Detailed Itinerary

Day One: Arrive Arusha
Arrive Arusha, meet trip leader, and get ready for safari
Overnight Accommodations: None  
Meals Included: None

DAY Two: Arusha - Arusha National Park
Begin your Tanzanian adventure and set out from the city of Arusha for Arusha National Park . Within this nearby park, trek through magnificent forest filled with black and white Colobus monkeys, zebras and African buffalo. In the afternoon, journey to Lake Manyara National Park . Lake Manyara is a scenic gem, described by famed author Ernest Hemingway as "the loveliest I had seen in Africa ." The short, hard-hitting game-viewing experience contained within this area provides a little taste of Tanzania 's large variety of wildlife. With lush groundwater likened to that of a jungle, this area supports an abundance of wildlife - blue monkey, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo and over 400 species of birds! In addition to the variety of wildlife, the landscape offers picturesque views such as forests, grassy floodplains stretching east, an alkaline lake, and the dramatic, volcanic peaks of Maasai Steppes.
Over night Accommodations: Shared Camping
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

DAY Three: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park
From Lake Manyara to the Serengeti National Park , enjoy numerous game-viewing opportunities with various species of birds viewable along the way. The "crown jewel" of Tanzania 's protected areas, the Serengeti makes up some 14% of the country's total land area. It the massive migration of over a million wildebeest, along with approximately 200,000 zebra within its confines, that makes the Serengeti most famous. Flowing from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains in October and November, a massive population of wildlife then moves west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. This ancient occurrence is so imbedded in the instinct of these animals that nothing prevents this massive migration - no drought, cliff or crocodile-populated river serves as a hazard. The shifting seasons contained within the Serengeti offer various climates for an impressive catalogue of wildlife, including gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, and over a million wildebeests.
Over night Accommodations: Shared Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Four: Serengeti National Park -N'gorongoro Conservation Area
Embark of a full day's safari with the exciting opportunity to full experience the Serengeti from the awesome perspective provided within the Seronera - the epicenter of the Serengeti. The "crown jewel" of Tanzania 's protected areas, the Serengeti makes up some 14% of the country's total land area. It the massive migration of over a million wildebeest, along with approximately 200,000 zebra within its confines, that makes the Serengeti most famous. Flowing from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains in October and November, a massive population of wildlife then moves west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. This ancient occurrence is so imbedded in the instinct of these animals that nothing prevents this massive migration - no drought, cliff or crocodile-populated river serves as a hazard. The shifting seasons contained within the Serengeti offer various climates for an impressive catalogue of wildlife, including gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, and over a million wildebeests. After experiencing all the wonderment this amazing park has to offer, set out for the N'gorongoro Crater.
Over night Accommodations: Shared Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Five: N'gorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha
Start the day off with a descent into the N'gorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration within the high-reaching confines of this very unique area. Deemed the "eighth wonder of the world's greatest natural spectacle," the N'gorongoro Conservation Area boasts a combination of swirling landscapes, various wildlife, wonderful people and beyond ancient archaeology unsurpassed by any other location in Africa . The volcanoes, grassland, waterfalls and forested mountains are home to an abundance of animals - lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes as well as a prismatic catalog of hundreds of bird specimens. This area's magical setting and abundance of wildlife have fascinated visitors for years. Cap of your day with a journey back to the city of Arusha - getting some much-needed rest and relaxation in preparation for the following day's Kilimanjaro-climb. Late in the afternoon drive back to Arusha.
Accommodations Included: Simple Hotel (shared room)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Six: Arusha - Marangu Gate - Rongai Trail - First Cave Camp
After gaining access via the Marangu Gate, continue onto the Rongai Trail where you will then set out on the first leg of your Kilimanjaro trek with a hike to the village of Nale Moru . Journey through fields of maize and forests of pleasant pines before ending your first day's voyage with an easy ascent to the First Cave Camp at an elevation of approximately 2600 meters.
Overnight Accommodations : First Cave - shared Camping 
Meals Included : break fast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Seven: First Cave Camp - Third Cave Camp
From the First Cave Camp, continue your ascent towards the volcano of Kibo, via the Second Cave Camp en route to the Third Cave Camp, also known as Kikelewa Caves.
Overnight Accommodations : Third Cave -shared Camping
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Eight: Third Cave Camp to Mawenzi Tarn Camp
Climb grassy inclines while simultaneously beholding this area's diverse and amazing wildlife. The terrain starts to become somewhat more barren as you approach the Mawenzi campsite where the remainder of the day will be spent acclimating yourself to the rising altitude.
Overnight Accommodations: Mawenzi camp- Shared Camping
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Nine: Mawenzi Tarn Camp to Kibo Camp
Continue your Kilimanjaro climb across varying terrain before crossing i nto a region known as "the saddle" (an area situated between Kibo and Mawenzi at an elevation of approximately 4700 meters). Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, make all necessary preparations needed to ensure that the next early morning/late night summit attempt is a successful one.
Overnight Accommodations : Kibo camp - Shared Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Ten: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut 
Awake in the middle of the night (just before midnight), beginning your summit attempt by first ascending to Hans Meyer Cane at an altitude of 5150 meters. After a brief (but much-needed) rest, continue ascending to an elevation of 5680 meters at Gillman's Point where the remainder of the trek leading up to the summit is usually lined with snow-filled paths and extreme temperatures. Finally, climb to an elevation of 5895 meters at Uhuru Peak where you can remain for a short time. Extended periods of time spent at the summit are NOT recommended, so you should begin making your descent as soon as possible. A number of descents (usually done so in six hours total) are required to return to Kibo Hut (three hours) then Horombo Hut where the day's adventure will end.
Overnight Accommodations: Horombo camp (shared camping)
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY Eleven: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Arusha
From Horombo Hut, continue your descent down Mount Kilimanjaro , passing Mandara Hut before ending the day's conquest of the mighty mountain at Marnagu Gate - receiving your respectable accolades. Finally, return to Arusha for the conclusion of your adventure atop Kilimanjaro.
Overnight Accommodations : None
Meals Included: Breakfast

NOTE: in the event that you require additional days during the trek/summit (due to exhaustion/weariness), you are required to pay $200 (per day) to the local operators.