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Kili Trek and Safari

Country:

Tanzania

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

72642

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  • Operator:

    Absolute Africa

  • Length:

    13 days

  • Group size:

    28 pax

  • Age:

    18 to 80

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
  • 10.09-22.09.25 scheduled icon
  • 06.10-18.10.25 scheduled icon
  • 15.12-27.12.25 scheduled icon
  • 20.12-01.01.26 scheduled icon
  • 05.02-17.02.26 scheduled icon
  • 19.10-31.10.26 scheduled icon
  • 20.12-01.01.27 scheduled icon
  • 10.01-22.01.27 scheduled icon

The Roof of Africa and The Big Five combined. This 12 night combination includes a 7 day Machame route Kilimanjaro Trek and a safari into The Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, spending time camping under the African stars with morning and afternoon game drives.

Tour program

Day 1

KENYA - TANZANIA

We collect you from Kilimanjaro Airport to transfer you to the B&B accommodation in Moshi. Alternatively we can collect you in Nairobi, Kenya and transfer you through to Moshi in Tanzania (for this you are best to arrive the day before into Nairobi). Pre-trek briefing and equipment check and overnight in Moshi bed & breakfast. Alternatively collection from Arusha is also possible
After breakfast at your hotel we drive for 45 minutes from Moshi to the Machame gate at 1,490m, where guides and porters prepare and pack your supplies and equipment. The climb starts from Machame Gate (1,800m.) Shortly after the gate the path follows a ridge through dense montane forest. This is the richest forested area on the mountain, and also the zone from where 96% of the water on Kilimanjaro originates. On sunny days, and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful. It can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! We have lunch at Halfway Clearing, a small opening in the trees, and continue climbing steadily. The gradient becomes gentler as the forest slowly merges into giant heather close to the next camp near the ruins of Machame Hut (3,000m.). We may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit. [6-8 hours walking].
A shorter day that begins by climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as Picnic Rock. There are excellent views of Kibo and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau from here and it is a good rest point too! The trail continues less steeply to reach the Shira Plateau (3840m). We camp near Shira Hut (3,840m.) which has some of the most stunning views on Kilimanjaro. We are close to the huge volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira Plateau, and look across to Mt. Meru floating on the clouds. [4-6 hours walking].
A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4,550m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco Valley (3,900m.), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [5-7 hours walking].
A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the southern ice fields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to Karanga Camp (4,100m.), the last water point on the approach to Barafu, in a narrow valley. After lunch at Karanga we head down through the Karanga Valley. [4 hours walking].
A short but steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views, we then climb steadily to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600m.). Barafu is the Swahili word for ice. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before an early night. [3 hours walking]
We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1a.m. so that we can be up on the crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5,735m.) in about five or six hours. We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3,100m.) at the edge of Mweka Forest. [11-15 hours walking].
A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,650m) [4-6 hours walking]. From the gate we transfer back to our accommodation in Moshi for a well earned hot shower and cold drink. Overnight in Moshi Bed & Breakfast.
After breakfast, you will transfer through to camp in Arusha in preparation for your safari, including evening meal and overnight camping. This is a day to relax and recover from your trek.
This morning after breakfast, we transfer through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. With a picnic lunch, we enjoy afternoon game drives with every chance to see The Big Five and more. Evening meal and overnight camping will be in the Serengeti National Park.
Another early start with breakfast and then morning game drives in the Serengeti when the temperatures are lower and the animals tend to be at their most active. After a picnic lunch we continue towards Ngoronogro with evening meal and overnight camping above the Crater. We visit a Maasai village today as well
After breakfast, we descend down into the Ngoronogoro Crater for morning game drives in what is nicknamed The Noah's Ark of Africa. After our picnic lunch we transfer back to Arusha by late afternoon, with camping and evening meal in Arusha.
Today you will be transferred for your onward arrangements to Nairobi or Kilimanjaro aiport.

Tour Details

accommodation

  • 2 nights hotel in Moshi, one night before and one night after the trek
  • 6 nights camping while on the trek and 4 nights camping during the safari

Flights are not included. 

  • Experienced and dedicated local guides
  • English speaking guide on safari
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
  • 10 dinners
  • 10 lunches
  • 12 breakfasts
  • drinking water while on the trek

Other activities and services are not included. 

  • Transfers from Nairobi or Kilimanjaro airport and return
  • All road tolls & taxes are paid
  • Camping fees throughout
  • All camping gear on safari incl. sleeping mats
  • Quality camping equipment including professional mountain tents for trek, finger pulse oximeters and a mountain mess tent for meals essential to keep out wind and cold
  • The Serengeti National Park incl.game drives and park fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater incl.game drives and park fees
  • 7 Day Machame Kilimanjaro trek
  • All park fees while trekking including park rescue fees
  • Services of porters and cooks, supervised by Samson Lauwo while trekking
  • Air Ambulance, emergency medical & air evacuation included with AMREF Flying Doctor during trek
  • Ongoing advice from the Absolute team

Other activities and services are not included. 

Late model Toyota Land cruiser 4x4 on safari including inverter chargers for batteries, window seats, and pop up game viewing roof

Good to know

Currency

TZS

Tanzanian Shilling

Tanzania

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Plug type G

Customer reviews

Overall

4.5

Itinerary

3.5

Guide

5

Transport

4.2

Accommodation

4.2

Food

4.8

Operator

4.5

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