Introduction

Highlights

Mount Kilimanjaro

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Ndutu

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Our Safari Jeep

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Namanga Border Post

Day 1

Arusha Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 2

Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Camp

Day 3

Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Camp 1

Day 4

Mount Kilimanjaro Barranco Camp

Day 5

Mount Kilimanjaro Barafu Camp

Day 6

Mount Kilimanjaro Mweka Camp

Day 7

Mweka Gate Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 8

Tarangire NP Eileen's Trees Inn

Day 9

Ndutu Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp

Day 10

Southern Serengeti NP Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater The castle at Ngorongoro

Day 12

Lake Manyara NP Greenside Hotel

Day 13

Namanga Border (No accommodation)

End Point: Namanga Border Post

Day 1

Arusha

It's time to begin your safari. Welcome to Tanzania! After we greet you and provide you with the trip briefing, we'll take you out to help you discover why so many people think Tanzania is the best place in Africa to go on safari.

Arusha is an important part of your northern Tanzanian safari and not just because of its position as a gateway to the safari parks of the country's north. With its dynamic street life and markets, fascinating museums and enticing street food, it's an exciting city that deserves exploring.

Activity Day 1

Transfer by Road, Namanga Border to Arusha

Accommodation Day 1

Arusha Planet Lodge

Lodge

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Arusha Planet Lodge
Amenities

Spa • Swimming Pool • Souvenir Shop • Fitness Center • Tanzanite Shopping • Walking Trail

Meal Plan Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mount Kilimanjaro

The best views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, may be from Kenya, but it’s here in Tanzania where you actually get to climb it. The forests and small villages in the lower foothills soon give way to thinning crowds and more open country as the slopes steepen.

Activity Day 2

All Day

Come with us as we go mountain climbing in Mount Kilimanjaro. You can look forward to good exercise as well as changing landscapes.

Accommodation Day 2

Machame Camp

Mountain hut

At Machame Camp, on the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, you'll be sleeping at an altitude of 2835m. That means there are still some trees around, and the views of the higher country to the north are quite beautiful. There are no facilities but you'll spend the evening sharing climbing stories with other travelers.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Mount Kilimanjaro

Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 5.2 km
Habitat: Moorland

You rise early at Machame camp and after breakfast you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then for 2 hours at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. After a short lunch and rest, you continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau. By now you will be able to see in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. You are now due west of Kibo and after a short hike you will reach the Shira campsite at 3 847m. The porters will once again supply you with a small bowl of washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing.

Activity Day 3

All Day

We'll take you mountain climbing in Mount Kilimanjaro. There's so much to see and enjoy as you climb.

Accommodation Day 3

Shira Camp 1

Camping

We think you'll enjoy Shira Camp 1, which inhabits a plateau at 3810m and sees fewer travelers than many other Kilimanjaro campsites. There are no facilities here, but you should be able to see Kilimanjaro's Kibo summit north-east from your tent, and Mount Meru to the west. Although there are no trees, the scrubby vegetation adds a tinge of green.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Mount Kilimanjaro

The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4642m after about a 5-hour trek. Lunch is served at a designated area. This is definitely the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start experiencing symptoms of breathlessness, irritability and headaches. After lunch your descent again by almost 658m to the Barranco camping area.
After reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatization benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for your dinner to be prepared.

Hiking time: 7 hours
Distance: Approximately 10.7 km
Habitat: Semi-desert.

Activity Day 4

All Day

We'll take you mountain climbing in Mount Kilimanjaro. There's so much to see and enjoy as you climb.

Accommodation Day 4

Barranco Camp

Camping

You can see the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro from Barranco Camp (3983m). It's a stirring backdrop to the campsite, and its high snows are a contrast to the bare, dry landscape that surrounds you here, high above the tree line. Barranco lies along a number of climbing routes, including the popular Machame Route, so there are always lots of people in camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Mount Kilimanjaro

After spending a night at the great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end usually turns out to be easier than anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you will now appreciate just how beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over intervening ridges and valleys, and then joins up with the Mweka route. Turn left up the ridge and after another hour or so, you should reach Barafu Hut.

The summit is now a further 1214m higher and you will commence with your final ascent attempt, the same night. Prepare your equipment, hiking poles and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask.
Hiking time: 8 hours
Distance: Approximately 9.4 km.

Activity Day 5

All Day

Come with us as we go mountain climbing in Mount Kilimanjaro. You can look forward to good exercise as well as changing landscapes.

Accommodation Day 5

Barafu Camp

Mountain hut

When you stay at Barafu Camp, at an altitude of 4681m on Mt Kilimanjaro, you're surrounded by a landscape where nothing grows and the views extend out across the mountain's high and treeless valleys. 'Barafu' means 'ice' in Swahili and it's always cold up here, as well as beautiful. Enjoy talking with the other climbers who've reached this milestone.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

You did it, you've made it to the highest summit in Africa!

Activity Day 6

All Day

Come with us as we go mountain climbing in Mt Kilimanjaro Summit. You can look forward to good exercise as well as changing landscapes.

Accommodation Day 6

Mweka Camp

Camping

There's always a real sense of excitement at Mweka Camp, which lies at an altitude of 3060m and along four different descent-only routes down off the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. There's more oxygen here, and everyone enjoys that the most difficult sections of the climb are now behind you. The views in the area are also beautiful.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Mweka Gate

After an early and well-deserved breakfast, it is a short 4 to 6 hour and scenic hike back to the park gate. Some hikers do experience knee problems which could make the descend longer than planned.
It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely. Visit the tips page for more info.
At Mweka gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5739m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates.
From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. In the Mweka village you will be served a delicious hot lunch. After lunch you drive back to Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations.

Hiking time: 4 to 6 hours
Distance: Approximately 8.5 km
Habitat: Forest.

Activity Day 7

We'll take you mountain climbing in Mweka Gate. There's so much to see and enjoy as you climb.

Accommodation Day 7

Arusha Planet Lodge

Lodge

Spend another night in Arusha Planet Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Non-alcoholic drinks Drinking water Beer and wine

Day 8

Tarangire National Park

Wherever you go in Tarangire National Park, you’ll come across the park’s famous and larger-than-life baobab trees and elephants. These are the twin elements that give this park so much personality. There is, of course, so much more. We don’t just mean the huge populations of wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras. Or the rugged landscape of rocky hills and rivers, swamps and savannah plains. You also have an excellent chance of seeing lions here – Tarangire is a real lion stronghold – and keep an eye out for leopards and cheetahs as well.

Activity Day 8

All Day

Come with us as we look for lions, elephants and so much more amid the baobab trees and classic safari scenery of Tarangire National Park.

Accommodation Day 8

Eileen's Trees Inn

Lodge

Eileen’s Trees Inn in the ‘Crater Highlands’ town of Karatu. Eileen’s Trees Inn is owned and managed by Tanzanians who have been in the safari and hospitality business for many years.
Our mission is to provide our Safari visitors with a comfortable accommodation at a good value and a reasonable price point.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Non-alcoholic drinks Drinking water Hot lunch Beer and wine

Day 9

Ndutu

In most years, the great wildebeest and zebra herds of the migration fill the plains of Ndutu in January and February, and it's an incredible spectacle. This is usually when wildebeest give birth, so you'll likely see lots of calves taking their first steps. Watch also for big cats and hyenas on the hunt. Keep an eye out for lions climbing trees in the nearby acacia forests.

Activity Day 9

All Day

You’ll learn everything you need to know about the wildlife you’re seeing during the guided game drive in Ndutu.

Accommodation Day 9

Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp

Soak up the Southern Serengeti at Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp. This mobile tented camp has big safari tents that are wonderfully located, especially whenever the migration is in the area. At other times, there are always a few predators around (including lions and cheetahs). There's a dining tent here and the service from the staff is good too.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Hot lunch Beer and wine

Day 10

Southern Serengeti National Park

When you explore the Southern Serengeti, you have an excellent chance of seeing cheetahs out on the plains, as well as lions and leopards, especially around the rocky outcrops and along the shallow river valleys. The scenery in these parts is classic Serengeti, with acacia trees and grasslands, and the wildlife viewing is always good.

Activity Day 10

All Day

Led by a professional wildlife guide, you’ll discover the wildlife of Ndutu and learn so much along the way.

Accommodation Day 10

Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp

Stay again at Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Hot lunch Beer and wine

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater

Your day in and around Ngorongoro Crater could just be one of the most memorable of your whole safari. You’ll explore the crater rim and then drive down onto the crater floor, where the critically endangered black rhinos are the stars of an astonishing wildlife show. You’ll almost certainly see large-tusked elephants, at least one of the Ngorongoro’s four lion prides, and wandering clans of spotted hyenas. It also just happens to be one of Africa’s most beautiful corners, a hidden world where you’ll be surrounded by steep, deep-green crater walls, a salt lake, forests and hippo-filled waterways.

Activity Day 11

All Day

Your day in and around Ngorongoro Crater could just be one of the most memorable of your whole safari. You’ll explore the crater rim and then drive down onto the crater floor, where the critically endangered black rhinos are the stars of an astonishing wildlife show. You’ll almost certainly see large-tusked elephants, at least one of the Ngorongoro’s four lion prides, and wandering clans of spotted hyenas. It also just happens to be one of Africa’s most beautiful corners, a hidden world where you’ll be surrounded by steep, deep-green crater walls, a salt lake, forests and hippo-filled waterways.

Accommodation Day 11

The castle at Ngorongoro

Enjoy staying at The castle at Ngorongoro as your base while you're here.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks Hot lunch Beer and wine

Day 12

Lake Manyara National Park

You're going to love Lake Manyara National Park because it promises experiences you just can't get elsewhere. For example, this is one of the most compact parks in Tanzania's north: the park consists of a narrow strip of forest shadowed by vast Lake Manyara on one side and the cliffs of the Rift Valley escarpment on the other. The park is known for its large elephant and baboon populations, and part of the excitement of visiting here is never quite knowing when you're going to come face-to-face with an elephant. And then there are the tree-climbing lions for which the park is famous: this is one of very few places in Africa where lions routinely climb (and spend much of their time up in) trees.

Activity Day 12

All Day

Come with us on a guided game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. The park is famous for its elephants and tree-climbing lions, and we hope you'll see both.

Accommodation Day 12

Greenside Hotel

Hotel

You'll be based at Greenside Hotel for your visit to Lake Manyara National Park. It's a good place to return at the end of your safari day.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Non-alcoholic drinks Drinking water Hot lunch Beer and wine

Day 13

Namanga Border

Your Tanzanian safari draws to a close, and we're sure that you will have enjoyed it as much as we have.

Activity Day 13

All Day

Transfer by Road, Arusha to Nairobi

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13-Days Climb Kilimanjaro Along Machame Route & Big 5 Tanzania Safaris

Introduction

Highlights

Our vehicles

Arusha

Activity Day 1

Arusha Planet Lodge

Mount Kilimanjaro

Activity Day 2

All Day

Machame Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro

Activity Day 3

All Day

Shira Camp 1

Mount Kilimanjaro

Activity Day 4

All Day

Barranco Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro

Activity Day 5

All Day

Barafu Camp

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mt Kilimanjaro Summit

Activity Day 6

All Day

Mweka Camp

Mweka Gate

Activity Day 7

Arusha Planet Lodge

Tarangire National Park

Activity Day 8

All Day

Eileen's Trees Inn

Ndutu

Activity Day 9

All Day

Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp

Southern Serengeti National Park

Activity Day 10

All Day

Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Day 11

All Day

The castle at Ngorongoro

Lake Manyara National Park

Activity Day 12

All Day

Greenside Hotel

Namanga Border

Activity Day 13

All Day

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

13 Days / 12 Nights

13-Days Climb Kilimanjaro Along Machame Route & Big 5 Tanzania Safaris

Included

Excluded