Kilimanjaro & Safari Combo
Summit Africa's Highest Peak + Safari
The ultimate Tanzania adventure! Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame Route, stand on the Roof of Africa at 5,895m, then recover with an incredible safari through Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Best Time
Jan-Mar, June-Oct
Destinations
Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Ngorongoro
Summit
5,895m / 19,341ft
Meals
Full Board
Day 1: Arrival in Moshi
Activities:
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel in Moshi (45 minutes)
- Welcome briefing about your Kilimanjaro climb
- Equipment check with your guide
- Meet your mountain crew
- Dinner and early rest before the climb
Accommodation:
Keys Hotel or similar (Moshi)
Meals:
Dinner
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
📍 Distance: 11km | Duration: 5-7 hours | Gain: 1,200m
Activities:
- Early breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Machame Gate (1,800m)
- Registration and final preparations
- Begin trek through rainforest zone
- Spot colobus monkeys and tropical birds
- Pass through lush vegetation and streams
- Arrive at Machame Camp (3,000m)
- Camp setup and dinner
Accommodation:
Machame Camp (3,000m / 9,843ft)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
📍 Distance: 5km | Duration: 4-6 hours | Gain: 850m
Activities:
- Wake-up call and hot breakfast
- Trek through heath and moorland zone
- Stunning views emerge above the clouds
- See giant lobelias and senecios
- Cross rocky ridges and streams
- Arrive at Shira Plateau (3,850m)
- Acclimatization walk after camp setup
Accommodation:
Shira Camp (3,850m / 12,631ft)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
📍 Distance: 10km | Duration: 6-7 hours | +780m / -670m
Activities:
- Early breakfast and departure
- Trek toward Lava Tower (4,630m)
- "Climb high, sleep low" acclimatization
- Lunch at Lava Tower
- Descend to Barranco Camp (3,960m)
- Trek through the Barranco Valley
- Evening at camp with mountain views
Accommodation:
Barranco Camp (3,960m / 12,992ft)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
📍 Distance: 5km | Duration: 4-5 hours | Gain: 75m
Activities:
- Wake-up and breakfast
- Climb the famous Barranco Wall
- Scrambling section (hands required)
- Stunning views from the top
- Trek through the Karanga Valley
- Arrive at Karanga Camp (4,035m)
- Final summit preparation briefing
Accommodation:
Karanga Camp (4,035m / 13,238ft)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
📍 Distance: 4km | Duration: 3-4 hours | Gain: 638m
Activities:
- Breakfast and pack up
- Short trek to Barafu Base Camp
- Enter the alpine desert zone
- Arrive at Barafu Camp (4,673m)
- Rest and recover for summit night
- Early dinner at 5pm
- Sleep from 6pm - 11pm
Accommodation:
Barafu Camp (4,673m / 15,331ft)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Summit Night - Uhuru Peak!
📍 Distance: 17km | Duration: 12-16 hours | Summit +1,222m / Descent -2,795m
Activities:
- Midnight wake-up, hot drinks and snacks
- Depart at midnight with headlamps
- Climb through the night under stars
- Reach Stella Point (5,756m) at sunrise
- Final push to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
- SUMMIT! Roof of Africa achieved!
- Photos and celebration at the summit
- Descend to Barafu, then to Mweka Camp
- Celebration dinner with crew
Accommodation:
Mweka Camp (3,100m / 10,170ft)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
📍 Distance: 10km | Duration: 3-4 hours | Descent: 1,450m
Activities:
- Final breakfast on the mountain
- Descend through rainforest
- Arrive at Mweka Gate (1,650m)
- Receive your summit certificate
- Tip ceremony and farewell to crew
- Transfer to hotel in Moshi
- Hot shower and celebration lunch
Accommodation:
Keys Hotel or similar (Moshi)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Activities:
- Leisurely breakfast after your climb
- Depart for Tarangire National Park (3 hours)
- Enter the park for game drive
- Marvel at massive baobab trees
- Spot large elephant herds
- Lunch at your safari lodge
- Afternoon game drive along Tarangire River
- Sundowner drinks overlooking the river
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Activities:
- Morning game drive in Tarangire
- Final wildlife viewing and photography
- Depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Arrive at crater rim lodge
- Lunch with stunning crater views
- Afternoon at leisure - recover from climb
- Sundowner on the crater rim
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari
📍 Crater floor time limited to 6 hours by park regulations.
Activities:
- Early breakfast (6:00 AM)
- Descend 600 meters into the crater
- Game drive in "Africa's Garden of Eden"
- Search for the Big Five
- Excellent chances for black rhino
- Picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs
- Lake Magadi for flamingo photography
- Ascend crater walls before sunset
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or similar
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Ngorongoro to Arusha - Departure
Activities:
- Leisurely breakfast with final crater views
- Depart for Arusha (3-4 hours)
- Visit Arusha cultural heritage center
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Depart with incredible memories
Accommodation:
None (Departure)
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Adventure Highlights
Uhuru Peak 5,895m
Stand on the Roof of Africa
Summit Sunrise
Watch Africa wake up from above the clouds
Ngorongoro Crater
Big Five safari in the world's largest caldera
Tarangire Elephants
Massive herds among ancient baobabs
Summit Certificate
Official KINAPA certificate of achievement
Machame Route
The scenic "Whiskey Route" with 85% success rate
Package Price
$5,450
per person
Based on 2 people sharing
Quick Facts
Safety & Support
- ✓ Flying Doctor insurance included
- ✓ KINAPA-licensed mountain guides
- ✓ Emergency oxygen on mountain
- ✓ Satellite phone & first aid kit
- ✓ Porter ratio: 3 porters per climber
- ✓ Daily health monitoring
Fitness Requirements
This adventure requires good physical fitness. We recommend preparing with regular cardio exercise, hiking with a weighted pack, and stair climbing for 2-3 months before your trip.
Success rate on Machame Route: 85%
Experience the Journey
Machame Route Trek
Uhuru Peak Summit
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ready to Conquer Kilimanjaro?
Stand on the Roof of Africa, then celebrate with an incredible safari. This is the ultimate Tanzania adventure.