TOUR OVERVIEW
This unforgettable tour runs from December 20 to December 31, 2024.
Kilimanjaro Hike & Tanzania Wildlife Safari | Christmas & New Year Tanzania Vacation
Kilimanjaro hike combine with a safari is a brilliant Tanzania holidays for energetic people who are eager to discover more. The highlights of this trip is climbing the astounding Kilimanjaro Mountain and short Northern Tanzania safari to the parks of Serengeti, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater each with special atmosphere and wildlife. Kilimanjaro and short Tanzania safari starts when we meet you at Kilimanjaro international airport and take you to a hotel in Arusha for dinner & overnight.
This is a wonderful way to relax after Mt. Kilimanjaro climb is to go on a wildlife safari in Tanzania. After conquering the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame Route you will have an opportunity to discover what Tanzania has to offer on a once in a lifetime adventure to Encounter Tanzania’s Legendary Wildlife.
During your precious 12 days Kilimanjaro combined safari in Tanzania you will have 7 days for Kilimanjaro trekking on Machame route & 4 days Tanzania classic safari adventure tour.
THIS TOUR WILL TAKE YOU TO
DAY TO DAY TOUR ITINERARY
Representative of Toto Africa Adventures will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and escort you to tonight’s accommodations in Moshi/Arusha. To this day, will meet your mountain guide (s) and discuss about the route and he will check all necessity things that should be carried during the hiking and if anything will be missed, he will escort you to the rental place.
Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)
One hour’s drive from Moshi to Machame gate, where we complete park formalities, meet our crew of porters and start to climb! The first section of the route climbs steadily and passes through magnificent, dense rainforest. This path is less well-trodden so it can get somewhat overgrown in places and it is often wet and muddy underfoot.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)
Our route continues on up through the forest until we reach the steep ascent onto the Shira Plateau, where there are rewarding views of the mountain. Looking back, you will be able to see Mt Meru rising high above Arusha town in the distance.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
Walking now on high moorland, the landscape changes the entire character of the trek. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and finally reach camp The day has been spent at altitude (up to 4600m), but we have followed the mountaineering code of ‘walk high, sleep low’ to aid your body’s acclimatization to altitude.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (3963m)
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Karanga Camp (3963) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camp we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
Distance covered: 3km / 1.9mi
Approx. time taken: 3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Barafu Camp (4640m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) & down to Millennium Camp (3790m)
We start off at around midnight, and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Millennium Camp for a long well-earned rest.
Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Approx. time taken: 12 – 15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Trek Millennium Camp (3790m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
A gentle trek takes us down through the rain forest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome hot shower.
Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Early after departing from the hotel you will drive to Tarangire park were you will reach in the afternoon and make registrations before entering the park. You will start your games drive watching animals around the park like the baboons, hyenas, reed bucks, eland and many other species of birds, during the evening you will go back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.
After your tour around the park, you will be transferred to your lodge where you will be spending the night.
Dawn is a good time to watch wildlife and so you will be up early to join an early morning game drive. You will return to the camp for breakfast before heading out for another game drive in the park. Here in the Seronera region you will often see wildebeests and zebras in close proximity of lions and other predators such as leopards and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch you will continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro conservation for overnight.
After an early breakfast you will drive down the steep and narrow road that takes you into the crater. The slopes are forested but soon the landscape changes to savannah. Here the wildlife is just breath-taking and with a little luck you can observe the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – in just a few hours. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After a morning dedicated to game viewing and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the early afternoon to drive back to Moshi, where you will arrive in the early evening.
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Hotels check out is 11:00am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee
End of Our Unforgettable Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Safari Adventure
SAFARI ACCOMMODATION
Safari lodges are larger, permanent structures built of brick and mortar. Lodges are smaller than hotels but have the same full amenities and similar facilities such as restaurants and swimming pools. The safari lodges range from three-star levels to ultimate five-star luxury.
Safari Tented camps are made up of large, walk in, canvas tents set up on permanent frames. These camps are generally smaller than lodges and have the amenities similar to that of a lodge or hotel such as separate en-suite bathrooms, restaurants and swimming pools. The tented camps aim to provide all the comforts of a lodge while giving guests a smaller, intimate, tented yet luxurious safari experience. Same it ranges from three-star levels to ultimate five-star luxury.
NB: We have a list of the most recommended Lodges & Hotels for All of Our Tanzania Lodge / Mid-Range Safari. When you Inquire any of our safari we will send you a full itinerary with accommodations based on the availability of the lodges, your budget and your interests to make sure we match your preferences.
INCLUDES
- Airport pickup and drop off
- Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- 2 nights of accommodation in Arusha
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Meals while on safari
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- All government taxes
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- All national park fees
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
- Portable oxygen tanks
- Emergency first-aid kit
- Portable flush toilet with a toilet and tent
- Mountain climbing certificates
EXCLUDES
- International Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Mount Kilimanjaro and Safari tour: best time to visit.
The ideal time to embark on a combined Mount Kilimanjaro climb and Tanzania safari is during the dry seasons, from January to March and July to September. However, June and November through December also offer excellent conditions, with cooler temperatures and pleasant weather, perfect for those looking to avoid the intense African sun. If you’re interested in timing your safari to coincide with the Great Migration of wildebeests, we recommend reaching out to our Kilimanjaro and safari experts. They will be happy to provide personalized advice based on your schedule and preferences, ensuring you make the most of your unforgettable journey.
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