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The journey
Embark on an 11-day adventure that combines a Mount Kilimanjaro trek via the scenic Machame Route with a thrilling wildlife safari through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Hike through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert to reach the summit of Africa's highest peak, then explore Tanzania's top game reserves teeming with elephants, lions, flamingoes, and more.
Embark on an 11-day adventure that combines a Mount Kilimanjaro trek via the scenic Machame Route with a thrilling wildlife safari through Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park.
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Day by day
Meet your local Nyangulo Africa representative.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha by private vehicle.
Attend a full pre-climb briefing later that evening or early the next morning.
Overnight at a hotel in Arusha.
Register at the gate and begin the ascent through rainforest trails.
Reach Machame Camp at 3000 meters for overnight camping.
Observe wildlife and lush forest surroundings during the hike.
Cross a small valley and ascend a steep ridge covered in heather.
Enter the moorland zone and continue west to Shira Cave Camp.
Prepare for colder temperatures as altitude increases.
Follow the 'walk high, sleep low' strategy to reduce altitude sickness.
Descend to Barranco Camp at 3950 meters below the impressive Breach Wall.
Take in dramatic views of the Western Breach and glaciers.
Traverse alpine desert terrain beneath the icefalls of the southern glaciers.
Arrive at Karanga Camp for rest and overnight.
Prepare physically and mentally for summit day.
Join the Mweka descent trail junction en route.
Rest and enjoy panoramic views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Eat dinner early and prepare your gear for the summit push.
Begin the trek in darkness, ascending steep scree toward Stella Point.
Reach Stella Point at 5732 meters, then continue to Uhuru Peak at 5895 meters.
Celebrate reaching the summit of Africa.
Descend back to Barafu for a short rest and lunch.
Continue descending to Mweka Camp for an overnight stay.
Collect summit certificates and celebrate your achievement.
Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and an overnight stay.
Reflect on the successful climb and recover from the trek.
Depart Arusha after breakfast with your safari guide.
Arrive at Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive.
Explore the soda lake and observe flamingoes, storks, herons, and baboons.
Search for tree-climbing lions and elephants within the park.
Stay overnight at a safari lodge in Karatu.
Descend 610 meters into the crater for a full-day game drive.
Spot all members of the Big Five in a single day.
Visit a UNESCO-listed caldera rich with wildlife and unique landscapes.
Return to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Explore savannahs filled with elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and baobab trees.
Identify over 550 bird species, including the Kori Bustard and hornbills.
Enjoy a final bush lunch inside the park.
Return to Arusha by 17:00 and continue to Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening departure.
You may optionally request an additional overnight stay in Arusha if your flight departs the next day.
Where this trip takes you
Mount Kilimanjaro glaciers, Uhuru Peak, Lava Tower, Tarangire National Park baobabs
The route
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Your 11 days finish where they began, in Mt Kilimanjaro.
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