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Tanzania · Trekking
The journey
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.
Reach Uhuru Peak at sunrise and enjoy panoramic summit views.
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At a glance
Day by day
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.
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 an overnight stay.
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.
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.
Trek down through rainforest to Mweka Gate.
Collect summit certificates before driving back to Moshi.
Enjoy hot showers and a celebratory dinner.
Where this trip takes you
Uhuru Peak sunrise, Shira Plateau moorland, Lake Manyara lakeshore, Ngorongoro Crater
The route
The fine print
Pre-trip briefing and planning assistance
All park and conservation fees
Licensed mountain guides, assistant guides, cook, and porters
Camping equipment including tents, dining tent, and mattresses
All meals on the mountain
Two nights' hotel accommodation in Moshi
Breakfast on the Moshi rest day
Private 4×4 safari vehicle and English-speaking safari driver-guide
Safari accommodations as selected
Park fees for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire
Airport transfers
Summit certificate
Government taxes
International flights to/from Tanzania
Visa fees (payable on arrival or e-visa if applicable)
Personal travel/medical insurance (mandatory; must include helicopter evacuation and high-altitude coverage)
Optional Moshi activities (coffee tour, cultural visits, massages)
Gratuities/tips for guides, porters, drivers, and cooks (tipping guidelines provided below)
Personal kit (walking poles, down jacket, headlamp batteries, personal medications)
Single room supplements for hotels/lodges (if required)
Daypack (20-30 L), waterproof cover
Insulating jacket (down or synthetic), thermal base layers
Waterproof shell jacket and trousers
Trekking boots (well broken-in) + spare trainers/sandals for camp
Hat, gloves, warm socks, gaiters (optional)
Sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C (we can supply on request)
Headlamp + spare batteries, sunglasses, sunscreen
Water bottle or hydration bladder (1-2 L) and water purification tablets (optional)
Lightweight daytime clothes, long-sleeve shirts for sun & mosquitoes
Neutral colours (avoid bright colours/whites that attract dust)
Binoculars, camera, spare batteries/memory cards
Lightweight fleece for early mornings, sun hat, insect repellent
Plug adaptor (UK/EU plugs depending on devices), toiletries
Logistics
Your 10 days finish where they began, in Mt Kilimanjaro.
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