Mount kilimanjaro and Safari.

11 days—climb Mount kilimanjaro and Safari

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On this 11 day combined Kilimanjaro trekking via lemosho route 8days & 3days mid-range safari, you will get a unique opportunity to climb on top of Africa and a magical safari unforgettable experience lemosho route is the most popular climbing route and it is a choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats.On safari, you will get a chance to visit Tarangire, famous Ngorongoro crater, and Lake Manyara. The experience is unforgettable.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

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Safari highlights

Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha

One of our representatives will meet you at the airport and escort you to your accommodation. At a specified time, your guide will gather you for the pre- climbing briefing that includes sharing all the necessary details and check all of your personal mountain gears.Going through the gears is very important as we have to make sure you are set for the trek and if you are missing something, your guide will organize it with the renting shops.

Tulia boutique hotel

Arusha to Forest Camp

Kilimanjaro

You depart Moshi/Arusha for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, and then commence through undisturbed forest that winds to the first campsite. Overnight: Forest Camp

Forest Camp buget camping near Mt. kilimanjaro

Trekking from Forest Camp to Shira

Kilimanjaro

You continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As you ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, you reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp for Hot Lunch. After lunch you proceed to Shira 2 camp. The view of Kibo Peak from across the plateau is amazing.

Shira camp buget camping near Mt.kilimanjaro

Shira two to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

From the Shira Plateau, you continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, you come to the second junction that brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. You now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of almost 13,000ft. Here you will rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight

Barranco Camp budget camping near Mt. kilimanjaro

Barranco to karanga camp

Kilimanjaro

You begin the day by descending into a ravine to the base of the Great Barranco Wall. Then you climb the non-technical but steep, nearly 900 ft cliff. From the top of the Barranco Wall you cross a series of hills and valleys until you descend sharply into Karanga Valley. One more steep climb up leads us to Karanga Camp. This is a shorter day meant for acclimatization.

Karanga Camp budget camp near Mt. kilimanjaro

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you leave Karanga and hit the junction, which connects with the Mweka trail. You 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 you will rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are sighted from this position.

Barafu Camp budget Camp near Mt. Kilimanjaro

Barafu Camp to Summit

Kilimanjaro

At 11:30 PM, you will wake up to steaming tea and biscuits. You will then take off into the night. Your 6-hour climb northwest through heavy scree between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point on the crater rim is the most challenging part of the route for most climbers.On the summit, you can enjoy your accomplishment, knowing you are creating a day you will remember for the rest of your life. After a 3-hour descent from the summit back to Barafu Camp, you will have a well-earned.

Mweka camp

Mweka Camp to Arusha

Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, you will take a short scenic 3-hour hike back to the park gate. At Mweka Gate, you can sign your name and add details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive summit certificates. Climbers who reached Stella Point are issued green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak receive gold certificates. you will continue down to Mweka Village for Hot Lunch with your Mountain Crew and a small celebration before drive to your hotel for warm shower and leisure.

Tulia boutique Hotel

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

In the morning we will collect you from our lodge in Arusha with our safari guide greeting you with a broad smile in anticipation of our coming adventures. The drive to Tarangire on a good tarmac road takes us across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we pass many Maasai in their colourful attire walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle, and driving donkeys carts.

Eileen's Trees Inn

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast you will drive through the Rift Valley to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro highlands. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera, is almost 20km wide, approximately 610 m deep and is known for its large variety of wildlife, including the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. It should be recongnised as one of the world's wonders. It is truly magnificent.In addition to the Big Five, the various springs attract animals.

Eileen's Trees Inn

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park you will see monkeys, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. In the afternoon, you will return to Arusha.

Accomodation Can be arranged for an extra cost

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