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12 Days Kilimanjaro Combined Safari | Short Tanzania Safaris

Kilimanjaro · 12 Days
Mountain crew support. Smart acclimatization. Trek plus safari flow.

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Duration
12 Days
Mountain
Kilimanjaro
Max Altitude
5,895 m · Uhuru Peak
Distance
636 km
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
Private departure
12 Days Kilimanjaro Combined Safari | Short Tanzania Safaris is a 12 Days program that combines mountain trekking with a wider Tanzania journey.

12 Days Kilimanjaro Combined Safari | Short Tanzania Safaris is a 12 Days program that combines mountain trekking with a wider Tanzania journey. Instead of separating the climb from the rest of the trip, it folds the route into a single plan that moves from altitude and trail days into safari country or the coast in a practical order.

The mountain section is still the backbone of the itinerary. You trek with a dedicated crew, build altitude gradually, and follow the day-by-day route with the support structure needed for a strong climb or acclimatization-focused ascent on Kilimanjaro.

After the trekking stage, the itinerary broadens into Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. That gives the trip more range than a mountain-only program, with wildlife viewing, crater landscapes, or beach time depending on the exact route you are following.

This kind of combined itinerary works especially well for travelers making one major trip to Tanzania and wanting to use their time efficiently. It keeps the logistics connected, reduces repeated transfers, and turns the mountain climb into part of a fuller East African journey.

High-Altitude Trek
This route climbs Kilimanjaro with daily altitude gain paced through the imported day-by-day itinerary.
Measured Duration
Planned over 12 Days to balance trekking time, altitude adaptation, and summit logistics.
Sleeping Style
Overnights are set up as mountain tents along the route.
Difficulty Level
This itinerary is best described as challenging, so preparation, steady pacing, and altitude respect matter.
Trail Distance
The parsed route total is about 636 km based on the day-by-day hiking distances in the source itinerary.

12 Days Kilimanjaro Combined Safari | Short Tanzania Safaris leads you up the mountain stage by stage — each day a new altitude, a new ecological zone, and a measured step toward the summit.

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Day 2
Day 2: Arusha 1, 400 m – Machame Gate 1,490 m to Machame Camp 2,980 m
Day 3
Day 3: Machame Camp 2,980 m to Shira Camp 3,840 m
Day 4
Day 4: Shira Camp 3,840 to Lava Tower 4,630 m to Barranco Camp 3,950 m
Day 5
Day 5: Barranco Camp 3,950 m to Barafu Camp 4,550 m
Day 6
Day 6: Summit Day: Barafu Camp 4,550 m to Uhuru Peak 5,895 m to Mweka Camp 3,100 m
Day 7
Day 7: Descend: Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,980 m) – Arusha
Day 8
Day 8: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 9
Day 9: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park
Day 10
Day 10: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day 11
Day 11: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Day 12
Day 12: Ngorongoro – Cultural Tour – Arusha –Airport
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    Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

    On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport meet our representative and transfer to Planet Lodge at the suburb of Arusha town.

    Later our Kilimanjaro manager and your guide for Kilimanjaro will come for detailed briefing and gear checking before leaving you to spend the rest of the day at the lodge, relaxing and get prepared for your Kilimanjaro trekking on next day. Overnight at  Planet Lodge  or similar in Arusha. Dinner & breakfast included.

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    Day 2: Arusha 1, 400 m – Machame Gate 1,490 m to Machame Camp 2,980 m

    Distance  Approximately 11 kilometers Habitat:  Montane forest Your  Kilimanjaro combined safari   tours  starts after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame Gate. The driving is of about 2 hours via some villages and local farms of banana and coffee plantation here you will get a little glimpse of the livelihood of Tanzanian close to the Mountain. At the gate you will do some park formalities including weighing luggage for porters to carry not to exceed 20 kg per porter. A valid permit will be issued to you showing 6 days of hiking through this route. You will probably have lunch at the gate before the hiking. The trekking will start in the afternoon through the rain forest where you may expect rain, mud, and fog. During trekking you will possibly hear many exciting birds singing in the overlapping canopy above, and you may spot some black and white colobus monkeys, sykes monkeys as they move from trees to trees. The route continues to the heath land and all the way to the end of your first day at Machame camp (9,875 feet), the trekking of the day is 9 Km in 5 to 7 hours of walking. This area is located above Habitat  Montane forest Your  Kilimanjaro combined safari   tours  starts after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame Gate. The driving is of about 2 hours via some villages and local farms of banana and coffee plantation here you will get a little glimpse of the livelihood of Tanzanian close to the Mountain. At the gate you will do some park formalities including weighing luggage for porters to carry not to exceed 20 kg per porter. A valid permit will be issued to you showing 6 days of hiking through this route. You will probably have lunch at the gate before the hiking. The trekking will start in the afternoon through the rain forest where you may expect rain, mud, and fog. During trekking you will possibly hear many exciting birds singing in the overlapping canopy above, and you may spot some black and white colobus monkeys, sykes monkeys as they move from trees to trees. The route continues to the heath land and all the way to the end of your first day at Machame camp (9,875 feet), the trekking of the day is 9 Km in 5 to 7 hours of walking. This area is located above

    Trekking time:   5 to 7 hours Distance:  Approximately 11 kilometers Habitat:  Montane forest Your  Kilimanjaro combined safari   tours  starts after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Machame Gate. The driving is of about 2 hours via some villages and local farms of banana and coffee plantation here you will get a little glimpse of the livelihood of Tanzanian close to the Mountain.

    At the gate you will do some park formalities including weighing luggage for porters to carry not to exceed 20 kg per porter. A valid permit will be issued to you showing 6 days of hiking through this route.

    You will probably have lunch at the gate before the hiking. The trekking will start in the afternoon through the rain forest where you may expect rain, mud, and fog.

    During trekking you will possibly hear many exciting birds singing in the overlapping canopy above, and you may spot some black and white colobus monkeys, sykes monkeys as they move from trees to trees. The route continues to the heath land and all the way to the end of your first day at Machame camp (9,875 feet), the trekking of the day is 9 Km in 5 to 7 hours of walking.

    This area is located above

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    Day 3: Machame Camp 2,980 m to Shira Camp 3,840 m

    Distance  Approximately 9 kilometers Habitat:  Moorland Kilimanjaro combined safari continues, after breakfast, the day starts through lovely heathland and afro-alpine moorland furnished with superb views of Kilimanjaro Peak. The route starts getting steeper as you pass through the Savannah with tall grasses, Giant Heather and Erica trees. Hike nearby large stones as you arrive at the moorland zone ruled by lobelia and senecia plants as well as volcanic rocks wrapped with beards and lichen, which safeguard wild alpine flowers and other plants that growing beneath them. You will spend the night at Shira Camp (12,615 feet), trekking of this day is 9 km in 5 to 6 hours of walking. Getting to the camp same procedures will follow as of the first day. Overnight at  Shira Camp . All meals included Habitat  Moorland Kilimanjaro combined safari continues, after breakfast, the day starts through lovely heathland and afro-alpine moorland furnished with superb views of Kilimanjaro Peak. The route starts getting steeper as you pass through the Savannah with tall grasses, Giant Heather and Erica trees. Hike nearby large stones as you arrive at the moorland zone ruled by lobelia and senecia plants as well as volcanic rocks wrapped with beards and lichen, which safeguard wild alpine flowers and other plants that growing beneath them. You will spend the night at Shira Camp (12,615 feet), trekking of this day is 9 km in 5 to 6 hours of walking. Getting to the camp same procedures will follow as of the first day. Overnight at  Shira Camp . All meals included

    Trekking time:  5 to 6 hours Distance:  Approximately 9 kilometers Habitat:  Moorland Kilimanjaro combined safari continues, after breakfast, the day starts through lovely heathland and afro-alpine moorland furnished with superb views of Kilimanjaro Peak. The route starts getting steeper as you pass through the Savannah with tall grasses, Giant Heather and Erica trees.

    Hike nearby large stones as you arrive at the moorland zone ruled by lobelia and senecia plants as well as volcanic rocks wrapped with beards and lichen, which safeguard wild alpine flowers and other plants that growing beneath them. You will spend the night at Shira Camp (12,615 feet), trekking of this day is 9 km in 5 to 6 hours of walking.

    Getting to the camp same procedures will follow as of the first day. Overnight at  Shira Camp. All meals included

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    Day 4: Shira Camp 3,840 to Lava Tower 4,630 m to Barranco Camp 3,950 m

    Distance  Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat:  Semi-desert Today you are getting closer to the peak as we get nearer to the Lava Tower. The trek becomes a bit tougher the path gets steeper as you approach to the lava Tower, a volcanic plug of over 300 feet tall which codes an exposed pass at 15,000 feet. You will have packed lunch at this point while acclimatizing, here is where most climbers start feeling the effects from the high elevation which includes shorten of breath and headache. After lunch and some rest you will descend along the steep path from Lava Tower (4630 m) to Baranco Campsite at an altitude of (3950 m). Lowering 680 m from Lava Tower to Barranco camp gives huge advantage to hikers to allow their body to get used to the conditions of high elevation. Walking down to the camp takes about 2 hours. This camp is located in a valley bellow “The Breakfast Wall” Baranco Wall and the Breach. Same procedure of hot water to wash, possibly dinner while watching the sunset. Overnight at Barranco Camp  (3950 m). All meals included. Habitat  Semi-desert Today you are getting closer to the peak as we get nearer to the Lava Tower. The trek becomes a bit tougher the path gets steeper as you approach to the lava Tower, a volcanic plug of over 300 feet tall which codes an exposed pass at 15,000 feet. You will have packed lunch at this point while acclimatizing, here is where most climbers start feeling the effects from the high elevation which includes shorten of breath and headache. After lunch and some rest you will descend along the steep path from Lava Tower (4630 m) to Baranco Campsite at an altitude of (3950 m). Lowering 680 m from Lava Tower to Barranco camp gives huge advantage to hikers to allow their body to get used to the conditions of high elevation. Walking down to the camp takes about 2 hours. This camp is located in a valley bellow “The Breakfast Wall” Baranco Wall and the Breach. Same procedure of hot water to wash, possibly dinner while watching the sunset. Overnight at Barranco Camp  (3950 m). All meals included.

    Trekking time:  7 hours Distance:  Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat:  Semi-desert Today you are getting closer to the peak as we get nearer to the Lava Tower. The trek becomes a bit tougher the path gets steeper as you approach to the lava Tower, a volcanic plug of over 300 feet tall which codes an exposed pass at 15,000 feet.

    You will have packed lunch at this point while acclimatizing, here is where most climbers start feeling the effects from the high elevation which includes shorten of breath and headache.

    After lunch and some rest you will descend along the steep path from Lava Tower (4630 m) to Baranco Campsite at an altitude of (3950 m). Lowering 680 m from Lava Tower to Barranco camp gives huge advantage to hikers to allow their body to get used to the conditions of high elevation.

    Walking down to the camp takes about 2 hours. This camp is located in a valley bellow “The Breakfast Wall” Baranco Wall and the Breach.

    Same procedure of hot water to wash, possibly dinner while watching the sunset. Overnight at Barranco Camp  (3950 m). All meals included.

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    Day 5: Barranco Camp 3,950 m to Barafu Camp 4,550 m

    Distance  Approximately 13 kilometers Habitat:  Alpine desert Mount Kilimanjaro safari tours continue with a great challenge of climbing the Barranco Wall, begin your day after breakfast, you may need 1 to 1.5 hours to go on top of the great Barranco wall, advisable early start to avoid traffic jam at the wall. You will be above the cloud so you will be able to spot the barren and rocky plateau just behind the wall attentively waiting for you this morning.  The stunning three southern glacier (Heim Glacier) and the beautiful view of Kibo peak can be seen if the weather is clear on this day. The trekking will be on gravel and sand path along the rocky moors. Many times you will be passing through big stones, streams, grasses and across many herbs. After 2 to 3 hours of polepole pace you will reach the Karanga camp standing at an altitude of 4250 meters. When trekking up one hill after another you can be able to observe the other upcoming routes from the distance. This day hot lunch will be served at the camp, after lunch it will be a resting time may be walking around to enjoy the camps environment. Overnight at  Barafu Camp . All meals included. Habitat  Alpine desert Mount Kilimanjaro safari tours continue with a great challenge of climbing the Barranco Wall, begin your day after breakfast, you may need 1 to 1.5 hours to go on top of the great Barranco wall, advisable early start to avoid traffic jam at the wall. You will be above the cloud so you will be able to spot the barren and rocky plateau just behind the wall attentively waiting for you this morning.  The stunning three southern glacier (Heim Glacier) and the beautiful view of Kibo peak can be seen if the weather is clear on this day. The trekking will be on gravel and sand path along the rocky moors. Many times you will be passing through big stones, streams, grasses and across many herbs. After 2 to 3 hours of polepole pace you will reach the Karanga camp standing at an altitude of 4250 meters. When trekking up one hill after another you can be able to observe the other upcoming routes from the distance. This day hot lunch will be served at the camp, after lunch it will be a resting time may be walking around to enjoy the camps environment. Overnight at  Barafu Camp . All meals included.

    Trekking time:  7 hours Distance:  Approximately 13 kilometers Habitat:  Alpine desert Mount Kilimanjaro safari tours continue with a great challenge of climbing the Barranco Wall, begin your day after breakfast, you may need 1 to 1.5 hours to go on top of the great Barranco wall, advisable early start to avoid traffic jam at the wall. You will be above the cloud so you will be able to spot the barren and rocky plateau just behind the wall attentively waiting for you this morning.

     The stunning three southern glacier (Heim Glacier) and the beautiful view of Kibo peak can be seen if the weather is clear on this day. The trekking will be on gravel and sand path along the rocky moors.

    Many times you will be passing through big stones, streams, grasses and across many herbs. After 2 to 3 hours of polepole pace you will reach the Karanga camp standing at an altitude of 4250 meters.

    When trekking up one hill after another you can be able to observe the other upcoming routes from the distance. This day hot lunch will be served at the camp, after lunch it will be a resting time may be walking around to enjoy the camps environment.

    Overnight at  Barafu Camp. All meals included.

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    Day 6: Summit Day: Barafu Camp 4,550 m to Uhuru Peak 5,895 m to Mweka Camp 3,100 m

    Distance Approximately 7-kilometer ascent and 23-kilometer descent Habitat:  Stone scree and ice-capped summit The Night Summit! Your guide will wake you up before midnight for some snakes before set off for your final push to the roof of Africa “The Uhuru Peak”. It is a very silent night when you and your guide pacing into the freezing cold trial. With slow pace step by step “polepole” the route leads sharply up and over rocks to reach the rim of the crater. At this point many climbers feels that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of their entire climb, it can take you 5 to 6 hours  to reach “The Stella point” stands at an altitude of 5740 m, from there you have only about 150 meters to reach the actual summit. As the sun gets up in this morning, the first sun rays will accompany you towards Rebmann Glacier and further ahead to Hans Mayer point. The amazing play of lights across the ice formation will soon appear as the sunrise. You will then start seen the summit sign of Kilimanjaro Mountain in front of you. It is done! You have made it via Machame route. Congratulations you have ju Habitat  Stone scree and ice-capped summit The Night Summit! Your guide will wake you up before midnight for some snakes before set off for your final push to the roof of Africa “The Uhuru Peak”. It is a very silent night when you and your guide pacing into the freezing cold trial. With slow pace step by step “polepole” the route leads sharply up and over rocks to reach the rim of the crater. At this point many climbers feels that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of their entire climb, it can take you 5 to 6 hours  to reach “The Stella point” stands at an altitude of 5740 m, from there you have only about 150 meters to reach the actual summit. As the sun gets up in this morning, the first sun rays will accompany you towards Rebmann Glacier and further ahead to Hans Mayer point. The amazing play of lights across the ice formation will soon appear as the sunrise. You will then start seen the summit sign of Kilimanjaro Mountain in front of you. It is done! You have made it via Machame route. Congratulations you have ju

    Trekking time:  8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 7-8 hours to descend to Mweka Distance: Approximately 7-kilometer ascent and 23-kilometer descent Habitat:  Stone scree and ice-capped summit The Night Summit! Your guide will wake you up before midnight for some snakes before set off for your final push to the roof of Africa “The Uhuru Peak”.

    It is a very silent night when you and your guide pacing into the freezing cold trial. With slow pace step by step “polepole” the route leads sharply up and over rocks to reach the rim of the crater.

    At this point many climbers feels that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of their entire climb, it can take you 5 to 6 hours  to reach “The Stella point” stands at an altitude of 5740 m, from there you have only about 150 meters to reach the actual summit. As the sun gets up in this morning, the first sun rays will accompany you towards Rebmann Glacier and further ahead to Hans Mayer point.

    The amazing play of lights across the ice formation will soon appear as the sunrise. You will then start seen the summit sign of Kilimanjaro Mountain in front of you.

    It is done! You have made it via Machame route.

    Congratulations you have ju

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    Day 7: Descend: Mweka Camp (3,100 m) to Mweka Gate (1,980 m) – Arusha

    Distance  Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Moorland & rainforest Soon after a very good breakfast, “The celebration” dancing and singing will start, it will be time for short speech and tipping and maybe a souvenir photo of the whole team before walking down to Mweka gate a distance of about 10 km. Walk through a well-established forest road and the second half of the way is mostly characterized by rain forest. Kilimanjaro combined safari tours, climbing session Machame route 6 day. As per National park rules and regulation all hikers will sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Climbers who reached Stella Point at an alt. of (5685 m) receive green certificates for those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895 m) receive gold certificates (Big Diploma). After receiving certificates, you will descend 3 km  down to Mweka village this will take you about 1 hour. You will have hot lunch at the gate and meet your drive who is already there waiting for you and drive you back to Mvuli hotel in Arusha. At the lodge you will meet our safari manager for short safari briefing. Spend the rest of the day at the lodge, possibly have a good hot shower before di Habitat Moorland & rainforest Soon after a very good breakfast, “The celebration” dancing and singing will start, it will be time for short speech and tipping and maybe a souvenir photo of the whole team before walking down to Mweka gate a distance of about 10 km. Walk through a well-established forest road and the second half of the way is mostly characterized by rain forest. Kilimanjaro combined safari tours, climbing session Machame route 6 day. As per National park rules and regulation all hikers will sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Climbers who reached Stella Point at an alt. of (5685 m) receive green certificates for those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895 m) receive gold certificates (Big Diploma). After receiving certificates, you will descend 3 km  down to Mweka village this will take you about 1 hour. You will have hot lunch at the gate and meet your drive who is already there waiting for you and drive you back to Mvuli hotel in Arusha. At the lodge you will meet our safari manager for short safari briefing. Spend the rest of the day at the lodge, possibly have a good hot shower before di

    Trekking time:  3-4 hours Distance:  Approximately 15 kilometers Habitat: Moorland & rainforest Soon after a very good breakfast, “The celebration” dancing and singing will start, it will be time for short speech and tipping and maybe a souvenir photo of the whole team before walking down to Mweka gate a distance of about 10 km. Walk through a well-established forest road and the second half of the way is mostly characterized by rain forest.

    Kilimanjaro combined safari tours, climbing session Machame route 6 day. As per National park rules and regulation all hikers will sign their names to receive certificates of completion.

    Climbers who reached Stella Point at an alt. of (5685 m) receive green certificates for those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895 m) receive gold certificates (Big Diploma). After receiving certificates, you will descend 3 km  down to Mweka village this will take you about 1 hour.

    You will have hot lunch at the gate and meet your drive who is already there waiting for you and drive you back to Mvuli hotel in Arusha. At the lodge you will meet our safari manager for short safari briefing.

    Spend the rest of the day at the lodge, possibly have a good hot shower before di

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    Day 8: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

    Distance  70 km Non–game viewing time:  3 to 4 hrs. This safari tour starts after breakfast, the first stop is at Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before driving to Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful and ever-green park is blessed with overlapping habitats ranging from Acacia woodlands, underground water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the Lake. All these attract a large number of animal species and many bird life. Lake Manyara is home to the largest number of baboons found nowhere in world. The tree-climbing lion and the flocks of flamingos are among the unique feature in this park .  Afterward, drive to Lake Eyasi and visit the Datoga tribe and the blacksmith. Later afternoon you can go for a sunset walk at Lake Shore before driving to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at  Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge  close to Lake Eyasi. All meals included

    Distance:  70 km Non–game viewing time:  3 to 4 hrs. This safari tour starts after breakfast, the first stop is at Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before driving to Lake Manyara National Park.

    This beautiful and ever-green park is blessed with overlapping habitats ranging from Acacia woodlands, underground water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the Lake. All these attract a large number of animal species and many bird life.

    Lake Manyara is home to the largest number of baboons found nowhere in world. The tree-climbing lion and the flocks of flamingos are among the unique feature in this park.  Afterward, drive to Lake Eyasi and visit the Datoga tribe and the blacksmith.

    Later afternoon you can go for a sunset walk at Lake Shore before driving to Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight at  Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge  close to Lake Eyasi.

    All meals included

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    Day 9: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti National Park

    Distance  180 km Non–game viewing time:  4 to 5 hrs. On this day we take you for an early morning hunt with Bushmen including tuition on survival skills. Afterward depart for Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down to the heart of the wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park with its endless rolling plains. Then to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at  Thorn Trees Camp  Central Serengeti. All meals included.

    Distance:  180 km Non–game viewing time:  4 to 5 hrs. On this day we take you for an early morning hunt with Bushmen including tuition on survival skills.

    Afterward depart for Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down to the heart of the wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park with its endless rolling plains. Then to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.

    Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at  Thorn Trees Camp  Central Serengeti. All meals included.

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    Day 10: Full Day Serengeti National Park

    Start early in the morning with the first sun rays at 06:30 carry breakfast box and packed lunch. Early morning game drive allows you to see some nocturnal animals coming back from their long night of hunting, and others waking up ready to start the new day in Serengeti.

    You might find a group of lionesses organizing a morning ambush or eating along the road. Break for breakfast in the bush and proceed with the game drive till lunchtime.

    Go back to your campsite before or during the sunset (depending on the season, if the wildebeest migration is packed in Serengeti then you will spend much time following the migration of herds). Overnight at  Thorn Trees Camp  Central Serengeti. All meals included

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    Day 11: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

    Distance  145 km Non–game viewing time:  2 – 4 hrs. On this day you can do another early morning game drive before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation area and ascent 600 meters into the crater floor for game viewing. With a stable water supply and fodder, Ngorongoro Crater supports a large number of wildlife, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, Impala, Topi, warthog, hippo, African elephants and many more. Another interesting part of this picturesque caldera is the dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-mysterious leopard, which sometimes requires binoculars eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and many aquatic birds can usually be seen here. Late afternoon transfer to Eileen’s Trees Inn for dinner and overnight . Overnight at  Marera Valley Lodge  near Karatu town. All meals included

    Distance:  145 km Non–game viewing time:  2 – 4 hrs. On this day you can do another early morning game drive before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation area and ascent 600 meters into the crater floor for game viewing.

    With a stable water supply and fodder, Ngorongoro Crater supports a large number of wildlife, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, Impala, Topi, warthog, hippo, African elephants and many more. Another interesting part of this picturesque caldera is the dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-mysterious leopard, which sometimes requires binoculars eye to spot.

    We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and many aquatic birds can usually be seen here.

    Late afternoon transfer to Eileen’s Trees Inn for dinner and overnight. Overnight at  Marera Valley Lodge  near Karatu town. All meals included

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    Day 12: Ngorongoro – Cultural Tour – Arusha –Airport

    Distance  210 km Non–game viewing time:  3 – 4 hrs. On this last day after leisurely breakfast and if not flying the same day have late flight drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive before departing to Arusha for overnight or drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home. (Accommodation on this day can be arranged upon request at extra cost. Kilimanjaro combined safari tours  is our best Tanzania holiday featuring  Kilimanjaro trekking and a short safari , this package is becoming more popular among tourists who want to experience both wildlife and the astounding Mount Kilimanjaro Zanzibar beach vacation can be added upon request. Meals Plan:  Breakfast & Lunch Included End of Service! All accommodations are subject to Availability!

    Distance:  210 km Non–game viewing time:  3 – 4 hrs. On this last day after leisurely breakfast and if not flying the same day have late flight drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive before departing to Arusha for overnight or drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home.

    (Accommodation on this day can be arranged upon request at extra cost. Kilimanjaro combined safari tours  is our best Tanzania holiday featuring  Kilimanjaro trekking and a short safari, this package is becoming more popular among tourists who want to experience both wildlife and the astounding Mount Kilimanjaro Zanzibar beach vacation can be added upon request.

    Meals Plan:  Breakfast & Lunch Included End of Service! All accommodations are subject to Availability!

All prices are per person. Final rates vary with route length, group size, and any safari or hotel extensions you add before or after the climb.

High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October).
Solo Traveller
$13,305/pp
Mid-Range$13,410
Luxury$13,515
5 - 6
$13,095/pp
Mid-Range$13,200
Luxury$13,305
7 +
$12,990/pp
Mid-Range$13,095
Luxury$13,200
Kids under 15 receive a special discount. Contact us when booking.
Hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti can be added for $600/person.
Included
  • – All park, conservation, camping, and rescue fees required for the route
  • – Professional mountain guide, assistant guides, cook, and porter support
  • – Private transfers between your hotel and the trek gate as listed in the itinerary
  • – All meals on the mountain plus safe drinking water during the climb
  • – Mountain tents, dining tent, table, chairs, and standard camping equipment
  • – Emergency oxygen, basic first-aid kit, and daily health monitoring on the mountain
  • – Safari game drives, park entry fees, and accommodation for the wildlife section listed in the itinerary
  • – Mainland and island accommodation included where shown in the combined itinerary

Are You Ready for the Climb?

This 12 days reaches high altitude and should be approached with steady pacing, hydration, and realistic fitness preparation. The route climbs to 5,895 m · Uhuru Peak, so altitude response matters more than speed. A longer, calmer ascent usually improves comfort and summit chances, especially when you listen closely to your mountain crew and allow time for acclimatization. Trekkers do not need technical climbing skills for Kilimanjaro, but they do need endurance for long walking days and summit night effort.

Recommended Gear Checklist

  • Waterproof hiking boots · Essential
  • Layered warm clothing for summit night · Essential
  • Waterproof jacket and rain trousers · Essential
  • Daypack and duffel bag · Essential
  • Headlamp with spare batteries · Essential
  • Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen · Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Refillable water bottles or hydration bladder · Essential
  • How difficult is the trek?

    This route is best described as challenging. The main challenge is sustained trekking at altitude rather than technical climbing.

  • How many days should I allow for this trek?

    This itinerary is planned over 12 Days, giving a clear stage-by-stage progression through the mountain route shown in the itinerary.

  • Do I sleep in huts or tents on this route?

    This route uses mountain tents according to the imported itinerary and overnight camp references.

  • When is the best season to climb?

    The usual best climbing windows are Jan–Mar, Jun–Oct, when trail conditions are generally more favorable and mountain visibility is often better.

  • Do I need technical climbing skills for Kilimanjaro?

    No. Kilimanjaro is a trekking peak, so technical mountaineering is not required, but good preparation and strong altitude management are essential.

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