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10 Days Trekking and safari

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10 Days, 9 Night

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Tour Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania in this unforgettable 10-day journey that combines the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with the thrill of an African wildlife safari. This unique adventure is perfect for those who crave both high-altitude achievement and close encounters with the Big Five.

The first part of your journey takes you on a 6-day trek up the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, from lush rainforests to alpine deserts, you’ll push your limits and stand on the iconic summit of Uhuru Peak, an achievement that stays with you forever.

After the descent, your adventure continues with a 4-day classic Northern Circuit safari. You’ll explore Tarangire National Park, the vast plains of Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. From towering elephants and roaring lions to endless horizons and ancient landscapes, this safari offers a front-row seat to some of the most iconic wildlife experiences on earth.

Whether you’re ticking Kilimanjaro off your bucket list or dreaming of witnessing the Serengeti’s legendary game drives, this 10-day Kilimanjaro and safari package is your gateway to the ultimate Tanzanian adventure.

Tour Summary

Day 1 – 6

Kilimanjaro Trekking Machame Route

Accommodation

Machame camp, Shira Camp, Barranco Camp,

Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

 Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Suricata Manyara Boma

Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Mto wa mbu -Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Moyo tented Camp 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

 Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

 Ngorongoro Crater -Departure

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Day by day

Day 1: ARUSHA/MOSHI TO MACHAME GATE

After breakfast and a briefing at your hotel, you’ll embark on a 45-minute drive from Moshi to Machame Park Gate. Upon arrival, you’ll complete the registration process and receive your lunch pack. The trek begins as you enter the lush rainforest, where you may encounter muddy and slippery conditions if it has rained. The trail to Machame Camp covers approximately 11 km and typically takes about 6 hours to complete. In the evening, the porters will boil drinking and washing water, while the cook prepares your dinner. With temperatures potentially dropping to freezing, you’ll retire to your tent for a chilly but rewarding night. 

Accommodation: Machame camp

Altitude: 910 m – 3,000 m
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 6 hours’ time

Day 2: MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP

After breakfast at Machame Camp, you’ll start your trek towards Shira Camp. The hike covers a distance of approximately 5 km and takes around 4 to 5 hours. The trail begins with a steep ascent through the moorland zone, offering stunning views as you climb. As you approach Shira Camp, you’ll be walking along a ridge with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape. Upon arrival at Shira Camp, our porters will set up the tents and prepare lunch. You’ll have time to relax and acclimate before dinner. In the evening, your guide will brief you on the plans for the next day’s trek. 

Accommodation: Shira Camp

Altitude: 3,000 m – 3,840 m
Hiking distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours

Day 3: SHIRA CAMP TO LAVA TOWER TO BARRANCO CAMP

After breakfast at Shira Camp, you’ll embark on a challenging trek to Lava Tower, reaching 4,630 meters. The 11 km hike takes 7 to 8 hours and features rocky, semi-desert terrain. Enjoy lunch with panoramic views at Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters. The descent, lasting about 2 hours, offers stunning vistas of the Western Breach. Upon arrival at Barranco Camp, the team will set up your tents and prepare dinner. Your guide will brief you on the next day’s trek in the evening, preparing you for the adventures ahead. 

Accommodation: Barranco Camp

Altitude: 3,840 m – 4,630 m – 3,960 m
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 7-8 hours

Day 4: BARRANCO CAMP to BARAFU CAMP

After an early breakfast, you’ll begin the day by tackling the famous Barranco Wall, a steep yet rewarding climb that offers incredible views. Once at the top, you’ll descend into the lush Karanga Valley, where you’ll have lunch at the Karanga Camp. After a short rest, you’ll continue your trek toward Barafu Camp, climbing through varied terrain and stunning landscapes. Upon arrival at Barafu, the porters will set up camp while you rest and enjoy dinner prepared by our chef. In the evening, your guide will brief you on the upcoming summit attempt. Rest well, as the final ascent starts later in the night. 

Accommodation: Barafu Camp

Altitude: 3,960 m – 4,640 m
Hiking distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 8-9 hours

Day 5:BARAFU CAMP - SUMMIT to MWEKA CAMP

You’ll rise around 11:30 PM and start the ascent after some tea and biscuits. Heading northwest, you’ll climb through scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. The 6-hour trek to Stella Point (5685m) is often the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. After a brief rest at Stella Point, you’ll be rewarded with a magnificent sunrise, weather permitting. From there, it’s a 2-hour snow-covered ascent to Uhuru Peak. Your time at the summit will depend on the weather, so don’t linger too long due to the cold and fatigue. The descent to Barafu takes about 3 hours for a short rest before continuing to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Mweka Camp

Altitude: 4,640 m – 5, 895 m – 3,090 m
Hiking distance: 17 km
Hiking time: 15+ hours

Day 6:MWEKA CAMP to MWEKA PARK GATE

Descend through the rainforest on the final leg of the trek, reaching Mweka Gate and celebrating your achievement


Accommodation: Greenside Hotel

Distance: 10km/6miles
Hiking time: 3-4 hours
Elevation loss: 1,450m.
After your breakfast, you can have loads of celebrations with guides. Now, get back to Mweka Gate 1650m/5413ft and receive the summit certificates.
The final day is a descent through the rainforest back to the Mweka Gate. This is a relatively easy hike, but it’s important to take your time and enjoy the views.

Day 7: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Following a delicious breakfast at your hotel, depart at 8:00 a.m. for your journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with your packed lunches.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephants and is home to numerous baobab trees, which are used for medicinal purposes and cultural practices by the Maasai people. Other attractions include the Tarangire River, which hosts many animals during the dry season when other water sources have dried up, as well as the Silalei Swamp, rock hills, and a diverse array of wildlife. Expect to see lions, leopards, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, vervet monkeys, jackals, and over 400 bird species, including eagles, sunbirds, and European rollers.

Accommodation: Suricata Manyara Boma

Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Mto wa mbu -Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro region, followed by an afternoon game drive.

The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word *Siringeti* which means endless plains due to the southern grass plains which seem no end with the scene of the concentration of wildebeest and zebras during great migration, this park is famous and one of the larges`t national parks in Tanzania with an area of 14,763 square km, Serengeti is a home for an abundance of wildlife and is one of the few parks where you can spot the big 5 and many carnivores together with birds of prey. Enjoy the day at the plains of the Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Moyo tented Camp 

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

Safari game drive at Serengeti National Park then drive to Ngorongoro for overnight.

You won’t find better national parks in Africa than the Serengeti, which has few rivals when it comes to the number and variety of animals. Follow the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Take advantage of the vast horizons to observe predators (including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas) and their prey (buffalo, impala and kongoni), as well as elephants and giraffes. If you’re lucky, you’ll witness a hunt, one of nature’s most exhilarating spectacles. And at every turn, you’ll revel in its beauty, with flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against the setting sun, and so many other classic images of African safaris.

             

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater -Departure

Descend down the crater floor for a half-day safari game drive then drive to Arusha for departure

Descend down the crater floor for safari game drive. Your first sight of Ngorongoro Crater is likely not one you’ll easily forget. As seen from the crater rim, this natural bowl, both vast and intimate, is one of Africa’s most beautiful natural features. Observing wild animals in their natural habitats before reaching this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the Big Five mammals: Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, and Buffalo. You will also see Alkaline Lake Magadi, home to millions of Flamingos, Pelicans, Herons, Storks, Lapwings, ducks, and geese. Visit the Ngoitoktok water springs, which are home to hippopotamuses, and explore the Lerai Forest, where you can find zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, common elands, and many more animals.                              

Enjoy afternoon game drive, then depart to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

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