11 Days Kilimanjaro & Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be transferred to your accommodation, where your guide will conduct a full briefing and equipment check to prepare you for the adventure ahead.

After breakfast, you’ll drive from Arusha to Londorossi Gate for registration. Then proceed to Lemosho Gate, where the hike begins through lush rainforest. This area is rich in wildlife like black-and-white colobus monkeys and forest birds. You’ll walk under a canopy of trees before arriving at Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp for overnight.

Today’s trail gradually climbs out of the rainforest into the heath and moorland zone. As you ascend, the trees thin out, and the landscape opens up, offering stunning views of Shira Ridge and Kibo Peak. After a scenic hike across rolling hills and volcanic rock formations, you’ll reach Shira 1 Camp on the Shira Plateau.

A challenging yet crucial acclimatization day, you’ll trek through high-altitude desert terrain toward the 300-foot-high Lava Tower, a volcanic plug offering incredible panoramic views.

Climb steadily to the striking Lava Tower, where you’ll stop for lunch. Then descend into the beautiful Barranco Valley for overnight. This is one of the most important acclimatization days on the route.

Climb the famous Barranco Wall—challenging but non-technical. Continue across alpine terrain to Karanga Camp. This shorter day gives your body more time to acclimate before summit night.

A short but steep trek through high alpine desert to your final camp before summit night. Rest, hydrate, and mentally prepare for the challenge ahead.

Start your summit push at midnight. Reach Stella Point for sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa. After celebrating at the summit, descend all the way to Mweka Camp.

Trek through lush rainforest to the park gate, where you’ll receive your Kilimanjaro certificate. Your driver will transfer you to your hotel for a hot shower and well-deserved rest.

Depart from Arusha after breakfast and head straight to Tarangire National Park, known for its dramatic baobab-studded landscapes and large elephant populations. The park is home to lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species. After a full-day game drive, you’ll head to your lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu for dinner and overnight.

After an early breakfast, descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This massive caldera is a haven for wildlife—including elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor before heading back to your lodge.

Start your morning with a drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush groundwater forest, flamingo-covered lake, and tree-climbing lions. This compact but diverse park is perfect for a relaxed final game drive. After lunch, return to Arusha where your safari ends. Optionally, we can transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.