Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure

14 days • Cancellable until 45 days beforePickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 14+Guided • Operated by Alaitol Safaris
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Why we love it?

This 14-day tour combines a challenging ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route with a classic safari experience in the Serengeti. Starting in Arusha, you'll trek through diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert, camping at Machame Camp, Shira 2 Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, and Barafu Camp before reaching the Uhuru Peak for panoramic views over Mawenzi. After the climb, the journey continues with a stay at a rustic lodge on the slopes of Mount Meru and a classic camp in the Serengeti, where you can observe the wildebeest migration as it crosses the Mara River. This itinerary suits travelers seeking a combination of high-altitude trekking and wildlife viewing in Tanzania’s iconic natural settings.

Inclusions

  •  Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).   
  • Round trip airport transfer.  
  •  Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • 3 Season mountain tents 
  • 29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags.
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats.
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate.
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters .
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain.
  • Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek.
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Hotel.
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
  • Supplemental Oxygen.
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent.
  • All Park fees.  
  • Meals and accommodation in lodges as per itinerary.
  • Unlimited mileage on game drives.
  • Special converted 4x4 safari land rover/cruiser.
  • Professional driver guide.
  • Selection of snacks and cooled, hot drinks in safari vehicle.

Exclusions

  • Flights 
  •  Visa.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips for Mountain crew and safari guides: tipping guideline of USs$20-50 per group per day 
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari in Serengeti.
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any service not specified.

Itinerary

Day 1

  • You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport by our Alaitol Safaris Team and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.

    Overnight at 3* Kahawa House OR 4* Arusha Serena Hotel OR  5* Gran Meliá Arusha Hotel | Bed, Dinner & Breakfast 

Day 2

  • Begin your journey on narrow rainforest trails, where you'll set out with many other groups on this popular trail.

    Overnight: Machame Camp (9,850')

    Hours trekking: 5-7

Day 3

  • Vegetation gets sparser as you ascend into the heath, where alien-looking giant groundsels tower over the rocky slopes.

    Overnight: Shira 2 Camp (12,795')

    Hours trekking: 4-5

Day 4

Enjoy expansive views of the Barranco Valley from your camp at the base of the Barranco Wall.Overnight: Barranco Camp (13,004')Hours trekking: 6-7
Day 5

  • A challenging scramble up the Barranco Wall is  rewarded with breathtaking views from the top. Continue over ridges and  valleys before a steep hike to camp.

    Overnight: Karanga Camp (13,231')

    Hours trekking: 4-5

Day 6

  • As you near the summit, the landscape starts to  resemble the surface of the moon. Keep an eye out for towering lava  formations, remnants of Kili's fiery past.

    Overnight: Barafu Camp (15,331')

    Hours trekking: 3-4

Day 7

  • Headlamps snaking up the mountain light your way  during an overnight summit bid. Celebrate your success with a few quick  pictures at the top before trekking much of the way back down the  mountain.

    Overnight: Mweka Millennium Camp (12,500')

    Hours trekking: 8-10 to Summit/ 4-7 to Mweka Millennium Camp 

Day 8

  • Complete your descent through the rainforest to  Mweka Gate at 5,364 feet. Land Cruiser/Rovers will be waiting to take you to your choosen hotel in Arusha town for a shower and rest.At the hotel its time to take a warm shower, swimming and get some laundry done.

    Overnight: 3* Kahawa House OR 4* Arusha Serena Hotel OR 5* Gran Meliá Arusha Hotel | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Hours trekking: 4-6

Day 9
  • you Lodge/Tented camp

    Depart with your naturalist driver guide with picnic-lunch to Tarangire National park; Tanzania’s third largest National Park & Sanctuary for elephants. Game drives inside the National Park. In the afternoon continue to you Lodge/Tented camp for dinner & overnight.

    This is a full day activity.

    Overnight at 3* Lake Burunge Tented Lodge OR 4* Lake Burunge Baobab Tented  Lodge OR 5* Lemala Mpingo Ridge on Full Board Basis.

Day 10

Explore Olduvai Gorge
  • Museum

    After breakfast depart with picnic-lunch to Serengeti. The drive leads through Ngorongoro Highlands with a stop at Olduvai Gorge to visit the Museum. In the afternoon first Game Drive in Serengeti National Park.You will stay for 2 nights at Serengeti with game drives

    This is a full day activity.

    Overnight at 3* Serengeti Kati Kati  OR 4*  Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge OR 5* Laba Migration Camp on Full Board Basis

Day 11
  • Morning and afternoon Game Drives in Serengeti National Park

    Morning and afternoon Game Drives in Serengeti National Park. Serengeti forms together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve; Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The annual wildebeest migration (coined the great migration) through both of these parks, is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than million animals following the rain. The game viewing doesn’t end here: large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in the grasslands, gazelles and elands just to mention a few. In the afternoon return to your lodge and enjoy a private sundowner with your group.

    Overnight at 3* Serengeti Kati Kati  OR 4*  Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge OR 5* Laba Migration Camp on Full Board Basis

Day 12

  • After awakening in the heart of the wilderness in your luxurious ten,  Enjoy full day Game Drives in Serengeti. Serengeti is perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world.

    Overnight: at  3* Serengeti Kati Kati  OR 4*  Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge OR 5* Laba Migration Camp | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 

Day 13
  • your lodge

    In the morning depart with picnic-lunch to Ngorongoro Crater. Descent into the Crater to view game on the vast grasslands of the crater-floor. Spectacular animal life can be found throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Local wildlife includes black manned lion, the highly endangered black rhino, wildebeest, zebra, elephant, hippo, jackal and hyena. In the afternoon continue to your lodge. You will stay for 1 nights.

    This is a full day activity.

    Overnight at 3* Tloma Lodge OR 4* Kitela Lodge  OR 5* Lemala Osonjoi Lodge on Full Board Basis 

Day 14

Kwaheri (Departure swahili)

  • After breakfast guided farm walk with an introduction to the cultivation of coffee. Return with picnic-lunch to Arusha with arrival in the early afternoon.

    Drop-off Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro Airport.

     

Please Note

  • HighlightsClimb with confidence: Alaitol Safari has been leading treks up Kilimanjaro for more than 7 years and boasts a successful summit rate of 98 percent.
  • Superior, top-of-the-line camping gear and safety equipment, owned and maintained by Alaitol’s.
  • Quality assured: Alaitol directly employs all chefs, porters, and guides (who are all certified Wilderness First Responders).
  • Stay in the largest and most comfortable sleeping tents on the mountain, with private toilet facilities.
  • Carry only a daypack, as porters transport your luggage and equipment throughout the climb and descent.
  • Climb Kilimanjaro with Alaitol:
  • With a successful summit rate of 98 percent (compared to the 60-70 percent average), Alaitol’s Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions give you an outstanding chance of reaching ‘the roof of Africa’. Our experienced climbing team oversees every factor that contributes to a successful climbGuides & porters:
  • Every Alaitol guide is a certified Wilderness First Responder, trained in mountain craft, natural history, and ecological awareness. Our guides are also trained in first aid and are fluent in English, and most have completed over 200 summits. A founding member of the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project and a proud Partner for Responsible Travel with the International Mountain Explorers Connection, Alaitol’s is an advocate for the welfare of our team of porters. Their hard work and dedication are what make every Alaitol’s trek possible.Comforts on the mountain:
  • Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro comes easier to those who are well-rested – and Alaitol campsites are famous for their comforts. Our customised sleeping tents are the largest and most luxurious on the mountain, designed for two people with raised camp beds and tall ceiling heights. Solar-lit dining tents with comfortable tables and chairs allow you to relax out of the elements and rejuvenate during the trek. Hygienic private toilets are also exclusively available to Alaitol trekkers.Safety on the mountain:
  • Alaitol’s climbs use the finest climbing and camping apparatus, safety equipment, and communications network. On every climb, we supply and carry all safety and emergency equipment, including emergency oxygen, a portable altitude chamber, a defibrillator, pulse oximeters, a stretcher, an extensive first aid kit, and three means of communication (mobile phone, two-way radio, and satellite phone).Food & nutrition:
  • Another key element to conquering Kilimanjaro is to maintain proper nutrition throughout your entire trek. Every meal is designed to provide the fuel you need to reach the summit. Unlike many other companies, Alaitol provides fresh food throughout the entire trek, including abundant snacks between meals as well as unlimited, purified water. Special diets can also be accommodated.Acclimatisation:
  • While most trekkers spend a total of five days on the mountain, we schedule seven days (six nights) to allow more time for premium altitude acclimatisation, contributing to Alaitol’s successful summit rate of 98 percent.Sustainable Treks:
  • Alaitol leaves no trace on the mountain and takes pride in operating green campsites. Every Alaitol camp is completely portable with no fixed ground structures or plumbing, and we remove all waste and rubbish from our treks.* Please contact us for your child quote. Children discounts available.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 45 days before start

Non-refundable after 45 days before start

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