12 Days Tanzania Trip Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek and Safari Combo

Day 1: Arrive in Moshi

1. Moshi
   1h
   If you've chosen our airport transfer service, we'll pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and take you to your Moshi hotel.
   At your hotel in Moshi, we'll have an exciting briefing session. Make sure to arrive a day before the trek starts. Today, we'll go through your gear and arrange any extra equipment needed.

Day 2: Hotel to Big Tree Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   3h
   After breakfast and our briefing, we'll drive for about 3 hours to Londorossi Park Gate. A forest road, only accessible by a sturdy 4WD vehicle, leads us to Lemosho Glades. We'll walk through the forest trails to reach the Big Tree campsite.
   Height: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft Distance: 6km/4mi Time: 2-3 hours Nature: Forest

Day 3: Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   5h
   Following breakfast, we'll keep moving up as the trail gradually gets steeper, taking us into the heather moorland zone. After crossing streams, we'll descend gently to Shira 1 camp, set by a stream on the Shira Plateau.
   Height: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft Distance: 8km/5mi Time: 4-5 hours Nature: Moorland

Day 4: Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   5h
   After breakfast, an easy walk across the plateau will lead us to Shira 2 camp, surrounded by meadows and streams. This is a perfect day to relax and get used to the altitude.
   Height: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft Distance: 8km/5mi Time: 4-5 hours Nature: Moorland

Day 5: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   6h
   From Shira, we head eastward up a ridge, passing by Kibo Peak's junction. After a descent to the Barranco Camp, we stay at the same height, essential for getting ready for the summit.
   Height: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft Distance: 8km/5mi Time: 5-6 hours Nature: Semi-desert

Day 6: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   4h
   After breakfast, we climb the steep Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and connect with the Mweka Trail.
   Height: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft Distance: 5km/3mi Time: 3-4 hours Nature: Alpine Desert

Day 7: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   4h
   Our journey takes us to Barafu Camp, marking the completion of the South Circuit. We'll rest and prepare for the big day ahead.
   Height: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft Distance: 4km/2mi Time: 3-4 hours Nature: Alpine Desert

Day 8: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   7h
   In the early hours, we start our summit trek. The challenging but rewarding trek takes us to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa! After the summit, we descend to Mweka Camp for our final night on the mountain.
   Height: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft (Summit) and down to 3090m/10,150ft Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down Nature: Summit and Stone scree

Day 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Your Stay

1. Moshi
   6h
   After breakfast, we descend to Mweka Park Gate to collect summit certificates. Then, our vehicle will take you to a Hotel in Arusha, our safari team will meet you for a briefing for the next day's safari trip.
   Height: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft Distance: 10km/6mi Time: 3-6 hours Nature: Forest

Day 10: Arusha to Lake Manyara

1. Lake Manyara National Park
   7h
   Start your day with a 8:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Arusha for a trip to Lake Manyara National Park. Take along a picnic lunch for a full day of exploring and wildlife watching. As you enter the park, you'll notice lush Acacia and Mahogany forests. Keep an eye out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys during the game drive. If you're lucky, you might spot the tree-climbing lions. During the right season, witness millions of flamingos turning the shoreline pink. After the drive, return to your camp/lodge for a delicious dinner.

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Early breakfast before descending to the crater floor for a 5-hour game drive. Expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and various bird species. After a picnic lunch at the Hippo pool, begin the steep ascent to the crater's top exit. Then, a 2-hour drive takes you to your accommodation in Karatu, where a freshly made dinner awaits. After tiring safari days, rest well for the next day's adventure

Day 12: Tarangire to Arusha

1. Tarangire National Park
   6h
   The final safari day starts with an 8:00 AM breakfast. Head to Tarangire National Park for a half-day game drive. This park is known for its majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, kudus, buffaloes, oryx, giraffes, and zebras. In the afternoon, return to Arusha, reaching your preferred location by about 6 PM. Bid farewell to your team, leaving you with wonderful memories from your safari experience.

Pickup details

Please be advised that for all travelers desiring pickup at the designated meeting point, we kindly recommend arranging the meeting at either your hotel or the Moshi Central Bus Station. Our appointed driver-guide, identifiable by their uniform, will be waiting with our tour company-branded vehicle, prominently displaying our company stickers. Additionally, they will have a ticket listing the names of all travelers in your group for easy identification

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness