2027 Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro Hike Adventure Package.

13-Day Ultimate Summit & Savanna Expedition

7-Day Machame Climb & Northern Circuit Safari

Trip Overview

A comprehensive 13-day Tanzanian expedition combining a complete 7-day summit climb of Mount Kilimanjaro via the highly successful Machame “Whisky” Route with a private 5-day safari through Tarangire, the Central Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

The 7-day mountain route is engineered specifically for optimal altitude acclimatisation – climbing high to Lava Tower (4,630 m) before sleeping lower at Barranco Camp (3,960 m)-maximizing your safety and summit success rate to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Following your summit, enjoy a dedicated rest night before transitioning into classic private 4×4 wildlife game drives.

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Drive from Moshi/Arusha to Machame Gate for registration. Trek through dense montane rainforest filled with moss, ferns, and colobus monkeys. Reach Machame Camp for dinner and rest.

• Trek: ~5–7 hours / 11 km / Gain: 1,830 m to 3,050 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Mountain Camping

 

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp

Ascend out of the rainforest onto the open moorland and heath zone. Cross steep rocky ridges onto the Shira Plateau with views of Kibo Peak.

• Trek: ~4–6 hours / 5 km / Gain: 3,050 m to 3,850 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Mountain Camping

 

Day 3: Shira 2 Camp via Lava Tower (Acclimatization) to Barranco Camp

Trek east up to Lava Tower (4,630 m) for essential high-altitude acclimatization and lunch. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to sleep lower, aiding red blood cell production.

• Trek: ~6–8 hours / 10 km / Target: 4,630 m (Lava Tower) down to 3,960 m (Barranco)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Mountain Camping

 

Day 4: Barranco Camp via Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp

Scramble up the iconic Barranco Wall using hands and feet (non-technical). Continue across alpine ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp for lunch and an overnight acclimatization stay.

• Trek: ~4–5 hours / 5 km / Gain: 3,960 m to 3,995 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Mountain Camping

 

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp (Summit Base)

Trek up through the alpine desert landscape to Barafu Camp. Arrive by early afternoon, set up camp, eat an early dinner, and sleep before the midnight summit ascent.

• Trek: ~4–5 hours / 4 km / Gain: 3,995 m to 4,673 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Mountain Camping

 

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (SUMMIT) to Descend to Mweka Camp

Wake at 11:30 PM for tea and biscuits. Begin the steep midnight push past Stella Point (5,756 m) to reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) at sunrise. Celebrate at the summit before descending to Barafu for lunch and continuing down to Mweka Camp.

• Trek: ~6–8 hours ascent / 5–7 hours descent / 17 km total / Summit: 5,895 m to Sleep: 3,100 m
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Mountain Camping

 

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Transfer to Arusha (Rest Day)

Complete the final descent through the rainforest canopy to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificates, bid farewell to your mountain crew, and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a long shower, massage, and relaxation.

• Trek & Transit: ~3–4 hours descent / ~2 hours drive to Arusha
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Lodging: Arusha West Hotel / Gran Meliá Arusha

 

Day 8: Rest & Recovery Day in Arusha

Dedicated full day to rest your legs, clean gear, and relax by the pool before launching into your safari phase the following morning.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Lodging: Arusha West Hotel/ Gran Meliá Arusha

 

Day 9: Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Overnight Karatu

Meet your safari driver-guide and set off for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day game drive along the river circuit observing giant elephant herds and predators beneath baobab trees. In the late afternoon, transfer to Karatu for dinner.

• Transit: ~2 hours to Tarangire / ~1.5 hours to Karatu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Marera Valley Lodge / Farm of Dreams Lodge (Karatu)

 

Day 10: Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area onto the Serengeti plains. Enter the Seronera Valley for an afternoon game drive targeting resident lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs.

• Transit: ~4–5 hours transit & game viewing
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Kati Kati Tented Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (Central Serengeti)

 

Day 11: Full Day Central Serengeti Exploration

Spend the entire day exploring the central savannas and granite kopjes. Focus on early morning and late afternoon predator tracking along the Seronera River circuit.

• Transit: Full day game drives
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Kati Kati Tented Camp / Ole Serai Luxury Camp (Central Serengeti)

 

Day 12: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive in the Serengeti. After a picnic lunch, transit south into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at the crater rim in the late afternoon for sunset views.

• Transit: ~3–4 hours transit
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Lodging: Labalaba Ngorongro Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Crater Rim)

 

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater Descent to Return to Arusha / JRO

Descend 600 meters onto the crater floor for a morning game drive searching for black rhinos, bull elephants, and lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok hippo pool before ascending to drive back to Arusha or JRO Airport.

• Transit: ~3.5 hours return drive to Arusha
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Please Note on Lodging:

Accommodations listed are subject to availability upon booking. Should a specific property be unavailable, an equivalent property within the same standard and location category will be substituted.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What’s Included

• Licensed lead guide, assistant guides, cook, and porters on Kilimanjaro
• All Kilimanjaro Park entrance fees, camping permits, and rescue fees
• Mountain camping equipment (tents, mess tents, dining setup, sleeping mats)
• Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, fuel, and driver-guide
• All national park entry fees, transit permits, and crater descent fees
• 12 nights lodging (5 nights mountain camping + 2 nights Arusha rest + 5 nights safari lodges)
• Meals as specified & bottled water during trek and safari

What’s Excluded

• Pre-climb airport pickup and extra pre-trek nights (available as add-ons)
• Departure transfer on Day 13 (available as an add-on)
• Personal trekking clothing, sleeping bag (-15°C rating), and gear
• Gratuities for mountain crew ($250–$350 total per climber recommended) and safari guide
• Travel, medical, and high-altitude emergency evacuation insurance