11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Safari | Machame Route + Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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Experience the ultimate Tanzanian adventure with this carefully crafted 11 day package. Begin with a 7-day guided trek up Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic and popular Machame Route, reaching the summit at 5,895 meters. After celebrating your success, shift gears and explore Tanzania’s world-famous safari parks Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. From Africa’s rooftop to the heart of the wild, this trip offers a perfect blend of physical challenge, wildlife immersion, and cultural discovery.
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Tour Plan
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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be warmly welcomed by our friendly driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Settle in, relax, and recover from your journey. Later in the evening, you’ll meet your mountain guide for a pre-climb briefing, equipment check, and preparation for your Kilimanjaro adventure.
- Overnight: Park View Inn (or similar) – Moshi
- Meals: Bed & Breakfast
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Day 2: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3,000m)
After breakfast, we drive to Machame Gate (approx. 1 hour). Upon registration and briefing, your Kilimanjaro climb begins. Today’s trail winds through dense rainforest, rich with birds and monkeys. By afternoon, you'll arrive at Machame Camp, your first overnight on the mountain.
- Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
- Distance: ~11 km
- Vegetation Zone: Rainforest to Moorland
- Overnight: Machame Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,840m)
Leave the forest behind and enter moorland with sweeping views. The trail climbs steeply along a ridge to the Shira Plateau, offering views of Mount Meru and the plains below. Today’s hike is shorter but steeper.
- Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
- Distance: ~5 km
- Vegetation Zone: Moorland
- Overnight: Shira Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Shira Camp – Lava Tower (4,630m) – Barranco Camp (3,960m)
This is your acclimatization day. You ascend to the dramatic Lava Tower, where you’ll eat lunch at altitude, then descend to Barranco Camp. This "climb high, sleep low" approach significantly helps your body adapt.
- Hiking Time: 6–8 hours
- Distance: ~10 km
- Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
- Overnight: Barranco Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,035m)
Today begins with an exciting climb up the Barranco Wall, a steep but non-technical rock face with incredible views. The trail then winds through valleys to Karanga Camp, a shorter day to allow for rest and acclimatization.
- Hiking Time: 4–5 hours
- Distance: ~5 km
- Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
- Overnight: Karanga Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640m)
A gradual ascent takes you to Barafu Camp, your base camp for the summit attempt. Rest, hydrate, and enjoy an early dinner before heading to bed for a few hours of sleep. Your summit push begins at midnight.
- Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
- Distance: ~4 km
- Vegetation Zone: Alpine Desert
- Overnight: Barafu Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7: Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Wake around midnight and begin the trek to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Reach Stella Point for a breathtaking sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Celebrate your achievement before descending to Barafu, resting briefly, and continuing to Mweka Camp.
- Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
- Distance: ~15 km
- Elevation Gain/Loss: +1,295m / -2,795m
- Overnight: Mweka Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate
Enjoy your final hike through the rainforest. At Mweka Gate, you’ll receive your summit certificate and say goodbye to your mountain crew. Then transfer to Arusha for a hot shower, dinner, and well-earned rest.
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Distance: ~10 km
Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel – Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 9: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Start your safari adventure! Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route as you spot wildlife like zebras, wildebeests, lions, and possibly cheetahs. Reach your tented camp by sunset.
- Drive Time: ~6 hours (with game viewing)
- Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10: Full Day Safari in Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration, or see lions hunting in the golden grasslands. Enjoy a picnic lunch and an unforgettable game drive experience with your guide.
- Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Spot elephants, rhinos, lions, flamingos, and more during your crater game drive. In the afternoon, return to Arusha.
- Drive Time: ~3 hrs to Crater, ~4 hrs to Arusha
- Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel or Similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Package Includes:
- All park fees and permits
- 2 nights hotel (Moshi + Arusha)
- 6 nights Kilimanjaro camping with crew
- 2 nights Serengeti safari camp
- 3 days private safari with guide and 4x4 vehicle
- All meals during trek and safari
- Airport transfers
