Serval Conservancy is located in Siha, Kilimanjaro, approximately 35 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport, 90 minutes from Arusha, and 60 minutes from Moshi town.
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha shuttle and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Breakfast and transfer to Serval Wildlife Conservancy, arriving at around 10:00am. The 1000-acre conservancy is home to lions, giraffes, leopards, antelopes, and other rescued wildlife that are cared for and later returned to reserves and parks.
On arrival, you will interact and feed animals under supervision of trained wardens. Expect encounters with giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, blue monkeys, and white rhinos.
Lunch at the restaurant and continuation of animal interactions until 4:00pm. Transfer to your hotel within or near the conservancy for overnight stay.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for departure flight.
5★: Serval Wildlife Lodge, Kaliwa Lodge, Arusha Serena, Chanya by Ardhi, Arusha Coffee Lodge
4★: Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha, Kibo Palace Hotel Moshi, Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, Grand Melia, Africa Safari Hotel Arusha, Mount Meru Hotel, Kili Villa
3★: Osiligilai Maasai Lodge
Budget 3★: Tulia Boutique, Maridadi Hotel, Park View Inn
Note: The above hotels and equivalents offer excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, or Arusha and transfer to a hotel in Moshi. You will be briefed by our experienced guide, have dinner, and spend the night in Moshi.
This is the starting point where registration, park fee payments, and permit checks are done. Final gear check, briefing, and safety talk take place here.
The trek officially begins here through lush rainforest towards Machame Camp.
Altitude: 2,833m to 3,788m
Distance: 7 km (4 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Arrival at Shira Plateau through moorlands, crossing river gorges to Shira Cave Camp.
Altitude: 3,788m to 4,605m then descent
Trek east toward Lava Tower for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp. This is an important acclimatization day.
Habitat includes alpine desert with cold temperatures and strong winds.
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Ascend the famous Barranco Wall, then traverse valleys and descend into Karanga Valley. Continue to Karanga Camp for acclimatization, dinner, and overnight stay.
Distance: 4 km (2 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Trek through barren rocky terrain toward Barafu Camp, the final base before summit. Enjoy views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks when skies are clear.
Hiking Time: 4–6 hours ascent
Final summit attempt begins early morning. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Descend back to Barafu Camp for rest and overnight stay.
This is the coldest and most challenging part of the climb but offers the most rewarding views.
Descend to Mweka Gate, receive your climbing certificate, and sign out of the national park. A vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel in Moshi.
Serval Wildlife Conservancy is located in Siha, Kilimanjaro — approximately 35 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport, 90 minutes from Arusha, and 60 minutes from Moshi town.
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha shuttle station and transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to Serval Wildlife Conservancy to arrive at around 10:00 AM. The conservancy sits on 1,000 acres and is home to lions, giraffes, leopards, antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, blue monkeys, and white rhinos.
Many rescued and injured animals are cared for, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild.
Visitors can safely interact with and feed selected animals under the supervision of trained wardens. Lunch is served at the conservancy restaurant, with activities concluding at around 4:00 PM.
Transfer to your hotel within or near the conservancy for overnight stay.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
5★ Luxury: Serval Wildlife Lodge, Kaliwa Lodge, Arusha Serena, Chanya by Ardhi, Arusha Coffee Lodge
4★ Comfort: Kibo Palace Hotel (Arusha & Moshi), Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, Grand Melia, Africa Safari Hotel Arusha, Mount Meru Hotel, Kili Villa
3★ Budget: Osiligilai Maasai Lodge, Tulia Boutique Hotel, Maridadi Hotel, Park View Inn
Note: These hotels and equivalents offer excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, or Arusha and transfer to a hotel in Moshi. Meet your experienced guide for a briefing, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
Transfer to Machame Gate, where registration, park fee payment, and permit checks are completed. Final gear inspection, briefing, and safety talk take place here.
The trek begins through lush rainforest terrain toward Machame Camp.
Trek across moorlands and a river gorge to reach Shira Plateau and Shira Cave Camp.
Distance: 7 km (4 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Hike east and southeast through alpine and moorland zones with dramatic views of the Shira Plateau. Stop at Lava Tower for lunch, then descend to Barranco Camp for acclimatization.
This is a key acclimatization day with changing altitude and terrain.
Descend into the base of the Great Barranco Wall and climb the steep wall (approx. 900 ft). Continue across valleys and ridges into Karanga Valley.
Arrive at Karanga Camp for lunch, acclimatization, dinner, and overnight stay.
Distance: 5 km (3 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Trek through barren, rocky alpine terrain toward Barafu Camp, the final staging point before the summit.
On clear days, views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks are visible. Rest early in preparation for summit night.
Distance: 4 km (2 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
Begin the summit attempt at night, ascending to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Experience sunrise at the summit before beginning descent back to Barafu Camp for rest, dinner, and overnight.
Hiking Time: 4–6 hours ascent (plus descent)
Descend from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate where you will receive your climbing certificate and sign out from the national park.
Transfer back to your hotel in Moshi.
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