In 10 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking & Tanzania Safari, we outfit the best Tanzania has to offer and showcase her beauty and life. Start with a Kilimanjaro trekking up the Machame route which is popularly known as the “Whisky Route” though no whisky is provided. This route is indeed a bit difficult climb but it does have much higher success rates. Choosing a seven-day itinerary gives your body time to acclimatize and recover with altitude with ease.
A combination of this hike with a wildlife safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara national parks is a great way to experience Tanzania. The concentration of wildlife in these three parks offers great opportunities to see lots of wildlife in a very short period.
| PACKAGE TYPE | PRICE PER PERSON SHARING |
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| Budget Package | From USD 3,200 |
| Mid-Range Package | From USD 4,850 |
| Luxury Package | From USD 7,500 |
| DETAILS |
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| Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to your hotel |
| Transport from Moshi hotel to park gate and back |
| 3 nights accommodation in a medium hotel in Moshi based on bed and breakfast |
| Payment of entrance fees and government taxes |
| Kilimanjaro vehicle rescue fees |
| Support of porters, cooks, and guiding services |
| 3 meals a day and water whilst on the mountain and safari |
| All camping tents, sleeping mats, and equipment |
| Guaranteed safari game drives with a pop-up roof 4×4 Land Cruiser |
| Professional safari guide |
| Accommodation on full board whilst on safari camps |
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| International/local flights |
| Health and travel insurance |
| Hiring of mountain hiking gear such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, etc. |
| Personal snacks |
| Tips for the service crew |
| Anything else not listed above |
| DETAILS |
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| Drive from Moshi town to Machame Gate (approximately 50 minutes) |
| Pass through Machame Village located on the lower slopes of the mountain |
| Meet the rest of your team, including porters |
| Check in at the park gate |
| Start trekking through the tropical rainforest |
| Reach Machame Camp after 5–6 hours of trekking |
| Enjoy your packed lunch during the trek |
| Dinner and overnight at the camp |
| Hiking Distance: 11 km |
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| After breakfast, leave the glades of the rainforest |
| Cross a small valley |
| Walk along a steep rocky ridge |
| The route then turns westward toward Shira Plateau |
| Reach Shira Camp after 4–6 hours of trekking |
| Lunch will be provided at the halfway point |
| Dinner and overnight at the camp |
| Hiking Distance: 5 km |
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| From the Shira Plateau, continue eastward up a ridge |
| Pass the junction towards the peak of Kibo |
| Continue trekking towards the southeast via Lava Tower (4,600m) |
| Lunch will be taken at Lava Tower |
| After lunch, continue descending to Barranco Camp |
| Dinner and overnight at the camp |
| Hiking Distance: 10 km in approximately 6–8 hours |
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| After breakfast, leave the camp and climb the non-technical but steep Barranco Wall (Kissing Rock) |
| Continue trekking through a series of hills and valleys |
| Reach Karanga Camp around noon |
| Dinner and overnight at the camp |
| Hiking Distance: 5 km in approximately 4–5 hours |
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| Right after breakfast and gearing up, start trekking |
| Pass the junction to the Mweka Trail |
| Continue up to Barafu Camp |
| From this camp, both Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak are clearly visible |
| Have an early dinner and rest ahead of the summit climb |
| Hiking Distance: 4 km in approximately 4–5 hours |
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| Wake up at 11:00 PM, have a simple breakfast, gear up, and start the summit journey in the dark |
| This is the most challenging part both mentally and physically |
| Walk at your own pace following the “Pole Pole” approach (slow but sure) |
| At Stella Point (18,600 ft), enjoy the sunrise if the weather is clear |
| Continue for about an hour along the crater rim to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m / 19,340 ft), the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro and Africa |
| Spend a short time at the summit, take photos, then descend to Barafu Camp for lunch and rest |
| Continue trekking down to Mweka Camp |
| Enjoy the final dinner on the mountain and rest overnight |
| Hiking ascent distance from Barafu to Summit: 5 km in approximately 6–7 hours |
| Hiking descent distance from Summit to Mweka: 12 km in approximately 6 hours |
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| After breakfast and a little celebration, pick up your day packs and start descending |
| Upon arriving at the gate, receive certificates of achievement |
| Board a vehicle that will take you back to your hotel in Moshi for a shower and a refreshing Kilimanjaro beer |
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| After a well-earned sleep and breakfast, board a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser heading to Tarangire National Park |
| The park is known for its baobab trees, diverse mammals, bird species, and the largest concentration of African elephants |
| Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park |
| After a game drive, transfer to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay |
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| Have an early breakfast and leave your camp around 06:00 AM |
| Ngorongoro National Park is the world’s largest unbroken caldera and one of Africa’s New 7 Natural Wonders, home to diverse wildlife and bird species |
| Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site inside the park |
| After a late afternoon game drive, transfer back to your camp/lodge for dinner and overnight stay |
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| Leave your camp around 06:30 AM for Lake Manyara National Park |
| The park is famous for tree-climbing lions, large baboon populations, diverse birdlife, and many predators around the scenic lake |
| Enjoy a game drive while exploring the park’s beautiful landscapes and wildlife |
| Later, transfer back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi |
| End of the trip |
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