A Kilimanjaro Climb by Ker & Downey
16 days / 15 nights
Kenya and Tanzania
Ascend to the Roof of Africa
Ker & Downey’s Kilimanjaro Climb is a chance to summit the continent’s highest peak, the Roof of Africa. Follow the scenic Lemosho Route, which has the highest summiting rate of all the routes, camping in the mountain forests. Experience trekking through multiple ecosystems and fully-catered meals along the way, ultimately celebrating your post-Kilimanjaro conquer with several relaxing days amid the wonders of the Serengeti.
Itinerary at-a-glance:
- Day 1: Nairobi
- Day 2 - 3: Mbirikani Group Ranch
- Day 4 - 11: Mount Kilimanjaro
- Day 12: Arusha
- Day 13 - 16: Singita Grumeti Reserve
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Before conquering your Kilimanjaro Climb in Tanzania, take a few days to extract as much as possible out of Kenya's luxury and wildlife. First, spend a leisurely evening on the outskirts of Nairobi National Park at the elegant cottages of The Emakoko.
Next, spend two days on safari at your luxury game lodge accommodations at ol Donyo Lodge. Big game safaris here are as diverse as they are scenic, bringing you up-close to the Big Five on horseback, mountain bike, vehicle, or foot, all in the shadow of your pending challenger: Mount Kilimanjaro.
After a bit of relaxation and wildlife, it is time to transfer across the border to Tanzania for preparations and briefings before you climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
The night before the trek, the guide team meets your small group at the hotel in Arusha for a pre-trek briefing as well as a gear check.
Then 8-day climb begins on the remote western side of the mountain, offering a quieter and more scenic path to the summit. Traversing the spectacular Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower, and Barranco Valley, you'll acclimate naturally as you ascend to Uhuru Peak via Stella Point—considered the safest and most successful summit approach. Descent is via the Mweka Route.
This beautiful guided small group trek through farmlands, forest, and alpine moorlands is one of the gentlest routes on Kili and perfect for those looking to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to the top of the mighty Roof of Africa less hassle and with the added luxuries of dedicated guides, cooks, and porters providing support along the way.
Celebrate your Kilimanjaro Climb summit with a triumphal dinner at your Arusha hotel. Moreover, enjoy an evening to recover from the climb before departing on the final leg of your safari.
Finally, enjoy front row seats to the Annual Great Migration at the luxurious Singita Sasakwa Lodge in private concession bordering Serengeti National Park. Spend three days reveling in memories of your climbing adventure amid the beauty of the Grumeti Reserves, a place “where the land stretches to forever” and where the romance of remote, luxury Tanzania adventure safaris is still very much alive.
When it is time for your journey to end, return by shared light aircraft to Arusha for your onward flight.
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