During these 13 days, you will hike up Kilimanjaro through The Machame route, also known as the "Whiskey" route, which is the most popular route on Kilimanjaro. Machame’s draw is in its scenic beauty then after you will head for a four days safari visiting the Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater.
12-Day Kilimanjaro Hike & Safari
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Tour Summary
Why you will love this trip?
Both remote and accessible to Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro guarantees awesome photo opportunities
Ngorongoro crater have been superb for spotting predators
Excellent mid-range and luxury lodges on the crater rim
Endless plains feel like authentic Africa in Serengeti
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Day 1 : Pick up from the airport
Arusha
We will pick you up from the airport & take you to your hotel in Moshi – Chanya lodge or in Arusha – Tulia spa & boutique, later on will brief you on the tour with the guide who will also check on your hike gears & make all preparations for the big hiek tomorrow.
Accommodation
✓ Name: Tulia boutique & spa✓ Type: Hotel
✓ Level: Mid-range
Day 2 : Machame Gate 1490m – Machame Camp (2980m
Day 3 : Machame camp 2980m – Shira camp 3840m
Day 4 : Shira 3840m to Lava Tower 4630m to Barranco camp 3950m
Day 5 : Barranco Camp 3950m – Karanga Camp 3950m
Day 6 : Karanga Camp 3959m – Barafu Hut 4600m
Day 7 : (Summit attempt) Barafu camp 4550m – Uhuru Peak 5895m – Mweka 3100m
Day 8 : Mweka camp (3100m) – Mweka Gate (1980m to Arusha
Day 9 : Arusha to Tarangire
Day 10 : Tarangire to Serengeti
Day 11 : Serengeti
Day 12 : Ngorongoro crater
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All park entrances (covering expected increase from July 1st) & taxes
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Accommodation
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Meals & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
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Soft drinks (beers & wine)
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Fly & bug spray (for use in parks)
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Transfer to & from the airport (can be done any day before & after the trip)
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Camping equipment (Tents)
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Sleeping bag & mattress
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Professional safari guide & safari chef
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Air ambulance services
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Budget hotel before & after a safari, Safari jeep 4*4 with pop up roof, radio, cooler fridge & charging ports
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Tips (see recommended guideline)
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Visas, Items of personal nature
- This route requires a minimum of 6 days, 1 extra day is recommended for acclimatization.
- No shower facilities on the Mountain, wet wipes are essential.
- Both kinds of weather can complicate matters be prepared to trek all types of weather.
- For a successful helicopter evacuation on Mount Kilimanjaro, one should acquire travel insurance that covers medical evacuation 6000 meters above sea level.
- For advice stop drinking once you arrive at camp for the night and only have a cup of tea with dinner (hopefully with a rehydration salt as well.
- Items you will need to carry in your daypack are waterproof gear, extra clothes, Snacks, Gloves, hats, Sunglasses & Wipes.
- Bring Binoculars for better sighting
- Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
- Don't forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
- It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
- A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
- Blue and Black colors to avoid while in the park as they attract Tsetse liis
- Being on a long Safari up your chances of seeing the Big five
- Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
- A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
- Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic
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