10-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing & Safari Experience

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

On arrival

Upon your arrival, you will find our company representative at the airport waiting for you with the special board with your name written on it.

He will drive you directly to your accommodation in Moshi to relax and get ready for your next day's Kilimanjaro climb. On the way, he will explain different things about our beautiful country and peaceful people.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

The Secret Garden Hotel

• Budget hotel

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut

After breakfast, your adventure to the "roof of Africa" will begin. After the drive of a maximum of 3 hours, you will reach the Marangu Gate. Your hike will begin soon after completing the necessary registrations at the gate.

After about 3 hours of hiking, you will have your packed lunch at Kisambioni before proceeding for another 2 hours, passing through the dense rainforest. On arrival at Mandara Hut, you will rest before visiting the Maundi Crater.

Dinner and overnight will be at Mandara Hut.

Main Destination:

Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut

After breakfast, you will depart from Mandara Hut and head out of the rainforest into the heather moorland. Our destination for today is Horombo Hut.

The hike to Horombo Hut will take about 5 to 6 hours, including time for lunch. During your ascent, you will spot spectacular plants such as giant lobelia and the giant groundsel.

On arrival, you will relax and later in the evening, you will be served dinner before overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut

After breakfast on day 4, you will proceed with hiking for 6 hours. Our destination today is Kibo Hut. We will cross the “saddle,” the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo in an alpine desert.

After lunch and relaxation, dinner will be served early to allow adequate rest before attempting the summit the same night. Our guides will brief you in detail on how to prepare for the summit night. You will spend the night at Kibo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut

After a cup of hot tea and a light snack, the climb begins at around midnight when the lava ash is still frozen and walking on it is easier. It takes 5 to 7 hours up to the Uhuru Peak. You will hike the screes of Kibo and you will arrive at Hans Meyer Cave (5,220m).

Climbing is slowly but surely going upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point (5,681m) which is the crater rim of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will then climb for 2 hours along the crater ridge that leads you to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). You are now standing on the “Roof of Africa” and you will see Kilimanjaro in all its glory.

After enjoying the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, you will descend to Horombo Hut where you will have a hot lunch prepared by the chefs. After relaxing, later you will have dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate - Arusha

The final leg of your amazing adventure begins after breakfast with a traditional farewell ceremony from the mountain crew. It will take 4 to 5 hours from Horombo Hut (3,700m) to Marangu Gate (1,860m). After reaching the Kilimanjaro gate, you will be signed out and awarded a golden certificate for reaching the summit (Uhuru Peak). Get ready for the drive to your accommodation in Arusha to prepare for the next day's safari.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Bright Star Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha at 07:30 am and head to Tarangire National Park. It takes only 2 to 2.5 hours (120km) to reach the national park's entrance.

You will have almost 10 minutes for the washroom at the entrance while your guide completes the legal formalities at the park authority offices. Head out for a morning and an afternoon game drive (lunch included). In the early evening, after the game drive, you will exit the park and head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

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:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you depart from the lodge and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It takes 45 minutes to 1 hour (43km) to reach the Ngorongoro entrance. While your guide completes the legal registration at the authority offices, you will have about 10 minutes to look around the area or use the washroom. After the registration, your adventure to the Ngorongoro Crater begins. After a great game drive in the crater, including lunch at the Engoitoktok picnic site, you will exit the park and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Today is your final day of an amazing 3-day wildlife adventure in the northern parks where you will end up with Lake Manyara. After breakfast, leave the campsite and head to the park. After a drive of about 30 minutes (28km), you will reach the park entrance.

After completing the legal formalities, the morning game drive will begin. You will have your lunch at the picnic site before proceeding with the afternoon game drive till evening. Later, you will exit the park and return to Arusha for an overnight stay at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Bright Star Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drop-off at the Airport

Depending on your schedule, you will be driven to the airport (or any place you requested within the same distance compared to the airport).

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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.