Overview
The Marangu Route up Kilimanjaro, followed by a fly-in safari to Ndutu for the December-March calving season — newborn wildebeest and heavy predator action.
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.
Duration9 Days
Group size2-8 people
Start / EndSerengeti National Park to Mount Kilimanjaro
Day by Day
Day 1 Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Trek through rainforest.
Day 2 Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Cross into moorland.
Day 3 Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut
Short hike to Zebra Rocks.
Day 4 Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Cross the Saddle to base camp.
Day 5 Summit via Uhuru Peak, descend to Horombo
Midnight summit push.
Day 6 Descend to Marangu Gate, transfer to Arusha
Final descent and certificates.
Day 7 Fly to Ndutu
Scenic flight, afternoon game drive among the calving herds.
Day 8 Full Day Ndutu Plains
Tracking wildebeest calving activity and predators.
Day 9 Transfer to Ngorongoro & Departure
Crater rim drive before transfer 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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