CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO (Lemosho Route) & TANZANIA SAFARI, 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS

Pick from Airport & transfer to your accommodation where you will Meet our guide who shall give a detailed brief about your adventure for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Your day will begin with a 3 to 4 hours’ drive from Moshi up on reaching the Lemosho gate where you will have to finish up some park regulation at the gate and other formalities and you will take some minutes walking back up to the Lemosho glade where the real train starts. Then you will be trekking upon reaching the Mti Mkubwa camp for dinner & overnight.

• Accompaniment: Experienced Mountain guide/ guides, porters, and chef
• What to see: Some wildlife animals such as black and white colobus from the gate
• Time and distance: 3 to 4hrs hiking a distance of 7km
• Walking through: the dense misty rainforest
• Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
• Elevation: 2650 m/8695 ft

This seems to be a short trekking day as it takes only 4 to 5 hrs, though the day seems to be short but it is a bit long due to the nature of the trail as it is very steep with some ridges before reaching the Shira plateau, hence you will be having a lot of stops for break to the next. It means on this day you start to climatize.

• Accompaniment: Experienced Mountain guide/ guides, porters, and chef
• What to see: Great views of the valleys, the scenery and the Kibo view
• Time and distance: 4 to 5hrs hiking a distance of 8km
• Walking through: Moorland and valleys
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Elevation: 3480 m/11420 ft – 3850 m/12630 ft

On this day you will be having a moderate walk across the Shira plateau, though, from here there are several options, but as the guide have experience in any of the options but the beat is walking though the Shira plateau through the Shira cathedral up on reaching the Shira II camp.

• Accompaniment: Experienced Mountain guide/ guides, porters, and chef
• What to see: Great views of the valleys, the scenery and the Shira Cathedral
• Time and distance: 6 to 8hrs hiking a distance of 8km
• Walking through: Shira cathedral
• Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This is the long day climbing where you will be ascending up to the lava tower which is the volcanic plug remain after the Kilimanjaro was volcanic.

Thereafter you will be descending down to the Baranco valley which is the massive landline of some years back. Climbers tend to reach the Baranco camp through Machame, Shira, Lemosho and even the special northern route. Although at some point you might feet the shocking change of altitude and even experiencing the short of oxygen, but it is the best day for adaptation to the environment changes.

• Walking through: The semi- desert rocky ground of the lava ridges
• Accompaniments: Mountain guide/guides, chef and porters
• Time and distance: hiking of 5 to 6hrs a distance of 10km
• What to see: Kibo peak, the Western breach and the southern glaciers
• Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 3900m/13,000ft
• Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

This day it is when you can keep and myth or proves it to be just a myth, as the day will begin with attacking the Baranco wall, where the myth says only experienced climbers made it but with your energetic you can make it. It is a steep slope yes but it is no way that it needs a climbing experience.

It takes an hour to climb it and from there you will suddenly see the great view of Kibo peak which is closer from there, thereafter will be crossing the valleys until you reach the Karanga valley camp.

• Walking through: The Baranco wall and alpine desert valleys
• Accompaniments: Mountain guide/guides, chef and porters
• Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km
• What to see: Kibo peak, the Western breach and the southern glaciers
• Elevation: 3900 M to 3995M

After the morning breakfast from the camp, you will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. There after you continue the trekking up to the Barafu Hut. There you have completed the South Circuit. This is the point which offers the great 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.

• Walking through: Alpine desert
• Accompaniments: Mountain guide/guides, chef and porters
• Time and distance: hiking of 4 to 5hrs a distance of 4km
• What to see: The Mawenzi and Kibo peaks
• Elevation: 3995M to 4673 M

This is the dream come true day where you will be leaving in the midnight passing between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.

You will be heading to the north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim where you can stop and have some rest.

At Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit at the Uhuru peak and from there you will meet a Congratulation spot sight that you have reached the highest peak in Africa and you are on the list of the successful people who has made it to the roof of Africa as you will be certified for that. After the summit you will take your way back descending down until you reach the Mweka camp.

• Walking through: The crater rim
• Accompaniments: Mountain guide/guides, on the summit then joining the chef and porters at Barafu on descending back
• Time and distance: hiking of 5to 7hrs ascending and 5 to 6 hrs descending a distance of 5km up and 13km down respectively.
• What to see: the great view at the Uhuru peak
• Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft up and 3090m/10,150ft down
• Meal plans: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

This is the last day of your adventure to the roof of Africa where you will be taking your morning breakfast at the camp and then takes time to continue the descending up to the Mweka gate where you will meet the staff of NEXT STOP TANZANIA waiting to pick you back to the Hotel. On descending at the lower elevation, it might be wet and muddy hence the gaiters are highly recommended to be used.

• Walking through: Wet and muddy forestry ways
• Accompaniments: Mountain guide/guides, chef and porters
• Time and distance: hiking of 3 to 4hrs a distance of 10km
• What to see: The forest and its features
• Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
• Meal plans: Breakfast & Lunch

Following a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you’ll be transferred to Arusha Airport for a scenic flight to the central Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in a captivating safari experience, exploring the park’s renowned wildlife-rich plains until 3:00 PM. 

After your safari adventure, you’ll be driven to your lodge, where you can unwind with a refreshing swim and relax amidst the picturesque surroundings. Indulge in a delectable dinner at the lodge before retiring for the night, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

 Following breakfast at your lodge, embark on a thrilling game drive with a picnic lunch in tow, offering you the opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the great migration in the Serengeti National Park.

In the Wagakuria area of the park, wildlife sightings are abundant, particularly in the resident population. Here, prides of lions, some as large as 30 members strong, roam the plains. However, from August to October, this area transforms into a wildlife paradise as the great migration unfolds. 

The Mara River plays a pivotal role during this period, serving as a focal point for the migrating herds. It’s not uncommon to witness the herds crossing the Mara River, heading north on one day and then back south a few days later. However, it’s important to note that witnessing a crossing can be challenging and often relies on luck, as the animals’ movements are unpredictable.

After enjoying an early breakfast, we’ll embark on a captivating excursion to witness the splendour of the Serengeti. Spending a rewarding 6 hours delving into its depths, we’ll then journey directly to Ngorongoro.

After breakfast descending into the crater where you will proceed with safari for half-day then directly transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your evening flight.

Ngorongoro encompasses a sprawling highland region along the eastern stretch of the Great Rift Valley, anchored by the globally acclaimed Ngorongoro Crater. While not classified as a national park in the traditional sense, its establishment was aimed at the preservation of wildlife and other natural assets. Serving as a sanctuary for indigenous communities and a hub for tourism, Ngorongoro plays a vital role in safeguarding both cultural heritage and ecological integrity.