13-Day Safari Tour & Mt Kilimanjaro
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Day 1 : Pick up from the airport
Day 2 : Arusha to Serengeti national park
After breakfast, you will drive from Arusha at 7:15 am, to Serengeti which takes 8 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop at: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
Duration: 20 minutes
Visit the Maasai village, it's optional, and many clients opt out. Explore the culture of the great Maasai tribe known for chasing lions off their kill, hunting lions to be considered a warrior, and drinking raw animal blood. Though these traditions are thing of the past with exception of drinking blood, you can surely learn something. Duration: 20-45 minutes
Serengeti National Park
Arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (Central Serengeti) until late evening. Experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals, if you're lucky enough to see a predator hunting or on a kill.
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Day 3 : Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro
After an early (6:30 am) breakfast, go on an early game drive to see a lot of animals till the afternoon. You'll then will head to the camp for lunch and packing. Do a game drive while you exit the Serengeti, heading to Ngorongoro Serena lodge (2 hours drive) near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 4 : Ngorongoro crater
Day 5 : From Arusha to Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp
Elevation (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft
Distance: 6 km
Hiking Time:3-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest.
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Day 6 : Forest Camp to Shira One Camp
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1 Camp
Distance: 8 km/ 5miles
Hiking Time 5-6 hours
Elevation: 9,498 feet to 11,500 feet.
Day 7 : Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut
Elevation (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft.
Distance: 14 km.
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours.
Habitat: Moorland.
Day 8 : Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco
Soon after our breakfast, will start a walk, and our direction will change to the South East towards the Lava Tower. Our direction will change to a place called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.
You will have a rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft.
Distance: 7 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Semi Desert.
Day 9 : Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day and it is meant for giving your body more acclimatization time.
Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft.
Distance: 5km.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Full Board at Karanga Camp.
Day 10 : Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
Distance: 4 km
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Day 11 : Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
From midnight to 1200am, we continue our way to the summit. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the Kilimanjaro trekking.
At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. before descent straight down to the Mweka Hut campsite, we will stop at Barafu for lunch. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft).
Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent.
Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours’ descent.
Day 12 : Mweka Camp to Arusha
Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft.
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.
Day 13 : Transfer back to the airport
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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 at Arusha tourist hotel (upgrade to Tulia spa & boutique available for 35$ each night)
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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
>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