12 Days Combo ; 8 day Lemosho route and 4 day safari package

Package

Kilimanjaro and Safari

Tour

12 DAY (includes Day 0 – arrival day), 8 days Kilimanjaro Lemosho route – 4 days safari (Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro).

Price per person

LODGE SAFARI $4,818.00.             CAMPING SAFARI $3660.00

 

Now offering Mount Kilimanjaro and Safari tour, you can combine climbing the Mount Kilimanjaro through any route of your choice with your preferred safari in Tanzania. 

DEPARTURE DATES

The departure dates for all our packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information.

SUMMARY of Price Inclusions:

Inclusion for arrival airport transfer

Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Hotel in Moshi.

Inclusion for the hotels

3 nights in total – Breakfast included

  • 1 night before Kilimanjaro climb
  • 1 night after Kilimanjaro climb
  • 1 night after safari

Inclusion for Kilimanjaro Climb

·         Private Transfer from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport

·         Hut or camping fees

·         All park fees

·         Salary for crew (guide, Porter & Cook)

·         Rescue fee

·               Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner & mineral water)

·               Two night accommodation (one night before climb and one night after Climb) B/B

·               Tent, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipments eating utensils.

·         Oxygen cylinder and Oxy-meter.

·         All government tax (VAT)

·         Helicopter Evacuation Services (www.kilimanjarosar.com)

Inclusion for the safari

  • National Park fees and government taxes.
  • Transport for safari: Toyota land cruiser with (4wd) pop up roof, fridge, charging sockets, and wifi on-board
  • A driver guide.
  • Camping gear.
  • Camping or Lodge fees.
  • Salary for the driver guide and cook. 
  • Three meals a day on the safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • 1.5ltrs of mineral drinking water per day.
  • Tents, mattress & sleeping bag, cooking equipment, and eating utensils.
  • All government tax (VAT)
  • Concession fee (if lodging)
  • One night accommodation (one night before climb and one night after Climb) B/B

Exclusions

  • Tips for drivers, guides crew and cook
  • Extra activities like visiting the Maasai villages & etc
  • Extra personal needs e.g. alcohol drinks & cigarette

 

8 Day Lemosho Route and 4 Day Safari:

You will climb Mount Kilimanjaro through the Lemosho Route for a total of 8 (eight) days before returning to Moshi for a night of relaxation then on the next day you will embark on an amazing 4 day Tanzania safari tour through the best parks in the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit.

Kilimanjaro Lemosho route at a glance:

Lemosho Route **** (RECOMMENDED) The Lemosho route is one of the newer routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. The route begins in the west and rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira Camp. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although eight days is ideal. Lemosho is considered the most beautiful route on Kilimanjaro and grants panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. It is our favorite route because it offers a great balance of low traffic, scenic views and a high summit success rate. Thus, Lemosho comes highly recommended. Most of our clients use Lemosho.

Safari at a glance:

Safari at a glance

4 Days: Tarangire / Serengeti Plains / Ngorongoro Crater

 

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

National Park

Moshi / Tarangire

Serengeti/

Serengeti / Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro / Moshi

Game viewing drives

PM

PM

AM / PM

Am

Other activities (additional cost)

   

Hot air balloon*

Hike to crater rim* or visit Masai village*

Non game-viewing travel time

2½ hours

6 hours

4 hours

4 hours

Accommodation options

Luxury lodges

Tarangire  Sopa Lodge

Serengeti Serena Lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Semi Luxury lodges

Acacia Farm Lodge

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge/Rhino

Tented Camps & Lodges

Kudu/Bougainvelia

Serengeti KatiKati Camp

Ngorongoro Farmhouse (not on crater rim)

Public Campsite

Fanaka Campsite

Seronera Campsite

Simba Campsite

 

Board

LDB

BLDB

BLDB

BL

BL = Breakfast & Lunch, BLDB = Breakfast Lunch Dinner & Bed, LDB = Lunch Dinner Bed
Am = Morning game viewing drive / Pm = Afternoon game viewing drive
* optional extras subject to availability at additional cost

 

  • Tarangire is a beautiful park filled with Baobabs and Acacias with a large variety of game such as zebras, elephants, giraffes, and waterbuck. Lake Manyara with a beautiful lake surrounded by birds and famous with tree climbing lions.
  • Ngorongoro is the largest intact crater in the world abundant with wild game including elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, and hyenas.
  • You will also visit the Serengeti, Tanzania's most famous and largest national park and one of the most spectacular parks in the world. The "endless plains" cover some 14,763 square kilometers including large plains, short grass plains, kopjes, and lakes.

Itinerary:

Day 0: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met by a Gazelle Adventures representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. A briefing will be conducted in the evening at the hotel to prepare you for the climb ahead, followed by group dinner, an opportunity for the group to get to know each other before the climb. .  

  • Eight- days option offers an extra day for acclimatization (highly recommended).
  • Seven-days option available
  • No hut required.
  • Camping accommodation available at all camps.

Day 1

  • Lemosho Glades to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp
  • Elevation (ft): 6,825ft to 9,100ft
  • Distance: 7 km
  • Hiking Time:3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead, we eat lunch, then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.

DAY 2

  • Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1
  • Elevation (ft): 9,100ft to 11,500ft
  • Distance: 8 km
  • Hiking Time 5-6 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland

We continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather, and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams, we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing.

DAY 3

  • Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
  • Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft
  • Distance: 14 km
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland

We explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak, across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we continue to Moir Hut, a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateaus on earth.

DAY 4

  • Moir Hut to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
  • Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft
  • Distance: 7 km
  • Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  • Habitat: Semi Desert

From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

DAY 5

  • Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
  • Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
  • Distance: 5km
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

DAY 6

  • Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
  • Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
  • Distance: 4 km
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

DAY 7

  • Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
  • Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
  • Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
  • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
  • Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

DAY 8

  • Mweka Camp to Moshi
  • Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
  • Distance: 10 km
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Rain Forest

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi. END OF TREK

DAY 9: Leave moshi early morning and drive to Tarangire National Park for full day game viewing until late afternoon with picnic lunch en-route. Then drive Camp site / Lodge for dinner and overnight .

DAY 10: After breakfast drive to Serengeti with game en-route, enjoy sunset game drive at Seronera River. Thereafter drive to Camp site / Lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 11: Early morning sunrise game drive in Serengeti Seronera area where you can see plenty of wildlife taking advantage of the cooler temperatures of the early morning - experience predators hunting prey and much more. Thereafter drive back to the camp for full breakfast then continue with game drive with picnic lunch box en-route until the afternoon. Afterwards drive to Ngorongoro Camp site / Lodge for dinner and overnight.

DAY 12: After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro crater floor for half day game viewing enjoy plenty of wildlife in the crater with picnic lunch en-route. Thereafter drive back to Moshi. END OF TOUR