4 Days Tanzania Classic Safari

Tanzania Classic Safari

4 Days Tanzania Classic Safari

TAILOR MADE SAFARI

Overview

Our 4-day African safaris, tours, travel and trekking packages, specifically include the Serengeti National Park and the world famous Serengeti plains. It is one of our more popular safari tours and is most frequently booked as an add-on by Kilimanjaro climbers or Zanzibar divers. You will experience the excitement of an African wildlife safari to some of the most spectacular national game parks in East Africa, all teeming with wildlife animals.

This unforgettable tour will take you to the Serengeti Plains National Park, the heart of wild Africa and a massive wilderness of 14500 square km, where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure. Your African safari will also take you to the Ngorongoro Crater, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife – inside a self-contained world featuring an unbelievable concentration of animals. Lastly your trek will take you to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The size of this national park makes it perfect for a one-day game drive, and is famous for it’s unique tree-climbing lions.

This is a suggested or sample Tanzanian safari itinerary – it can be adapted to suite your own personal needs and preferences, or to any seasonal changes and migratory animal movements. As with all our African safaris, tours, travel and other trekking packages we have offered you a wide variety of accommodation options – directly impacting on the total safari costs – in order to offer you the widest possible tour budget options.

Please do not hesitate to contact one of our travel consultants directly, should you require any further assistance or more detailed information, regarding any of our African safaris, tours, travel and trekking packages, or even an African photographic safari.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

In the morning you will be picked up at your hotel and after a short briefing, you will travel in a south-westerly direction to the Tarangire National Park, best-known for its elephant herds. The park has a diversity of landscapes and animals range from swarms of yellow breasted lovebirds to buffaloes, giraffes and warthogs. Predators include lions, leopards and hyenas, while wild dogs are very rare. In the late afternoon you will leave the park and travel to the Lake Burunge Tented Camp, where you will spend the night

Day 2: Tarangire Area – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

After breakfast you leave the Tarangire Area and via the town of Mto Wa Mbu, you make your way to the Lake Manyara National Park. The park stretches along the 600 m high Rift Valley Escarpment and is dominated by the shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara which attracts thousands of birds, including huge flocks of flamingos. Other animals in the park include buffaloes, elephants, hippos and Masai giraffes as well as troops of boisterous baboons and monkeys in the forests. The park once became famous for tree climbing lions and if you are lucky to spot them you will be amused by the site of these animals lounging on branches in the acacia trees. After extensive game viewing, you will leave the park in the afternoon to continue your journey to Karatu, where you will spend the night at the Endoro lodge.

Day 3: Karatu – Ngoro Ngoro Crater – Karatu

After an early breakfast you will make your way into the crater on a steep and narrow road. The slopes are forested but soon the landscape changes to savannah dotted with the occasional acacia tree. The wildlife here is absolutely breath-taking and if you are lucky you might spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The crater is also home to warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas and many more. After a morning full of game viewing and a picnic lunch you will leave the crater in the afternoon and head back to Karatu, where you will spend another night at the Endoro Lodge

Day 4: Karatu – Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast you will leave the Endoro Lodge and make your way back to Arusha, where you will arrive around noon. You will be dropped off at a hotel or at the airport.

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    Items included:

    • Accommodation according to the itinerary
    • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
    • Professional, English-speaking guide
    • Professional, English-speaking safari cook
    • Overnight stays in safari tents
    • Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)
    • Meals according to the itinerary
    • Mineral water
    • All mentioned activities
    • All national park fees
    • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

    Items excluded:

    • International Flights
    • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
    • Visa fees
    • Tips
    • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
    • Travel insurance

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    Mt Meru Hiking – 4 days

    Mt Meru Hiking – 4 days

    TAILOR MADE SAFARI

    Mount Meru Hiking Details

    Mt. Meru is positioned in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It’s a nice mountain to climb and presents dazzling surroundings, together with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspoilt and no more congested as compared to its Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya counterparts.

    Day by Day Itinerary

    Day 1: Mt.Meru Park Gate – Mariakamba: 4-5 hours

    Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate the place you will be met by utilizing our recreation ranger and porters. Tour for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at eight,500 toes. From proper right here it’s possible you’ll want to take an evening stroll on the slopes to view pure world at probably the most watering holes within the crater. Dinner and in a single day leisure at Mariakamba Hut.

    Day 2: Mariakamba Hut / Saddle Hut

    Mariakamba – Saddle Hut: three-4 hours

    After breakfast Tour to upto eleven,500 ft to achieve at Saddle Hut. If time permits which you could possibly climb a little bit of additional on Mt. Meru for a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mt. Kilimanjaro. This may occasionally often even be a part of extra acclimatization. In a single day at Saddle Hut.

    Day 3: Saddle Hut / Summit / Mariakamba Hut

    Saddle Hut – Summit: 4-6 hours

    An early upward thrust to adventure the entire method to the summit earlier than the afternoon clouds quilt the summit. From the summit, descend again to the eleven,500 toes Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, safari right down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and in a single day, B,L,D.

    Day 4: Mariakamba Hut / Arusha

    Breakfast on the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect along with your ready switch auto once more to your Arusha Hotel/lodge, proceed with different purposes or departure.

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      Items included:

      • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
      • All Park fees
      • Rescue fees
      • All meals while on the Mountain
      • Arrival and Departure transfers
      • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
      • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
      • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
      • Clean, purified drinking water
      • Crisis management and safety procedures
      • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
      • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

      Items excluded:

      • International Flights
      • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
      • Visa fees
      • Tips
      • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
      • Travel insurance

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      8 Days – Lemosho Route

      8 Days – Lemosho Route

      8 Days – Lemosho Route

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      Route Overview

      The Lemosho route offers panoramic views of the mountain’s numerous faces, making it the most picturesque trail on Kilimanjaro. Lemosho, one of the most recent routes, is a great option for your ascent. It is our favorite route because it strikes the perfect combination between sparse crowds, stunning scenery, and a high summit success rate. The majority of visitors ascend Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route, and they have nothing but positive things to say about it. The Lemosho route is one that we strongly advise our customers. With an approach much to the west of the mountain, the ascent starts at Londorossi Gate at a height of 2360 meters. After that, it makes a circuit to the south of Kilimanjaro, traversing the magnificent rainforest and frequently passing by some of the area’s most unusual fauna. Shira Ridge, the third top of the mountain, is reached by continuing up the path.

      Day by Day Itinerary

      Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

      Your guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Moshi. Your guide will give you a briefing on your forthcoming trip and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the appropriate mountain gear. On this day, the equipment that is lacking can be rented.

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 2: Lemosho Glades (2385m) to Big Tree Camp (2780m)

      Around 8:00 am, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Lemosho gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After registering, you will still begin your ascent through the Lemosho glades’ woodlands in order to get to Big Tree camp, where you will spend the night.

      Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi
      Approx. time taken: 4 hours
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3500m)

      You will go through a plateau today that is covered with heather and grassy moorland and has volcanic rock formations all over it. The Shira 1 Camp, where there are frequently vistas of Kibo Peak floating in the clouds, is where we will be going today. Today, we gain more altitude, and some of the terrain is quite steep.

      Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
      Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

      Today you will have a unique opportunity to see Kibo and the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain. Acclimatization will be aided by our slow ascent across the Shira Plateau’s moorland, and we get to take in some beautiful panoramic views. Today, we’re traveling to the Shira 2 Camp. You’ll go on an acclimatization walk in the late afternoon, then return to camp for dinner and the night.

      Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
      Approx. time taken: 5 hours
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3900m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

      Your journey begins with an ascent that offers expansive panoramas as you make your way across the upland desert and through lava ridges that are buried beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will arrive at the distinctive peak of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our day’s high point and a fantastic location for lunch. Our tent for the night is at the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), protected by enormous cliffs but with expansive views of the plains below. We descend steeply to get there in the late afternoon.

      Distance covered: 10km / 6.2mi
      Approx. time taken: 7 hrs
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 6: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

      We begin our day by descending into the Great Barranco, a sizable ravine. The Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from the southeast slopes of Kibo, is then climbed steeply as we leave. It’s a long and taxing climb over granite that requires minimal technical skill. We move in the direction of the Karanga valley while passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers. From here, it is a difficult ascent from Karanga valley to our overnight camp at 3963m-elevation Karanga camp. If enough people are up for it, we’ll take an afternoon acclimatization hike up to about 4200 meters before returning to camp for the night.

      Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
      Approx. time taken: 5 hours
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 7: Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

      We started our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m after a restful night’s sleep and breakfast. We will traverse barren scree slopes along the ascent with no vegetation in sight. The altitude makes the steep walk much more challenging. After arriving at camp, we eat and take the afternoon to relax before a hard night and the following day. It’s crucial to stay warm and hydrated. We have dinner early and then try to get some rest because we have to get up between 11 and 12 in the morning to begin the ascent.

      Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
      Approx. time taken: 3 hours
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 8: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

      Around midnight, we set out on a difficult ascent to the summit glaciers. We will spend 4 to 5 hours ascending scree but cover a modest distance to reach spectacular heights. The vistas are breathtaking. As the sun rises, we should be near Stella Point (5739m), on the crater rim. We are surrounded by stunning ice cliffs inside the crater, and we have breath-taking vistas of the craggy Mawenzi mountain and beyond. We must hike for an additional hour to reach the peak, Uhuru Peak (5895m). After leaving Stella Point, we start our descent by making our way back to Barafu Camp for breakfast before making our way down to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

      Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
      Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In

      Day 9: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

      We make a leisurely descent through the rain forest to the Mweka Gate, where we finish park formalities and earn certificates that you may display with pride! Once we return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a hot welcome shower, we are welcomed by our vehicles.

      Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
      Approx. time taken: 6 hours
      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 10: Departure

      After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.

      If you want to continue experiencing Tanzania, add-ons like safaris and trips to Zanzibar are also available.

      Meals: Breakfast Included

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        Items included:

        • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
        • All Park fees
        • Rescue fees
        • All meals while on the Mountain
        • Arrival and Departure transfers
        • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
        • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
        • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
        • Clean, purified drinking water
        • Crisis management and safety procedures
        • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
        • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

        Items excluded:

        • International Flights
        • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
        • Visa fees
        • Tips
        • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
        • Travel insurance

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        6 Days – Machame Route

        6 Days – Machame Route

        6 Days – Machame Route

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        Route Overview

        Given its reputation for being a challenging ascent, the Machame route-also known as the Whiskey route—is distinguished from the simpler Marangu path, which is known as the Coca-Cola Way. Contrary to the Marangu Route’s moderate rise and hut accommodations, climbers on Machame trek steeper paths over greater distances while camped out in tents. On the mountain, the Machame Route ascent can be completed in no less than six days. For a better altitude acclimation plan, it is typically completed over seven days. The walk starts at Machame Gate, which is situated in the mountain’s lush, productive rainforest at the southern mountain base. The climber is treated to stunning vistas from every angle as the route advances toward the Shira Plateau and then circles halfway around the mountain along the southern circuit. The Mweka trail is used for both the ascent and descent of the top, which is approached from the east.

        Day by Day Itinerary

        Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

        Your guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Moshi. Your guide will give you a briefing on your forthcoming trip and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the appropriate mountain gear. On this day, the equipment that is lacking can be rented.

        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

        It takes an hour to get from Moshi to the Machame gate, where we check in with the park, meet our team of porters, and begin the climb! The initial part of the course ascends gradually and travels through a stunning, heavily forested area. Since this walk is seldom used, it can become fairly overgrown in some spots and is frequently muddy and moist to the touch.

        Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
        Approx. time taken: 6 hours
        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

        Until we reach the difficult rise onto the Shira Plateau, where there are spectacular views of the mountain, our journey continues up through the forest. You can see Mt. Meru rising above the town of Arusha in the distance if you turn around and look back.

        Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
        Approx. time taken: 5 hours
        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

        Now that you’re on high moorland, the terrain completely alters the way the journey feels. We descend the southwest face of Kilimanjaro, skirting the Lava Tower and the last part of the Western Breach, before arriving at camp. The day was spent at a high altitude (up to 4600m), but to help your body adjust to the altitude, we adhered to the mountaineering maxim “walk high, sleep low.”

        Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
        Approx. time taken: 8 hrs
        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

        We begin our day by making our way down into the Great Barranco, a sizable ravine. The Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from the southeast slopes of Kibo, is then climbed steeply as we leave. It’s a lengthy and taxing climb over granite, not particularly difficult. Our final opportunity to get fresh water before the summit is in the Karanga valley, which we approach by passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers. As we move through parched and bleak country near Barafu camp, scree now makes up the terrain.

        Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
        Approx. time taken: 8 hours
        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

        Around midnight, we set out on a difficult ascent to the summit glaciers. We will spend 4 to 5 hours ascending scree but cover a modest distance to reach spectacular heights. The vistas are breathtaking. As the sun rises, we should be near Stella Point (5739m), on the crater rim. We are surrounded by stunning ice cliffs inside the crater, and we have breath-taking vistas of the craggy Mawenzi mountain and beyond. We must hike for an additional hour to reach the peak, Uhuru Peak (5895m). After leaving Stella Point, we start our descent by making our way back to Barafu Camp for breakfast before making our way down to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

        Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
        Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 7: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

        We make a leisurely descent through the rain forest to the Mweka Gate, where we finish park formalities and earn certificates that you may display with pride! Once we return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a warm welcome shower, we are welcomed by our vehicles.

        Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
        Approx. time taken: 6 hours
        Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        Day 8: Departure

        After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.

        If you want to continue experiencing Tanzania, add-ons like safaris and trips to Zanzibar are also available.

        Meals: Breakfast Included

        Book Now

          Items included:

          • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
          • All Park fees
          • Rescue fees
          • All meals while on the Mountain
          • Arrival and Departure transfers
          • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
          • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
          • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
          • Clean, purified drinking water
          • Crisis management and safety procedures
          • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
          • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

          Items excluded:

          • International Flights
          • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
          • Visa fees
          • Tips
          • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
          • Travel insurance

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          6 Days – Marangu Route

          6 Days – Marangu Route

          TAILOR MADE SAFARI

          Route Overview

          The Marangu path, also referred to as the “Coca-Cola” route, is a well-known journey up Mount Kilimanjaro. The oldest and most established route is this one. Given its gentle slope, the Marangu route is preferred by many since it is thought to be the easiest path on the mountain. Additionally, it is the only route that provides dormitory-style sleeping huts.

          The least number of days needed for this trip is five, although the likelihood of successfully completing it in that time is very slim. When ascending Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route, an additional day of acclimatization is strongly advised.

          Nevertheless, despite the Marangu route’s enormous popularity, we avoid guiding climbs there. Because the ascent and descent follow the same path, the route has the least difference in the scenery of all the routes and is also the busiest. Only in the rainy season are the hut lodgings popular in Marangu.

          Day by Day Itinerary

          Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

          Your guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Moshi. Your guide will give you a briefing on your forthcoming trip and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the appropriate mountain gear. On this day, the equipment that is lacking can be rented.

          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

          You will be picked up from your Moshi lodging after breakfast and driven to the Marangu gate. You can start your walk as soon as the relevant paperwork is finished, and you will soon be traveling into the thick rainforest. As you make your way to the Mandara Hut, you will have the opportunity to see several primates in addition to the spectacular foliage. Your guide might drive you to the Maundi Crater where you can take in the breathtaking vista of Kenya’s interior after a well-earned break.

          Distance covered: 8.3km / 5.2mi
          Approx. time taken: 5 hours
          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 3: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo Hut (3700m)

          Breakfast is had early in the day. You will quickly cross the timberline and enter the heath and moor region after leaving Mandara Hut. The Horombo Hut, which is located at a height of 3700 meters, will become visible approximately 4 to 6 hours later. Fantastic views of Mawenzi, Kibo, and the expansive Masai steppe may be seen from the hut.

          Distance covered: 12.5km / 7.8mi
          Approx. time taken: 9 hours
          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 4: Acclimatization trek to Zebra Rocks (4020m) then back to Horombo Hut (3700m)

          Today is used as a day of acclimatization. This considerably increases your chances of succeeding in reaching the summit and shouldn’t be undervalued. A leisurely breakfast is followed by a four-hour hike to the Zebra Rocks (4020m). The name of the rock formation is derived from its striking black and white stripes. You will find a hot meal waiting for you when you get back to Horombo Hut. The following day’s hike will go better if you unwind in the afternoon.

          Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
          Approx. time taken: 4 hours
          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 5: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Kibo Hut (4700m)

          The stage today is lengthy and difficult. The “Last Water point” and the alleged “saddle” are both passed by the well-built trail. This plateau, almost devoid of vegetation, connects Mawenzi to Kibo, the main summit. The Kibo Hut is where we’re going today, and it generally takes 5 to 6 hours to get there. You will eat dinner early and go to bed early because the night will be brief here.

          Distance covered: 9.5km / 5.9mi
          Approx. time taken: 7 hours
          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 6: Kibo Hut (4700m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Horombo Hut (3700m)

          “The Big Day” – the summit stage – is today. Around midnight, your long and exhausting final ascent will start. The ascent continues upward after passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m. You will arrive at Gillman’s Point (5681m), the crater rim of Kilimanjaro, at sunrise, where the light will begin to gradually warm the ground. You will soon forget the night’s chill, and after another hour or two of hiking, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters. Once you get back to Kibo Hut, a hot supper is waiting for you, after which you’ll take a one- to two-hour break before returning to Horombo Hut.

          Distance covered: 22km / 13.7mi
          Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 7: Horombo Hut (3700m) to Marangu Gate (1860m)

          The final step leads to the Mandara Hut (2700m), where a hearty meal is waiting for you after passing through the heath and moor zone. Your return to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1860m) will take place after a total of 6 hours of hiking through the tropical rainforest. A brief transfer takes you back to your hotel in Moshi after you say farewell to your mountain guides. Once there, you can enjoy a warm shower and toast your accomplishment of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

          Distance covered: 20.8km / 12.9mi
          Approx. time taken: 8 hours
          Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

          Day 8: Departure

          After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.

          If you want to continue experiencing Tanzania, add-ons like safaris and trips to Zanzibar are also available.

          Meals: Breakfast Included

          Book Now

            Items included:

            • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
            • All Park fees
            • Rescue fees
            • All meals while on the Mountain
            • Arrival and Departure transfers
            • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
            • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
            • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
            • Clean, purified drinking water
            • Crisis management and safety procedures
            • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
            • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

            Items excluded:

            • International Flights
            • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
            • Visa fees
            • Tips
            • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
            • Travel insurance

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            7 Days – Machame Route

            7 Days – Machame Route

            7 Days – Machame Route

            TAILOR MADE SAFARI

            Route Overview

            Given its reputation for being a challenging ascent, the Machame route—also known as the Whiskey route—is distinguished from the simpler Marangu path, which is known as the Coca-Cola way. Contrary to the Marangu Route’s moderate rise and hut accommodations, climbers on Machame trek steeper paths over greater distances while camped out in tents.On the mountain, the Machame Route ascent can be completed in no less than six days. For a better altitude acclimation plan, it is typically completed over seven days. The walk starts at Machame Gate, which is situated in the mountain’s lush, productive rain forest at the southern mountain base. The climber is treated to stunning vistas from every angle as the route advances toward the Shira Plateau and then circles halfway around the mountain along the southern circuit. The Mweka trail is used for both the ascent and descent of the top, which is approached from the east.

            Day by Day Itinerary

            Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

            Your guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Moshi. Your guide will give you a briefing on your forthcoming trip and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the appropriate mountain gear. On this day, the equipment that is lacking can be rented.

            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 2: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)

            It takes an hour to get from Moshi to the Machame gate, where we check in with the park, meet our team of porters, and begin the climb! The initial part of the course ascends gradually and travels through a stunning, heavily forested area. Since this walk is seldom used, it can become fairly overgrown in some spots and is frequently muddy and moist to the touch.

            Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
            Approx. time taken: 6 hours
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)

            Until we reach the difficult rise onto the Shira Plateau, where there are spectacular views of the mountain, our journey continues up through the forest. You can see Mt. Meru rising above the town of Arusha in the distance if you turn around and look back.

            Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
            Approx. time taken: 5 hours
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)

            Now that you’re on high moorland, the terrain completely alters the way the journey feels. We descend the southwest face of Kilimanjaro, skirting the Lava Tower and the last part of the Western Breach, before arriving at camp. The day was spent at a high altitude (up to 4600m), but to help your body adjust to the altitude, we adhered to the mountaineering maxim “walk high, sleep low.”

            Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
            Approx. time taken: 8 hrs
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)

            We begin our day by descending into the Great Barranco, a sizable ravine. The Great Barranco Wall, which separates us from the southeast slopes of Kibo, is then climbed steeply as we leave. It’s a long and taxing climb over granite that requires minimal technical skill. We move in the direction of the Karanga valley while passing beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers. From here, it is a difficult ascent from Karanga valley to our overnight camp at 3963m-elevation Karanga camp. If enough people are up for it, we’ll take an afternoon acclimatization hike up to about 4200 meters before returning to camp for the night.

            Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
            Approx. time taken: 5 hours
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 6: Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi Approx. time taken: 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            We started our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m after a restful night’s sleep and breakfast. We will traverse barren scree slopes along the ascent with no vegetation in sight. The altitude makes the steep walk much more challenging. After arriving at camp, we eat and take the afternoon to relax before a hard night and the following day. It’s crucial to stay warm and hydrated. We have dinner early and then try to get some rest because we have to get up between 11 and 12 in the morning to begin the ascent.

            Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
            Approx. time taken: 3 hours
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 7: Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)

            Around midnight, we set out on a difficult ascent to the summit glaciers. We will spend 4 to 5 hours ascending scree but cover a modest distance to reach spectacular heights. The vistas are breathtaking. As the sun rises, we should be near Stella Point (5739m), on the crater rim. We are surrounded by stunning ice cliffs inside the crater, and we have breath-taking vistas of the craggy Mawenzi mountain and beyond. We must hike for an additional hour to reach the peak, Uhuru Peak (5895m). After leaving Stella Point, we start our descent by making our way back to Barafu Camp for breakfast before making our way down to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.

            Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
            Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 8: Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)

            We make a leisurely descent through the rain forest to the Mweka Gate, where we finish park formalities and obtain certificates that you may display with pride. Once we return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a warm welcome shower, we are welcomed by our vehicles.

            Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
            Approx. time taken: 6 hours
            Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 9: Departure

            After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.

            If you want to continue experiencing Tanzania, add-ons like safaris and trips to Zanzibar are also available.

            Meals: Breakfast Included

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              Items included:

              • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
              • All Park fees
              • Rescue fees
              • All meals while on the Mountain
              • Arrival and Departure transfers
              • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
              • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
              • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
              • Clean, purified drinking water
              • Crisis management and safety procedures
              • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
              • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

              Items excluded:

              • International Flights
              • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
              • Visa fees
              • Tips
              • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
              • Travel insurance

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              7 Days – Rongai Route

              7 Days – Rongai Route

              7 Days – Rongai Route

              TAILOR MADE SAFARI

              Route Overview

              The only path that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north and is close to the Kenyan border is the Rongai route. Despite growing in prominence with climbers, Rongai is not very busy. It is the recommended route for climbers who want a less congested alternative to the busy Marangu route, who want a more remote walk, and who are doing it during the rainy season.

              Six days is the bare least needed for this trek, while seven days is advised. Rongai makes up for the lack of variety in the scenery by traveling through genuine wilderness areas for days before connecting to the Marangu route at Kibo camp. The Marangu route is descended on this route. Rongai is a route that is relatively challenging and is highly advised, especially for people who have little prior backpacking experience.

              Day by Day Itinerary

              Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

              Your guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you to your hotel in Moshi. Your guide will give you a briefing on your forthcoming trip and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the appropriate mountain gear. On this day, the equipment that is lacking can be rented.

              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

              Day 2: Nalemoru Gate (1990m) to Simba Camp (2625m)

              To begin the Rongai path, we will travel this morning to the town of Nale Moru. The trek’s initial section passes through farms and pine trees. On the way, you might get an opportunity to observe the stunning Colobus monkeys or, if you’re lucky, elephants or buffalo. The Simba Camp, which is 2625 meters above sea level and next to a moorland zone, will be our first camp.

              Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
              Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

              Day 3: Simba Camp (2625m) to 2nd Cave Camp (3480m)

              The Second Cave Camp, which is in the moorland zone and has spectacular views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim, is reached after a morning climb that involves a gradual ascent.

              Distance covered: 5km / 3.1mi
              Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Include

              Day 4: Kikelewa Cave (3679m) – Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m)

              Excellent views of this wilderness area are available after a short but difficult trek up grassy slopes. Shortly before you get at your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn, which is magnificently positioned beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi, the vegetation zone ends. The afternoon should be used for exploration and acclimatization.

              Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
              Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

              Day 5: Mawenzi Tarn camp (4303m) – Kibo hut (4730m)

              We leave for the west after breakfast and continue climbing the mountain on the east side of Kibo, traversing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo, taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. Resting up for the final ascent, which starts after midnight, takes up the remainder of the day. We will spend a night at Kibo hut.

              Distance covered: 8km / 5mi
              Approx. time taken: 5 – 6 hours
              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

              Day 6: Kibo hut (4730m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Horombo hut (3705m)

              The going gets really difficult once you wake at around 23:20 and head out into the darkness after having some tea and biscuits. The Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), which also serves as an excellent resting location, is reached along a rocky path in the trail’s initial portion.
              At Gillman’s point (5 681m), which is situated on the crater rim, the path then ascends in a zigzag pattern. This stretch requires a lot of physical and mental work because it is very steep and covered in stone scree. Most likely, this is the toughest part of the entire course. Slow down and perform the Kili shuffle. Snow typically covers the entire distance from Gillmans Point to Uhuru Peak (5895m), Africa’s highest point.

              How long you have to take pictures before the three-hour descent back to Kibo hut depends on the weather conditions at the peak. After a brief pause at Kibo Hot, you gather your equipment that you had left behind for the ascent and go (3 hours) to Horombo Hut, where you will spend the night. In comparison to the ascent, the trip back to Horombo Hut will seem fairly quick. Be ready for a really challenging day because you will be walking for almost 14 hours in total. Later in the evening, you eat your final meal on the mountain (with soft drinks and beer available for purchase at the camp office) before a well-earned night of restful sleep, accompanied by vivid memories and stirring emotions.

              Approx. time taken: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak, 6 to 8 hours to descend to Horombo
              Distance: Approxim 12 – 15 hours
              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

              Day 7: Horombo hut (3705m) – Marangu Gate (1860m)

              After breakfast, you continue the 6-hour descent to the Marangu gate through the Mandara lodge. It is strongly advised that you wait to tip your porters until you and all of your equipment have arrived at the entrance securely.
              You enter your name and contact information in a register at Marangu gate. Successful climbers can also pick up their summit certificates here. Green certificates are given to climbers who made it to Gillman’s Point (5685 m), while gold awards are given to those who made it to Uhuru Peak (5895 m).
              You now return to Moshi via car for a much-needed hot shower, food, a comfortable bed, and celebrations!

              Hiking time: 6 hours
              Distance: Approximately 29 km
              Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

              Day 8: Departure

              After the hike, you have the rest of the day to relax before your trip home. You might visit Moshi town and buy some souvenirs before going to the airport, depending on your travel schedules.

              If you want to continue experiencing Tanzania, add-ons like safaris and trips to Zanzibar are also available.

              Meals: Breakfast Included

              Book Now

                Items included:

                • Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
                • All Park fees
                • Rescue fees
                • All meals while on the Mountain
                • Arrival and Departure transfers
                • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
                • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
                • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
                • Clean, purified drinking water
                • Crisis management and safety procedures
                • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
                • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

                Items excluded:

                • International Flights
                • Alcoholic and soft drinks not included
                • Visa fees
                • Tips
                • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
                • Travel insurance

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