Kilimanjaro and Safari Package: 6 days via Machame + 2 Safari days
Join a certified guide for this fun, scenic and exciting Kilimanjaro and safari package. Over the course of 10 days, climb Africa's highest peak via the Machame route before going on safari in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Group
East African Mountains
10 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery of Mount Kilimanjaro and Tanzania.
- Climb one of the world's Seven Summits.
- Visit the eighth wonder of the natural world.
Description
There is no better way to see the stunning sites of East Africa than on a 10-day Kilimanjaro and safari package!
Rising 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above the savanna and Rift Valley of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the whole continent.
The easiest of the world’s Seven Summit can be climbed in less than one week with no previous mountaineering experience. However, we will gain altitude quickly and have several days of steep hikes, so participants will need to be in good shape.
The adventure begins shortly after we meet at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi. The following day, we set out to Kilimanjaro National Park and the trekking begins.
Over the course of the next four days, we will hike through dense rainforest, open heath and rugged scree landscapes en route to the summit.
On the fifth day of the trip, we ascent to Uhuru Peak, the highest on the massif, and watch the sunrise up over world below. This will truly be an unforgettable moment in your life.
After descending from the mountain, the safari part of the trip begins. Over the course of two days, we will visit Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater – the eight wonder of the natural world.
In both of these locales, we will have plenty of chances to see all of East Africa’s most iconic and rare wildlife, including black rhinos and maybe even the elusive leopard.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this once-in-a-lifetime 10-day Kilimanjaro and safari package in extraordinary East Africa!
If you like the look of this trip, but want to skip the safari, then we think you may also enjoy our 5-day climb on Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu 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: Machame Gate (1790m) to Machame Camp (3010m)
We will start the day by transferring to the trailhead in the national park and begin our hike. This will take us along a lesser-taken path through a dense rainforest.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 6 hours
Day 3: Machame Camp (3010m) to Shira Camp (3845m)
We will continue our trek to Kilimanjaro, making a steep ascent out of the forest and onto the Shira plateau, from which point we will have great views of the surroundings.
Distance covered: 5.4km / 3.4mi
Approx. time taken: 5 hours
Day 4: Shira Cave (3845m) to Barranco Camp (3960m)
We will continue our trek, ascending up into a more arid part of the mountain. As we go, we will pass under the Lava tower before making a brief descent to the camp at which we will spend the night.
Distance covered: 10.8km / 6.7mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3960m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)
We will start the day by hiking down into the Great Barranco ravine before ascending a steep wall on the other side. From here, we continue hiking through rock and over volcanic scree, which is quite tiring but not technical, until we reach our camp.
Distance covered: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Day 6: Barafu Camp (4640m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Mweka Camp (3100m)
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 Barafu Camp.
Distance covered: 16.4km / 9.6mi
Approx. time taken: 13hours – 15hours
Day 7: Trek Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1630m)
We will spend the day hiking back down through the rainforest and out to Mweka Gate then transfer to the hotel.
Distance covered: 9.1km / 7.5miles
Approx. time taken: 3 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
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 return 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
Sirikwa
4.1
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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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