10-Day Machame Route & Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by our friendly guide, who will accompany you on a scenic drive to the lively town of Moshi. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, serving as a majestic backdrop to your adventure. After checking into the Hotel, take some time to check your gear. If anything is missing will go to the shop to hire. As an option, you may also explore the vibrant streets of Moshi, experiencing the local culture and the renowned hospitality of the Tanzanian people.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Hotel to Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

Drive from the hotel to Machame Gate The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We depart the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland

After breakfast, you will start trekking up to the second high-altitude camp, Shira Camp. On this day you will emerge from the rainforest and for the first time be able to see stunning views of the Shira Plateau laid out in front of you. Technically speaking, trekking is not very difficult, but you may feel the changes in altitude, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is extremely important for good trekking. When you reach the camp, you will have lunch and some rest, after which the group will go on an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp with a 400 m /1,312 f gain in altitude. Back down at Shira Camp, you will be served a hot dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert

After breakfast, you will leave Shira Camp and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower. This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over Portions of the trek may be difficult, and it is common to experience some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here. For this reason, our groups enjoy lunch at the top of Lava Tower.
After lunch, you will descend to Barranco Camp. Here you can see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! The next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry: it features a very simple hiking trail is not intimidating at all.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Distance: 9km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Your group will have an early start this morning, after enjoying a filling breakfast you will begin climbing Barranco Wall. Wwe recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups, which can slow you down. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours you will have to ascend to Barafu Camp where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before the night summit.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. Heading northwest, you ascend through scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the trek. At Stella Point, you stop briefly and are rewarded with a magnificent sunrise. Faster hikers may see the sunrise from the summit.

From Stella Point, snow may be encountered on the 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and in Africa!

From the summit, we descend to Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. Gaiters and trekking poles may help on the loose gravel. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel

Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest

We make the final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here we will have lunch and say goodbye to our mountain crew before leaving Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Drive back to the hotel in Arusha for a hot shower, a celebratory dinner, and overnight. As we continue on a safari the following day, well, that’s another adventure, and get ready, relax, and have a good sleep for another adventure tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will depart for Tarangire National Park early in the morning. Once we arrive in Tarangire, we will begin exploring the enormous termite mounds and the ancient baobab trees. This park is renowned for its diverse bird species and extensive population of elephants.
There are regular sightings of ferocious lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons. After viewing the wildlife in Tarangire in the afternoon will continue and be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor, home to an incredible variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Your professional guide will provide fascinating insights into the crater’s unique ecosystem and the wildlife that thrives within it.

Surrounded by towering crater walls, this natural wildlife sanctuary offers excellent game-viewing opportunities and breathtaking scenery. Explore its diverse landscapes, from open grasslands to acacia forests and seasonal wetlands, while enjoying close encounters with some of East Africa’s most iconic species.

After an unforgettable safari experience and a picnic lunch in the crater, begin the drive back to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay, marking the end of your adventure.

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:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

Today, after breakfast, relax at the lodge, and if you have free time, take a short tour in Arusha for shopping with our guide. Then you'll be transferred to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.