Well, nature is full of wonders; that is why you get the best of your vacation season in this 10 Days Migration & Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour in East Africa’s largest country; Tanzania. Tanzania is one of the top travel destinations in the world; safe and with unmatched flora and fauna. The 10 days of adventure safari in the northern part of Tanzania are truly exciting.
Safari activities included are game drives, cultural encounters, Kilimanjaro hiking and nature walks. We take you to Serengeti National Park; a host to annual wildebeest migration; Kilimanjaro national park, Africa’s highest Summit and Ngorongoro crater, one of the world’s largest land calderas. The trip starts and ends at Arusha, Tanzania.
Migration & Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National park
- Day 2: Game drive and Masai cultural encounters
- Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
- Day 4: Full day game drive and Guided Nature Walk
- Day 5: Transfer to Mount. Kilimanjaro National park
- Day 6: Start the hike; Marangu gate to Mandara hut
- Day 7: Mandara hut to horombo hut
- Day 8: Horombo hut to Kibo Hut
- Day 9: Kibo summit trek to and Horombo hut
- Day 10: Horombo hut to Moshi and departure.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National park
After a safe arrival at Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro international airport, your driver / guide will gladly welcome you for the 10 days’ safari experience. After briefing, you will be taken for a glass of juice or cup of coffee, and then hit the road to Serengeti National park in the country side.
The scenic drive runs on both tarmac and marram roads, as you watch breath taking landscape, and scattered homesteads. Feel the beautiful breeze, enjoy snacks and stories by your driver guide. Get to the lodge around Serengeti National Park and check-in for refreshments, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Game drive and Masai cultural encounters
After sunrise breakfast at the lodge, get to the vast savannah for a rewarding 3-4 hours of exclusive game drive around Seronera area and other parts of the park. During this game drive, the driver guide will help you identify different flora and fauna by name and other unique characteristics. There is no assurance if encountering a hunt, reproduction or the cats. What we are sure is the animals are allover the park roaming and all about luck to tick off all your wish list.
Animals to be sighted include among others; lions, leopards, wildebeests, zebras, African elephants, the Cape Buffaloes, primates, birds such as the eagles, and several vultures, etc.
After game drive, return to the lodge for a lunch break, and thereafter go for a cultural encounter with the Masai warriors. The Masai are renowned herdsmen, who rely on animals for wealth and finance. The entertainment covers a village walk, stories, songs and dance with the local natives. After the cultural exchange, try tip and supporting the community activity among others. End the day with dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
At day break, a cup of coffee steers you up for what the day has to offer. Not so much to do today as you will depart Serengeti national park for Ngorongoro crater. Ngorongoro contains one of the world’s largest land caldera.
Have a stopover at Olduvia gorge to witness the fossils believed to be of the first man to exist on earth ever – “Zingerthrupus”. After spending some time with custodians of the place, you will depart for your lodge TO Relax, have Lunch, fresh evening, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Full day game drive and Guided Nature Walk
Break the silence of the night with a tasty morning cup of coffee. Next is a 3-4 hour game drive in the stunning crater. As you enjoy the photo moments, look out for the Africa Big5 cats around the savannah grass land. On a good day, you will have most of wish list spotted in a distance. You will lookout for; lions, leopards, cape Buffalos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, elands, waterbuck, and more. Other sightings are the birds, stunning landscape, plants and more.
Afterwards, you will have lunch and return with an expert guide for a 1-2 hours’ nature walk. Here you can spot animal hideouts, birds, verdant flora and more. The day is closed with dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Transfer to Mount. Kilimanjaro National park
On this day, wake up to a hefty breakfast at the lodge and thereafter checkout for a transfer to Kilimanjaro Mountains. It is a scenic drive through a beautiful route marked by stunning landscape, and lush vegetation. The 196km route takes about 4-5 hours of wonder and discovery. Have some stopovers to refresh, and lunch, before driving to your lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Start the hike; Marangu gate to Mandara hut
First meal of the day; breakfast will be served very early in the morning. After a briefing at the trail head, follow with the guides brazing you for an-unforgettable challenge. Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain Summit in the world. Marangu rate is the oldest and registers the most success hiking rates.
From Marangu gate to Mandara hut covers about 8km, through a rainforest and the sight of some primates such as the Columbus monkeys and the blue monkeys. You get to appreciate the beautify splendor of the landscape, flora and fauna in the 5-6 hour adventure. Lunch will be enroute, as you will arrive at the A shaped hut in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Mandara hut to horombo hut
Wake up early in the morning for another walk to Horombo hut. At this point you will start feel a change of weather condition. The adventure gets much interesting the higher you go. The altitude is at 8858ft, moorland and a view of a clear sky. The 6-7 hour hike has Lunch, and thereafter dinner and a peaceful nap at the mountain top.
Day 8: Horombo hut to Kibo Hut
This is a 6-7 hours’ hike. A great challenge with no option of retreat at the low-alpine zone. You will have beautiful views of Mawenzi and Kibo summits at an altitude of 3720m. You will arrive at the hut early to relax and wait for the summit experience. Have your lunch, and take a refreshing rest. And later have dinner and peaceful nap.
Day 9: Kibo summit trek to and Horombo hut
At midnight, you will wake-up for a heavy breakfast. Thereafter, embark on a summit hike, which takes about 6-7 hours, via a zigzag route to the crater-Gilman at (5685m). You will sunrise view rest at day break, and thereafter proceed to the ice caped Uhuru summit.
It is a choice to proceed for a three hour crate rim hike. After enjoying photography and stunning views of the landscape, descend to Horombo hut for a nap.
Day 10: Horombo hut to Moshi and departure.
Start your day with breakfast at the hut, and then embark on further descent to Moshi where you will link up with your guide for departure to the next drop-off point.
