10-Day Kilimanjaro Machame Route and Northern Circuit Safari
Highlights
Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha
nature, safari, Wildlife
Private Tour
10 Days
Medium
English, French, German
Description
Experience the best of Tanzania with a six day Machame Route climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by a relaxing rest day in Moshi and a three day safari covering Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. Enjoy professional guiding, comfortable accommodation and seamless logistics throughout the journey. This itinerary blends adventure, wildlife and cultural discovery, offering an ideal option for active travellers seeking a rewarding summit attempt and a scenic safari experience across Northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Depart Moshi after breakfast and drive to Machame Gate for registration.
- Begin trekking through lush rainforest with gradual elevation gain.
- Enjoy shaded trails rich in flora before reaching Machame Camp in the evening.
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Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Leave the forest zone and trek into the moorland environment.
Ascend steadily with expanding views of Kilimanjaro’s slopes.
Arrive at Shira Plateau for evening rest and acclimatisation.
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Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Ascend gradually towards Lava Tower at approximately 4,600 metres.
Stop for lunch at Lava Tower before descending for acclimatisation.
Continue to Barranco Camp for overnight stay.
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Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Begin the morning with a climb up the Barranco Wall.
Cross alpine desert terrain while gaining elevation towards Barafu Camp.
Rest, hydrate and prepare for the summit attempt.
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Day 5: Summit to Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp
Start the final ascent at midnight under clear mountain skies.
Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise and enjoy panoramic summit views.
Descend to Barafu for rest before continuing to Mweka Camp.
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Day 6: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Return to Moshi
Trek down through rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Collect summit certificates before driving back to Moshi.
Enjoy hot showers and a celebratory dinner.
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Day 7: Rest Day in Moshi
- Spend a full day relaxing after the climb.
- Choose optional activities such as a coffee tour or waterfall visit.
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Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
- Drive to Lake Manyara for a full wildlife viewing experience.
- Explore habitats home to elephants, hippos and tree climbing lions.
- Continue to the Ngorongoro highlands for overnight stay.
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Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day Safari
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning.
- Enjoy wildlife viewing including lions, elephants, buffalo and rhinos.
- Have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before transferring to Tarangire area.
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Day 10: Tarangire National Park
- Explore Tarangire, known for large elephant herds and baobab trees.
- Enjoy game viewing along the Tarangire River.
- Return to Arusha or Moshi after the safari.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 5 | /person |
| 6 to 7 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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