Package |
Kilimanjaro and Safari |
Tour |
12 DAY (includes Day 0 – arrival day), 9 days Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit route – 3 days safari (Serengeti, and Ngorongoro). |
Price per person |
LODGE SAFARI $4,437.00 CAMPING SAFARI $3461.00 |
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: |
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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
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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 |
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Exclusions |
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9 Day Northern Circuit Route and 3 Day Safari:
You will climb Mount Kilimanjaro through the Northern Circuit Route for a total of 9 (nine) days before returning to Moshi for a night of relaxation then on the next day you will embark on an amazing 3 day Tanzania safari tour through the best parks in the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit.
Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit route at a glance:
Northern Circuit Route **** (RECOMMENDED) The Northern Circuit route is the newest, most exciting route on Kilimanjaro. The trek follows the Lemosho trail in the beginning, approaching Kilimanjaro from the west. However, instead of following the southern traverse like all the other west approaching routes, the Northern Circuit traverses the mountain around the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. The Northern Circuit route is a nine day climb, which is the longest route in terms of time and distance travelled. The days spent at around 13,000 feet are great for acclimatizion, resulting in the highest success rates for all routes on Mount Kilimanjaro. With a high success rate, incredible varied scenery and a very low number of visitors, the Northern Circuit route is certainly one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro.
Safari at a glance:
Safari at a glance 3 Days: Serengeti / Ngorongoro |
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Day 1 |
Day 2 |
Day 3 |
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National Park |
Serengeti |
Serengeti |
Ngorongoro |
Game viewing drives |
Half day afternoon |
Half day morning game drive |
Half day morning game drive |
Other activities (additional cost) |
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Non game-viewing travel time |
5 ½ hours |
2 & 3 ½ hours |
4 hours |
Accommodation options |
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Luxury lodges |
Serengeti Serena Lodge |
Serengeti Serena Lodge |
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Semi Luxury lodges |
Seronera Wildlife Lodge |
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge |
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Tented Camps & Lodges |
Katikati Tented camp |
Rhino Lodge |
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Board |
LDB |
BLDB |
BL |
BL = Breakfast & Lunch, BLDB = Breakfast Lunch Dinner & Bed, LDB = Lunch Dinner Bed |
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. .
DAY 1
We depart Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours, where you will complete entry formalities. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead. Upon arrival at trailhead, we begin hiking through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site.
DAY 2
We continue on the trail leading out of the rain 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. Here we catch our first glimpse of Kibo across the plateau.
DAY 3
We explore the Shira Plateau. It is a gentle walk east on moorland meadows towards Shira 2 Camp. The heath zone displays abundant wildflowers and unique Senecio trees.
DAY 4
We continue to the east up a ridge and then head southeast towards the Lava Tower – a 300 ft tall volcanic rock formation. Then we divert from the main trail 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 Plateau is one of the highest plateaus on earth.
DAY 5
We trek out of Moir Valley with a moderately steep climb, then hike to the summit of Lent Hills before returning to the main trail. The path crosses a rock field and gently undulates before reaching Buffalo Camp. This section of the trail offers great views across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan/Tanzanian border.
DAY 6
As we head up Buffalo Ridge, the terrain becomes increasingly sparse. This route is rarely travelled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys on to the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave
DAY 7
We climb steadily up and over the “Saddle,” which sits between Kibo and Mawenzi. We continue on to our camp, School Hut. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.
DAY 8
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. The trail is very rocky and can be quite hard on the knees; trekking poles are helpful. 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 9
On our last day, we continue the descent to Mweka Gate and collect the summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. From the gate, we continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet us at Mweka Village to drive us back to the hotel in Moshi. END OF TREK
DAY 10: Leave early morning and drive to Ngorongoro crater floor for full day game viewing enjoy plenty of wildlife in the crater with picnic lunch en-route. Thereafter drive to Lodge / Camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 11: After breakfast drive to Serengeti with game en-route via Olduvai Gorge, enjoy sunset game drive at Seronera River. Thereafter drive to Lodge / Camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 12: 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 back to Moshi. END OF TOUR
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