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11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Safari | Machame Route + Serengeti & Ngorongoro

11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Safari | Machame Route + Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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.

Tour Plan

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

Ariane C
Ariane C
Geheimtipp ohne Risiko wenn man ein kleines tansanisches Unternehmen unterstützen möchte Wir hatten eine wunderschöne 9-tägige Safari mit Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures! Die Guides Juma Kileo (Vogelexperte), Ben (Fahrer und Guide) und der Koch Victor waren sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und lustig - und unglaublich kompetent. Bei der Tourenplanung wurde unsere Tour ganz individuell auf uns zugeschnitten und alle unsere vielen, teilweise auch ungewöhnlichen Wünsche wurden berücksichtigt und umgesetzt. Auch ganz kurzfristig hat Elly, der Chef, noch einen Walk mit Ranger im Tarangire Nationalpark möglich gemacht! Das Essen war super, wir haben unfassbar viele Tiere gesehen, inklusive die Big Five. Die Guides kannten sich extrem gut aus und konnten viel zu den Tieren erzählen. Wir hatten eine Zeltsafari, ich habe es geliebt, in der Natur zu sein! Wer ein kleines Unternehmen von einem lokalen Tansanier und Vater von vier Kindern unterstützen möchte, ist hier an der richtigen Adresse. Elly ist unglaublich freundlich und offen. Wir hatten vor 16 Jahren bereits eine Safari mit ihm und können ihn und sein Team von ganzem Herzen weiterempfehlen! Ein Geheimtipp!
Josua N
Josua N
Safari an Kilimanjaro adventure We had an amazing experience with Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures! We did a 4-day safari, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, followed by a 7-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route. The safari was incredible. Everything was very well organized, our guide was great, and we saw so many animals and beautiful places. Serengeti and Ngorongoro were definitely unforgettable. The Kilimanjaro climb was also an amazing experience. The guides and the whole team were fantastic. Everyone was super friendly, helpful and always looking after us. The guides kept us motivated, especially during the harder parts of the climb, and made sure we were doing well every day. A huge thank you to the guides, porters and cooks. They work incredibly hard and always had a smile on their faces. The food on the mountain was also much better than we expected! Reaching the summit was something we will never forget, and a big part of that is thanks to the amazing team that helped us get there. We would 100% recommend Kilimanjaro Lifetime Adventures for both safari and Kilimanjaro. Great organization, great people and an unforgettable experience. Asante sana to the whole team! 🇹🇿🏔️🦁
Sandra L
Sandra L
Kilimanjaro 6 day Marangu Flawless organization – an unforgettable Kilimanjaro trek!I cannot recommend this tour operator highly enough! Everything was absolutely perfectly prepared from start to finish. Communication with the team was flawless—they responded quickly and helped clarify every single doubt we had before the trip. Even though our flight landed late at night, a driver was already waiting for us at the airport to take us to a very good, comfortable hotel. The next morning, we met our mountain crew: the knowledgeable guides, hardworking porters, an amazing cook, and Vincent, who turned out to be the best waiter ever! Once on the mountain, everything was perfectly planned and organized from A to Z. Absolutely everything went strictly according to plan, and the food they served was simply delicious! If you are planning to climb Kilimanjaro, look no further. This company handles everything perfectly, allowing you to just focus on the trek. 10/10!
Casper M
Casper M
Amazing experience Our guide Willy explained everything very well and was very friendly. The waterfall was beautiful and it was a great adventure to come there. The coffee tour was really nice and gave us an inside look in the process of making coffee.
Henry L
Henry L
Great experience with Lifetime I climbed the mountain with my two boys. Lifetime assigned us a wonderful team with experienced guides. We enjoyed hiking in different landscapes with the tour guides telling us stories along the way. Before the summit day my elder son got altitude sickness and at that moment all the staff showed great care and their professionalism. When we finally came down safe, I felt that they are not just providing service but treating us with their genuine good heart. I’m very impressed with their way of solving things and following each need we have, especially when it comes to safety. I would definitely come back to climb the mountain again and will choose lifetime again.
北﨑憲子
北﨑憲子
タンザニア、サファリと街歩き 友人に誘われて少し迷いました。どこのツアーでもお断りされることもある高齢の私が行けるとも思えなかったからです。でもでも自然の中の動物達に会いたいと参加しました。想像していたより色んな種類の動物達や鳥達に会えて満足しました。自然の中での日々の営み、狩りの場面も目前で見ることができました。テレビでは無くてです。本当に感動しました。動物達は生き生きとして綺麗でした。公園の中は動物の楽園かもしれません。ホテルも最高級で申し訳ないくらいでしたし、お食事も美味しく頂きました。街歩きでの市場は興味深く見学しました。お馴染みの野菜もあればこれはどんな調理をしたら良いのかと言う珍しいお野菜や果物も豊富でした。友人にも行ける時に行った方が良いと伝えたいと思います。
Ko Y
Ko Y
Perfect itinerary and logistics. Great support and communicartion. Our 6th trip to Tanzania with KLTA! They arranged the perfect itinerary and logistics for our safari trip this time. Based on our requests, they booked thoughtful and comfortable hotels for us, and arranged a kind, experienced safari driver. Even during the trip, they kept in touch and made sure everything was going well. The optional local market tour in Moshi was also exciting!
Kana Y
Kana Y
初めてのタンザニアを満喫できました! ゲームサファリとローカルマーケットやムトワムブ村でのカルチャー体験との組み合わせの8日間をアレンジしていただきました。セレンゲティでのサファリ体験は想像を超えた素晴らしさで、大自然を満喫しました!テントロッジも臨場感満載。人数の変更に伴う宿泊先の確保や、経験豊かなドライバーの手配など、何もかもに感謝です!
Jutta H
Jutta H
Super Programm Uns wurde ein tolles, sehr abwechslungsreiches und authentisches Programm geboten - spitze Organisation - jederzeit weiter zu empfehlen
GoPlaces63573953357
GoPlaces63573953357
Ein kompetenter örtlicher Reiseleiter lohnt sich in jedem Fall! Als Reiseleitung konnte ich mich voll entspannen - alles andere war top organisiert!! Da ich oft anderweitig in Afrika unterwegs bin, weiß ich natürlich auch um diverse Sicherheitsrisiken, vor denen oft und zu Recht gewarnt wird. Deshalb kann ich allen Interessierten nur dringend raten, sich einem erfahrenen und kompetenten örtlichen Reiseleiter wie Elly anzuvertrauen. Er kennt Land und Leute, geht gerne auch auf Sonderwünsche ein und regelt Manches ohne viel Aufhebens im Hintergrund! Dann wird die Reise auch das, was man sich wünscht: ein unvergessliches Erlebnis in wunderbaren ursprünglichen Naturlandschaften!

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