7 Days Kilimanjaro + Safari
7 Days Kilimanjaro + Safari (5 Days Marangu Route with 2 Days Camping Safari) For US$2,150/Person Based on 2-3 People Booking
Kindly Note: Prices quoted are based on a minimum of 2-3 people booking, and will go down for 4 and more persons.
We also create tailor-made itineraries to suit individual and/or group interests. Tell us your ideas and requirements and we will work together to customize your expedition with us. If traveling with children, please indicate their ages.
Recommended Tipping Amounts for Kilimanjaro Climb:
Porters: $8–$12 per porter per day (approximately $50 or more per porter for the trip)
Cook: $12–$15 per day (around $85 or more for the trip)
Assistant Guide: $12–$15 per day (around $85 or more for the trip)
Lead Guide: $15–$20 per day (approximately $105 or more for the trip)
For instance, if 4 travelers are on Kilimanjaro, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the lead guide.
Tour plan
Arrival Day
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) greeted by our our friendly driver, transfer comfortably to your accommodation at Keys Hotel in Moshi town (overnight stay with breakfast).
Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,860m) to Mandara Hut (2,720m)
Depart Moshi for a scenic drive to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Marangu Gate.
Embark on a 5-6 hour trek (11km) through the rainforest, encountering potential tropical showers. Pack rain gear!
Enjoy lunch prepared by your mountain support crew upon reaching Mandara Hut.
Rest comfortably in the hut – your first night at high altitude.
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2,720m) to Horombo Hut (3,720m)
After breakfast, depart Mandara Hut and trek to Horombo Hut (3,720m), a 6-hour journey (11km).
Witness stunning views of Kibo and Mawenzi volcanoes from your new camp.
Complete an acclimatization hike in the afternoon, gaining 200m in altitude before returning to Horombo Hut for dinner.
Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,720m) to Kibo Hut (4,720m)
After breakfast, trek to Kibo Hut, your highest point at 4,720m (10km, 4-8 hours).
Ascend at a moderate pace, conserving energy for the summit push.
Enjoy lunch and a well-deserved rest upon reaching Kibo Hut. Minimize activity and stay hydrated.
Day 4: Kibo Hut (4,720m) - Uhuru Peak (5,895m) - Horombo Hut (3,720m)
Begin your summit push pre-dawn, departing Kibo Hut for Uhuru Peak (5,895m). The trek is challenging due to high altitude (9-12 hours, 16km).
Your guide will be by your side throughout the ascent, monitoring your stamina and well-being.
After reaching the “Roof of Africa,” descend to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut (3,720m) - Marangu Gate (1,970m) - Moshi
Celebrate your accomplishment with a hearty breakfast at Horombo Hut.
Descend through diverse landscapes back to Marangu Gate (5-6 hours, 18km).
Enjoy a group congratulation ceremony and share your experience in the guestbook.
Receive your commemorative certificates and transfer back to your Moshi hotel (Panama Garden Resort or similar).
Day 6: Tarangire National Park
You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi or Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport and driven to Tarangire National Park, which is known for its large elephant herds, lions, and beautiful baobab trees. The park is also home to a variety of other animals, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes. You will spend the entire day exploring the park and spotting wildlife before retiring at Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater, which is often referred to as the “eighth wonder of the world.” The crater is home to a large number of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. You will spend the morning exploring the crater and spotting wildlife before enjoying a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha/Moshi town where the safari ends.
Included in the Kilimanjaro Side
- 2 Airport Transfers, to/from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport.
- 1 night accommodation atKeys Hotel in Moshi town on Bed and Breakfast basis, Double Occupancy
- 3 Delicious meals a day while on the mountain
- All park entrance, camp and rescue fees
- Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
- Oxygen Cylinder – only for emergency
- English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
- Staff salaries and fees
- Transport to/from national park gates
- First aid kit and pulse oximeter
- Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town
- 3 liters of bottled drinking water to be provided on the first day of your hike, on the mountain porters will fetch water from the streams to be boiled and filtered for you
- Breakfast included atKeys Hotel in Moshi town
Excluded from the Kilimanjaro Side:
- Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
- 2nd night atKeys Hotel after the climb.
- Gratuities/Tipping your crew
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
- International airfare & VISA
- Laundry service (available at the hotel for small price)
- Meals not noted on the itinerary
- Personal travel insurance
Recommended Tipping Amounts for Kilimanjaro Climb:
Porters: $8–$12 per porter per day (approximately $50 or more per porter for the trip)
Cook: $12–$15 per day (around $85 or more for the trip)
Assistant Guide: $12–$15 per day (around $85 or more for the trip)
Lead Guide: $15–$20 per day (approximately $105 or more for the trip)
For instance, if 4 travelers are on Kilimanjaro, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the lead guide.
Included on the safari side:
- Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English speaking guide and safari cook
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Mineral water.
- Overnight stays in safari lodges / tented camps
- All national park fees
Excluded from the safari side:
- Airport transfers
- Hotel lodging in Arusha/Moshi town
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending monies for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Recommended Tipping Amounts for Safari Trips:
Safari Guide: $20–$30 per day per group.
Safari Cook: $20–$30 per day per group (if on a camping safari trip)
For instance, if four travelers are on Kilimanjaro, each person could contribute $5.00 per day to make a one day tip for the driver-guide.