12 Days: Mt. Kilimanjaro and Safari

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   7h · Admission ticket included
   In the morning our team will give you a pre-climbing briefing and introduction before heading to Marangu Gate (1,860m).
   Upon arrival, you will have a quick formality of acquiring a climbing permit. After registration, you will start trekking to Mandara Hut, when trekking you will pass through the rainforest (tropical showers).
   
   Elevation: 1860 m to 2700 m
   Hiking Distance: 8 km | 5 miles
   Hiking Time: 5-7hrs
   Habitant: Rain Forest

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   6h · Admission ticket included
   After an early morning breakfast, you will trek towards Horombo Hut the send high attitude camp. Upon arrival at Horombo, you will be treated to the views of Kibo and Mawenzi.
   You will spend the night at Horombo Hut, lying in a valley surrounded by giant groundsel and lobelia and you will begin to feel the altitude.
   
   Elevation: 2700 m to 3720 m
   Hiking Distance: 12 km | 7 miles
   Hiking Time: 5-6hrs
   Habitat: Moorland

Day 3: Acclimatization day at Horombo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, you will go on an acclimatization hike toward Kibo Hut and back. After lunch, you have the opportunity to walk around the surrounding area, take pictures of Mawenzi Volcano or just sleep before the upcoming trek to Kibo Hut.
   
   Acclimatization hike:
   Change in Elevation: Horombo Hut (3,720 m) — Destination point en route to Kibo Hut (4,500 m)
   Hiking distance: 5–8 km
   Hiking time: 3–4 hours

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   8h · Admission ticket included
   On this day, right after breakfast, the group will be trekking to the Kibo Hut (4,700 m). We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. The actual trekking is not very difficult, just remember to stick with an appropriate pace to keep up your strength for the summit. When you reach the camp you will be served lunch, after which we recommend you sleep as much as you can and drink lots of water.
   
   Elevation: 3720 m to 4700 m
   Hiking Distance: 10 km | 6 miles
   Hiking Time: 4-8hrs
   Habitat: Alpine Desert

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   12h · Admission ticket included
   Very early in the morning (midnight 2 am) you will depart from Kibo Hut (4,700m) and start your trekking to Kilimanjaro summit; Uhuru peak (5,895m). Commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy snow up to Gilman’s (5,685m) point located in the crater rim the best place to watch the sunrise on the Mawenzi.
   As you continue you will reach Uhuru Peak which is the highest point in Africa, at the point the panoramic views with Mawenzi and Mount Meru (4,565m) beneath Kilimanjaro. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, you will descend to Horombo Hut. Later you will have your last dinner on the mountain and overnight.
   
   Elevation: 4700 m to 5895 m - 3720 m
   Hiking Distance: 16 km | 10 miles
   Hiking Time: 9-12hrs
   Habitat: Arctic

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   7h · Admission ticket included
   After you descend, the whole group will gather to congratulate you and you will get a chance to share your opinion of the hiking on the guest book and receive your summit certificates. The driver will pick you up and drive you back to Arusha.
   
   Elevation: 3720 m to 1860 m
   Hiking Distance: 20 km | 12 miles
   Hiking Time: 5-7hrs
   Habitat: Rainforest

Day 7: Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   6h
   In the morning after breakfast, our driver/guide will pick you up and start your journey heading to Tarangire. The journey will take you 2 hours of drive. The park is huge; famous for its diverse landscapes and its astonishing number of elephants (the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country), with luck you will get a chance to see lots of wild animals like lions, wildebeests, leopards, buffalos, gazelles, giraffes, zebras, etc. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees the largest trees on the continent which fill the park, creating shade for the animals and nests for some of the birds. After lunch, you will proceed with the game drive then exit the park heading to your accommodation.

Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park

1. Lake Manyara National Park
   6h
   In the morning after breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara for a game drive. Although small in dimension (205 sq. miles), the park is described as one of the hidden gems of Tanzania, this park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, lush acacia forest, mahogany trees, giant figs, and large herds of elephants, which are not shy to come straight up to the vehicle, without forgetting the growing population of the baboons and blue monkeys. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. You will have lunch inside the park facing Lake Manyara after lunch you will proceed with the game drive and exit the park heading to your accommodation.

Day 9: Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq. miles (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances.
   
   It is the home of the Great Migration and to over 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes. As for Big Cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park.

Day 10: Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   6h
   Full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes.
   On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
   
   Note: You can also do an early balloon safari with an extra payment.

Day 11: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

1. Serengeti National Park
   6h
   On this day we suggest a very early wake-up in order to do an early morning game drive (the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you will ever witness.
   After the morning game drive, you will return to the camp/lodge for a rewarding brunch. You will pack your things, and proceed with the game drive exiting Serengeti National Park. Lunch will be served. After lunch, you will proceed with the game drive while heading to Ngorongoro, where you will have dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   6h · Admission ticket included
   You will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25 000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, eland, lions, zebras, gazelles, elephants, blue monkeys, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino.
   After the game drive, you will have a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo lake. After lunch, you will proceed with a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head back to Arusha.

Pickup details

We advice our travelers to book the nearest hotel in town

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• It is a private hiking tour.
• Most travelers can participate.
• Free pick up and drop off at the airport.