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Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), pass through visa control, and meet your The Bugs Adventures Travel representative. Enjoy a 45-minute transfer to your hotel in Moshi, with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After dinner and breakfast, meet your Kilimanjaro team for a briefing and introduction to your hiking crew.

After breakfast, transfer to Londorossi Gate for registration. Continue to the trailhead at 2,360 meters, and trek to Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820 meters). Distance: 5.5 km / 3 miles | Trek Time: 3-4 hours Altitude: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,820m)

Trek through the rainforest and moorland zone to Shira 1 Camp (3,610 meters). Distance: 8 km / 5 miles | Trek Time: 4-5 hours Altitude: Shira 1 Camp (3,610m)

Short trek across the Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp (3,850 meters / 12,631 feet). Distance: 7 km / 4.5 miles | Trek Time: 4 hours Altitude: Shira 2 Camp (3,850m / 12,631ft)

Trek towards Lava Tower (4,600 meters / 15,092 feet), have lunch, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,960 meters / 12,992 feet). Distance: 10 km / 6 miles | Trek Time: 6-7 hours Altitude: Barranco Camp (3,960m / 12,992ft)

Climb Barranco Wall and trek to Karanga Camp (3,995 meters / 13,107 feet). Distance: 5 km / 3 miles | Trek Time: 4-5 hours Altitude: Karanga Camp (3,995m / 13,107ft)

Trek steadily to Barafu Camp (4,673 meters / 15,331 feet), your base camp for the summit attempt. Distance: 6 km / 3.7 miles | Trek Time: 4-5 hours Altitude: Barafu Camp (4,673m / 15,331ft)

Begin the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters / 19,341 feet), then descend to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters / 10,171 feet). Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles | Trek Time: 10-14 hours Altitude: Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,341ft) / Mweka Camp (3,100m / 10,171ft)

Descend to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters / 5,381 feet) and transfer back to Moshi for a celebratory dinner. Distance: 10 km / 6 miles | Trek Time: 3-4 hours Altitude: Mweka Gate (1,640m / 5,381ft)

After breakfast, transfer to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and baobab trees. Spend the day on a game drive through the park, observing a variety of wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari. In the evening, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in the world for wildlife viewing. Enjoy a game drive in the crater, where you’ll likely see lions, rhinos, elephants, and more. After lunch, visit a Maasai village to learn about the local culture. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.