Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be welcomed by an Eco Life Tours & Safaris representative and transferred to Arusha. Check in at Arusha Planet Lodge and relax after your journey. Depending on arrival time you may use lodge facilities and prepare for the upcoming safari portion of the trip. Accommodation is at Arusha Planet Lodge with dinner provided.

After breakfast depart Arusha and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic journey with opportunities to spot wildlife en route before entering the park for an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo. Later proceed to Moyo Tented Camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of the wilderness. Meals for the day include breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner.

Wake early for breakfast then head out for a morning game drive in the Serengeti exploring wildlife rich plains and Seronera Valley looking for lions leopards cheetahs elephants hippos and other species. After the morning drive enjoy a picnic lunch before driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, observing changing landscapes from plains to highlands. Arrive at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp in the afternoon to relax and enjoy dinner surrounded by natural beauty. Meals for the day include breakfast picnic lunch and dinner.

After an early breakfast travel to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend approximately 600 metres into the crater for a game drive across the crater floor searching for lions elephants buffaloes zebras wildebeest hippos hyenas and possibly the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater then ascend and drive back to Arusha where you check in at Arusha Planet Lodge and relax before the Kilimanjaro portion begins. Meals for the day include breakfast picnic lunch and dinner.

After breakfast depart Arusha and drive to Londorossi Gate the starting point of the Lemosho Route on the western side of Mount Kilimanjaro. Complete registration formalities while the mountain team prepares equipment and supplies then continue to the trailhead. Begin trekking through montane rainforest beneath towering trees with opportunities to spot wildlife along the trail. After several hours of hiking arrive at Forest Camp where the mountain crew will have prepared camp for dinner and overnight. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

After breakfast continue the ascent through forest as vegetation becomes thinner and the landscape opens into heathland approaching the Shira Plateau. Enjoy changing scenery and spectacular views while appreciating Kilimanjaro unique high altitude environment. Arrive at Shira 1 Camp in the afternoon to relax enjoy dinner and spend the night. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

Continue across the Shira Plateau trekking through open moorland with impressive views of the mountain and surrounding volcanic features. Proceed towards Shira 2 Camp and continue to Moir Hut following the acclimatisation plan set by the mountain guide. The gradual ascent helps your body adjust to increasing altitude. On arrival settle into Moir Hut Camp enjoy dinner and rest. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

After breakfast trek towards Lava Tower ascending through alpine desert landscape as an important acclimatisation day following the principle of climbing high and sleeping lower. Enjoy lunch around Lava Tower then descend towards Barranco Valley appreciating striking scenery and views of Barranco Wall. Arrive at Barranco Camp in the afternoon to relax recover and have dinner. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

After breakfast climb the famous Barranco Wall with assistance from your mountain guide through some steep sections then enjoy spectacular views from the top. Continue along undulating trail through valleys and ridges towards Karanga Camp. This shorter trekking day allows additional time for acclimatisation and recovery ahead of the final ascent. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

After breakfast continue trekking towards Barafu Camp following alpine desert terrain on the southern slopes as the landscape becomes increasingly rocky and dramatic. Arrive at Barafu Camp in the afternoon have an early dinner and receive a summit briefing from your mountain guide. Prepare equipment and rest before the midnight summit attempt. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

Around midnight begin the challenging summit attempt under the stars trekking slowly and steadily towards Stella Point while following guide instructions and maintaining a comfortable pace. From Stella Point continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak the highest point in Africa at 5895 metres. Celebrate and take photographs then descend back to Barafu Camp for a short rest and refreshments before continuing descent to Mweka Camp where you will spend the night. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

After breakfast descend through montane rainforest towards Mweka Gate. Upon arrival complete park formalities and receive summit certificates depending on the highest point reached. Meet your driver and transfer to Moshi for a well deserved shower relaxation and celebration after the Kilimanjaro climb. Accommodation after the climb is not included unless arranged separately. Meals include breakfast lunch and dinner.

After breakfast enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your international flight schedule. At the agreed time your driver will transfer you from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight marking the end of the Tanzania safari and Kilimanjaro climbing experience. Accommodation is not included. Meals include breakfast.