10-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Climb and Serengeti Ngorongoro Safari

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
• Depending on your arrival time, enjoy optional activities and a tour around Arusha City at an additional cost.
• Relax and prepare for your Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventure, which begins the following morning.

Main Destination: Arusha City.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha.

• Elevation Gain: 943 metres.
• Walking Time: 3-4 hours.
• Distance: 7 km.
• Begin your trek from Marangu Gate through Kilimanjaro's lush rainforest, filled with streams, wildlife, and rich vegetation.
• Stop at Kisambioni for a picnic lunch while enjoying the scenic surroundings.
• Continue trekking to Mandara Hut through beautiful rainforest landscapes.
• Optionally visit Maundi Crater for impressive views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut.

• Elevation Gain: 977 metres (3,200 feet).
• Walking Time: 5-6 hours.
• Distance: 11 km.
• After breakfast, begin your trek towards Horombo Hut through Kilimanjaro's scenic moorland zone, a dramatic contrast to the rainforest landscape.
• Pass desert-like vegetation scattered across rocky terrain while enjoying distant views of Uhuru Peak and Mawenzi Peak.
• Stop at Kambi ya Taanu for a picnic lunch surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
• Continue trekking under clear blue skies with panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
• Arrive at Horombo Hut in the afternoon and relax for the remainder of the day.
• Horombo Hut is considered one of the more comfortable hut accommodations on Kilimanjaro, with spacious facilities for climbers, guides, cooks, and porters.

• Elevation Gain and Loss: 880 metres (2,900 feet).

• Walking Time: 4-5 hours.

• Distance: 8 km.

• Spend the day acclimatising to improve your chances of successfully reaching Uhuru Peak.

• Hike towards Mawenzi Hut for maximum acclimatisation while enjoying spectacular views of Kibo Peak from a unique angle.

• Trek through scenic high-altitude landscapes surrounded by Kilimanjaro's rugged beauty.

• Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch before relaxing at the huts for the remainder of the day.

• Return to Horombo Hut for overnight rest and preparation for the next stage of the climb.

• Elevation Gain: 1,030 metres (3,380 feet).

• Walking Time: 6-8 hours.

• Distance: 10 km.

• After an energy-rich breakfast, continue the final trekking stage of the 6-day Marangu Route towards Kibo Hut.

• Hike through Kilimanjaro's alpine desert landscapes with gradually flattening terrain and sparse vegetation.

• Pass the Maua River and continue towards the Middle Red Hill, where you will stop for lunch.

• Trek steadily across Kilimanjaro's Saddle while enjoying impressive views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.

• Arrive at Kibo Hut in the afternoon and prepare for the midnight summit ascent.

• Rest early to conserve energy for the challenging climb to Uhuru Peak.

• Elevation Gain: 1,145 metres (3,760 feet).

• Elevation Loss: 2,175 metres (7,140 feet).

• Walking Time: 11-13 hours.

• Distance: 18 km.

• Begin your midnight summit ascent towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.

• Trek through challenging high-altitude terrain towards Gillman's Point on the crater rim while enjoying the dramatic night-time mountain atmosphere.

• Pass William's Point before continuing across rocky trails leading to Gillman's Point at 5,681 metres.

• Continue the final ascent for approximately two more hours to reach Uhuru Peak and witness spectacular sunrise views above the clouds.

• Take memorable photographs at the summit before beginning the descent back towards Kibo Hut.

• Rest briefly at Kibo Hut before continuing down to Horombo Hut in the afternoon.

• Relax and enjoy your final night on Mount Kilimanjaro at Horombo Hut.

• Elevation Loss: 1,920 metres (6,295 feet).

• Walking Time: 5-6 hours.

• Distance: 19 km.

• After breakfast, begin your final descent from Mount Kilimanjaro through the beautiful cloud forest towards Marangu Gate.

• Enjoy scenic rainforest views filled with sunlight filtering through the trees and misty mountain surroundings.

• Walk carefully, as some sections of the trail may become slippery during the descent.

• Complete your memorable Kilimanjaro trekking adventure at Marangu Gate.

• Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha for a well-deserved rest and preparation for the safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination: Arusha City.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha.

• Depart from your accommodation in Arusha and travel towards Ndutu in the Southern Serengeti for an exciting wildlife safari experience.
• Enjoy scenic game drives focused on witnessing the famous Great Migration across the Serengeti plains.
• Stop for lunch at a comfortable location inside the park, surrounded by stunning natural scenery.
• Continue your afternoon game drive while searching for wildebeests, zebras, and other wildlife species.
• Experience the calving season, when thousands of wildebeests gather to give birth between mid-December and early April.
• Arrive at the camp in the afternoon and relax after an adventurous safari day.

Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Ndutu Heritage Camp.

• Wake up early and enjoy morning game drives in Serengeti Ndutu during the Great Migration season.
• Witness massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and other wildlife gathering across the plains during the calving season.
• Experience one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife events, best viewed between mid-December and early April.
• In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay.
• Stay at accommodation located on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, allowing early access to the crater the following morning.
• Enjoy excellent opportunities to spot active wildlife during the early morning safari inside the crater.

Main Destination: Ndutu, Southern Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Budget Camping.

• After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting wildlife game drive.
• Explore the world's largest uninterrupted caldera and one of Africa's natural wonders.
• Enjoy opportunities to spot diverse wildlife species within the crater's unique ecosystem.
• After completing the game drives, transfer back to Arusha, where the safari adventure concludes.
• Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay at an additional cost.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation: No accommodation.