Mount Kilimanjaro and Safari

11 days - Kilimanjaro Scenic climb - Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Safari

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Safari summary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania
Day 2: Arusha - Machame Gate (1800m – 2 hours drive) to Machame Camp (3000m – 5 to 6 hours walk)
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3840m – 4 to 5 hours walk)
Day 4: Shira Camp to Baranco camp (3950m – 5 to 6 hours walk) via Lava Tower (4600m)
Day 5: Baranco Camp to Barafu (4600 m), 6 to 7 hours walk.
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5895m – 6 to 7 hours walk) to Mweka Camp (3000m)
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Arusha.
Day 8: Arusha to Serengeti Park / Game drive
Day 9: Full day Serengeti Park / Game drive
Hot Air Serengeti Balloon excursion ( optional - as outlined below )
Day 10: Serengeti Park safari / transfer to Ngorongoro
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Safari / Transfer to Arusha
Main destination: Arusha
Accommodation: End of tour (no accommodation)
Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
End of Tour.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti

Fine details

Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1:

Kilimanjaro

Arusha - Machame Gate (1800m – 2 hours drive) to Machame Camp (3000m – 5 to 6 hours walk) After breakfast we will drive to the Machame Gate, where you will meet your mountain crew and enter the Kilimanjaro National Park. We begin our climb at 1800m , walking a few hours through thick and undisturbed tropical forest, your cook will stop a half way and prepare the hot lunch then diner and overnight at Machame camp. With luck we may see the colobus monkeys that live in the forest.

Machame - camping in Tent

Day 2:

Kilimanjaro

Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3840m – 4 to 5 hours walk) Today is an easy paced acclimatization day. We hike over streams, a river gorge, and moorlands. Camp located on Shira Plateau, expansive views of Kilimanjaro. There is a conditioning hike in the afternoon where you can enjoy the clusters of giant lobelias that grow at this elevation. Depending on the weather condition your cook may stop half way for the hot lunch or continue to the camp for lunch, dinner and overnight at Shira camp.

Shira - camping in tent

Day 3:

Kilimanjaro

Shira Camp to Baranco camp (3950m – 5 to 6 hours walk) via Lava Tower (4600m) Today is mostly uphill climb of 5 hours to an elevation over 4500m at Lover tower then descend to Barranco Valley at 3950m. We will pass through the alpine moorland zone to reach Kilimanjaro’s alpine desert zone. You will have a spectacular view of the steep Western Breach. After having a hot lunch at Lover tower, 1 and half hours descent to Barranco Valley which is dominated by the beautiful giant Lobelia.

Baranco - camping in Tent

Day 4:

Kilimanjaro

Baranco Camp to Barafu (4600 m), 6 to 7 hours walk. Today we will climb the Great Barranco rock wall - not too steep but challenging for some. You will see the breathtaking Heim Glacier. We descend Karanga Valley, walk on the Karanga ridge towards Barafu Camp. As we begin trekking today the trail turns steadily uphill. Barafu means “ice” in Kiswahili. At midnight, under the stars and hopefully a brightly shining moon, we will begin the final ascent. We final climb to the summit ‘’ Uhuru’’.

Barafu - camping in Tent

Day 5:

Kilimanjaro

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5895m – 6 to 7 hours walk) to Mweka Camp (3000m) We will reach Uhuru Peak, the summit of Kilimanjaro at 5895m. around 8 a.m. At this early hour, before the clouds close, spectacular views. After a brief stay of 15-20 minutes, we will descend 2 to 3 hours to our Barafu Camp for lunch, rest, and to pick up belongings. Then we continue downhill 3 hours to the edge of the Mweka Forest. Tonight’s camp is 3000m below the summit! long descent.

Mweka - camping in Tent

Day 6:

Kilimanjaro

Mweka Camp to Arusha. After breakfast, time to take a group photo with climbing crew, descending through tropical forest, it may also be wet and slippery, recommend walking pole. At the Mweka gate, sign out of the park, those who made it to top will be rewarded by Kilimanjaro certificate for souvenir then the car will drive you to Moshi where you will have a lunch then continue to your hotel in Arusha for a shower and big relax. End of the Kilimanjaro Part.

Venus Hotel in Arusha

Day 7:

Serengeti

BEGIN WILDLIFE SAFARI Tour Code: TSA3SN – The Big Five Serengeti National Park – World heritage site and 7th world wide wonder Ngorongoro Crater – The world’s sixth-largest unbroken caldera 600-metre high Rift Valley escarpment Best times: All year round Type of Tour: Scheduled safari Shared Game drives: Guaranteed a window seat Max number of passengers: 7 per vehicle

Serengeti Luxury Permanent Tented Camp

Day 8:

Serengeti

AM transfer to Serengeti National Park, game drive After breakfast, transfer to Serengeti National Park, We stay at Ndutu Area: best from January to Mid April to see the Wildebeest Migration game drive in the park Accommodation: Serengeti Tented Camp or Lodge located inside Serengeti Park Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed lunch and dinner

Serengeti Luxury Permanent Tented Camp

Day 9:

Serengeti

Full day Serengeti National Park game drive Full day or AM and PM game drive in Serengeti National Park Optional: HOT AIR SERENGETI BALLOON SAFARI: at extra cost Program: After an early wakeup call 4.30am, meet at the common area, light tea/coffee served and the Serengeti Balloon Safari will drive you to Where their Balloon takes off, fly over the Serengeti Plains and land in the bush for breakfast served with champagne, continue game drive in Serengeti with your safari driver.

Serengeti Luxury Permanent Tented Camp

Day 10:

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro and descend down the steep walls of the caldera for another Half-day safaris game viewing in the Ngorongoro National Park. The Park is a paradise of woodlands and lakes that provide for abundant wildlife. Gazelle, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest as well as big cats, particularly the black manned lion, leopards and hyena. Accommodation: Tanzania Ric Lodge Meal Plan: breakfast, Packed lunch and dinner

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 11:

Arusha | Lake Manyara

AM road transfer to Arusha. After breakfast, on –route stop at the Lake Manyara park view point on the rift valley escarpment ( not in the park ) and continue transfer, about 3 hours drive to Arusha. Arrival about 12h30. Meal Plan: breakfast only. End of Tour

Departure Day

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