Machame Trek & Northern Safari

11-day Kilimanjaro Machame trek and northern safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Request a quote for your Tanzania adventure.

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11 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Trek And Northern Circuit Safari
11 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Trek And Northern Circuit Safari is a Tanzania adventure combining a seven-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route with wildlife safaris in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It brings together mountain scenery, summit trekking and rewarding game drives in one carefully planned holiday.

Package Breakdown: 11 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Trek And Northern Circuit Safari
This package combines seven days on the Machame Route with a four-day northern Tanzania wildlife safari. Climb toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 metres before visiting Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Combining trekking and safari allows you to enjoy two of Tanzania's major attractions within one travel plan.

Quick Package Overview
Duration: 11 days for the main itinerary; confirm whether arrival and departure days are additional.
Price: USD 2,950–5,150 per person.
Tour type: Private or group-sharing, subject to availability.
Kilimanjaro route: Machame Route, seven days.
Safari duration: Four days covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Starting point: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi, Arusha or Zanzibar, depending on arrangements.
Ending point: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi, Arusha or Zanzibar, subject to the final itinerary.
Accommodation: Mountain camping and selected safari options, including budget camping, tented camps or luxury tents.
Airport transfers: Transfers can be arranged.
Additional hotels: Pre-climb accommodation in Moshi and accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari can be arranged.
Solo travellers: Individual bookings are possible; request a solo-traveller quotation.
Activities: Mountain hiking and wildlife game drives.
Guide languages: English, Spanish, German and Italian, subject to availability.
International flights: Not included; arrange flights to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport separately.

Why Choose This 11-Day Kilimanjaro and Safari Package?
The seven-day Machame trek provides time to progress through changing mountain environments before attempting the summit. The safari then offers a different pace, with wildlife viewing from a 4x4 vehicle.
Tarangire is known for elephants and baobab trees, the Serengeti for its expansive plains and wildlife, and Ngorongoro for its remarkable crater landscape. Together, these destinations provide varied scenery and opportunities to search for Africa's iconic animals, including members of the Big Five.
Destinations on the 11-Day Kilimanjaro and Safari Journey
Mount Kilimanjaro and the Machame Route
Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain, rising to 5,895 metres. The Machame Route approaches the summit through rainforest, moorland and alpine terrain. Its seven-day itinerary includes an acclimatization-focused stage before the summit attempt, although altitude sickness remains possible.

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire offers varied landscapes, seasonal wetlands and baobab-dotted scenery. Elephant herds are a major attraction, while giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators may also be seen.

Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti's broad grasslands support diverse wildlife and the famous Great Migration, whose location varies by season. Game drives focus on finding animals in the areas accessible during your visit.

Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro combines dramatic volcanic scenery with a wildlife-rich crater floor. A guided game drive offers opportunities to search for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and other animals, although sightings are never guaranteed.

Package Price: 11 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Trek And Northern Circuit Safari
The indicative price is USD 2,950–5,150 per person. The final quotation depends on group size, private or shared arrangements, accommodation standards, seasonal availability and the services included. Request an itemized quotation to understand exactly what is covered.
Contact us for current availability, solo-traveller pricing and a confirmed itinerary before making travel arrangements.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 1,830 m to 3,100 m | Distance: 11 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Rainforest. Travel to Machame Gate for registration and begin climbing through the forest toward Machame Camp. The trail is often humid, with dense vegetation and possible muddy sections. Your guide sets the walking pace and schedules breaks. Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 3,100 m to 3,840 m | Distance: 9 km | Hiking time: 4–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland. Continue above the forest into open moorland, where vegetation becomes shorter and views of the surrounding mountain landscape may improve. Walk steadily, drink water regularly and follow your guide's advice as the altitude increases. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Shira Camp

Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 3,840 m to approximately 3,860 m | Distance: 15 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Semi-desert. Cross the Shira Plateau toward the higher Lava Tower area before descending toward Barranco Camp, following the selected route and prevailing conditions. This acclimatization stage involves considerable elevation change despite the similar starting and ending altitudes. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 3,900 m to 3,995 m | Distance: 6 km | Hiking time: 3.5–4 hours | Habitat: Moorland. Climb the Barranco Wall with assistance from your guide where needed, then continue across ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp. Take care on rocky sections and maintain a controlled pace. The afternoon provides time to rest before the next ascent. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 3,995 m to 4,673 m | Distance: 4 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert. Ascend through increasingly sparse alpine terrain to Barafu Camp, the staging point for the summit attempt. After arriving, rest, hydrate and prepare warm clothing and essential equipment. Your guide will explain the planned departure and safety procedures. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Rising: Approximately 4,700 m to 5,895 m, then down to 3,090 m | Distance: 6 km up and 13 km down | Hiking time: 5–7 hours up and 5–6 hours down | Habitat: Arctic summit zone. Begin the summit attempt according to your guide's schedule. Reach Uhuru Peak if conditions and your health permit, then descend carefully toward Mweka Camp. Summit success cannot be guaranteed, and your guide may adjust plans for safety. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mweka

Mweka Camp to Machame to Arusha

Kilimanjaro

Descent: 3,090 m to approximately 1,680 m | Distance: 10 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Rainforest. Descend through the forest to Machame Gate, complete the required checkout procedures and transfer to Moshi. From Moshi, continue to Arusha for the overnight stay before the safari. Confirm this transfer and the Arusha hotel arrangement. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Arusha

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Pickup is planned around 7:00–8:00 a.m.; the exact time will be confirmed. The drive takes approximately two hours (109 km). Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and predators. Late afternoon, drive toward Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Arusha

Mto wa Mbu or Karatu to Serengeti

Serengeti

The requested schedule also mentions pickup from Arusha around 9:00–9:30 a.m.; confirm the actual departure point and time because this conflicts with the previous night's location. Travel to Serengeti for a game drive and overnight stay in Central Serengeti. Park check-in and checkout rules affect available visiting time. Meals: Confirm the final meal plan; breakfast, lunch and dinner are listed.

Arusha

Serengeti To Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a Serengeti game drive before returning toward the gate for checkout. The departure time depends on the applicable entry and exit arrangements. Continue to the Ngorongoro area for an overnight stay near the crater rim. Confirm conservation-area entry and checkout requirements with your operator. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Arusha

Ngorongoro Game Drive and Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a wildlife drive. Later, exit the conservation area and travel to Arusha, with arrival estimated around 5:30–6:30 p.m., depending on conditions. Confirm the schedule and overnight arrangements. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Arusha

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