Mount Kilimanjaro!

Mount Kilimanjaro!

A once-in-a-lifetime, all-inclusive, 12-day journey to the roof of Africa! Seven Summits on your bucket list? Start here!

By Megan Belay Taylor

Date and time

January 12, 2025 · 12pm - January 23, 2025 · 12pm EAT

Location

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Arusha Tanzania, United Republic of

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Day 1: Arrival


Welcome to Tanzania! Let the journey to the roof of Africa begin! After immigration, retrieving your bags, and clearing customs, our representative, identifiable by a BELAY EXPEDITIONS sign, will tra...

Day 2: Orientation & Rest


After a leisurely breakfast, your guides will conduct a gear check and talk at the hotel and provide an orientation of the days ahead on Kilimanjaro. Afterward, you have the option to explore the tow...

Day 3: Upward Bound


Good morning! Today we are Kilimanjaro National Park-bound as we make our way to Londorossi Gate - the start of the Northern Circuit. Lunch will be served at the trailhead before we begin our first t...

Day 4: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp


Today is our first full day on the mountain! After breakfast, we will spend the first hour trekking through the last of the rainforest before entering the moorland zone which takes us up and onto the...

Day 5: Shira 1 Camp to Moir Hut (11,496’ to 13,651’)


Today we pass through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’ before entering the high alpine desert zone. The morning is spent trekking up to Lava Tower and the iconic Shark’s Tooth rock formation where we wil...

Day 6: Moir Camp to Buffalo Camp (13,632’ to 13,232’)


Today we climb out of Moir Valley and follow a series of inclines and declines that skirt around the northern slopes of the summit en route to Buffalo Camp. The trek offers great vistas of the plains...

Day 7: Buffalo Camp to Rongai 3rd Cave (13,232’ to 12,193’)


Good morning! Today we hike up onto Buffalo Ridge then hike down to Pofu Camp where lunch will be served. Our route then continues to our camp for the night - Rongai Third Cave. By now you should be ...

Day 8: Rongai 3rd Cave to School Hut (12,193’ to 15,476’)


Today we journey through the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kilimanjaro and the jagged Mount Mawenzi. We then continue onto School Hut. After arriving at School Hut, we will be served an earl...

Day 9: Summit Day @19,341!


Good ALPINE START morning! Today is summit day! We will be awoken at 11:30pm with coffee, cookies, and a light breakfast. After breakfast we’ll hike through the night until the first rays of sunlight...

Day 10: Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp (15,330’ to 10,200’)


Still savoring our summit success, we awake and enjoy another incredible breakfast together on Kilimanjaro. Congrats to a Seven Summit! The morning will be spent descending to Mweka Camp, the lowest ...

Day 11: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Arusha (10,200’ to 5,358’)


Good LAST morning! After an amazing night’s sleep in Mweka Camp, we’ll have our last breakfast on the mountain before descending our last few miles to Mweka Gate. Once at Mweka Gate, we’ll celebrate ...

Day 12: Depart for home.


After our final leisure morning in Tanzania, you will be shuttled to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your international flight home. It is recommended to arrive at the airport three hours before your fli...

About this event

  • 11 days

This 12-day, all-inclusive journey to the roof of Africa is an experience of a lifetime! The Seven Summits on your bucket list? Start with Kilimanjaro!

Our non-technical Northern Circuit route is Kilimanjaro’s newest route and considered to be the most scenic. Due to its longer approach, solitude is prevalent as this route is the least traveled. The Northern Circuit ascends climbers through five ecosystems which begin in the rain forest and end in the arctic alpine zone with glaciers! Please note, we do not use crampons, or rock climb at any time, making this expedition a high altitude trek.

Kilimanjaro appeals to first-time mountaineers who are eager to experience a high altitude expedition as well as to the seasoned climber in pursuit of the Seven Summits. Physically, climbers need to be able to trek for at least 4-5 hours each day.

COSTS INCLUDE:

  • Airport transfers
  • All transportation in-country
  • Porter service on the climb
  • All climbing staff including mountain guides and local support staff
  • Three nights at the Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha: 2 pre-climb and 1 post-climb. Breakfast provided!
  • Team welcome dinner
  • All meals while on the climb
  • All group gear on the climb (sleeping tents, dining supplies. and tents, toilette tents, first aid, etc.)
  • All park fees, permits and tour fees
  • 6-month training plan found here!

PAYMENT PLANS:
Prefer not to pay if full? BE offers personalized payment plans! To begin a payment plan, place a deposit here. Afterward, BE will email you regarding personalized monthly payment plans. No worries, there’s no interest or added fees.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BOOKING:
After booking, expect monthly emails from BE to get you prepped for Kilimanjaro! Seven Summits and international travel require a bit of preparation and we help you accomplish those tasks one-by-one. Our emails talk about clothing, visas, passports, vaccines, etc. We got your back off the mountain and on the mountain!

GEAR LIST:
Your Kilimanjaro Gear List can be found here! The comprehensive list will highlight everything you need to bring and everything that you can rent through BELAY EXPEDITIONS. Rental gear is shipped to your home address one month prior to the expedition in a box with a pre-paid return label.

PRICE:

  • Kilimanjaro = $5,300
  • Rental Gear = +$750
  • Single Hotel Room = +$200

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Frequently asked questions

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

Expeditions cancelled 90+ days in advance = a total refund minus deposit and processing fees. Expeditions cancelled 30 to 90 days in advance = a 50% refund minus processing fees. Expeditions cancelled within 30 days of start day = No refund.

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Hello & thank you for stopping by! I am mountain climber, long-distance expeditionist, & extreme minimalist. I'm also the owner of BELAY EXPEDITIONS. Most importantly, I try to lead my company and my life by three values: BE Outside, BE Simple, & BE In Pursuit! I hope you enjoy our events!

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