15 days safari and Kilimanjaro. An exploration of the best of the northern circuit, go searching for
"the big five" before conquering Africa's highest mountain!
For this particular tour we recommend you to book a flight go and return to Kilimanjaro or Nairobi Airport
Day
Activities
Overnight options
1
Transfer from point of arrival to Arusha. Overnight
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
2
Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a full day in Lake Manyara National
Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions,
hippos and baboons. Overnight at the rim of the Great Rift Valley,
overlooking Lake Manyara.
L: Lake Manyara Serena
H: E Unoto Retreat
M: Lake Manyara Hotel
B: Panorama Camp
3
Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide
for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other
predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the
Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner
and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !
Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route
(optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner
and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor!
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility
of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and
leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor.
Overnight at the Great Rift Valley.
L: Lake Manyara Serena
H: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
M: Lake Manyara Hotel
B: Panorama Camp
7
Transfer to Tarangire National Park for a day of game viewing. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons! In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for overnight.
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
8
An early start with a drive to Machame gate. Begin trekking through the rain forests on a winding trail for 5-7 hours until you arrive at Machame Campsite. Overnight
Machame Camp (3100 m)
9
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing a little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather until the end of the ridge. The route then turns west onto a river gorge at 3658m (5-7 hours). Overnight at the Shira Campsite (3800 m)
Shira Camp (3800 m)
10
From the Shira plateau continue trekking east towards the lava tower called "the sharks tooth". Shortly after the tower you come to a junction leading to the arrow glacier. Continue walking for about five hours to Barranco Campsite for overnight.
Barranco Camp (3950 m)
11
A day of acclimatization with a walk to Karranga Valley Camp (3963 m)
Karranga Valley Camp (3963 m)
12
Walk through the Karanga valley and the junction which is connected to the Barafu Campsite (4600 m) for overnight. The two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this point.
Barafu Camp (4600 m)
13
Just after midnight trek past the Stella point (5745m) on the way to the summit, the Uhuru peak. This part of the climb takes about 8 hours. You have now reached the highest point in Africa at 5895 meters!!! From the summit descend to Mweka Campsite (3100m) for overnight, this takes about 5 hours
Mweka Camp (3100m)
14
The day is spent descending to the Mweka park gates (3-4 hours). Transfer to Arusha for overnight.
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
15
Transfer to Kilimanjaro or Nairobi Airport for connecting flight home.
Five star accommodation while in Arusha and on safari.
Basic camping on Kilimanjaro.
H = High end
Upper end standard while in Arusha and on safari.
Basic camping on Kilimanjaro.
M = Medium
Medium standard while in Arusha and on safari.
Basic camping on Kilimanjaro.
B = Budget
Basic camping while on safari and Kilimanjaro, budget class accommodation in Arusha.
Note; that for this package we have quoted a Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route for seven days, including a day for acclimatization.
We can also offer this package with the Kilimanjaro trek via other routes, and shorten or lengthen the duration of the trek. Contact us for detailed quotes.
Rates include:
Rates exclude:
Transfer from Kilimanjaro / Arusha / Nairobi Airport and return. Note that for transfer from Nairobi Airport and return we use Impala Shuttle Service with departures daily at 0800 and 1400.
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis while in Arusha
Accommodation on fullboard basis while on safari and Kilimanjaro
Seven days safari as described above including park entry fees, camping fees / lodge accommodation, 3 meals a day while on tour, English speaking driverguide, 4WD landcruiser with open roof and sliding windows, cook, camping equipment, unlimited game viewing within park opening hours.
Seven days Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route including park entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees, transfers, English speaking mountain guide, assistant guide(s), porters, cook, 3 meals a day while on tour, camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, chairs, tables and mess tent), walking sticks, head lamps and gloves.
Entry visas
International flights
Dinner on day 1, 8 and 15
Items of personal nature (mineral water, alcohol, phone calls etc)
Note: Prices are subject to change should any of the hotels or national parks increase their rates.
We are member of: Tanzania Association of Tour Operators(TATO) and we are also recognized by Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) as A registered and licenced Tour Operator in Tanzania
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