Overview
An 8-day Lemosho climb for the best acclimatization, followed by a safari built around reaching the northern Serengeti's Mara River for the chance of a crossing (seasonal, typically July-September).
Route this trip’s destinations, in order
Tour Features
Private vehicleYour own safari vehicle for your group, never a shared truck.
Local driver-guideLed by our own Arusha-based team.
Can be customisedWe tailor pace, lodges and extras to you.
Duration13 Days
Group size2-8 people
Start / EndSerengeti National Park to Mount Kilimanjaro
Day by Day
Day 1 Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Trek through montane forest.
Day 2 Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
Climb onto the Shira Plateau.
Day 3 Shira 1 to Shira 2 Camp
Gentle walk across the plateau.
Day 4 Shira 2 to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Acclimatization hike, descend to Barranco.
Day 5 Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Scramble up the Barranco Wall.
Day 6 Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Trek to base camp.
Day 7 Summit via Uhuru Peak, descend to Mweka Camp
Midnight summit push.
Day 8 Descend to Mweka Gate, transfer to Arusha
Final descent and certificates.
Day 9 Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Afternoon game drive.
Day 10 Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Crater game drive on arrival.
Day 11 Ngorongoro to Northern Serengeti
Repositioning drive toward the Mara River area.
Day 12 Full Day Mara River Area
Full day watching for river crossings (seasonal).
Day 13 Return to Arusha & Departure
Drive or fly back to Arusha for departure.
Inclusions
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees and rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides, porters and cook
- All meals on the mountain and during the safari
- Camping/lodge accommodation as per itinerary
- Private safari vehicle with driver-guide
- All national park and conservation fees
- Airport transfers
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel & evacuation insurance
- Tips for the mountain crew and safari guide
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
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