11 Days Mount Kilimanjaro & Safari

11 Days: Mount Kilimanjaro & Safari

OVERVIEW

This tour is aimed to accommodate client with average time and would like to have full of adventure and safari. In this tour you will climb Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of Africa on 6days scenic Rongai route and 5days best safari destination that is Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro crater. You will enjoy a huge price discount if you book this tour and enjoy the best of Africa from one bucket.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit,Mount Kilimanjaro, Tarangire,Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Witness the great Wildebeest migration
Kilimanjaro Climb
See tree climbing Lions.
Enjoy going for game drives for full day.
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater.
Seee herds of Elephants.
Big chances to spot the big five and other animals.

Destination; Mount Kilimanjaro/Tarangire/ Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Accommodations level; Mid-Range

Best time to travel is all Year round

FULL ITINERARY

PRE – TRECK BRIEFING

If you have opted for the optional airport transfer, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your Hotel in Moshi

Pre trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive atleast one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre- trek briefing we will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Day 1: Moshi to Marangu gate

After breakfast, at 9 am meet the climb team and transfer to Marangu gate reaching an elevation of 1800m/5400ft. after permit formalities, transfer to Rongai trail head 2 hours. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village.

The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest and the climbs gently through a forest the trail is not all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country

The first nights camp is at first cave.
Elevation: 2600m/7800ft
Walking time : 5-6hours
Habitant : Montana forest
Meals :Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: First cave to second cave Kikelwa cave

Trail continues up towards kibo, passing second cave (3450m) enroute and reaching Kikelwa cave at about 3600m/10800ft. the view start to open and you begin to feel you’re on a really big mountain. Water is in the obvious steam below the care, although your might have to wander downhill a way to find some

Overnight at 3^rdcave camp (kikelwa caves)
Elevation: 3600m/10800ft
Walking time : 5-7 hours
Meals :Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Kikelwa Caves to Mawenzi

A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wildness area. The vegetation zone and shortly before your reach your next camp at mawenzi tarn spectacular situated beneath the towering spires of mawenzi spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area

Elevation: 4330m/12990ft
Walking time : 4-5 hours
Habitant : Semi – desert
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Mawenzi to Kibo

Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between mawenzi

The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins around midnight (2am)

Overnight at Kibo camp
Walking time : 4-5hours
Habitant : Semi desert
Meals :Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Kibo to Hans Meyer cave to Gillmans point to Uhuru peak to Horombo hut.

You will rise around 23h30 and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going rally gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the hans meyer cave(5150m)15450ft) also a good resting spot

The path then zigzag up to gillmans point (5681m/17043ft)which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone screen, requiring a great physical and mental effort. This is probably the most demanding section of the entire route do the kill shuffle and more slowly normally encounter snow all the way up to uhuru peak 5895m/19685ft the highest point in Africa. Total exhalation and satisfaction- you made it weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs before the 3 hours descent back to kibo hut.

After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3hours ) where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent.

Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stiring emotion.

Walking Time: 7-8 hours
Meal : breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu

After breakfast at 7 am with lunch boxes take a walk down to Marangu Gate

Herbivore African Expeditions will be waiting for you at Marangu gate, to drive you back to your Hotel in Moshi OR Arusha.

Day 7: Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoy full day game drive with picnic lunch.

The park consists of natural vegetation mainly of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.

This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings. Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge Karatu.