11 Day Women's Kilimanjaro Summit & Safari Adventure Retreat in Tanzania

The trip kicks off in Moshi, the capital of the Kilimanjaro region. You'll check into your hotel, meet the other women in your group, and take a guided tour of the city with your resident guides. You'll hit the local markets, grab some Tanzanian food, and get to know everyone before the real adventure begins. On day two, you'll shake off the jetlag with a walking safari in Arusha National Park. This is not a jeep safari—you're on foot, walking alongside giraffes, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and monkeys. It's an intimate way to experience the African bush.

The climb itself uses the Umbwe Route, which is known for being one of the most challenging but also one of the most beautiful. It's steeper than the other routes, so it demands good endurance, but it's non-technical. You'll hike through rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert, and finally arctic zone near the summit. Your local guides and L2S coaches will be with you every step, and porters will carry your luggage (up to 15 kg). At night, you sleep in spacious double-occupancy mountain tents, with a walk-in dining tent for meals.

Day seven is summit day. You'll be woken up just before midnight, have some tea and biscuits, and start the climb through heavy scree to Stella Point on the crater rim. You'll watch the sunrise from there before pushing on to Uhuru Peak at 19,340 feet. The descent takes the Mweka Route, which is gentler. After the summit, you'll spend two more days on the mountain descending before heading back to Moshi. The final full day includes a waterfall hike and a visit to a local village, where you'll learn how coffee is made and enjoy singing and dancing with the locals.

Your host is Lauren Jones, founder of Life's 2 Short Fitness. She's a certified exercise scientist, running and mountain bike coach, sports medicine specialist, and has over 20 years of experience as a trainer, coach, and mountain guide. She's passionate about getting women outdoors and has led numerous hiking and paddleboarding retreats. On the mountain, you'll also have access to coach Kriste, who leads a mindful meditation session at sunset on day five.

What's included

- 10 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (except one dinner) - Walking safari in Arusha National Park - Waterfall hike and village visit - All group excursions - Transportation during the retreat - Airport transfers - Local guides (1 per 2 clients) - Experienced female staff: chef, waiter, porters - Luggage storage - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Custom training plan - Long training weekend in Colorado (3 days guided hiking) - Zoom call with founder Ekeney - All government entrance fees - Kilimanjaro National Park fees - Camping equipment (tent, foam mattress, dining tent, toilet tent) - Safety equipment (pulse oximeter, first aid kit, oxygen bottle)

What's not included

- International flights - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Mountaineering insurance - Tips for the crew - Personal gear rentals - One dinner (not included) - Additional treatments