Kilimanjaro

We don’t need to tell you this is a ‘once in a lifetime’ or ‘bucket list’ adventure! You know that! So why choose us? First of all, we have partnered with Eastland Adventures whose local knowledge and expertise means we can curate the ultimate trip for you. Secondly, this trip has a juicy add-on, a Safari tour following your Kilimanjaro summit (sounds pretty good so far). And thirdly, this isn’t just any other trip, this is a JOURNEY and we want to share it with you. At the end, you’ll be part of the TSA fam!

Kilimanjaro – 10 days / 9 nights
Our guides will take us along the Lemosho route. Widely regarded as the most dramatic and beautiful route up to Kilimanjaro. It is the most remote which traverses some of Kilimanjaro most striking and least travelled landscapes, including the base of Kibo Peak’s and dramatic south-facing glaciers. This route has the added benefits of trekking across the Shira Plateau a World Heritage Site, trekking 180 degrees around the Kilimanjaro massif, and most importantly this route allows plenty of time to acclimatise to the high altitude.

Safari – 4 days / 3 nights
We will spend 4 days exploring three different national parks Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro meeting an array of different animals in their natural habitat. This is an awe inspiring journey as you head through some of the big name wildlife reserves in Africa. Keep an eye out of your open topped jeep for the ‘big five” rhinoceros, lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo, plus everything else that calls Africa home. Imagine sitting outside your lodge, enjoying morning coffee and watching giraffe wander past – it happens!

Trip options:
Kilimanjaro and Safari – 14 days / 13 nights
Kilimanjaro only – 10 days / 9 nights

Customised payment plans available- just ask!

Destination

Tanzania

Grade

Days

10.0

Accommodation

Lodge, Tent

What’s included

No upcoming events.

Price:

Flexible 0% Interest payments

Trip Highlights

CLIMB KILIMANJARO – surely there's nothing more to say?!

7 days / 6 nights spent on this majestic mountain

Reaching the summit of the worlds free-standing mountain – 5,895m

See the incredible sights of Tanzania and spend the day

Enjoy the company of local trail guides and customs

SAFARI! Add on a safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Spot wildlife in their natural habitat

Learn more about different species from the safari leaders

Additional Information

What to bring

We will provide an extensive pack-list to you. Some recommendations:
A very good suncream or barrier cream or zinc for your face
A camel pack or bladder – instead of water bottles
Medication for mosquitos and altitude sickness
Hat and beanie depending on weather
Walking poles can be provided
Lots of layers, its hot some days and freezing the next

Food

All food is included in the trip, you are very well fed on the climb! The food is not only substantial but delicious and all dietaries can be catered for. Meals are cooked with the freshest seasonal yields. All fruits, vegetables, sea food, beef and chicken are purchased from the local markets in Moshi. You can expect a hearty breakfast, lunch and dinner each day of the climb. We do recommend that you bring some of your own snacks, such as lollies or energy bars, you might want your own stash of these!

Accommodation

Kilimanjaro: Your accommodation pre and post trek will be at the Maridadi Lodge in Moshi (or similar) two nights before the trek and one night after the trek.
Six nights will be sleeping in tents on the mountain. There are very comfortable mats and spacious tents (twin share), you’ll be sure to sleep tight.
Safari; three nights in lodge style accommodation and then back to Maridadi Lodge on our final night.

Equipment

All event related and required equipment will be supplied. Additional equipment can be supplied by request.

Transport

Airport transfers will be arranged and transport during the tour is provided.

What our adventuerers have said…

Mt Kilimanjaro – an absolutely amazing natural wonder that reaches from the ground to spread its shadows across Tanzania …. and I was lucky enough to climb her. 5.5 days up, 1.5 days down – slowly, slowly or pole, pole (as the Tanzanians say), one step in front of the other we made it to each camp. Along the way, experiencing different facets of her climate – rainforest; plains; moonscape; and the ultimate pinnacle (the peak) and the mountain icebergs and crater. Each campsite was an achievement – and along the way, we laughed and chatted; and was astounded by the beauty, which silenced us in wonder. In typical TSA fashion, the Tanzanian guides, porters and staff could not have been more friendly or more helpful. Every night our tents awaited us, every meal was delicious, the guides were generous, funny and caring. This trip is certainly an epic adventure – and it’s hard …. on the body and on the mind …. but the fun, the laughter, the tears (at the top) and the celebration of every day make it unimaginably one of the BEST things I’ve ever done. If you are thinking about it …. just do it! You won’t regret it 🙂 – Susan

Itinerary

Day 1 : Welcome!

Karibu! Welcome to Tanzania! Meet your guides at the Kilimanjaro International Airport before heading to your lodge accommodation in Moshi for dinner and our first night.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2 : Briefing

Not as exciting, but necessary for safety! You will meet your Kilimanjaro guide for a gear check and briefing about the mountain, including the group camping gear and an equipment demonstration, especially the emergency oxygen cylinder and pulse ox-meter.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3 : Kilimanjaro climb

We drive to Lemosho gate where we will complete registration and receive an entrance permit. We enjoy
a tasty lunch at Kilimanjaro and then meet our Kilimanjaro crew. The first hike crosses through a rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp. On the way, you will see many beautiful flowers like the Impatiens Kilimanjari and, if you are lucky, you might see black and white Colobus monkeys and other forest wildlife.

Accommodation: Tent

Day 4 : Kilimanjaro climb

Today includes one of the longest and most beautiful hikes. Before lunch, you will hike to Shira 1 camp. After lunch, you will cross the middle of Shira Plateau, through Moorland Zone, and arrive in the beautiful overnight camp located at the base of a massive lava flow.

Accommodation: Tent

Day 5 : Kilimanjaro climb

This day will be one of your beautiful and longest hikes. For the first sessions, you will walk for 3-4 hours to Shira 1 camp. You will have a lunch stop and short break, and you will cover distance of 4.5miles/7km. After lunch, you will hike for about 4-5 hours to cover the distance of 5.5miles/9km. You will also cross…

Accommodation: Tent

Day 6 : Kilimanjaro climb

Today, you will walk across an upper Alpine desert on a steep uphill with many boulders and shattered rocks. You will go through a steep ridge until you reach a rocky section, which requires more scrambling. Your next camp will be on a large rocky area with steep faces. You will have an early dinner and sleep earlier because you will have to wake up in the middle of the night for the summit.

Accommodation: Tent

Day 7 : Kilimanjaro summit

You will wake up at around 11:00pm to start your summit climb at midnight. It starts with a steep rocky section before crossing zigzag area. We head towards the crater rim and finally reach Stella Point at around 6am. At Stella Point, you will join other hikers heading to Uhuru Peak. You get to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise on your way to or at the summit. We begin our descent down via the same trail to Barafu Camp for rest and brunch, and then descend to Mweka Hut.

Accommodation: Tent

Day 8 : Kilimanjaro descent

After breakfast, you meet your Kilimanjaro crew for group pictures and Kilimanjaro songs. From there, you will start descending down via rainforest. If you’re lucky you might see blue monkeys and black and white Colobus monkeys as well. At Mweka Gate, you will sign out in the Kilimanjaro National Park log book and the guide will collect certificates for those who managed a successful summit. We then drive to your hotel in Moshi for a very well deserved hot shower and Kilimanjaro beer.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 9 : Safari Day 1: Tarangire National Park and Marera Valley

You’ll either transfer to the airport to head home, or continue on the safari! We drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive until the afternoon, when we break for a picnic lunch. After lunch, we will continue with the game drive until the evening and drive to our lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 10 : Serengeti

Today, you will head to Ngorongoro crater, often referred to as a wonder of the world. We enjoy another game drive, break for a picnic lunch, and then ascend from the crater and drive to Tanzania bush camps in the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay. This is the world’s largest caldera full of grassland, forest, and swamp – truly a stunning setting. The permanent water crater floor supports a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 11 : Serengeti

Today, we start our game drive and stop for a picnic lunch in the afternoon. We continue with our game drive before heading back to our tented lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in Tanzania Bush camps. Serengeti is truly something special, showcasing the sights, sounds, and smells of Africa with stunning scenery, ever-changing light and entertaining wildlife. In this park, the animals don’t work to any schedule so we may find a wide array of animals during our game drive.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 12 : Serengeti

After breakfast, you will have half a day to explore the magical Serengeti until lunch time. From there, we have to sadly exit the park and drive for 5 hours to Moshi for dinner and our final overnight stay at the Maridadi lodge.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 13 : Departure

We will say farewell to everyone and drive you back to the Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch our flights.

Kilimanjaro

What’s included

Trip Highlights

CLIMB KILIMANJARO – surely there's nothing more to say?!

7 days / 6 nights spent on this majestic mountain

Reaching the summit of the worlds free-standing mountain – 5,895m

See the incredible sights of Tanzania and spend the day

Enjoy the company of local trail guides and customs

SAFARI! Add on a safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Spot wildlife in their natural habitat

Learn more about different species from the safari leaders

Additional Information

Day 1 : Welcome!

Day 2 : Briefing

Day 3 : Kilimanjaro climb

Day 4 : Kilimanjaro climb

Day 5 : Kilimanjaro climb

Day 6 : Kilimanjaro climb

Day 7 : Kilimanjaro summit

Day 8 : Kilimanjaro descent

Day 9 : Safari Day 1: Tarangire National Park and Marera Valley

Day 10 : Serengeti

Day 11 : Serengeti

Day 12 : Serengeti

Day 13 : Departure

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