Private Guided Kilimanjaro Trek and Tanzania Safari

Private Guided Kilimanjaro Trek and Tanzania Safari

We have carefully put together this itinerary to include a Kilimanjaro Trek, Safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. Kindly note that, if there will be an infant on this tour, she/he will be able to participate on the safari part only. Also, all the components of this itinerary are customizable to suit your personal preferences, interests and budget.

Kilimanjaro Climb

Lemosho is our favourite route up Mt Kilimanjaro. It is not crowded, offers stunning scenery and has a very high summit success rate. Unlike the popular Machame route which crosses at the Shira Plateau, Lemosho route traverses the whole plain from west to east through a gentle hike, it also rewards you with better views.

Duration: 8 Days trekking; 6 and a half days ascending, 1 and a half days descending. 70 km/44 mi total; 48 km/30 mi to summit; 22 km/14 mi descend from summit, Elevation:  4,4505 m/14,780 ft net gain; 3,915 m/12,845 ft descend

Day 1: – Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Meet on arrival, transfer Arusha for overnight at The African Tulip. Meals included: N/A

Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire Park - Crater Rim

After breakfast, depart for your private safari to Tarangire National Park. Proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched right on the Crater rim, and enjoy a magnificent sunset over the Crater. B, L, D, included

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Morning game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, transfer back to Arusha for overnight at The African Tulip. B, L, included

Day 4: Arusha - Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa Camp

Elevation (m): 1,390m to 2,360m to 2,895m, Hiking Time: 4 hours

Breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, then drive further up to Lemosho Glades to begin your 3-4 hours hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 5: Mti Mkubwa - Shira1 Camp

Elevation (m): 2,895m to 3,505m, Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Breakfast, climb to Shira Plateau. Overnight at Shira1 Camp, B, L, D, included

Day 6: Shira1 Camp - Shira2 Camp

Elevation (m): 3,505m to 3,840m, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

Cross Shira Plateau to reach Shira 2 Camp, which is located next to a stream. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 7: Shira2 Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Elevation (m): 3,840m to 4,630m to 3,950m, Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Breakfast, walk up a steepening path toward Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. On this day, be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. Overnight at Barranco Camp, B, L, D, included

Day 8: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

Elevation (m): 3950m to 4200m, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

Breakfast, climb this awesome obstacle head down through the Karanga Valley. Overnight at Karanga Camp. B, L, D included

Day 9: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Elevation (m): 4200m to 4550m, Hiking Time: 4 hours

Prepare your equipment for your summit climb. Go to bed by 7pm, try to get a few hours of precious sleep. Overnight at Barafu Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 10: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

Elevation (m): 4,550m to 5,895m (and down to 3,100m), Hiking Time: 6 - 8 hours up / 7 - 8 hours down

Wake up at 11:00pm, start 6-hour summit attempt, enjoy your accomplishment, descent back to Barafu Camp, then hike down to Mweka Camp. Overnight at Mweka Camp. B, L, D, included.

Day 11: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha

Elevation (m): 3,100m to 1,980m to 890m, Hiking Time: 3 - 4 hours

Breakfast, hike back to the park gate. then drive back to Arusha for a comfortable night at The African Tulip, Breakfast & Lunch included

Day 12: Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport, Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home
*B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner