the climb

    Kilimanjaro entrance fees and staff, including certified guides, porters, and cook for the climb

  • Jeep with an English-speaking guide during the safaris

    Jeep with an English-speaking guide during the safaris

  • Entrance fees to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Arusha National Park

    Entrance fees to Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Arusha National Park

  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the climb and safaris, including non-alcoholic drinks on the mountain and beer/wine during the safari

    All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the climb and safaris, including non-alcoholic drinks on the mountain and beer/wine during the safari

  • Kilimanjaro Travel Achievement Certificate

    Kilimanjaro Travel Achievement Certificate

  • First Aid Kit

    First Aid Kit

  • Travel Coordinator services
    Travel Coordinator services
  • Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
    Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Itinerary

day 1

Arrival Day

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Your Tanzanian Adventure Begins!
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You've been dreaming of your Tanzanian trip for so long, and the day has finally arrived! Once you arrive in Arusha, you'll head to your accommodation where you can settle in and relax. Settle in, swim in the pool, or simply relax and adjust to the new time zone surrounded by tropical greenery. In the evening, we’ll gather for a briefing about the journey ahead.

Included: dinner, drinking water, hotel

Money pot: tips

Not included: soft drinks, alcoholic beverages

day 2

Start the Climb from Machame Gate

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Into the Rainforest
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After an early breakfast, we’ll drive through Machame Village to Machame Gate, the starting point of our Kilimanjaro ascent. After registration, we’ll begin trekking through dense montane rainforest on a winding trail. Expect muddy and slippery terrain; gaiters and trekking poles are helpful. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive at Machame Camp, enjoy dinner, and take in our first night under the stars.

  • Elevation: 1,830m → 3,050m

  • Distance: 11 km (7 miles)

  • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

  • Habitat: Montane Forest

Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water

Money Pot: tips

day 3

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

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Into the Moorlands of Kilimanjaro
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We’ll ascend from the rainforest into the moorland zone, crossing valleys and climbing a rocky ridge with sweeping views of the Shira Plateau. After reaching Shira Camp, we’ll break for lunch and take a short acclimatization hike toward Lava Tower, then return to camp for the evening.

  • Elevation: 3,050m → 3,850m

  • Distance: 5 km + acclimatization walk

  • Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

  • Habitat: Moorland

  • Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Money Pot: tips

Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water

Money Pot: tips

day 4

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

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Climb High, Sleep Low
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Today is key for acclimatization. We'll trek past a junction leading toward Kibo Peak and ascend to the striking Lava Tower, also known as the "Shark’s Tooth," standing at 4,650m (15,250ft). After a break near the tower, we’ll begin your descent to Barranco Camp. Though we’ll end the day at a similar elevation to where we started, this hike will be key for acclimatization and preparing the body for the summit day ahead.

  • Elevation: 3,850m → 4,650m → 4,000m

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

  • Habitat: Semi-desert

Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Money Pot: tips

day 5

Barranco Wall to Karanga to Barafu Camp

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The Wall and Beyond
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An early start takes us up the steep Barranco Wall (elevation 4,250m / 13,900ft), an unforgettable scramble with rewarding views. From there, we’ll head to the scenic Karanga Valley (4,050m / 13,250ft) for a short rest before continuing upward. We’ll then join the Mweka Trail and ascend to Barafu Camp, our base for the summit push. At this stage, we’d have completed the Southern Circuit, which offers incredible views of Kibo Peak from multiple angles. We’ll enjoy dinner and rest while soaking in views of the summit, we’ll be heading there very soon!

  • Elevation: 4,000m → 4,700m

  • Distance: 9 km

  • Hiking Time: 6–8 hours

  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Money Pot: tips

day 6

Summit to Uhuru Peak & Mweka Camp

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The big day is here, to the Roof of Africa!
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We’ll begin our final ascent in the early hours of the night, climbing between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers. The trail winds up steep scree toward Stella Point, the toughest part of the climb, both mentally and physically. At Stella Point, we’ll pause to witness a stunning sunrise before pushing on for about an hour, possibly through snow, to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. We made it!

After celebrating at the summit, we’ll descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and a rest, then continue down to Mweka Camp (3,090m) for our final night on the mountain.

  • Elevation: 4,700m → 5,895m → 3,090m

  • Distance: 5 km ascent, 13 km descent

  • Hiking Time: 10–13 hours

  • Habitat: Arctic zone to forest

Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Money Pot: tips

day 7

From Mweka Gate to Arusha

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Descent and Celebration
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After your final mountain breakfast, we descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we'll receive your well-earned summit certificate! A private vehicle will take you back to Arusha. Tonight, relax at the hotel and celebrate your incredible accomplishment.

The trail down passes through lush forests and can be wet and muddy, so gaiters and trekking poles can come in handy for better stability. The weather will be milder here, so you’ll likely be comfortable in shorts and a t-shirt, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing close by just in case. Once in Mweka Gate, a private vehicle will take us back to our hotel, where we’ll enjoy a relaxed dinner and Arusha. Tonight, relax at the hotel and celebrate your incredible accomplishment and unwind after our incredible adventure.

  • Elevation: 3,090m → 1,680m

  • Distance: 10 km

  • Hiking Time: 3–4 hours

Included: accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, transfers

Money pot: tips

day 8

Safari Day: Arusha National Park

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Walk and Drive Among Wildlife
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After an early breakfast, we depart for Arusha National Park, just a short drive away for our first safari experience. Our adventure begins with a walking safari, led by an expert guide, offering a chance to explore the park's diverse flora, fauna, and natural history. After the walk, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s beauty. Next, we embark on a guided game drive, where we may spot giraffes, monkeys, colorful birds, and more. Arusha National Park’s stunning landscapes, including Momella Lakes, Mount Meru, and dense forests, offer a unique safari experience. In the late afternoon, we return to our hotel to relax and reflect on the day's adventures.

Included: accommodation, entrance fees to the park, safari jeep & guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Money Pot: tips

day 9

Safari Day: Tarangire National Park

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The Land of Elephants and Baobabs
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Drive to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population. Explore this wild haven dotted with ancient baobabs and spot giraffes, lions, and possibly the rare Gerenuk and Oryx. After a full day, head to the accommodation for dinner and stargazing.

Included: accommodation, entrance fees to the park, safari jeep & guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Money Pot: tips

day 10

Safari Day: Ngorongoro Crater

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Explore a Wildlife Wonderland
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Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with wildlife, including rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos. After a thrilling game drive and picnic by the hippo pool, return to Arusha for a farewell dinner and your final night at the hotel.

Included: accommodation, entrance fees to the park, safari jeep & guide, breakfast, lunch, dinner

Money Pot: tips

day 11

Departure Day

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Farewell, Tanzania
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As our unforgettable journey comes to a close, we bid farewell to this incredible land that has challenged us on the climb, amazed us with its safari wonders, and offered moments of peace and renewal by the glacier or poolside in such a serene, natural setting. Enjoy a final breakfast before saying goodbye, carrying unforgettable memories of your journey from Kilimanjaro’s summit to the wild plains of Africa.

Included: breakfast

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The travel coordinators

Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Is the flight included?

Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.

Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!

What is the Money Pot and how does it work?

This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!

The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. 

It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.

You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.

The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.

It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.

It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.

If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.

The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.

If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.

Which are the accepeted payment methods?

We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:

1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

2. Installment payments for certain countries only

If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.

Can I cancel or modify my booking?

Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.

If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.

You can do it directly from your personal MyWeRoad account!
 
Within your booking you will find the "Change Your Trip" section at the bottom right, just underneath your booking details. You will be able to select a different date for the same trip, or a different trip entirely. Whether you are able to change the trip depends on the cancellation terms of your booking. For your original booking if you selected the Private Room, Flexible Cancellation or entered any discount code, gift card or voucher, before confirming the change we will let you know if anything isn't applicable to the new trip and you can decide whether to proceed or not. If you have any issues please do get in touch with the WeRoad team and we'll be able to help. 
 
It's not possible to move to a 'sold out' trip and with any trips that are 'on request' we will need to check availability with our local partners so please do get in touch if you want to move to an 'on request' trip. Please bear in mind that if the trip has the 'final spots' status, there may be no places left in either the male or female room.

How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.

What type of accommodation should I expect on your trips?

In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.

For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.

The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!

Why do we have the Money Pot on all WeRoad trips?

If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!

Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements! 

It also helps us speed up paymentsimagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.

In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants. 

The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button

which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:

How can I find the flight details of my travel buddies?

WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.

However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!

If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!

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What's the average size and age of a WeRoad group?

In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.

On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.

All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700

Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.  

Can I see who’s in the group before I book the trip?

Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!

You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Will I share the room?

Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.

There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.

During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.

Who is and what does the Travel Coordinator do?

The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!

You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.

How can I be part of the community?

When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.

But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!