Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary of the 14 Days Mount Kilimanjaro & Uganda Gorilla Trek
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania - Kilimanjaro International Airport
On arrival in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you meet our driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session then later, he shall driver you to check-in lodge for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight in Moshi. lodge in Moshi.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro Trekking Briefing
Day 2 gives you a chance to go through pre briefing about hiking the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. You shall meet your trekking guide and crew to brief you about the trek as they clarify to you the dos and don'ts, safety measures, route to use etc. You shall also make sure to get the right gear to enable you get to the top of the Mountain. After briefing and preparation for the hike/ trek, you shall transfer back to lodge in Moshi for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 3: Drive to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Breakfast then transfer to the Machame Gate for about 1,5 hours from Moshi Town. On reaching here, you shall be welcomed by the rangers then later start you trek via the Machame Route. Continue on trek while enjoying scenic beauty through challenging terrain. The route elevates to 1,800 meters (5,900 feet). Proceed on ascent through verdant rain forests till you reach Machame Camp. Dinner and Overnight at Machame Camp at 3,000 meters (9,840 feet).
Day 4: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Today, enjoy breakfast then embark on a trek for about 6 to 7 hours through moorland and heather. The trek takes you through lush green rainforests offering scenic views of the Mountain at a distance till you reach Shira Camp at 3,850 meters (12,600 feet). On reaching here, enjoy meals as well as have Overnight.
Day 5: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Breakfast then embark on a trek for a period of 6 to 7 Hours. Continue on ascent towards the Lava Tower (4,600 meters / 15,100 feet) then later descend into the Barranco Valley. Hiking via the Barranco Valley is exciting although quite challenging offering you views of the Barranco Wall which is steep. You shall continue on trek till you reach Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters (13,000 feet).
Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Breakfast then embark on trek from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp. The trek takes you a period of 4 to 5 hours with a steep climb up the Barranco Wall which is scenic, very deep requiring you to be physically fit and determined. You shall continue on descent into the Karanga Valley. proceed on trek till you reach the Karanga Camp at 4,035 meters (13,270 feet) for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Summit Preparation)
Breakfast then get on trek for about 4 to 5 hours on ascent through alpine desert terrain towards Barafu Camp the base/ resting point before getting to the summit. When you reach here, you shall spend an afternoon resting and preparing for the summit ascent which starts at mid night. Dinner and Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Day 8: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak
Breakfast then relaxation till mid night when the trekking starts. You shall depart at Midnight as you ascend through rocky terrain towards Stella Point (5,756 meters / 18,884 feet). While here, you are at the highest point in Africa. You shall follow through rocky, steep terrain landscapes with torch till you reach the summit as the sun rises in the morning. When you reach the summit, take may photos to keep with you. After taking photos, you shall embark on descent from the summit to Barafu Camp where you briefly rest and later continue to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters (10,170 feet). Dinner and Overnight at Mweka Camp.
Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate & Drive Back to Moshi
Breakfast then leave Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters / 5,380 feet). On reaching Mweka Gate, you are congratulated then connect with other hikers relating on how the hike was then after get into your 4x4 wheel vehicle to transfer back to Moshi. On reaching Moshi, check-in hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort.
Day 10: Flight to Uganda at Entebbe International Airport
Morning breakfast then transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport to board flight to Entebbe International Airport. On reaching here, you are welcomed by a driver guide who transfers you to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala for relaxation and Overnight. Cassi Lodge Buziga.
Day 11: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Early morning breakfast then embark on transfer to the South West of Uganda at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. En-route, enjoy views of the green terrain, bird species as well as lunch in Mbarara at Agip Motel. After lunch, continue on journey to Bwindi and when you reach here, proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma lodge.
Day 12: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Today is Gorilla Trekking Day. Early morning breakfast then embark on trek to the park headquarters where you are welcomed by park rangers who brief you about the Gorilla Trekking Adventure. They inform you about Bwindi Forest National Park, Mountain Gorillas as well as the Gorilla Trekking Adventure. After briefing, you are allocated into groups of 8 with lead park guides who transfer you to the starting points where you leave from to enter the forest.
Trek the Gorillas for a period of 3 to 5 hours following varying trails and after a while, you shall meet the Gorillas and in an hour stay in their presence taking many photos to keep. You later return back to the headquarters to pick your trekking certificates to take with you back home. Afterwards, get back to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Buhoma Lodge.
Day 13: Transfer to Kampala for City Tour
Morning breakfast then with luggage embark on journey to Kampala. The journey takes you a period of 8 hours with lunch en-route, views of the green terrain, bird species. On reaching Kampala, you enjoy a brief city tour then get to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Cassi Lodge.
Day 14: Drive Back to Entebbe & Departure
Breakfast then with luggage embark on departure to Entebbe International Airport to board flight back home.
