14-Day Kilimanjaro Trek via Machame & Classic Safari
Trekking & Classic Safari Combo

• Drive Time: Short drive to the Machame trailhead.
• Highlight: Hiking through the lush montane forest to your first camp.

A short drive brings you to the Machame trailhead ( 5,380 ft). After checking in with the park rangers, you will begin your hike up through the montane forest, a winding, mossy jungle path that leads you to Machame Hut camp.

• Hiking: 5-7 hours
• Overnight Altitude:  9,350 ft
• Accommodation: Machame Hut Camp
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: None.
• Highlight: Spectacular views of Kibo Peak as you hike through the moorlands.

After breakfast, your hike continues, taking you out of the forest and into the moorlands. The trail is scenic, and you will take your time to soak in the views, which include spectacular panoramas of Kibo peak. The landscape changes as you ascend, offering a new perspective of the mountain's grandeur.

• Hiking: 4-6 hours
• Overnight Altitude:  12,500 ft
• Accommodation: Shira Plateau Camp
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: None.
• Highlight: Acclimatization hike to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Valley.

Today is a long but important day for acclimatization. You'll climb high, but sleep low. The trek includes an acclimatization hike to Lava Tower ( 15,190 ft) for lunch, a striking volcanic rock formation. Afterward, you will descend to the beautiful Barranco Valley. The scenery is amazing today, passing through different ecological zones of the mountain. For those with extra energy, and if weather permits, there is a chance to scramble up Lava Tower.

• Hiking: 6-8 hours
• Overnight Altitude:  13,044 ft
• Accommodation: Barranco Camp

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: None.
• Highlight: Climbing the Great Barranco Wall.

Today, you’ll continue to acclimatize, allowing your body to adjust to the higher altitudes in preparation for the upcoming summit push. The day starts with a challenging but exhilarating climb up the steep Barranco Wall. After reaching the top, you'll traverse several ridges and valleys before arriving at Karanga camp. There will likely be time for an acclimatization hike in the afternoon.

• Hiking: 4-5 hours
• Overnight Altitude:  13,106 ft
• Accommodation: Karanga Camp
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: None.
• Highlight: Arriving at the final camp before your summit attempt.

The trek continues as you complete your circuit of the mountain. The trail has some ups and downs along the ridges and valleys before you arrive at Barafu Camp, your final stop before the summit. You will have an early supper and try to get a few hours of sleep before your summit ascent begins around midnight.

• Hiking: 3-4 hours
• Overnight Altitude:  15,331 ft
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: None.
• Highlight: Reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!

You will begin your summit push around midnight, using headlamps to light your way. The slow and steady ascent leads you to Stella Point, and then onward to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa ( 19,341 ft). The altitude makes this a demanding climb, and you will need to dress warmly for the cold. After celebrating with photos at the summit, you will begin the long descent to Mweka Camp.

• Hiking: 6-7 hours ascent to the summit, then 6-9 hours of descent.
• Summit:  19,341 ft
• Overnight Altitude:  10,500 ft
• Accommodation: Mweka Camp
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: Approximately 3-5 hours from Mweka Gate to Arusha.
• Highlight: A celebratory dinner after successfully completing the trek.

The final day of trekking takes you on a descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Here, you will have lunch and say goodbye to your incredible mountain crew before leaving Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. A drive back to Arusha awaits, where you can enjoy a hot shower and a well-deserved celebratory dinner.

• Hiking: 3-5 hours
• Accommodation: Masailand Safari Lodge
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: Short local drives.
• Highlight: Exploring the cultural and historical highlights of Arusha.

After a well-deserved night's rest, you'll have a relaxing morning to recover from the Kilimanjaro trek. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a guided city tour of Arusha. This tour offers a glimpse into the vibrant "safari capital" of Tanzania. You can visit the Maasai Market for local crafts, explore the Cultural Heritage Centre, see the iconic Clock Tower, and learn about the country's history at the Arusha Declaration Museum. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and pick up some unique souvenirs.

• Accommodation: Masailand Safari Lodge
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

• Drive Time: Approximately 2-3 hours from Arusha to Tarangire; 2-3 hours from Tarangire to Karatu.
• Highlight: Large elephant herds and magnificent baobab trees in Tarangire.

After an early breakfast, your safari adventure begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant population and iconic baobab trees. You'll enjoy a thrilling game drive, spotting a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, and a vast array of bird species. In the late afternoon, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands, checking into your lodge in Karatu for the night.

• Accommodation: High View Hotel
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: Approximately 3-4 hours from Karatu to Serengeti.
• Highlight: First game drive in the legendary Serengeti plains.

Following breakfast, you will drive to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration. The journey takes you through the stunning landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before arriving at the Serengeti gate. After a picnic lunch, you will embark on an evening game drive, a perfect introduction to the endless plains teeming with wildebeest, zebras, and powerful predators.

• Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: Full-day game drive within the park.
• Highlight: Immersive, all-day wildlife viewing in the heart of the Serengeti.

Today is dedicated to a full-day exploration of the Serengeti. You will spend the day on game drives, venturing deeper into the park to witness the incredible predator-prey action. Your guide will take you to areas known for a high concentration of wildlife, giving you the best opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. A picnic lunch in the bush allows you to maximize your time in this magnificent wilderness.

• Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: Approximately 1-2 hours from Serengeti to the Crater, then 1-2 hours from the Crater to Karatu.
• Highlight: Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder.

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor is a spectacular wildlife haven, and you will spend the morning on a game drive, hoping to spot the "Big Five." After lunch on the crater floor, you will ascend and drive back to your lodge in Karatu.

• Accommodation: High View Hotel
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive Time: Approximately 2-3 hours to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
• Highlight: Saying goodbye to Tanzania.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international departure flight. You leave with cherished memories of both the heights of Kilimanjaro and the stunning wildlife of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

• Accommodation: None
• Meals Included: Breakfast