12-Day The Complete Kilimanjaro and Safari Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Moshi – Pre-Climb Preparation

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Moshi town. After check-in at Panama Garden Resort, the remainder of the day is dedicated to rest and acclimatization. In the afternoon or evening, you will meet your lead mountain guide for a detailed climb briefing, route overview, safety procedures, and a full equipment check to ensure readiness for the ascent. Dinner is served at the lodge, followed by an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Rainforest Trek to Machame Camp

After breakfast, you will drive to Machame Gate for registration and formal entry into Kilimanjaro National Park. The trek begins through dense rainforest characterized by towering trees, ferns, and rich wildlife sounds. The trail ascends steadily with occasional muddy sections, allowing time to adapt to altitude and pace. After approximately 5–7 hours of hiking, you arrive at Machame Camp, where your crew prepares dinner and camping facilities for your first night on the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Heathland Ascent Across the Shira Plateau

Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail transitions into heath and moorland zones with expansive views as vegetation becomes sparser. The climb is gradual and scenic, offering clear perspectives of Mount Meru and the Shira Plateau. Hiking for 4–6 hours, you reach Shira Camp situated on a high plateau, where temperatures drop noticeably. The afternoon is spent resting and hydrating, followed by dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

High-Altitude Acclimatization via Lava Tower

This is a critical acclimatization day, involving a steady ascent toward Lava Tower at 4,630 meters, where lunch is taken. The route passes through alpine desert terrain, exposing you to higher altitude before descending to sleep lower. After lunch, the trail descends into the Barranco Valley, offering dramatic views of the Great Barranco Wall and surrounding glaciers. This “climb high, sleep low” approach significantly improves summit success. Dinner and overnight are at Barranco Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Barranco Wall Climb and Alpine Valley Traverse

The day begins with the ascent of the iconic Barranco Wall, a hands-on but non-technical scramble that is both challenging and rewarding. After reaching the top, the trail traverses alpine valleys and ridges with panoramic views of the southern glaciers. Hiking time is approximately 4–5 hours, arriving at Karanga Camp by early afternoon. An acclimatization walk is conducted later in the day before dinner and overnight at the camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ascent to High Camp and Summit Preparation

Following breakfast, you continue a gradual ascent toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt. The terrain is rocky and exposed, with increasingly thinner air. Arrival is typically by early afternoon, allowing time for rest, hydration, and final summit briefing. An early dinner is served, and you retire early to prepare for the midnight summit push.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Summit Achievement and Descent to Mweka

You are awakened around midnight for the summit attempt, beginning the ascent under headlamp through steep scree toward Stella Point and onward to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa. After reaching the summit and taking photos, you descend carefully back to Barafu Camp for brunch, then continue the long descent through moorland and rainforest to Mweka Camp. This is the most demanding day, lasting 12–16 hours in total. Dinner and overnight at Mweka Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Exit and Recovery in Moshi

After breakfast, you complete the final descent through lush rainforest to Mweka Gate, where you receive your official Kilimanjaro climbing certificate. You are then transferred back to Moshi for a well-deserved hot shower, relaxation, and overnight stay at Panama Garden Resort on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Panama Garden Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Moshi / Arusha to Tarangire National Park - Elephant Country and Baobabs of Tarangire

After an early breakfast, the safari party departs Moshi or Arusha with a professional driver-guide in a private 4×4 safari vehicle. The journey leads to Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal wildlife concentrations along the Tarangire River. Upon entering the park, a full game drive begins, with opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife. A picnic lunch is served at a designated site inside the park, followed by continued afternoon game viewing. In the late afternoon, the group exits the park and transfers toward the Serengeti corridor for dinner and overnight at the selected lodge or tented camp.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire Area to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, the safari continues toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views of highlands, Maasai villages, and open plains. Upon entering Serengeti National Park, game viewing begins immediately, with the landscape opening into vast savannahs supporting large populations of plains game and predators. The afternoon game drive focuses on tracking lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Lunch is taken en route or at camp, depending on timing. The day concludes with dinner and overnight at the Serengeti camp.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park (Full Day Game Drives)

This day is dedicated entirely to wildlife exploration within Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, the group departs for extended game drives covering different ecological zones, with flexibility to adjust routes based on wildlife movement and seasonal conditions. The Serengeti offers excellent opportunities for predator sightings, including lion prides, cheetahs in open plains, and elusive leopards along riverine areas. Picnic or camp lunch is provided, followed by continued afternoon game viewing. The evening is spent at the camp for dinner and overnight, allowing time to enjoy the atmosphere of the African bush.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Drop-Off (TBA)

After an early breakfast, the safari departs Serengeti and travels toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The highlight of the day is the descent approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife ecosystems. Game viewing on the crater floor includes the possibility of spotting black rhino, lions, hyenas, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and large hippo populations. A picnic lunch is served at a designated site within the crater. After ascending from the crater, the safari concludes with drop-off at the pre-arranged location or Airport (TBA), marking the end of safari services.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.