11 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari Tour Package Overview
This 11-day Kilimanjaro and safari package involves a trek via the Machame route for 7 days followed by a wildlife safari to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Itinerary for 11 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari Tour Package
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by a representative from the tour company and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. You will have the rest of the day to relax and prepare for your adventure.
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
After breakfast, you will be driven to the Machame Gate (1,800m) and begin your trek to the Machame Camp (3,000m). The trek takes approximately 5-6 hours through the lush rainforest, with plenty of stops to rest and take in the scenery.
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast, you will continue your trek up to Shira Camp (3,840m). The trek takes approximately 5-7 hours and offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape.
Day 4: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Today's trek takes you to the Lava Tower (4,630m), a famous landmark on the Machame Route, before descending to the Barranco Camp (3,960m) overnight. The trek takes approximately 7 hours.
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, you will tackle the Barranco Wall, a steep scramble that leads to stunning views of the surrounding valleys. You will then continue to the Karanga Camp (3,930m) overnight. The trek takes approximately 4-5 hours.
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Today's trek takes you to the Barafu Camp (4,550m), where you will spend the night before your summit attempt. The trek takes approximately 4-5 hours and offers stunning views of the glaciers and icefields of Kilimanjaro.
Day 7: Summit Day – Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
You will start your ascent to the summit around midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) just in time for sunrise. You will then descend back to the Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to the Mweka Camp (3,100m) overnight. The trek takes approximately 12-15 hours.
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
You will start your ascent to the summit around midnight, reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m) just in time for sunrise. You will then descend back to the Barafu Camp for a short rest before continuing to the Mweka Camp (3,100m) overnight. The trek takes approximately 12-15 hours.
Day 9: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is known for its large herds of elephants and baobab trees, as well as a variety of other wildlife.
After breakfast, you will be driven to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos.
Day 11: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
Why Choose 11 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari Tour Package Package?
The Machame route is known for its scenic beauty and diverse landscape, taking trekkers through lush rainforest, moorlands, and rocky terrain before reaching the snow-capped summit. The trek is challenging but rewarding, with stunning views of Kilimanjaro's glaciers and icefields, as well as the surrounding landscape.
The safari portion of the package includes visits to two of Tanzania's most famous national parks: Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater. Tarangire is known for its large herds of elephants and stunning baobab trees, while the Ngorongoro Crater is home to an abundance of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos. A full-day game drive in each park allows visitors to experience the beauty and diversity of Tanzania's wildlife up close.
Throughout the 11-day adventure, visitors will be accompanied by experienced guides and porters for the trek, as well as professional safari guides for the game drives. All accommodation, meals, and transportation during the trek and safari are included in the package, as well as park fees and airport transfers.
Price inclusions and exclusions
Price inclusions for 11 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari Tour Package
- Professional mountain guides and support staff
- All park fees and permits for Kilimanjaro
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc.)
- Meals and clean drinking water during the climb
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Safari vehicle with a professional driver/guide
- Park fees for the wildlife reserves visited
- Accommodation in safari lodges or tented camps
- All meals during the safari
- Game drives and wildlife viewing activities
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers at the beginning and end of the trip
- Pre-climb and pre-safari briefings
- All necessary government taxes and levies
- Emergency evacuation insurance during the climb
Price exclusions for 11 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari Tour Package
- Personal items
- Tips for guides, porters, and other support staff.
- Optional Tours that are not in the itinerary such as balloon safari
- Travel insurance (including trip cancellation, medical evacuation, and coverage for high-altitude trekking)
- International airfare to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Personal gear and equipment (although some operators may provide rental options)
- Optional activities or excursions not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, such as souvenirs and gratuities
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at lodges or camps (unless specified)
- Visas and vaccinations
- Additional accommodation and meals not included in the itinerary
- Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances like flight delays, natural disasters, etc
- Any items not explicitly mentioned as included