13 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb & 4 Days Tanzania Safari

Overview

Climb Kilimanjaro on the Lemosho route, then a 4-day safari to the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.

1. Day 1 Arrival in Tanzania at the Airport Transfer to the Hotel in Moshi Town

   You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport by an MJ Safaris & Adventures Guide and driven to your Accommodation in Moshi town. You will meet the Guide in the evening for a pre–climbing briefing and climbing equipment check.

   🛏 The Maridadi Hotel 🍽 Breakfast

2. Day 2 Moshi – Londorossi Gate (2250m) – Big Tree Camp (2780m)

   Start by heading to Lemosho Gate, and a one-and-a-half-hour drive to Londorossi Gate, where the national park authorities will register you. Then you drive another 15 km into the dense rainforest to where you will start. A moderately steep path leads to the Big Tree Camp (2780m). Look out for monkeys and interesting birds along the way. The tents will already be set up, and hot tea and washing water will be waiting.

3. Day 3 Big Tree Camp (2780m) – Shira Camp 2 (3900m)

   Today’s long trek starts on a small trail that continues through the trees and gradually ascends to reach the Shira plateau. Enjoy the views of the mountain and plains below. The path continues to cross the Shira Ridge (ca. 3600m), and you will stop for lunch at the Shira Camp 1 after another few hours. In the last section (approximately 3 hrs), you will climb another 250 meters in altitude and pass the surreal Senecio plants growing to over 8m in height. Reaching the camp after a long day, you will relax with coffee and tea and be nourished with a 3-course meal tonight. As the sun sets, you might see the summit glowing in the afternoon sun.

4. Day 4 Shira Camp 2 (3900m) – Lava Tower (4640m) – Barranco Camp (3960m)

   You will gain 700m in altitude but descend to sleep at Barranco – 60m higher than last night’s camp. This will help with acclimatization as you will go up to 4600m before descending again. Today begins with a long uphill in the direction of the Lava Tower Hut (4640m), and you will notice how the landscape changes to a rocky alpine desert. Later, the path descends again to the Barranco Valley with its giant Senecios and Lobelias. After six to seven hours, you should arrive at the most beautiful camp on the mountain – the Barranco Camp.

5. Day 5 Barranco Camp (3960m) – Karanga Camp (4035m)

   Today will start with the daunting Barranco Wall. Soon, you will realize it looks worse than it is, but there are tricky sections where you will need to hold on tight. Admire the views from the top. The rest of the route follows along the mountain ridge into the Karanga valley and out. You reach Karanga Camp after lunch, and you will have fantastic views of the southern glacier of Kibo as well as of the Kibo summit.

6. Day 6 Karanga Camp (4035m) – Barafu Camp (4640m)

   A few hours of hiking through a desolate and rocky moon-like landscape lie ahead. It will be a relatively easy day, leading steadily uphill. The goal for today is the Barafu campsite on a narrow ridge in full view of Mawenzi Peak. You will walk along a trail that passes through the afro-alpine desert until you reach your destination for today –Barafu Camp at 4640m. Use the rest of the day to relax and pack your daypack for tonight’s summit attempt. Supper will be served early; drink and eat enough if you can, and try to sleep. You will be woken up around midnight to start your walk to the summit.

7. Day 7 Barafu Camp (4640m) – Uhuru Peak (5895m) – Mweka Camp (3080m)

   It is dark and cold as you set off just after midnight. You will climb the frozen volcanic dust by headlamp, going towards Stella Point on the crater rim – about six hours. The sun should be rising when you arrive here. Just an hour or two more, and you will be standing on the highest point of the crater: Uhuru Peak. On top of the world! Take a short break for pictures and celebratory hugs before you tackle the steep and dusty descent. By now, the volcanic ash will have thawed… You will stop for a short tea break at Barafu and then continue downhill for about three hours to Mweka camp (3080m). This is your overnight stop overnight of the 7-day Lemosho route. Refuel by drinking lots of fluids and have a good helping at supper time.

8. Day 8 Mweka Camp (3,100m) to Mweka Gate (1,800m) to Moshi Town

   The melodies of your porters' celebration will fill the air whilst you enjoy an appetizing breakfast. The 1,300m descent to the Mweka gate is classified as an easy trek and will only last a few hours. Gold Summit Certificates will be awarded to every member in your group as a small souvenir. Our drivers are a relaxed stroll to the Mweka village away, and they will transport you to the hotel where an invigorating hot shower, plush mattress, and clean clothes await you. Walking Time: 4 – 5 hours Distance: 10km Altitude Loss: 1300m.

   🛏 The Maridadi Hotel 🍽 Breakfast

9. Day 9 Moshi to Ngorongoro Crater

   After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater tour with picnic lunch. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” home to a variety of wildlife including the Big Five. Later in the afternoon

   🛏 Lake Masek Tented Camp or similar

10. Day 10 Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the beautiful highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the endless plains of the Serengeti, the heart of wild Africa known for its annual migration and abundant wildlife. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the Seronera area, rich in wildlife and home to the Seronera River.

    🛏 Canopy Tented Camp

11. Day 11 Full Day in Serengeti National Park

    Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast to witness the park at its most active time. After breakfast, relax and later proceed for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Explore the vast plains and spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and many more.

    🛏 Canopy Tented Camp

12. Day 12 Serengeti National Park to Arusha Town

    After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to Arusha town. You’ll have an en-route game drive and picnic lunch before arriving in Arusha at your Hotel/lodge in the late evening.

    🛏 Arusha Planet Lodge

13. Day 13 Departure, Airport Transfer to Back home

    Our driver from MJ Safaris & Adventures will bring you to the Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, from where you will take your flight back home or to another destination like Safari or Zanzibar Beach tour. If you’ve booked a safari with us, we’ll make sure to drop you off at the recommended hotel, and we'll give you the briefing about your safari departure.

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