Private Guided Kilimanjaro Trek & Tanzania Safari

12 days
Private
With guide
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Day 1: – Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Meet on arrival, transfer Arusha for overnight at The African Tulip. Meals included: N/A

Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire Park - Crater Rim

After breakfast, depart for your private safari to Tarangire National Park. Proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched right on the Crater rim, and enjoy a magnificent sunset over the Crater. B, L, D, included

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Morning game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, transfer back to Arusha for overnight at The African Tulip. B, L, included

Day 4: Arusha - Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa Camp

Elevation (m): 1,390m to 2,360m to 2,895m, Hiking Time: 4 hours

Breakfast, drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, then drive further up to Lemosho Glades to begin your 3-4 hours hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 5: Mti Mkubwa - Shira1 Camp

Elevation (m): 2,895m to 3,505m, Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Breakfast, climb to Shira Plateau. Overnight at Shira1 Camp, B, L, D, included

Day 6: Shira1 Camp - Shira2 Camp

Elevation (m): 3,505m to 3,840m, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

Cross Shira Plateau to reach Shira 2 Camp, which is located next to a stream. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 7: Shira2 Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Elevation (m): 3,840m to 4,630m to 3,950m, Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Breakfast, walk up a steepening path toward Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. On this day, be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. Overnight at Barranco Camp, B, L, D, included

Day 8: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

Elevation (m): 3950m to 4200m, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

Breakfast, climb this awesome obstacle head down through the Karanga Valley. Overnight at Karanga Camp. B, L, D included

Day 9: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Elevation (m): 4200m to 4550m, Hiking Time: 4 hours

Prepare your equipment for your summit climb. Go to bed by 7pm, try to get a few hours of precious sleep. Overnight at Barafu Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 10: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

Elevation (m): 4,550m to 5,895m (and down to 3,100m), Hiking Time: 6 - 8 hours up / 7 - 8 hours down

Wake up at 11:00pm, start 6-hour summit attempt, enjoy your accomplishment, descent back to Barafu Camp, then hike down to Mweka Camp. Overnight at Mweka Camp. B, L, D, included.

Day 11: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha

Elevation (m): 3,100m to 1,980m to 890m, Hiking Time: 3 - 4 hours

Breakfast, hike back to the park gate. then drive back to Arusha for a comfortable night at The African Tulip, Breakfast & Lunch included

Day 12: Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport, Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home
*B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
Included
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Transfer to/from Airport
  • Flying Doctor Air Ambulance cover in case of medical emergency
  • Mineral water all days on safari
  • All game viewing in a private comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser fitted with pop-up roof
  • Service of an English-speaking driver guide for safari
  • Game drives on an exclusive basis with unlimited mileage
  • 18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari, effective 1st July 2016
  • Transport to and from mountain gates for Kilimanjaro climb
  • Emergency oxygen cylinder(s)
  • Services of a professional English-speaking mountain guide & assistant guide
  • Services of a professional cook and all kitchen and dining utensils on Kilimanjaro
  • Enough porters for your luggage, food, water, sleeping tent and dining tent
  • Salaries, park fees, shelter and food for guides, cook and porters
  • Camping accommodation on the mountain and food based on three meals a day
  • All camping equipment (e.g. sleeping tent, mess tent, table, chairs, etc.
  • 1.5” thick foam mattress with waterproof cover designed for mountain excursion
  • Use of radios/phones to increase your safety
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
  • Tourist visas for Tanzania
  • Personal travel/medical insurance. (See more information here.
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Trekking gears and winter sleeping bags for Kilimanjaro (see recommended list)
  • Portable toilet rental for Kilimanjaro climb (US$200 per 4-people group)
  • Optional activities or excursions not specified in the itinerary
  • All items of a personal nature e.g. telephone calls, internet, laundry services
  • Tips and gratuities for hotel/camp/lodge staff, driver guides
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (unless complimentary at camps/lodges)
  • Any domestic flights and airport taxes
  • Any international flights and departure taxes
  • Applicable airport taxes, payable directly
  • Applicable tourism levies, payable directly at accommodations
  • Applicable government taxes, imposed after the date of quotation
  • Any other items not specified in this itinerary
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75% Cultural
50% Sport
20%