Wildlife and Mountain Safari

11 DAYS TOUR KILIMANJARO CLIMB AND SAFARI

$3600-4000 USD

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Safari summary

The Machame is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and a favored due to being one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence making it a more favorable route for acclimatization. This route offers some of the most spectacular scenery while on the mountain.
Machame route starts in the south west side of the mountain and proceeds steeply north, traversing the Shira plateau and eventually joining the Shira and Lemosho routes just after the Shira cave camp.

And your safari adventure will take you to 4 of the most beautiful areas that Tanzania has to offer in terms of its rich and varied wildlife.
The Serengeti National Park is justifiably famous for its huge concentrations of wildlife, especially the big cats, as well as being the stomping ground of the Great Migration, a massive accumulation of 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles stretching their legs over 1,200 miles in an annual race to find enough water and green grass for their survival.
Ngorongoro Conservation Crater is the world's largest intact crater and is brimming with animals such as rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, lions and hyenas.
Finally, Tarangire is a beautiful park that is considered to be one of the least-visited parks in the country, making it even more special. The park is full of baobab and acacia trees and it also hosts a large variety of games such as zebras, elephants, giraffes and waterbuck.

Also on this tour, you have less drive from one destination to another, which means that you get more time to spend in the park.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Night game drives
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite

Shira Camp

Shira, Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

We continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization

Karanga camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position

Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp, Summit to Mweka Hut

Kilimanjaro

You will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point. We now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist.

Mweka Hut

Mweka Camp to Moshi

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

Parkview Inn

Moshi - Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

You will be picked up from your hotel and have a straight drive to Tarangire National park with a picnic lunch proceeding with a game drive in the middle of the park expect to observe herds of Elephants 10-20 and sometimes up to 30, while on a game drive do not forget to throw your eyes on top of trees as you might spot a Leopard but you may also see buffalo, Impala, zebras, giraffe and many more the park will offer you explore the park till late evening drive to the Campsite for the overnight

Fanaka Campsite

Tarangire – Serengeti

Serengeti | Tarangire

After breakfast and park, all the camping equipment’s in safari vehicle boarding in the safari leave the camp to Serengeti via Manyara through rift valley escapements towards the Serengeti National Park today you have an optional of visiting the Masai village on your way to Serengeti, reaching Serengeti by the evening having your evening game drive towards Campsite

Kati Kati Campsite

Half Day in Serengeti National Par

Serengeti

If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you to go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife the hot-air balloon gently takes you up in the air and floats wherever the morning winds may take you. During the ride you have a stunning and far-reaching view of the great plains of the Serengeti. From here you can spot big herds of wildebeest, giraffes and prides of lion’s right below you.

Simba Campsite

Ngoro Ngoro Crater - Moshi

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, Drive to Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to airport for your departure or alternatively back in your hotel.

Parkview Inn Hotel

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