Join Rare Africa Travel on an adventure across the national parks of Northern Tanzania. Your experience will begin in the greatest concentration of free roaming wildlife in the world within the most diverse regions in Tanzania: Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks, and the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. Next, follow in the footsteps of geologist Hans Meyer and many locals prior who were the first to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano south of the equator and is the largest free standing mountain on Earth. Guides will lead you up the mountain in 6 days via the Machame route, moving through five distinct climate zones towards our goal of the summit at 19,341 feet.
Welcome to Tanzania - Karibu
Arrival - Arusha
Day 1: Planning - Arusha
Day 2: Machame Camp (9,850 feet, 6-7 hours of walking)
Day 3: Machame to Shira Camp (12,600 feet, 5-6 hours of walking)
Day 4: Shira to Barranco (12,950 feet, 5-6 hours of walking)
Day 5: Barranco to Barafu Camp (15,200 feet, 6-7 hours of walking)
Day 6: Barafu to Summit (9,840 feet, 3-4 hours of walking on the descent)
Day 7: Mweka Camp - Park Gate - Arusha
Day 8: Lolkisale
Day 9: Lolkisale - Karatu
Day 10: Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater
Day 11: Southern Serengeti - Central Serengeti
Day 12: Central Serengeti
Day 13: Tarangire - Southern Serengeti
Day 14: Tarangire National Park
Day 16: Tarangire - Arusha
Day 15: Tarangire National Park
KEY DETAILS
Season: Winter (July 25 - August 10)
Climate: Cool/Dry (Highs 85oF; Lows 45oF)
Duration: 16 days, 16 nights
4X4 Land Cruiser/Land Rover (open roof) with 4-6 travelers per vehicle
English speaking guides
Included in pricing: park/crater fees; accommodations (Lodging and 3 meals/day unless otherwise stated; see below); and water, coffee, sodas on safari; travel to/ from Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha/Mountain
Excluded from pricing: other travel costs such as airfare to/from US, passports, visas (expect $100 cash at JRO; extra meals/ drinks; personal items and other services; tips. Meals are not included at Kibo Palace Hotel (nights 1,2,8).
PRICING
Kilimanjaro Trek: $2,600
8 Days: 2 days lodging in Arusha and 6 days on mountain
Safari: $5,520
9 Days: 1 day of recovery and 8 day safari
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