Summits & Safaris
10-day Kilimanjaro trek & safari itinerary
Mountain trek, then safari
Trek Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, then continue to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Reaching the summit and seeing particular wildlife can never be guaranteed.
Style
Trek & Wildlife
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Difficulty
Challenging
Days 1-7: Arrival & Machame Climb
Day 1: Arrival & Briefing
Arrival at JRO, transfer to Moshi/Arusha hotel. Gear check and climb briefing with your lead guide.
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Drive to Machame Gate (1,800m). Hike through rainforest to Machame Camp (3,000m). (5-6 hrs)
Day 3: Shira Camp
Leave the glades of the rainforest and cross a little valley, walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather. Route turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Day 4: Lava Tower to Barranco
Climb to Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m). "Climb high, sleep low."
Day 5: Karanga to Barafu
Climb the Barranco Wall, cross Karanga Valley, and reach Barafu Camp (4,600m). Early dinner and rest before summit push.
Day 6: SUMMIT DAY
Start around midnight for the planned climb towards Stella Point and, if health and conditions allow, Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Camp. The guide’s safety decision takes priority.
Day 7: Descent & Celebration
Descend to Mweka Gate. Receive certificates. Transfer to Arusha for a well-deserved shower and bed.
Days 8-10: Safari & Departure
Day 8: Tarangire National Park
Safari Begins! Drive to Tarangire for a full day game drive among elephants and baobabs.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a game drive, looking for wildlife across its grassland, lake and forest habitats. Transfer to Arusha in late afternoon.
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast, souvenir shopping, and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Where this route goes
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Destination
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest mountain, climbed on the Machame route.
Destination
Tarangire National Park
Baobabs, river valleys and large elephant herds.
Destination
Ngorongoro Crater
A volcanic caldera holding varied wildlife in a compact landscape.
Destination
Arusha & Lake Manyara
The gateway city to the northern circuit, and the Rift Valley lake.
Other journeys
Every itinerary can be shortened, extended or combined.
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