12-Day Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Safari Tour

Regarded as the most scenic route on the mountain, the Machame Route offers superb acclimatization, dramatic landscapes, and a high summit success rate.

• Early drive to Machame Gate (1,800m) for registration

• Trek through lush rainforest filled with birdlife and blue monkeys

• Gentle pace to allow acclimatization

• Hike: 5–6 hrs | Distance: 11 km

• Overnight: Machame Camp

• Steady climb with panoramic views of Kibo

• Enter the heather zone as vegetation changes

• Arrive at the expansive Shira Plateau, an ancient lava flow

• Hike: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 5 km

• Overnight: Shira Camp

A critical acclimatization day following the “climb high, sleep low” principle.

• Gradual ascent to Lava Tower for lunch

• Descend into the dramatic Barranco Valley

• Stunning views of the Breach Wall

• Hike: 6–7 hrs | Distance: 10 km

• Overnight: Barranco Camp

• Climb the iconic Barranco Wall, an exhilarating but safe ascent

• Cross rolling ridges and small valleys

• Afternoon acclimatization hike

• Hike: 4–5 hrs | Distance: 4 km

• Overnight: Karanga Camp

• Slow and steady ascent to the final base camp

• Early dinner and rest before summit attempt

• Hike: 3–4 hrs | Distance: 4 km

• Overnight: Barafu Camp

Your summit push begins at midnight.

• Trek through starlit skies toward Stella Point (5,756m)

• Watch the sun rise over Mawenzi—one of Africa’s greatest moments, Final walk to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa

• Long descent via Mweka Route

• Hiking time: 12–14 hrs

• Overnight: Mweka Camp (3,100m)

• Gentle final descent through rainforest

• Celebration ceremony + summit certificates

• Transfer to Arusha for a hot shower and relaxation

• Overnight: Arusha Hotel

• Meals: Dinner Included

TANZANIA SAFARI – 4 DAYS

Experience the legendary wildlife of northern Tanzania, including elephants, big cats, and the Big Five.

• Morning drive to Tarangire, famous for massive elephant herds

• Game drives along the Tarangire River

• Wildlife highlights: elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, and baobab forests

• Overnight: Karatu Lodge

• Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands into Serengeti

• Full afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti, Chance to witness big cats, migration herds*, and dramatic hunts

• Overnight: Serengeti Tented Camp
  Migration sightings depend on season

• Early drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, Descend 600m into the world’s largest intact caldera, Big Five sightings: rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards

• Picnic lunch by the hippo pool

• Drive back to Arusha/Karatu

• Overnight: Arusha/Karatu Hotel

• Breakfast at the lodge

• Optional cultural visit, coffee tour, or shopping

• Transfer to JRO or Arusha Airport for your flight home
  End of the Ultimate 12-Day Kilimanjaro + Safari Adventure