13 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route and Wildlife Safari.
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- 13 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame Route and Wildlife Safari.
Tanzania, Northern Circuit.
- Moshi town,
- Kilimanjaro NP,
- Arusha Town,
- Tarangire NP,
- Lake Manyara NP,
- Serengeti NP, and
- Ngorongoro Crater.
Duration
13 Days
Tour Type
Trekking + Safari.
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
For those who only have six days to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. Compared to other six-day routes, the Machame route exposes the climber to higher elevations quicker as from day three which kick starts the body’s adaptation to altitude. However, this route requires that a person is in good shape to be able to tackle the challenges of elevation gains and losses. The Machame route can be done in the minimum of 6 days but a 7-day trek is recommended so climbers are well rested and acclimatized before making the final ascent to the summit combine the trek with safari The safari section will take you to some amazing wildlife areas with awesome game viewing, begin with Tarangire and witness some great sighting of elephants with its dotted landscape, followed by Lake Manyara with its overwhelming bird spices and what about Serengeti and Ngorongoro great sighting of the big five.
- Tour Highlights.
- Look for unique silvery checked hornbills in Lake Manyara NP.
- Witness the wildebeest crossing the Mara River a unique experience.
- See some of Africa stealthy predator’s crocodiles, lions, leopard and hyena in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Admire your breakfast on the edge of the Mara River with a glance of hippos.
- Included & Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Mineral water
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Itinerary
13Days /12 Night
Day 1: Arrival.
Arrive in Kilimanjaro and meet our representative, after a short briefing you will be transferred to Weruweru river lodge. The lodge is nestled on the flours of Kilimanjaro with great views of the mountain with a swimming pool to relax and a nice place for your body to kick start acclimatization.
- Location: Moshi Town.
- Accomodation: Weru weru River lodge | Kia Planet lodge
- Meal: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Machame Gate.
The drive from Weruweru River lodge to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 30 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach Machame Camp.
- Elevation (ft.): 5,400ft to 9,400ft
- Distance: 11 km
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest Camp
- Location: Kilimanjaro NP.
- Accomodation: Machame camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Shira Camp.
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
- Elevation (ft.): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
- Distance: 5 km
- Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland.
- Location: Kilimanjaro NP.
- Accomodation: Shira Camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Laver Tower to Barranco Camp.
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Laver Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation (ft.): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Semi Desert
- Location: Kilimanjaro NP.
- Accomodation: Barranco Camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Karanga to Barafu Camp.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position. Elevation (ft.): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
- Distance: 9km
- Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Location: Kilimanjaro NP.
- Accomodation: Barafu Camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Summit to Mweka Camp.
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft.), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka campsite, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
- Elevation (ft.): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to10,000ft)
- Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
- Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hour
- Habitat: Arctic
- Location: Kilimanjaro NP.
- Accomodation: Mweka Camp.
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7: Mweka Camp - Arusha Town.
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
From the gate, you continue another one and half hours through Moshi town to Weruweru lodge. Have a nice warm shower and time to relax in the poolside and swimming holding your Kilimanjaro beer. You will have a private vehicle to the lodge.
- Elevation (ft.): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
- Distance: 10 km
- Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest.
- Location: Arusha Town.
- Accomodation: Arusha Villa | Lake Duluti Serena Hotel
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8: Arusha - Tarangire National Park.
In the morning you will be picked from your hotel and drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing the Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered one of the best places to view elephants up close, not only because there are thousands of animals but also because they are not disturbed by the presence of vehicles. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions, Leopard, and cheetah late in the drive to tour lodge.
- Location: Tarangire Nationa Park
- Accomodation: Tarangire safari Lodge / Tarangire Tortilis Tented camp.
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
Day 9: Tarangire - Lake Manyara NP.
After breakfast onward to Lake Manyara, the park is known for its over 400 bird species, primate-filled forests, and grassy plains. A large area of the park is covered by the alkaline Lake, the seasonal breeding grounds for large colonies of water birds, the forest around the gate is a good nesting area for pelicans, herons, and marabou stock, The park is also home to giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas and groups of noisy monkeys and baboons. Afternoon drive to Farm of Dream Lodge.
- Location: Lake Manyara National Park
- Accomodation: Farm of Dreams | Marera Valley Lodge
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
Day 10: Karatu - Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti and at mid-day, you will reach the plains of the Serengeti plains. This park is the oldest and famous in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water.
- Location: Serengeti National Park.
- Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented camp | Serengeti Tortilis camp.
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
Day 11: Full Day Serengeti NP.
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees), and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. You will spend another night at last night’s camp.
- Location: Serengeti National Park.
- Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented camp | Serengeti Tortilis camp.
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
Day 12: Serengeti NP - Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Location: Ngorongoro Conservation area.
- Accomodation: Ngorongoro Angata tented camp | Rhino lodge.
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha.
Rise and shine! After breakfast at daybreak descend down to the crater floor. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard to spotted hyenas, rare golden jackal, and some of the more than 350 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon onward to Arusha.
- Location: Ngorongoro Ngorongoro crater.
- Accomodation: Ngorongoro Angata tented camp | Rhino lodge.
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
- Accomodation.
Day1: Weru weru River lodge.
Weru Weru River
Lodge
Location
This lodge is 24 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Accommodation
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Weru Weru River Lodge is located in Moshi. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge.
The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a balcony. Complete with a refrigerator, seating area, as well as tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy mountain view and pool view from the room.
At Weru Weru River Lodge you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage.
An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. Camel rides are available upon request at a charge.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Bicycle rental
- Hiking
- Kids stay free
- Kids’ outdoor play equipment
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Private balcony
- Safe
- Coffee / tea maker
- Refrigerator
- Bath / shower
- Complimentary toiletries
Day 1: Kia Planet lodge.
Airport Planet
Lodge
Location
Airport Planet Lodge is a new property only 5 miles from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Located between Moshi and Arusha.
Accommodation
we pride ourselves for being one of the best places for one to enjoy great views of both, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Offering excellent shower facilities, ideal for those arriving or departing through the nearby Kilimanjaro Airport guests can access walking trails, enjoy beautiful gardens with many different species of birds, complimentary WiFi and relaxing ambiance. Amenities include a full bar serving soft drinks, beers, wines and liquors, a restaurant with local and international cuisine, a swimming pool, spa services and souvenirs shopping all within the Lodge. The Lodge is in a safe fenced location with many growing fruit trees, plants and flowers for nature lovers to enjoy. From complimentary JRO transfers for overnight clients to affordable Arusha transfer for connecting tours; We thrive at meeting your needs, so try us soon!
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Bicycle rental
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Kids pool
- Free airport transportation
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Room service
- Safe
- Bottled water
- Iron
- Minibar
Day 7: Arusha Villa.
Arusha Villa
Location
Located in Usa River, 13 miles from Ngurdoto Crater.
Accommodation
Arusha Villa offers a relaxing and beautiful environment in the centre of a coffee plantation. The rooms are spacious, and guests can sit around the terraces and walk the gardens. The view over the green and lush valley is stunning. This is also the view from the swimming pool and often you will see the monkeys play around in the nearby trees. Breakfast is included and served in the restaurant. We also offer lunch and dinner, and a lunchbox when you go on safari after your stay with us. Our garden view rooms offer a quiet and relaxing atmosphere in the midst of the coffee plants. You will be surprised by the number of birds that you can find here.
Facilities & Services
- Free internet
- Wifi
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Airport transportation
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
- Hot tub
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
Day 7: Lake Duluti Serena Hotel.
Lake Duluti Serena
Hotel
Location
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa is a lake-side hotel in northern Tanzania that is less than 9 miles from Arusha (20 minutes away) and a little more than 28 miles from Kilimanjaro International Airport (45 minutes away).
Accommodation
The hotel offers a selection of 42 en-suite rooms in round cottages, all with private balconies, television, Wifi and ceiling fan
Facilities & Services
- restaurant
- bar
- conference facilities under canvas
- business centre
- wireless internet connection at the Main Building
- a boutique
- walking tour
- mountain biking
- canoeing on Lake Duluti
Day 8: Tarangire safari Lodge
Tarangire Safari
Lodge
Location
Built on top of a high bluff with a breathtaking panorama, our lodge is superbly located in Tarangire National Park, providing one of the best views in Africa.
Accommodation
The lodge is at Tarangire River, a favourite watering place, which attracts impressive numbers and a variety of game. The scene unfolds before you while lounging on the outdoor terrace, allowing you to appreciate Tarangire diverse wildlife. At the heart of the lodge are the impressively high thatched roofs of the lounge and dining room. The open-sided design allows an uninterrupted view of the landscape and wildlife below, and captures the cooling breeze while you dine on our delicious home cooked safari cuisine. The lounge area has oversized armchairs made from old dhow boats ~ a perfect place to relax. Those wanting something a bit more active can take a dip in the pool, a bird walk around the lodge grounds or hunt for souvenirs in the Baobab boutique. Our twin tents combine the authentic safari atmosphere of ‘nights under canvas’, with more modern comforts of electric light and en suite bathrooms with solar hot water. We also have bungalows that provide the space and convenience of solid walls yet blend into their surroundings by using local stone and echoing the traditional round Maasai huts.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Public wifi
- Pool
- Bar / lounge
- Gift shop
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
Day 8: Tarangire Tortilis Tented camp.
Tarangire Tortilis Tented
Camp
Location
Located 120 km from Arusha, Tarangire Tortilis Camp is the perfect place for an introduction to the riches of Northern Tanzania.
Accommodation
This spacious camp, built in-between a line of 4 magnificent Baobab trees looks onto a vast expanse of wetlands. Elephants appear as ships sailing through the long grass watched from the warmth of our fire pit area while you enjoy a drink and watch the sunset.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Wifi
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Outdoor fireplace
- Laundry service
Day 9: Farm of Dreams.
Farm of Dreams
Lodge
Location
The Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater at the 1,400 feet above sea level; the Lodge sits in a garden of flowers and vegetables. The property offers spectacular sweeping views of the hills and close distant to the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park.
Accommodation
Farm of Dreams Lodge has 48 independent cottages with private balconies and en-suite bathrooms.
Each room is designed to give guests an unfiltered view of the lodge’s magnificent gardens. Additionally, the beds are adorned with soft, fine linen, while the bathrooms are stocked with fluffy and absorbent white towels, adding a romantic feeling of charm and intimacy to their vigilant decor.
All bedrooms also have mosquito netting and fans. For guests who have young children but are seeking some privacy, the Farm of Dreams lodge has 8 spacious interconnected rooms particularly designed for families and large groups travelling together.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Meeting rooms
- Concierge
- Mosquito net
- Wifi
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Laundry service
Day 9: Marera Valley Lodge.
Marera Valley Lodge
Location
Located close to the main road to Ngorongoro and Serengeti between Rhotia village and Karatu town, Marera Valley Lodge boasts a lovely country setting with beautiful landscaping.
Accommodation
Guest accommodation is provided in 14 cottages each with 2 large airy rooms, all with bathroom en suite, a fire place, private deck, and furnished with big beds with mosquito netting, a working desk, and a chair.
Facilities & Services
- The main building houses the reception,
- lounge
- bar
- dining area.
- swimming pool
- gift shop
- Free WiFi
Day 10-11: Tingitana Tented camp.
Serengeti Tingitana Tented Camp
(North)
Location
This mobile camp is ideally located in northern Serengeti Mara region to observe the crossings of the Great Migration. We invite you to come witness this unique experience.
Accommodation
Tingitana tented camp is a mobile campsite or ‘migration camp’, that is strategically placed and follows the great migration. It is located close to the Mara river in Northern serengeti, so you’ll be right there when the action goes down! A great place if you’re interesting in following the great migration. Tingitana consists of 10 – 15 exclusive and comfortable tents.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
Day 10-11: Tingitana Tented camp
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp is a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Named after the distinctive Tortilis tree of the Serengeti, our tented camp combines comfort with the sense of wilderness, the sense of freedom, the sense of being ‘right there’, as you relax after the excitement of the day. We make your safari-camp experience truly unforgettable. Set in the heart of nature, our camp is designed to look after you while you tune in to the very heartbeat of Africa.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Private check-in / check-out
- Laundry service
Day 12: Ngorongoro Angata tented camp
Ngorongoro Ang'ata
Tented Camp
Location
The camp is set on the Eastern side of the Ngorongoro Crater’s rim close to the Crater lodge. Just inside the park boundaries our location permits early game drives down to the crater leaving you almost alone to discover this World Heritage Site.
Accommodation
The camp consist of 8 Guest Tents including a 2 tent Family unit, a lounge and a dining tent. Each guest tent has an en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity desk and flush toilets. Depending on request a King Size bed or 2 Twin beds or triples are available. The lounge is the place to meet other travellers and share your day’s Safari stories while enjoying a complementary cup of Tanzanian Coffee or Tea. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in the dining tent, freshly prepared by our Chefs on a daily basis. Bush TV (local name for campfire) is lit when the weather permits.
Facilities & Services
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
Day 12: Rhino lodge
Ngorongoro Rhino
Lodge
Location
Rhino Lodge is ideally located on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater rim.
Accommodation
The Lodge was originally the home of Ngorongoro’s first conservator, and its developers have maintained the house’s original rustic, low-impact style and natural setting. Rhino Lodge offers a perfect base from which to explore the Ngorongoro crater and its surroundings. Game drives into the crater, and, for the more adventurous, walking safaris in the forest reserve and visits to nearby Maasai villages, can all be arranged from the lodge. And, on return after a long day, 24 comfortable en suite rooms with forest views, a cozy living space, friendly local staff and generous African-inspired meals offer guests a warm welcome home.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Non-smoking hotel
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Kids’ meals
End of Service.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
From
$ 3,210
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
