Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure

Up to a new camp, about 100m above Barafu Hut perched high on a rocky bluff at 4,330m. Fantastic views across to Mawenzi peak, and a bit less to climb tomorrow morning! This is another short walking day, about 4 hours with a 230m height gain, and time for a good rest in the afternoon immediately before the hard summit day.

🏚️ Accommodation: Barafu Camp 

Day 7: Barafu—Summit—Mweka (Hike: 17.4 km | 4330m-5895m-3075m | 13-15 hours) – (B, L, D)

A bracing 1 am start to climb the steep frozen scree. This is unavoidable on any route but we aim to reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise – another 40 mins and you’re at the highest point on the continent, usually in the warm sunshine. We return on the Mweka descent route. Walking time 7 hours and 1,300m ascent to the summit, 6-8 hours, and 2,800m descent to our camp in a clearing amongst the giant heather at Mweka. This is a long and hard day – you’ll feel tired but absolutely ecstatic after you’ve done it.

Day 8: Mweka—Arusha (Hike: 8.8km | 3075m-1645m | 3-4 hours) – (B, L,D)

A 3-4 hour descent through the forest to Mweka Gate to collect our certificates and meet our vehicle. Final opportunities to take pictures of your Alaitol Safaris Mountain Team – and on a clear morning, Kibo will loom large in the distance. We will also deal with the issue of tipping (ask for suggested guidelines if you are unsure) and the team will send you off on your final stretch with our farewell ‘Kili Song’. We set off down the last stage of the trek: some parts of the walk are very steep downhill and other stretches are very slippery so please be careful. Upon reaching the gate, we carry out sign-out formalities, the team loads up the vehicles, and the guides will present you with your certificates, and then we are off for the transfer to Arusha. At the hotel, it’s time to take a warm shower, a quick nap, and get some laundry done.

Day 10: Tarangire National Park (B, L, D)

After breakfast – it’s time to get WILD with a safari adventure. We set off to the west into the Great Rift Valley system and Tarangire National Park. We partake in in-game driving and picnic lunch before continuing onto our camp late afternoon. Tarangire is famous for its high concentration of elephants, as well as birdlife and antelope populations. It is a great introductory park for your adventures.

Day 11: Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)

We transfer to the Serengeti today via the Ngorongoro viewpoint. We pass through Maasai grazing lands and family bomas at Esilalei. Once we enter the Ndutu area or pass through Naabi Hill and into Central Serengeti, we can begin game driving all the way to your lodge.

Day 12: Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)

We spend the day with a picnic lunch exploring the Serengeti – the most amazingly broad eco-system. In the months of the Wildebeest Migration, the game viewing is spectacular with predator activity abound. But at any time the Serengeti can put on a wildlife show to remember.

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater (B, L, D)

An early departure allows us to enter the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a day of game driving. This World Heritage-listed area is a ’fishbowl’ of wildlife with approximately 120 species of mammals and a variety of habitats. This is truly a Wonder of the World that we can marvel at as we see the steep walls surrounding us, like an oasis in Africa!

Day 14: Crater Highlands (B, L, D)

A walking tour of the gardens and coffee plantation nearby is a great way to round off our safari and then we continue onto Arusha. There is a safari de-brief before a casual evening of fine food and company.

Day 15: Departure (B)