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Kilimanjaro and Safari Package: 10 days via Marangu route

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Join a certified guide for this scenic, eclectic and fun Kilimanjaro and safari package. Over the course of 10 days, climb the highest peak in Africa via the Marangu route before visiting three different national parks and reserves during the safari portion of the trip.

Group

East African Mountains

10 Days

All year

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Enjoy the stunning scenery of Tanzania.
  • Climb Africa's highest peak.
  • Visit two national parks and a wonder of the natural world.

Description

Among the best ways to explore the diverse landscapes and see the iconic animals of East Africa is by heading out on a Kilimanjaro and safari package.

Over the course of 10 days, we will hike to the top of the highest summit in Africa (5,895 meters/19,341 feet) and visit some of Tanzania’s iconic national parks and nature reserves afterwards.

The fun begins after we pick you up from the airport in Moshi and transfer to the hotel. The following day, we will make our way to Kilimanjaro National Park and begin hiking.

Over the course of the next three days, we will hike through dense tropical rainforests, across  high-altitude moorlands and through an arid and rugged “lunar” desert, all en route to the summit.

Starting from a hut in this surreal rocky desert, we will hike up to Uhuru Peak, the highest on the Kilimanjaro summit, passing Africa’s only glacier en route.

From the base of the summit plateau, we will enjoy a phenomenal sunrise over the plains of East Africa before continuing on to the true summit and congratulating ourselves for climbing one of the world’s Seven Summits.

After coming back down from Kilimanjaro, the fun continues as we transfer to the next portion of our trip: the wildlife safari.

Over the course of the following three days, we will explore Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater – the eighth natural wonder of the world – and finish off the trip with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park.

Each of these locations will give us the chance to see just about all of East Africa’s iconic wildlife, including the incredibly rare black rhino in Ngorongoro crater and the tree climbing lion in Lake Manyara National Park.

So what are you waiting for? Book now for this unforgettable 10-day Kilimanjaro and safari package in terrific Tanzania!

If you like the look of this trip, but only have one week to spare, then we think you may also enjoy our 7-day ascent of Kilimanjaro via the Machame 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.)

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 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Ngorongoro Crater

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 Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park

We will spend the day heading out for a game drive through the national park, where we will get the chance to see the rare tree climbing lion as well as many other animals. In the evening, we will transfer back to Moshi.

Day 10: 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

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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

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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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