Walking Safari Itineraries, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park
Summary
9 Day Tanzania Game Drives And Walking Safari Tour with Kilipeak Adventure, We offer unique safari itineraries to suit customer requirements. All our safaris use durable, well-maintained Land Cruisers with roof hatches for unobstructed and up-close game-viewing. ice per person varies depending on group sizes.
Itinerary description by day
Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania.
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International airport and transfer to Arusha at Karama Lodge and Spa
The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from your flight, laze by the pool or explore the town in Geneva of Africa Arusha
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa or Similar: Half Board.
Day 2: Walking Safari In Arusha National Park.
In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and take you to the Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Lunch will be taken at a picnic place and in the afternoon, you will continue your tour in the safari vehicle through the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife, we will take you back to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa or Similar: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 3: Game Drive In Tarangire National Park.
Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set outside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to our special lodge at Karatu.
Dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 4: Culture Tour Hadzabe Tribe In Lake Eyasi.
Start off early with your bushman guide to meet a group of resident Hadzabe people. Enjoy the Hadzabe Tour walking into the bush with the only hunter-gatherers remaining in the East African region. The Hadzabe speak a click-based language and move their encampments with the seasonal movements of the wildlife. Your guide is a member of the group and teaches you more about how they hunt, track wildlife, make fires, and even take honey from bee’s nests before introducing you to his people and explaining a little more about the customs and the way of life.
Dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park Tour.
We head towards the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, January and February we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffes, buffalo, and elephants, and many large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Kirimu Luxury Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 6: Game Drive In Serengeti National Park.
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Kirimu Luxury Tented camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater.
Early breakfast then proceed to Ngorongoro, Today we visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. 30,000 animals make their home in this crater, making it an ideal place for sightings of the ‘big 5′ – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. We enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch in the crater, also known as the ’8th Wonder of the World’.
Dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 8: Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park.
We depart to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.
In the late afternoon, we drive back to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge: Half Board
Day 9: Departure.
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for further travel.
9 Day Tanzania Game Drives And Walking Safari Tour Includes.
1. Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
2. Private safari guide and Unlimited game drive
3. Extended Toyota Land Cruiser
4. Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
5. Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
6. All Park fees
7. All Crater fees
8. All meals while on safari
9. Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
10. On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks
11. Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and including meals
9 Day Tanzania Game Drives And Walking Safari Tour Excludes
1. Tanzania Visa:
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Maasai Experience tour
4. Optional Tours (balloon ride)
5. Tips and any items of personal nature.
Combo Packages, Lake Manyara National Park, Luxury & Special Safari Packages, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park
Safari Briefing
11 Days Big Five Safari & Zanzibar Beach Vacation with Kilipeak Adventure, This one of safari, that takes you to the national parks in the North of Tanzania as well taking you to Zanzibar Island for a relaxing beach holiday. The safari includes the visit to the most famous wildlife areas including the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. Apart from the animals and birds that you enjoy seeing, we have also included a visit to a Masai village in the Ngorongoro Conservation area which always excites all, as you get to learn about the unique cultures and traditions of the African people.
Our safari vehicles with the hatched roof for shade against sunny African wilderness; are an extended body with roomy seats for comfortable sitting and stretching out legs. Every guest is accessible to the window seat. Cars are also fitted with fridges, power charge sockets and VHF radio calls for easy and fast communication with the base office.
Full Safari Details
Day 1. Arrival day, Tanzania
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). There will be a private transfer from the Airport to Arusha at Mount Meru hotel.
We stay at Mount Meru Hotel, which is a beautiful hotel located on the slope of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your safari.
Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru hotel: Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2. Tarangire National Park:
Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set outside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to our special lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 3. Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari.
We head towards the Serengeti National Park. At Naabi gate we will stop for lunch, After lunch, we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, February and March we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffes, buffalo, and elephants, and many large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 4. Serengeti National Park Hot Air Balloon Safari.
Serengeti Balloon Safari is probably the most beautiful balloon flight in the world and the ultimate Safari Experience which makes you enjoy the most beautiful migration of wildebeests through the endless plain of Serengeti.
5:00 am, Serengeti Balloon Safaris will collect you from your central Serengeti lodge or camp, and transfer you by Landrover to our launch site near Masai Kopjes. Here you will meet your pilot, receive a briefing, and watch the inflation of your balloon.
At dawn we take off, rising as the sun rises and float in whichever direction the winds of the morning take us.
Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon: sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities of the wildlife below. After breakfast, you are taken to the rendezvous point to meet with your driver-guide and continue with your full-day game drives.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 5. Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari.
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special lodge for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 6. Ngorongoro Crater
We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. Finally, we descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino, and leopards (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see in here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the late afternoon, we travel just outside of the Crater to our special tented camp.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge: Bed, Dinner, Breakfast, and Lunch.
Day 7. Lake Manyara National Park
Today we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. There are a surprising number of other large mammals and the striking cliffs on the Rift escarpment form a dramatic backdrop. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Mount Meru hotel: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast.
Day 8. Fly to Zanzibar
Arrive anytime in Zanzibar you will meet us at the airport and pick up you with a private transfer to Nungwi at Pongwe Beach Hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Pongwe Beach Hotel: Bed, and Breakfast.
Day 9. Spice Farm and Stone Tour.
The morning after breakfast at 9:30 picked up to spice farm where you can see different types of spice and how they grow up plus tasting the seasonal fruits then will have lunch at a spice farm, then will do stone town tour where you can see the historical site, slave market, daily market, narrow streets and later shopping.
Dinner and overnight at Pongwe Beach Hotel: Bed, and Breakfast.
Day 10. Zanzibar Safari Blue Tour.
Morning at 7:30 picked up from hotel to Fumba village where you will meet your special boat special Guided safari blue tour: It is about visiting three different sandbanks and you stop in one of those for Seafood lunch where by later you do snorkeling and having the chance of seeing the dolphin. It is a full day back at 17:30 Fumba village and arrives at the hotel around 18:30. then back to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at Pongwe Beach Hotel: Bed, and Breakfast.
Day 11. Departing Day
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.
11 Days Big Five Safari & Zanzibar Beach Vacation Includes:
Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
Private safari guide
Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
National Park fees
Ngorongoro Crater fees
All meals while on safari
Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks
Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
Flight ticket from Arusha to Zanzibar
Guided safari both on safari and Zanzibar.
11 Days Big Five Safari & Zanzibar Beach Vacation Excludes:
Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc)
Tips and any items of personal nature.
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What to Pack for Your Safari
Packing for your first safari to Tanzania can be a bit daunting. What do you bring? What don’t you need? Below you’ll find Kilipeak Adventure Company recommended a list of things to bring along with you when you’re on safari.
A day pack
While there is plenty of room in our safari vehicles for your larger suitcase, it’s always handy to have a more manageable bag that you can have with you in the vehicle.
A warm sweater or light fleece
Nights and mornings in East Africa can be cold, so it’s always good to have something a little warmer to throw on until the sun warms the plains up.
A windbreaker or waterproof jacket
You never know when there’s going to be a sudden squall or downpour, so packing a lightweight rain jacket is a good idea.
While you’ll be safe and dry inside your safari vehicle, a rain jacket is a good option for when you’re getting about camp.
Walking shoes or boots
Much of your safari takes place within your safari vehicle, but you’ll need a comfortable pair of shoes or hiking boots for walking to your lodges, snapping photos from the picnic spot, or if you’ve added any walking safaris to your itinerary.
Even in the car, you’ll want a pair of comfortable shoes that cover your skin to prevent sunburn and insect bites.
A long sleeve dress shirt and trousers
Perfect for both sun protection and to ward off hungry mosquitoes, a long sleeve shirt and trousers are also a good option for a cold morning or evening.
If you’re staying in nicer lodges, you’ll also want these handy for dinner and drinks at the end of a long day.
Sunglasses
The sun in East Africa can be quite intense, so sunglasses are a good protective measure and have the benefit of reducing glare while you’re game-viewing.
Hat
Sun protection should be a priority while you’re on safari. While your vehicle provides shade, having the top up for game-viewing means you’ll be exposed to the elements.
A good hat is a great way to avoid nasty burns or heatstroke.
Sunscreen and lip balm
Another valuable precaution against the often harsh equatorial sun, sunscreen, and lip balm will protect you where your clothes don’t.
Insect repellent
Mosquitoes and tsetse flies are both capable of carrying diseases and their bites can be quite irritating or painful. Tsetse flies can deliver a particularly nasty sting.
A good insect repellent is a good way to ward off these blood-thirsty little guys.
Camera
It goes without saying that you’re going to want a camera for your safari adventure. While in some cases your smartphone will be enough to snap a shot, a camera with a good zoom lens is the perfect companion.
Binoculars
Kilipeak Adventure vehicles come standard with a single pair of binoculars that you can share with your driver, but having your own pair is a good way to ensure you don’t miss a second of the action.
You don’t need an expensive pair. Even a travel-sized pair of binoculars is sufficient for game-viewing.
Batteries and/or charger for your camera
You don’t want to be midway through a day on safari and suddenly run out of battery for your camera.
Our vehicles come standard with in-car charging stations, but it’s always a good idea to travel with an additional battery.
Additional SD cards are also a good idea to ensure you don’t need to stop deleting photos.
A flashlight or headlamp
The wilderness can be pretty dark, so a headlamp or flashlight can be essential when moving about camp after dark.
Many lodges provide these, but those staying in budget camps will want to bring their own.
Guide books
You don’t need a hefty Lonely Planet for your safari, but having a wilderness guidebook is a good way to build a ‘to-do list’ for your trip. Your driver is a font of knowledge when it comes to animal, bird, and plant life too. Don’t hesitate to ask questions!
Phone and charger
Whether it’s to stay in touch, to share your photos, or just so you can snap pictures on the fly – bringing along your smartphone is a good idea.
Savvy travelers may wish to purchase a local SIM card, but many hotels have WiFi.
While on safari in Tanzania, our vehicles also come with WiFi, although this is dependent on location.
A good book
You’ll rarely find yourself without something to see while on safari, but there is going to be some downtime.
Whether it’s the drive to or from the airport or just a lazy night at your lodge, having a good book (or a Kindle) on hand is a great way to pass the time.
Tissues/Wet Wipes
While all national parks and lodges have toilet facilities available, there’s no telling when nature might call and you’ll need to make use of the famous ‘bush toilet’.
Having a packet of tissues or wet wipes in your pack is always a good idea.
Combo Packages, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park
Program Highlights
12 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking and Adventure Safari, give an opportunity to Experience true of Tanzania’s most famous natural wonders on this country experience powered by Kilipeak Adventure. 12 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking and Adventure Safari will see you tackling the most challenging and scenic way to the roof of Africa on a trek along the Machame route also known as the “Whiskey” route, to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Once you descend, embark on an overland journey across the Serengeti national park plains and enjoy multiple game drives to seek out Africa’s iconic animals. Descend to the floor of the gigantic Ngorongoro Crater in pursuit of elephants, lions, and elusive rhino also see tree Lion climbing and flamingos at Lake Manyara national park. This tour is a non-stop active action that’s perfect for independent travelers who love a challenge.
Itinerary day by day
Day 1: Arrive In Tanzania:
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) meet Kilipeak Adventure staff drive you to Arusha for accommodation at Ilboru Safari Lodge, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you 12 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking and Adventure Safari
We will gather at the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and Safari.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge or Similar: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast.
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Hut (Mount Kilimanjaro Climb)
After breakfast we drive to Machame gate, the climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level
If it is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.
Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.
Day 3: Machame Hut to Shira Camp (Mount Kilimanjaro Climb)
A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of the Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.
Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m); 4-6 hours walking.
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Valley (Mount Kilimanjaro Climb)
Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Camp to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (Mount Kilimanjaro Climb)
A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. After a short break for a hot lunch, we take a steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 7-9 hours walking.
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (Mount Kilimanjaro Climb)
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two-hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (End Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb)
A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha Safari Lodge.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater. ( Adventure Safari)
Starting early to Ngorongoro, After registration at the gate we will drive around the crater rim then we will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for your crater tour. Here you will explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where we may see flamingos. We will also visit the open savannah where the lions hunt. Picnic lunch will be served in the crater. In the afternoon we make we proceed to Serengeti with en-route game viewing alongside the way.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 9: Serengeti National Park. (Adventure Safari)
After breakfast, we start our game drive with a picnic lunch into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the day is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, January and February we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffes, buffalo, and elephants, and many large predators such as lions, cheetah, and leopards. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 10: Full Day Serengeti National Park. (Adventure Safari)
We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide-open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of the interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park. (Adventure Safari)
We depart from your lodge in Karatu and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.
In the afternoon we drive back to Ilboru Safari Lodge
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed, Dinner, and Breakfast.
Day 12: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for further travel.
12 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking and Adventure Safari Includes:
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
• Airport Transfers
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Emergency oxygen and Basic first aid kit
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress Chemical Tent)
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs)
12 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking and Adventure Safari Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook)
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
Combo Packages, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park
Trip Briefing
11 Days Machame Route Climb and Wildlife Safari. Adventure of a lifetime, This is a combination package of Mount Kilimanjaro via Machame route 6 days climb and a 4 Days Wildlife Safaris in Northern Parks
Full Trip Details
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania:
Clients may arrive at any time in Tanzania, A private transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your lodge in Arusha will be arranged by Kilipeak Adventure to Karama Lodge and Spa.
We stay at Karama Lodge, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Meru and is a perfect place to prepare you for adventure.
We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa: Half Board
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Hut
The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame Hut, situated at 3000m above sea level
It is a clear day we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.
Machame Gate to Machame Hut (3,000 m): 6-7 hours walking.
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of the Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.
Machame Hut to Shira Camp (3,840m); 4-6 hours walking.
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Valley
Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).
Shira Camp to Barranco valley (3,900 m.): 5-7 hours walking.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
A steep climb up the eastern wall leads us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. After a short break for a hot lunch, we take a steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, The remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,600 m): 7-9 hours walking.
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. We will rest there for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to the main peak (5,895 m), which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment we descend to Barafu is amazingly fast, and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp (3100 m): 13-15 hours walking.
Day 7: Descent– Mweka Camp to Arusha
A gentle walk takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha at Karama Lodge.
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate: 3-5 hours walking.
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa: Half Board
Day 8: Game Drive Tarangire National Park.
Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the day in our beautiful park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to our special lodge at Karatu.
Dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Tour.
Early morning we will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for your crater tour. Here we will explore the forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where we may see flamingos. We will also visit the open savannah where the lions hunt. Picnic lunch will be served in the crater. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey back to Karatu.
Dinner and overnight Eileen’s Tree Inn Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park.
Depart from your lodge and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions. In the late afternoon, we drive back to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and Spa: Half Board.
Day 11: Departure Day
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for further travel.
11 Days Machame Route Climb and Wildlife Safari Includes:
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
• Return transfers Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha and Arusha to Kilimanjaro airport
• Hotel Lodging the night before and the night after the climb and Safari, BB basis
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• All Kilimanjaro National Park gate fees, camping fees, and climbing permits.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees (Kilimanjaro Rescue Team)
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters and cook
• Salaries for the mountain crew as per guidelines set by Kilimanjaro National Park
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress)
• Water for washing up daily
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) from one camp to the next camp.
• Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
• A comprehensive Climbing Kilimanjaro travel info pack
11 Days Machame Route Climb and Wildlife Safari Excludes:
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, cook and Safari guides
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine, and water purifying tablets
• Meals & drinks not specified and snacks.
