Tanzania safari

11 Days Tour Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari

Trip Days: 11 Days
Accommodation: Camp & Hotel
Transport: Walking and Vehicle
Price: From $2,640

Tour Overview

This 11 Days Tour Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari gives you both a big climb and a classic safari. You'll climb Africa's highest mountain on the Lemosho Route, one of the most scenic on Kilimanjaro, and then visit three of Tanzania's best-known parks: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. You get the challenge of the mountain first, then the fun of watching Africa's wildlife up close.

This 11 Days Tour Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari is planned to give you a good chance of reaching the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by a safari in some of Tanzania's best wildlife areas. The Lemosho Route is quiet, very scenic and has a high summit success rate, because the slow climb gives your body time to adjust to the altitude. Once you're back down from Kilimanjaro, you'll set off on a 3-day safari to see Tanzania's wildlife where it lives.

Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route

The Lemosho Route is one of the most scenic ways up Mount Kilimanjaro, and one of the most successful. It takes longer and climbs less steeply than some routes, which gives you more time to acclimatize and a better chance of reaching the summit.

The trek starts with a drive from Moshi to Londorossi Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro.
You spend the first two days walking through Kilimanjaro's green rainforest, with lots of unusual plants and some wildlife.
Later the route joins the Machame Route at Shira 2 Camp and follows the Southern Circuit, with great views of Kilimanjaro's glaciers and old volcanic rock.
You come down through Mweka Gate, so you see another side of the mountain.

Safari Adventure

When your climb is done, you'll start a 3-day safari through three of Tanzania's most famous national parks: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park.

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is home to one of the biggest wildlife events on earth, the Great Migration.

More than 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras and 350,000 gazelles move across the Serengeti plains looking for fresh grass.
There are also lots of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas.
Wide grasslands and rocky outcrops make it a great place for game viewing.

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa.

It's the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, covering more than 260 square kilometers.
More than 30,000 animals live here all year, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
The crater floor has lakes, grassland and swamps, so you see many different kinds of animals.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is known for its many elephants and its old baobab trees.

The Tarangire River has water all year, so it's a very good place for game viewing.
You'll see zebras, giraffes, lions and different kinds of antelope.
It's quieter than other parks, so your game drives feel more relaxed.

Highlights

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho Route
High summit success rate due to better acclimatization
Explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park
Witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti
3 days of game drives with opportunities to spot the Big Five
Diverse landscapes and rich wildlife encounters

Key Information

Duration: 11 Days, 10 Nights
Starting and Ending Point: Arusha
Children Policy: Children aged 5 years and above are welcome under parental supervision
Languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German Tip: A Swahili-to-English phrasebook can help you connect with locals.
Main Wildlife: Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, cheetah, wildebeest, and flamingo

Itinerary

Pre day Arriving in Tanzania

Our adventure starts the Moment you land at Kilimanjaro international Airport, You will be met by our staff at the airport and transferred to Moshi in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your trek to the roof of Africa.

Bed & Breakfast

Overnight at
Parkview Inn Hotel
Day 1 Machame Gate To Machame Camp

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

Elevation (ft)
5,400ft to 9,400ft
Distance
11 km
Hiking Time
5-7 hours
Habitat
Rain Forest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 Machame Camp To Shira Camp

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

Elevation (ft)
9,400ft to 12,500ft
Distance
5 km
Hiking Time
4-6 hours
Habitat
Moorland
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 Shira Camp To Lava Tower To Barranco Camp

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Elevation (ft)
12,500ft to 13,000ft
Distance
10 km
Hiking Time
6-8 hours
Habitat
Semi Desert
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

Elevation (ft)
13,000ft to 13,100ft
Distance
5 km
Hiking Time
4-5 hours
Habitat
Alpine Desert
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

Elevation (ft)
13,100ft to 15,300ft
Distance
4 km
Hiking Time
4-5 hours
Habitat
Alpine Desert
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6 Barafu Camp To Summit To Mweka Hut

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Elevation (ft)
15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
Distance
5 km ascent / 12 km descent
Hiking Time
7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
Habitat
Arctic
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7 Mweka Camp To Moshi

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi.

Bed & Breakfast

Elevation (ft)
10,000ft to 5,400ft
Distance
10 km
Hiking Time
3-4 hours
Habitat
Rain Forest
Meals
Breakfast
Overnight at
Parkview Inn Hotel
Day 8 Moshi - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and have a straight drive to Tarangire National park with a picnic lunch proceeding with a game drive in the middle of the park expect to observe herds of Elephants 10-20 and sometimes up to 30, while on a game drive do not forget to throw your eyes on top of trees as you might spot a Leopard but you may also see buffalo, Impala, zebras, warthogs, giraffe and many more the park will offer you explore the park till late evening drive to the Campsite for the overnight.

Game viewing time
6-7 hours
Overnight at
Mto wa Mbu – Fanaka Campsite
Meals
Lunch &Dinner
Day 9 Tarangire National Park – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast and park, all the camping equipment’s in safari vehicle boarding in the safari leave the camp to Serengeti via Manyara through rift valley escapements towards the Serengeti National Park today you have an optional of visiting the Masai village on your way to Serengeti, reaching Serengeti by the evening having your evening game drive towards Campsite

Game viewing time
6-7 hours
Overnight at
Serengeti- Kati Kati Campsite
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 Half Day In Serengeti National Park

Optional: If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you to go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife the hot-air balloon gently takes you up in the air and floats wherever the morning winds may take you. During the ride you have a stunning and far-reaching view of the great plains of the Serengeti. From here you can spot big herds of wildebeest, giraffes and prides of lion’s right below you. At the right time of year and with a good amount of luck you might even be able to experience the great migration from above.

Besides that after breakfast, venture into the Serengeti wilderness corners for a half day of game viewing in the park. Take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late afternoon, drive back to campsite

Game viewing time
6-7 hours
Overnight at
Ngoro Ngoro – Simba Campsite
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner
Day 10 Half Day In Serengeti National Park

Optional: If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you to go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife the hot-air balloon gently takes you up in the air and floats wherever the morning winds may take you. During the ride you have a stunning and far-reaching view of the great plains of the Serengeti. From here you can spot big herds of wildebeest, giraffes and prides of lion’s right below you. At the right time of year and with a good amount of luck you might even be able to experience the great migration from above.

Besides that after breakfast, venture into the Serengeti wilderness corners for a half day of game viewing in the park. Take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late afternoon, drive back to campsite

Game viewing time
6-7 hours
Overnight at
Ngoro Ngoro – Simba Campsite
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner
Day 11 Ngorongoro Crater - Moshi

After breakfast, Drive to Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to airport for your departure or alternatively back in your hotel.

Later on, will follow the transfer back to Moshi town, or directly to the airport

Bed & Breakfast

Game viewing time
5-6 hours
Meals
Breakfast &Lunch
Overnight at
Parkview Inn Hotel

Parks Visited

What’s included?

3 nights Hotel accommodation, (1) Prior to the climb (2) Accommodation after climb (3) Accommodation after Safari
During trek you will share the tent with 1 other climber and if you need an individual tent please let us know.
We also provide 2-inch layer sleeping Mat with comfortable sleeping during trek
Nights of accommodation in Camping safari
Camping gears like two people per tent
Mattress, table, Chair, Pillow
Our guides are friendly and professional for the mountain with wilderness first aid certificates along with many years of experience.
Each climber will be provided with 3 porters who carry up to 15kg of personal luggage
A professional driver/guide (during safari)
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain accompanied with enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout plus daily hot water for washing.
NB; Our cook has been trained for preparing different kind off food like Vegan, food- kindly let us know your food option that you prefer.
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners per day during the safari
Mineral water – 3 liters of water per day (during safari)
Airport Private Pickup and Drop-off Transportation
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
Transportation in 4×4 Land cruiser with Fridge and Inverter for charging mobile (during safari)
Daily game drive
Park entry fees,
Camping fees
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees & services
Government taxes
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Emergency first-aid kit

What’s not included?

Travel Insurance
Optional activities
Personal Expenses (e.g. Laundry, Telephone, beverages, etc.)
Camping safari Sleeping bag for rent $30
Visa fees
Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 100 for the entire trek.
Flights
Tips for guides, porters and cook: this is a guide to tipping on mountain Kilimanjaro
Guide: $20/day
Cook: $15/day
Porter: $10/day
Tips to the guide/driver and cook: this is a guide to tipping on safari
Guide/driver: $20/day
Cook: $15/day

Prices

Price For 7 Days Machame Route + 4 Days Safari

No: Of People	1 Pax	2Pax	3 Pax	4 Pax	5 Pax	6 Pax
Prices	$3950 PP	$3280 PP	$3000 PP	$2970 PP	$2750 PP	$2640 PP

Prices in US dollars.

Safari Preparation

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say About Our Tours

Highly Experienced and Wonderful Crew
The 7 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro trek exceeded our expectations. The route is so beautiful and we enjoyed tackling the mountain with experienced guides - Bakari and Nickson. They were supportive from start to finish in all the aspects of the trek, starting with the technical strategy on the speed, rests and ensuring that we were healthy through regular checks.
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Absolutely Beautiful Memories For My Family
Traveling with my 6 members of my family of ages between 8 and 73 is always a complex task with many moving parts. We had to arrange for Mama and Poppas dietary restrictions, accommodations, easy access for Mama and off-course places with a pool and kids activities for Lil Poppa and his teenage sister Anna.
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Awesome Trekking
My bothers and I shared one of the most incredible experiences in Tanzania as we trekked up Kilimanjaro. Our host Naick of Kilisa Tours & Safaris is the man behind our success.
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Fun & Adventure On Our Christmas Vacation
Our safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti with Kilisa Tours and Safaris for exceeded all our expectations in every way. We were impressed by the high standards set right from our pickup at the airport, during the trip to the good byes. Nothing was left to chance as every detail had been well planned for.
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The Best Experience Absolutely
We could not have asked for a better experience on Kilimanjaro. Everything about this trip with this local operator was top notch. Starting with the booking with Naick who made it smooth and easy with his timely responses and advice. Payment was easy and they took care of all the logistics that all we had to do was present ourselves at the KIA.
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Hike Mt Kilimanjaro
We have visited Tanzania before, but this was our first time trekking Kilimanjaro. We are truly thrilled with our decision to choose Kilisa Tours & Safaris for our adventure, as they provided exceptional support throughout the trek.
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