Kilimanjaro and Safari, 12 days via Marangu route
Join a certified guide for this scenic, exciting and fun 12-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro and safari in the stunning landscapes of Tanzania. Head up the Marangu route to the top of Africa's highest peak before going on a safari to see East Africa's most iconic wildlife across three national parks and reserves.
Group
East African Mountains
12 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery of the savanna and Kilimanjaro
- Climb one of the world's Seven Summits.
- Visit the world's most iconic national park and a wonder of the natural world.
Description
Boasting diverse terrains and incredible wildlife watching opportunities, northern Tanzania is the perfect place to head for an immersive Kilimanjaro and safari experience!
Over the coruse of 12 days, we will head up to the summit of Africa’s highest peak (5,895 meters/19,341 feet) via the Marangu route before visiting three different national parks and nature reserves for a series of safaris.
The adventure begins after you’ve come from the airport and transferred the Moshi. The following day, we will drive to the national park and the hiking begins.
Over the course of the following four days, we will hike through a dense tropical rainforest before crossing a high-altitude moorland and ascending into a rugged and arid “lunar” desert. On the way, we will climb Mawenzi ridge to get a good idea of what we’ve just passed through and what still lies ahead.
The undisputed highlight of this portion of the trip will be summit day. Starting from a hut situated in the middle of the “lunar” desert, we will climb up to Uhuru peak, the highest one on the Kilimanjaro massif.
Shortly before arriving at the top, we will enjoy a sublime sunrise over East Africa. We then continue on to the summit proper and celebrate out achievement before hiking back down.
The second half of the trip (well four days, to be precise) will be spent heading to three different national parks and nature reserves. In each of these incredible spots, we will have the chance to see the most iconic and endangered African wildlife.
In each of Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater – the eighth natural wonder of the world – and Serengeti National Park – the most famous one in the whole world – we will get the chance to see just about every animal native to East Africa.
Among the highlights will be seeing the highly endangered black rhino in the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro crater as well as giant cobras in Serengeti National Park.
Expect to see all the other main big game attractions across all three national parks as well.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this once-in-a-lifetime 12-day exploration of Kilimanjaro and safari experience in Tanzania!
If you like the look of this trip, but want to spend more time hiking on Kilimanjaro, then we think you may also enjoy our 8-day ascent of Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Personal porters
- Tents
- Sleeping pad
- Cooking utensils
- Sleeping bag
- Clean drinkable water
Price details
- Tour Package Includes:
- 2 Night Hotel accommodations in Moshi, a day before trek and a day after trek.
- Transportation to and from your selected route.
- Transfer from Airport/Bus station in Moshi on arrival and return to airport/Bus station after climb.
- Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides.
- All Tanzanian National Park Fees.
- Government Climbing Taxes.
- Climbing permits.
- All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain.
- Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries.
- Fair and ethical treatment of Porters.
- Enough porters to carry your luggage:
- Safety Equipment: Emergency Oxygen, Pulse Ox meter
- Hot drinks at every meal.
- Water provided on climb, mineral water for the first day and boiled water every day.
- Emergency rescue fees.
- Personal Summit Certificate signed by the National Park and your Guide.
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
- Private safari guide
- Extended Toyota Land Cruiser Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport and Moshi.
- All entrance Park fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- 18% VAT to our entrance fees.
- All meals while on safari.
- Tour Package Excludes:
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain.
- Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber) (Guides: $20/day/guide, Cook: $15/day, Porter: $10/day/porter)
- Nonalcoholic drinks and Alcoholic drinks.
- All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc.
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and CANADA passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 570 per person etc.)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
After arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will meet the guide and transfer to the Salinero Hotel in Moshi.
Day 2: Transfer to Marangu gate
First thing in the morning, we will transfer to Marangu gate in the national park and begin trekking through thick tropical rainforest until we reach Mandaru hut.
Elevation: 6,046 ft. to 8,858 ft.
Distance: 8 km/5 miles
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 3: Mandaru Hut to Horombo Hut
The second day of trekking begins as the first one ended. We will continue hiking through the forest until we ascend out of it and cross into high moorlands, enjoying beautiful views of Kilimanjaro until we reach the hut.
Elevation: 8,858 ft. to 12,205 ft.
Distance: 12km/7 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Mawenzi Ridge
We will spend an extra day acclimatizing and hike up to Mawenzi ridge, which provides incredible views over the terrains up which we’ve just hiked as well as out over Mount Kilimanjaro.
Elevation: 12,205 ft. to 14,400 ft.
Distance: 10km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Day 5: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
We will spend the day crossing the rugged and arid landscape at the foot of the mountain. After an early dinner, we will go to bed in preparation for summit day.
Elevation: 12,205 ft. to 15,430 ft.
Distance; 10km/6 miles
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Day 6: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
Starting at midnight, we will begin our ascent to the summit, hiking up steep scree. From the top, we will enjoy the sunrise over Africa from the continent’s highest point, before descending back down to Horombo hut.
Elevation: 15,430 ft. to 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft.
Distance: 22 km/14 miles
Hiking Time: 10-13 hours
Day 7: Horombo Hut to Marangu Hut
We will spend the last day of trekking heading mostly downhill back to Marangu gate. From here, we will transfer to the hotel.
Elevation: 12,205 ft. to 6,046 ft.
Distance: 20km/ 12 miles
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Day 8: Tarangire National Park
After getting up early in the morning, we will transfer to Tarangire National Park and spend the day wildlife watching. At the end of the day, we will transfer to the lodge.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
We will descend into the deep Ngorongoro crater and spend the day wildlife watching again. The crater is densely populated and home to just about every species of animal native to East Africa. At the end of the day, we will transfer to Serengeti National Park.
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
We will spend the day going on two different game drives through the park. In the morning, we will head out on the Sogore River Circuit through the plains. Afterwards, we will eat lunch at the visitor’s center and go on another game drive. The Kopjes Circuit takes us through another section of the park full of granite outcroppings and gives us a great chance top see even more wildlife.
Day 11: Serengeti National Park to Moshi
We will start the day early in the morning with one final game drive through the park before returning to Moshi.
Day 12: Departure
We will take you from the hotel to the airport and say goodbye.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Sunglasses
About the guide
Sirikwa
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Tour Operator
We offer our clients the most memorable adventures in Tanzania. We take our clients on the most amazing tours on our beautiful country, which we know inside out, like Mount Kilimanjaro, Beach Trips, Wildlife Safaris or Cultural Trips.
We have a team of excellent, professionally certified mountain guides. They have all climbed Mount Kilimanjaro more than a hundred times, through different routes. They also have a deep knowledge of the country’s national parks and about the animal kingdom. Each of our guides is a specialist in a specific area, like ecology and animal behavior.
We look forward to taking you on an unforgettable adventure!
Languages
English
What people are saying about Sirikwa
Mount Kilimanjaro Such an incredible journey! The whole experience was perfect. Leone and Jonathon guided us safely, Abbas and Pray kept us fed, Mr. Machame carried the heaviest loads, Joshua and Ramadan and the rest of the group made sure we were comfortable. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime. We hope to see the entire crew again soon.
As Advertised Sirikwa handled everything. Very responsive and respectful, didn't need to worry about local or hidden fees. Exactly as advertised. The trek was great!
9 Day Safari + 4 Days in Zanzibar I highly, highly recommend Sirikwa Travel. My best friend and I did a nine day safari in Tanzania's northern circuit of national parks and then four days in Zanzibar. It was an absolutely amazing trip of a lifetime!
Susana
We had an amazing time during our journey to the summit of Lenana . It was really difficult but with the help and accurate direction of our guide , James, we were able to reach the summit just to eclipse our eyes with the sunrise. I will never forget the images and the feeling of accomplishment from the top . During our ascendant we had a wonderful team of driver , porters , cook and guide : Willis, bernard, terrace, Joseph, jackelin, Simon , Tim and James ; all of them gave to us a warm welcome, always smiling and making sure we were confortable and mostly safe. The only discomfort was at Shipton camp where the conditions are really precarious. It looks like no one care about honouring the beauty of nature that surround the camp. They ( rock mountain hotel ) should respect such a lovely location, be proud and take measurements to have a camp on the level that the site offers. We really felt like sleeping in a pig pen 1 toilet for 20 people with bumped beds with not ladders and no space between one another . Really it is a place that need URGENTLY a remake . With regard on the main agency EXPLORE-SHARE ; we experienced an issue post booking . We did not received clear information, our question where not answered , etc . Fortunately , Nicky came and sorted out everything for us ( grateful forever) she made the changes needed and we finally got the best ( Siriwa travel). In short “UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, where challenge is constantly surrounded by a great scenery in a huge National Park”. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bert
You did not give a detailed packing list for this trekking. it would be nice if you already to give the option to stay in the Austrian Hut (we did) . The daily description could be better. The first day we walked 5 km and the last day 9km. The other days we walked 7-8 hours
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