Trip Overview

Experience the challenge and achievement of a lifetime as you summit Mount Kilimanjaro with AdventureWomen on this ultimate, remote, and upgraded ten-day Northern Circuit trek. On this transformational journey, (re)discover your power, persevere with like-minded women, and walk among some of Africa’s greatest wonders.

At 19,341’, flat-topped Uhuru Peak is truly the Roof of Africa. The trek is tough but you’re hiking with women who share your grit and drive, lifting each other up to ensure everyone reaches the top as one. Plus, a team of experienced porters and Wilderness First Responder guides, following rigorous safety protocols, takes care of every detail including setting up each camp and preparing nutritious meals, each better than the last! You are also accompanied by an AdventureWomen Ambassador, committed to helping make your experience a fun and personally rewarding adventure, and cheering you on as you reach beyond your comfort zone to take on new challenges in your own unique way!

AdventureWomen has upgraded this trek to be the ultimate way to reach the summit. This ten-day trek has a 98% summit success rate and gives you the maximum time to acclimatize to the altitude. Not only do you have the best Wilderness First Responder guides, but some of them will be women guides, who have been mentored by AdventureWomen to help advance their guiding career. You will have your own single tent, complete with a comfortable cot and foam mattress, and the dining tent is furnished with a heater, making mealtimes with your group cozy affairs. You will have the opportunity to rent top-of-the-line trekking gear so you don’t have to buy everything at home, and if you want, you can even hire a personal porter to trek by your side the whole way and carry your day pack, maximizing your chance of reaching the summit.

On your first day in Tanzania, arrive as strangers but quickly become friends with a stroll together across the lowlands to watch for giraffe and other wildlife. Rise the next morning for a final gear check and a chance to meet your amazing crew before driving through the rainforest to the trailhead for the Northern Circuit, the most remote route on the mountain. Here begins the “pole pole” (slowly slowly) trek up through the rainforest. The green canopy then gives way to heath and moorlands thick with heather and flora of otherworldly proportions. Camping among the heath, shed those boots, stretch your toes, and dream about the next day’s trek to Shira plateau, one of the highest plateaus on earth. It’s cloud-covered terrain of volcanic rock all the way. You’ve got this!

You’ll hike to a higher elevation each day before descending a bit each evening, helping you acclimatize and prepare for the summit. Enjoy the serenity and quiet of the Northern Circuit, the route around the backside of the peak, affording you rarely-seen spectacular views across the border into Kenya. When you reach the base camp for your summit attempt, rest, drink deeply, and eat hearty because everyone sets out for the summit early in the morning. You’re pushing for Uhuru Peak!

With exuberant cheers and shouts, share your triumphant summit of Uhuru’s rocky crown with the victorious women who’ve hiked alongside you, challenging you to press on. Savor this moment of glory and gratitude. After your celebrations at 19,341’, descend into Crater Camp from the summit and cap your achievement with a hot meal and views of towering glaciers from your tent.

The next morning, begin your descent from the roof of Africa with your fellow Adventure Women, giddy with pride and excitement. After one more night in your trusty sleeping bags, say goodbye to your guides and crew, the special team who made your trek not only successful and safe, but more fun than you imagined!

Since you’re in Tanzania, cap your epic Kili climb with an optional five-day safari across bio-diverse Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Serengeti. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to 25,000 of Africa’s largest mammals. After a stop to view the Olduvai Gorge, camp in a nyumba (Swahili for ‘home’). From here, venture out at dawn to search for Serengeti wildlife, and if you book in advance, take a hot air balloon excursion for jaw-dropping 360º views of the Serengeti.

OPTIONAL ADD ON: 5-Day Tanzania Safari to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park

Since you’re in Tanzania, cap your epic Kilimanjaro climb with an optional five-day safari across bio-diverse Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, home to 25,000 of Africa’s largest mammals, then stop for a rejuvenating lunch at Gibb’s Farm, just below the crater’s rim. After a stop to view the Olduvai Gorge, camp in a nyumba (Swahili for ‘home’). From here, venture out at dawn to search for Serengeti wildlife, and if you book in advance, take a hot air balloon excursion for jaw-dropping 360º views of the Serengeti. Call us to add this to your Kilimanjaro Trekking trip!

Main Attractions

  • 98% summit success rate
  • The camaraderie of trekking with other women means you are cheered on every step of the way
  • 10-day Northern Circuit trek route affords amazing views and less-traveled trails
  • All single tents on the mountain with cot and foam mattress, heater in the dining tent
  • Opportunity to sleep in Crater Camp and see the glaciers for which Kilimanjaro is famous
  • Female Wilderness First Responder guides, highly trained and well-paid porters, nutritious mountain cuisine, and top-of-the-line safety gear

What You'll See and Do

  • Anthropology
  • Camping
  • Photography
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife Safari
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Day 1

Arrive in the Foothills of Kilimanjaro
Experience the challenge and achievement of a lifetime as you summit Mount Kilimanjaro with AdventureWomen on this ultimate, remote, and upgraded ten-day Northern Circuit trek offered in September 2021. On this transformational journey, (re)discover your power, persevere with like-minded women, and walk among some of Africa’s greatest wonders.

AdventureWomen has upgraded this trek to be the ultimate way to reach the summit. This ten-day trek has a 98% summit success rate and gives you the maximum time to acclimatize to the altitude. Not only do you have the best Wilderness First Responder guides, but some of them will be women guides, who have been mentored by AdventureWomen to help advance their guiding career. You will have your own single tent, complete with a comfortable cot and foam mattress, and the dining tent is furnished with a heater, making mealtimes with your group cozy affairs. You are also accompanied by an AdventureWomen Ambassador, committed to helping make your experience a fun and personally rewarding adventure, and cheering you on as you reach beyond your comfort zone to take on new challenges in your own unique way!

You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to your comfortable lodge. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight arrival this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.
Meals on your own

Overnight: Ndarakwai Ranch

Day 2

Foothills of Kilimanjaro
Have a trek briefing this morning, during which you will receive your rental gear (if applicable). Please try on and inspect each item to make sure that it’s comfortable and that you understand all the features. This will be your last chance before the trek to modify, exchange or add gear.

Take a guided walk on the 11,000-acre ranch, where over 350 bird species and 65 mammal species can be seen as a direct result of the conservation work happening here. Since conservation efforts began in 1994, resident wildlife populations have returned to the area.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Ndarakwai Ranch

Day 3

Foothills of Kilimanjaro to Heath
Wake up to a chorus of birds this morning. After a thorough briefing and gear check, it’s off to the wide-open plains that lead to Kilimanjaro. Passing coffee farms and mountainside villages, you will drive through dense rainforest. Under the tangled canopy of moss coated vines, search for black and white colobus monkey, blue monkey, and a vibrant array of exotic birds.

Weigh Your Duffel Bag: Today you will weigh your duffel bag to ensure that it does not exceed 33lbs, as it will be carried throughout the trek by a member of your porter team. If your duffel weighs more than 33lbs, or if you would like someone to carry your daypack, a personal porter may be hired for an additional fee.

Start your Trek: Meet your guides and porters at the park gate, where you’ll complete your registration formalities. Head to an expansive plateau that marks the start of your trek. Arrive at your camp after a fairly leisurely walk. (Trekking time 1-2 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Shira Camp 1 (11,499’)

Day 4

Heath to Alpine Desert
Trek across the Shira plateau, one of the highest plateaus on earth averaging 12,500 feet, toward Kibo’s glaciered peak. Immediately veer away from the tourist trails towards the northeast edge of the Plateau. The trek is over easy terrain, and Moir camp is isolated, seldom used, and affords views over the Shira Plateau. (Trekking time 4-5 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Moir Camp (13,700’)

Day 5

Alpine Desert to Moorland
Winding through a forest of towering Dendrosenecio kilimanjari, proceed steadily upward over expansive ridgelines in the high alpine desert. You will notice that the air thins and cools dramatically from this elevation. Enjoy the extraordinary views as you pass massive volcanic formations scattered throughout the fields of scree. Only white-necked ravens and a handful of other birds venture this high, where vegetation is scarce. You’ll camp above this lunar landscape in a remote location where you might even catch glimpses of Kenya’s vast badlands. (Trekking time 5-7 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Pofu Camp (13’200’)

Day 6

Moorland to Heath
Continue your trek onward through valleys and over ridges through the alpine desert and moorland, continuing the circuit to the east, enjoying a vast mountain wilderness to yourselves. (Trekking time 5-7 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Rongai Caves Camp 2 (11,450’)

Day 7

Heath to Moorland
As the sun’s rays stretch over the mountain face this morning, you will resume your trek from the savannah of heather and grasses into the moorlands. Pass bizarre flora, such as giant groundsels, and a misty, cloud-covered terrain of volcanic rock. Move up the mountain steadily and gradually, heeding your guides’ advice to go “pole, pole,” or slowly, slowly, and eventually arrive at your camp in the moorlands. (Trekking time 3-5 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Kikelewa Caves Camp (11,850’)

Day 8

Moorland to Alpine Desert
Trekking onward through the barren alpine desert, you will reach the placid shores of a high-elevation lake. Your camp is nestled in an alcove beside the steep walls of Kilimanjaro’s second tallest volcanic cone, Mawenzi peak. (Trekking time 4-6 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Mawenzi Tarn Camp (14,210’)

Day 9

Alpine Desert
Continue through the stark alpine desert this morning, making the gradual journey toward Kilimanjaro’s glaciers and Uhuru Peak. As you cross the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, enjoy some of the most spectacular views on the mountain. (Trekking time 5-7 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Outward Bound Camp (15,450’)

Day 10

Alpine Desert to Arctic Zone
At 19,341’, flat-topped Uhuru Peak is truly the Roof of Africa. The trek is tough but you’re hiking with women who share your grit and drive, lifting each other up to ensure everyone reaches the top as one.

With exuberant cheers and shouts, share your triumphant summit of Uhuru’s rocky crown with the victorious women who’ve hiked alongside you, challenging you to press on. Savor this moment of glory and gratitude. (Trekking time 7-10 hours)

After your celebrations at 19,341’, descend into Crater Camp from the summit and cap your achievement with a hot meal and views of towering glaciers from your tent. (Trekking time 1-2 hours)
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Crater Camp (18,802’)

Day 11

Arctic Zone to Heath
Wake to the glow of a brilliant sunrise reflecting off the glaciers that surround your camp. Savor the unique privilege of being inside Kilimanjaro’s ancient crater.

After breakfast, you’ll begin your descent, winding down over loose scree and continuing to your camp nestled in thick heather. (Trekking time 4-7 hours)

Celebrate your achievement with your fellow trekkers and mountain crew and partake in a tipping ceremony to thank your guides and porters, acknowledging their hard work and contribution to your success.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500’)

Day 12

Finish Your Trek
Complete your descent through the rainforest to the park gate. (Trekking time 3-6 hours)

Celebrate the completion of your mountain adventure with a farewell lunch at the park gate. This is a great opportunity to thank your crew and say your goodbyes to those who made your trek a success!

Enjoy a day room in Arusha, resting up and readying yourself for your departure. Have a nutritious snack, including a variety of nuts, fruit, vegetables and other treats to enjoy now or on your flight home.

Say goodbye to your new AdventureWomen friends as you transfer to the airport for your flights home. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight departure this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Day Room: Rivertrees Country Inn

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Complete your descent through the rainforest to the park gate. (Trekking time 3-6 hours)

Celebrate the completion of your mountain adventure with a farewell lunch at the park gate. This is a great opportunity to thank your crew and say your goodbyes to those who made your trek a success!

You will be transferred to your comfortable lodge for some rest and relaxation.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel

Day 13

Arusha to Ngorongoro
Your head guide will brief you on your itinerary and review the expectations for your safari, giving you a taste of what’s to come.

Savor lunch at Gibb’s Farm, where nearly every ingredient comes fresh from the estate’s organic farm. With delicacies to suit every palate, this is sure to be a memorable meal. After lunch, take a leisurely stroll through the gardens to stretch your legs. You might also want to check out the gift shop or visit the arts in residence if there is time!

Take some time to rest at your Nyumba, enjoying the views as you write in your journal or simply put your feet up and relax.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Ngorongoro Nyumba

Day 14

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, where you are likely to find an abundance of wildlife. With luck, you might even see rhinoceros and big cats, such as lion and cheetah. The diversity of species often inspires awe, from baboons and elephants in the Lerai Forest to wildebeest and mountain reedbuck over the crater’s grassy floor.

To maximize your wildlife viewing time on the crater floor, enjoy your picnic lunch near a hippo pool.

Head back to your Nyumba where you can sit by the fire and soak in your pristine surroundings.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Ngorongoro Nyumba

Day 15

Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Depart the cool, grassy Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive on the great Serengeti plains by this afternoon for a different, but just as spectacular wildlife viewing experience. Make a short stop at Olduvai Gorge, a deep ravine and site of fossilized remains of animals and hominids that date as far back as two million years. A brief lecture and small museum tour are included.

Spend an afternoon wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. The big cats often spend these hours lying drowsily about the plains and up in the trees while many antelope and other animals continue to graze.

Enjoy your Nyumba, Swahili for “home”, this evening.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Central Serengeti Nyumba

Day 16

Serengeti National Park
Those with advance reservations will have the opportunity to balloon across the plains during one of your mornings in the Serengeti. A pre-dawn wake-up call leaves you time to drive to the balloon launch site in order to catch the most dramatic light. Then take to the skies just as the sun rises. Glide over the plains and acacia treetops, taking in spectacular views of the Seronera River Valley and the surrounding plains. After your descent, enjoy a magnificent champagne breakfast right amid the Serengeti wilderness. (Additional fee required)

Explore the pristine landscapes of the Serengeti with your guide’s uncanny wildlife spotting instincts leading the way. Expansive plains, rolling hills, dramatic granite outcrops and riverine valleys are home to an endless variety of fascinating creatures, from the lowly dung beetle to the impressive elephant.

Once you return from wildlife viewing, take time to sit by the fire and relax. Exchange stories of the day, write in your journals or simply enjoy the fresh evening breeze.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Central Serengeti Nyumba

Day 17

Depart Tanzania
Enjoy the views on your flight from the Serengeti to Arusha.

Stop at the Cultural Heritage Center, a shopping mainstay in Arusha, which attracts many travelers each year with its abundance of wooden carvings, artifacts, apparel, and crafts. The center also has Tanzanite and other gemstones for sale.

Have a special farewell lunch in Arusha as you prepare for your departure. Visit the adjoining Shanga workshop where physically challenged artisans create remarkable jewelry, learn glassblowing, and sell their work. This extraordinary project was created in order to mentor and empower those who are often marginalized in Tanzanian society. You will be surprised and inspired by the quality and beauty of their creations.

Enjoy a day room in Arusha, resting up and readying yourself for departure. Have a nutritious snack, including a variety of nuts, fruit, vegetables and other treats to enjoy now or on your flight home.

Say goodbye to your new AdventureWomen friends as you transfer to the airport for your flights home. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight departure this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.
Breakfast, Lunch, Snack

Day Room: Mount Meru Hotel

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Arrival and Departure Information

2021 Departure:

Arrive: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on September 13, 2021. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight arrival this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

Depart:

Trek: Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on September 24, 2021. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight departure this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

Safari: Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on September 29, 2021. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight departure this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

2022 Departure:

Arrive: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on September 16, 2022. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight arrival this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

Depart:

Trek: Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on September 27, 2022. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight departure this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

Safari: Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on September 29, 2022. Transfers are included for the Delta/KLM flight departure this evening. Private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

 

We are happy to help you make your flight and travel arrangements. If you’d like to do anything prior to or following the AdventureWomen trip, we’d be delighted to help you arrange any trip extensions you’re interested in.

Note: The recent trend in travel is for travelers to finalize their plans much closer to departure time than was customary in the past. While we try to be as flexible as possible booking last-minute registrants, we must release hotel rooms two to three months prior to departure! Please keep this in mind when making your travel plans.

Passports and Visas

Citizens of the United States must have a passport valid for six months beyond your travel dates with at least two blank facing pages. If you do not have a passport, please apply now!

US Passport holders will need a visa to visit Tanzania. We will provide detailed information before your departure on how to obtain your visa.

Activity Level

We rate this trip as Challenging. Our Challenging adventures get your heart rate really pumping and are more athletic. These women’s trips are demanding yet deeply rewarding and designed for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. You should be in excellent physical condition, and be able to hike up to 10 miles per day, in steeper, more rugged terrain. Please note that this is a general description of what you might encounter; for specific details about your trip, please consult the itinerary.

You should come with a flexible, adventurous, and enthusiastic spirit, and a wonderful sense of humor that adventure travel requires.

General Preparation Guidelines

Training for your Mount Kilimanjaro trek requires both physical and mental preparation. You do not need technical climbing skills, but do not underestimate the demands of the climb. You WILL need to be fit. Endurance, good cardiovascular health, and a healthy desire to reach the summit are important.

We suggest that you begin focused training at 60-90 days before your departure, more rigorous training at 15-60 days, and then taper off in the final two weeks. You should consult your physician if you are significantly altering your physical routine for training.

We have a partnership with FitForTrips, a company that will design an individualized fitness plan for you to ensure that you are prepared for the trip. Visit their website to learn more!

We will send you a full training guide with suggestions for physical activities when you register for your trek. Please let us know if you have questions!

Health Considerations

Make an appointment with a travel clinic. There are no immunization requirements for travel to Tanzania, however your local travel clinic may have recommendations for you based on your age, health, and past vaccination history.

For more health information, go to www.cdc.gov/travel and navigate to the page about Tanzania.

For trekkers over 70 years of age, AdventureWomen requires your doctor to fill out a trekking waiver. Please contact us for more information.

Altitude Symptoms

At high altitude, it is typical for trekkers to feel some physical effects such as loss of appetite, fatigue, or headache. Symptoms become more severe if you experience acute altitude sickness. Symptoms of acute altitude sickness can include troubled breathing while resting, severe coughing, confusion, impairment of motor skills, and irrational behavior.

Notify your guide immediately if you believe you are experiencing any of these symptoms. As a highly-trained professional, your guide makes your safety his top priority. If he determines that you are suffering from an acute form of altitude sickness, you will need to descend immediately to a lower altitude with a guide. This could mean being evacuated by helicopter. Medical evacuation insurance is required for this trek.

How to Register

Call the AdventureWomen office at (800) 804-8686 to determine space availability and register for this trip. We can complete your registration, including taking your credit card deposit over the phone.

If you prefer, you can register online by clicking “Sign Up for this Trip” on the trip page.

Please be sure to read the AdventureWomen policies before registering!

Preparation and Packing

Once you register for your adventure, we will send you a comprehensive preparation guide including weather information, gratuity suggestions, and a packing list.

As a reference, AdventureWomen typically suggests $500-600 for gratuities on Kilimanjaro treks. Detailed information will be provided to you prior to departure.

Forms and Final Payment

The deposit for this trip is $800, and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Once you book, you will need to fill out and return to AdventureWomen:

  • Information Form
  • Booking Conditions Form
  • Supplemental Trekking Release
  • Copy of Flight Information
  • Copy of Issuing Page of Passport (Photo Page)

Final payment is due to AdventureWomen in a cash form (check, money order, or wire transfer). A maximum of $1,500 per person can be put on a credit card, which includes your deposit.

Final Payment Due Date: June 15, 2021

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What's Included

Included - Trek

  • All Kilimanjaro Park fees
  • Accommodations as per itinerary based on double occupancy in lodges and single occupancy on Kilimanjaro
  • Four-season mountaineering tent, with ground Sheet, flysheet, vestibule, and cot with foam mattress
  • Meals as noted in itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water before and after your trek, provided in large jugs to refill personal bottles
  • Purified drinking water during your trek
  • Services of licensed Kilimanjaro guides
  • Services of Kilimanjaro staff including porters, chef, and waitstaff
  • Safety Equipment: Oxygen, First Aid Kit, Stretcher, Gamow Bag,
  • Heart Defibrillator, Radio Communication, Safety Protocols, Etc.
  • Activities as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers for Delta/KLM flights on scheduled arrival
    and departure days
  • All ground transportation
  • Baggage handling

Not Included - Trek

  • International airfare to and from Tanzania
  • Optional activities
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages (unless otherwise specified)
  • Fees for passport, visas, immunizations, or travel insurance
  • Cost of hospitalization or evacuation
  • Sleeping bag, hiking gear, and other items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for guides, porters, and camp staff

Included - Safari

  • Accommodations based on double occupancy
  • All meals as listed in the itinerary
  • All park fees
  • Services of professional safari guides and drivers
  • Services of Nyumba camp staff including chef and waitstaff
  • Land transportation in a customized safari vehicle
  • Guaranteed window seating in safari vehicles
  • Unlimited mileage in safari vehicles
  • Flights within Tanzania as indicated in the itinerary
  • Activities as noted in itinerary
  • Large jugs of bottled water in the vehicles - bring your own
    reusable bottle
  • Airport transfers for Delta/KLM flights on scheduled arrival/
    departure days
  • Baggage handling

Not Included - Safari

  • International airfare to and from Tanzania
  • Optional activities as listed in the itinerary
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Fees for passports, visas, or immunizations
  • Cost of hospitalization or evacuation
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and camp staff

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Accommodations

Ndarakwai Ranch

With more than 11,000 acres of open and wooded savanna just west of Mount Kilimanjaro, Ndarakwai Ranch offers a haven for travelers and trekkers, with extraordinary hikes, wildlife viewing, and complete relaxation. The spacious thatched-roof tents have en suite bathrooms with safari-style showers, and a separate dining area provides the perfect place for repose and reflection on your many adventures.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner; solar lighting, no electricity for charging devices; limited Wifi

Kilimanjaro Mountain Camps

At each of your mountain camps, you will have Big Agnes Flying Diamond, 4-season mountaineering tents which will all be single tents. Ground sheet, fly sheet, vestibule, and a cot with a comfortable mattress will be provided, and the tent will be set up and broken down for you each day by your hardworking team of porters.

A custom-designed dining tent is equipped with solar lighting, chairs, and dining table. Hot meals are served here every day, prepared by a skilled camp chef, and served by waitstaff. You'll also enjoy the cozy setting when you arrive into camp in the afternoons, ready to enjoy a piping hot cup of tea and
some snacks.

Purified drinking water is provided for you during mealtimes, and at the end of the day so you can refill your personal water bottles. Private toilet tent(s) will be set up for your group, so that you can avoid unsanitary public facilities. Basins of hot water will be brought to your tent each morning for personal hygiene and upon request any other time.

Views from each camp promise to be remarkable at every turn, with tantalizing glimpses of the summit, sweeping panoramas of the countryside below and a spectacular sunrise every morning. At night, stars light up the sky in a nightly spectacle that never fails to inspire awe.

Rivertrees Country Inn

Set beside the rushing waters of the Usa River on the outskirts of Arusha, Rivertrees Country Inn has colonial charm and simple but elegant style with modern-day amenities and fantastic cuisine. Besides its delightful farmhouse guestrooms, the inn also has two spacious luxury cottages and a lovely, open-air, thatched-roof kitchen and dining area, with décor reminiscent of its country heritage as a former German colonial farm and coffee estate. The inn has a pool, internet services, and a small gift shop.

Amenities: Soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers upon request; electricity; limited Wifi

Ngorongoro Nyumba

Nyumba is Swahili for “home,” which is what your camps will feel like on safari! This Nyumba is located at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for optimal access to the crater floor where you will experience exceptional wildlife viewing. The air here has a heavenly fresh scent, though the high elevation (about 7,200 feet) makes for potentially chilly nights; it will be important to bring warm clothes.

Amenities: En-suite bath with pump-flush camp toilets and safari showers; soap, shampoo, conditioner

Central Serengeti Nyumba

Your nyumba is a spacious, walk-in tent, where you will find all the comforts you need out in the bush: artfully crafted furnishings, cozy bedding with fine linens, solar-powered, eco-friendly lighting, and an en suite bathroom with shower and self-contained pump-flush toilet.

Amenities: En-suite bath with pump-flush camp toilets and safari showers; soap, shampoo, conditioner

Please note that all amenities were current when written and are subject to change at any time.

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