10 Days, 9 Night
Price From $3110
Experience the best of Tanzania on this incredible 10-day Kilimanjaro Trekking and Safari trip, which combines the thrill of an African wildlife safari with the difficulty of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. For those who desire both close encounters with the Big Five and high-altitude achievement, this unique adventure is ideal.
The first portion of your trip involves a 6-day hike up Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. You will push yourself to reach the famous summit of Uhuru Peak, an accomplishment that will last a lifetime, while surrounded by breathtaking scenery that ranges from lush rainforests to alpine deserts.
Your journey continues with a 4-day traditional Northern Circuit safari following the descent. You will discover the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and Tarangire National Park. This safari provides a front-row seat to some of the most famous wildlife experiences on the planet, from towering elephants and roaring lions to endless horizons and historic landscapes.
This 10-day Kilimanjaro trekking and safari package is your ticket to the ultimate Tanzanian adventure, whether you’re dreaming of seeing the Serengeti’s fabled game drives or crossing Kilimanjaro off your bucket list.
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
You will take a drive from Arusha/Moshi to Machame Park Gate following breakfast and a briefing at your hotel. You’ll finish the registration process and get your lunch pack when you get there. The journey starts as you enter the verdant rainforest, where, if it has rained, you may come across muddy and slick conditions. It usually takes six hours to complete the 11-kilometer trail to Machame Camp. While the cook prepares your dinner in the evening, the porters will boil water for drinking and washing. Your 10-day Kilimanjaro trekking and safari will begin when you retire to your tent for a chilly but rewarding night as the temperature may drop to freezing.
Accommodation: Machame camp
Altitude: 910 m – 3,000 m
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 6 hours’ time
You will begin your journey to Shira Camp after breakfast at Machame Camp. The hike takes four to five hours and travels about five kilometers. The trail offers breathtaking views as it starts with a steep climb through the moorland zone. You will be strolling along a ridge with amazing views of the surroundings as you get closer to Shira Camp. Our porters will set up the tents and make lunch when they get to Shira Camp. Before dinner, you’ll have time to unwind and get used to it. Your guide will give you an overview of the itinerary for the following day’s hike in the evening.
Accommodation: Shira Camp
Altitude: 3,000 m – 3,840 m
Hiking distance: 5 km
Hiking time: 4–5 hours
You will start a strenuous hike to Lava Tower, which is 4,630 meters away, after breakfast at Shira Camp. The 11-kilometer hike through rocky, semi-desert terrain takes seven to eight hours. Before descending to Barranco Camp at 3,960 meters, enjoy a panoramic lunch at Lava Tower. Beautiful views of the Western Breach can be seen during the roughly two-hour descent. The crew will set up your tents and make dinner when you get to Barranco Camp. In order to get you ready for the adventures ahead, your guide will give you an overview of the trek the following day in the evening.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp
Altitude: 3,840 m – 4,630 m – 3,960 m
Hiking distance: 11 km
Hiking time: 7-8 hours
After an early breakfast, you’ll start the day by climbing the famous Barranco Wall, a steep but rewarding climb with breathtaking views. Once at the summit, you’ll descend into the lush Karanga Valley, where you’ll eat lunch at Karanga Camp. After a brief rest, you’ll continue your journey to Barafu Camp, climbing through diverse terrain and breathtaking scenery. Upon arrival in Barafu, the porters will set up camp while you rest and eat dinner prepared by our chef. In the evening, your guide will inform you about the upcoming summit attempt. Rest well, as the final ascent will begin later in the night.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp
Altitude: 3,960 m – 4,640 m
Hiking distance: 9 km
Hiking time: 8-9 hours
After some tea and biscuits, you’ll get up around 11:30 PM and start the climb. You will climb through scree to Stella Point on the crater rim as you head northwest. The six-hour hike to Stella Point (5685m) is often the hardest part of the climb, both mentally and physically. If the weather is good, you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful sunrise after a short break at Stella Point. From there, it takes two hours to climb to Uhuru Peak, which is covered in snow. The weather will determine how long you can stay at the summit, so don’t stay too long because it’s cold and you’re tired. It takes about three hours to get down to Barafu, where you can rest for a short time before going on to Mweka Camp for dinner and the night.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp
Altitude: 4,640 m – 5, 895 m – 3,090 m
Hiking distance: 17 km
Hiking time: 15+ hours
You can celebrate a lot with guides after breakfast. Return to Mweka Gate at 1650 meters (5413 feet) to obtain the summit certificates.
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 a delectable breakfast at your hotel, leave at 8:00 a.m. for your trip with your packed lunches to Tarangire National Park for a game drive.
Large elephant herds can be found in Tarangire National Park, which is also home to many baobab trees, which the Maasai people use for cultural and medicinal purposes. Other attractions include the Silalei Swamp, rock hills, a wide variety of wildlife, and the Tarangire River, which is home to numerous animals during the dry season when other water sources have dried up. In addition to more than 400 bird species, such as eagles, sunbirds, and European rollers, you can anticipate seeing lions, leopards, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, vervet monkeys, and jackals.
Accommodation: Suricata Manyara Boma
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive through the Ngorongoro region to the Serengeti National Park, then go on an afternoon game drive.
With an area of 14,763 square kilometers, Serengeti is one of Tanzania’s largest national parks. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife and is one of the few places where you can see the Big Five, numerous carnivores, and birds of prey. The name “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai word “Siringeti,” which means “endless plains” due to the southern grass plains that seem to go on forever with the scene of the concentration of wildebeest and zebras during the great migration. Savor the day in the Serengeti National Park’s plains.
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a safari game drive through Serengeti National Park, spend the night in Ngorongoro.
There aren’t many national parks in Africa that compare to the Serengeti in terms of animal diversity and quantity. Observe the yearly zebra and wildebeest migrations. Use the expansive vistas to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, impala, and kongoni, as well as predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas. One of nature’s most thrilling sights is a hunt, if you’re lucky. With flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against the setting sun and numerous other iconic pictures of African safaris, you’ll be in awe of its beauty at every turn.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a half-day safari game drive down the crater floor, drive to Arusha to depart.
Go on a safari game drive by descending the crater floor. You probably won’t soon forget your initial impression of Ngorongoro Crater. One of Africa’s most stunning natural features is this enormous and cozy natural bowl, which can be seen from the crater rim. Before arriving at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is home to the Big Five mammals—the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo—one can observe wild animals in their natural habitats. Alkaline Lake Magadi, which is home to millions of flamingos, pelicans, herons, storks, lapwings, ducks, and geese, will also be visible. Discover the Lerai Forest, which is home to zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, common elands, and many other creatures, as well as the Ngoitoktok water springs, which are home to hippopotamuses.
Your ten days of trekking and safari in Kilimanjaro come to an end when you take a game drive in the afternoon and head to the Kilimanjaro Airport.
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A typical 10-day itinerary combines a Kilimanjaro climb, usually via popular routes such as Machame, Lemosho, or Marangu, with a Northern Circuit safari in Tanzania. The safari portion often visits Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and sometimes Tarangire National Park. This combination provides a mix of high-altitude adventure and wildlife viewing.
Typically, 6–7 days are allocated for the Kilimanjaro trek, including acclimatization, summit, and descent. The remaining 3–4 days are spent on safari exploring Tanzania’s parks like Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Some itineraries may adjust these days depending on the chosen trekking route.
During the trek, climbers stay in mountain huts or tented camps along the route. On safari, accommodations range from luxury lodges to tented camps with en-suite facilities, fine dining, and panoramic views of wildlife areas.
Pack layered clothing suitable for high-altitude trekking, including warm jackets, hats, gloves, hiking boots, and a sleeping bag. For the safari, bring lightweight neutral-colored clothing, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, and a camera. Don’t forget any medications, travel documents, and malaria prophylaxis.
