Tanzania Safari and Trekking Itineraries.

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be greeted by our friendly guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the Tanzania Safari and Trekking Combine adventure.

Highlight: Arusha is the gateway to the Northern Circuit safari and offers a blend of urban excitement and natural beauty.

Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Arusha (Mount Meru Hotel or similar)

• Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft
• Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

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): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland

The Tanzania Safari and Trekking continue to Kilimanjaro Machame Route, begins after breakfast 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): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi Desert

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): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
• Distance: 9km
• Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, 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): 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

  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 north-westerly 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): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

Today is the end of Mount Kilimanjaro climb Machame Route package. 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 the hotel in Arusha.

Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you witness lions, cheetahs, and numerous bird species in this wildlife-rich park.

Highlight: The iconic landscape of baobab trees and migrating elephant herds.

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge or similar

Begin your journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route, witnessing the Great Migration (depending on the season) and spotting the Big Five.

Highlight: Endless plains of the Serengeti teeming with wildlife.

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti

During the Tanzania Safari and Trekking you’ll spend a full day exploring the central Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives will reveal the park’s incredible wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest.

Highlight: A chance to witness predators in action during hunts.

Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and black rhinos.

Highlight: One of the most scenic wildlife destinations in Africa.

Accommodation: Tented Camp Lodge on the rim of the crater

The end of Tanzania Safari and Trekking Package, after breakfast, transfer back to Arusha for your onward journey or flight back home.

Highlight: Take time to reflect on your incredible safari experience before departure.