9 Day TK Lemosho Climb - Excel Series with a 5 Day Safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and 2 days in Zanzibar
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
Arrival
3rd January 2026: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Once you have completed customs formalities and collected your luggage, please exit the airport building and then look out for our driver who should be wearing a black Team Kilimanjaro t-shirt and carrying a placard with your name on it, who will be waiting under a shelter for you at the meeting point outside. Our driver will transfer you to The Outpost Lodge for your over night.
Your chief guide will come to your hotel for your pre-climb briefing on the evening of the climb, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening throughout the duration of the climb, check any kit that you may have concerns over, issue any kit hire items that have been requested and he will also deal with any final pre-climb administration and answer any questions you may have.
Kilimanjaro
4th January 2026: Your mountain guide and supporting crew will collect you from your hotel at approximately 0730 to transfer you to Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Gate to start your open 9 day TK Lemosho ‘Excel series’ climb, finishing on 12th January 2026.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here 📥
12th January 2026: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Optional: Your safari guide will come to your hotel for your pre-safari briefing at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening during the safari, and answer any questions you may have.
Safari
13th January 2026: Your safari driver will collect you at around 0730 from your hotel in Arusha and transfer you to Tarangire National Park for game drives. Afternoon transfer to Lake Eyasi for your overnight at Ziwani Lodge.
14th January 2026: Very early morning transfer from your lodge to a location recently reconnoitred by your local Eyasi guide, where we will find some Hadzabe Bushmen hunters to join on their morning hunt, learning aspects of hunting and survival training along the way. Afterwards, we move to a larger settlement where we meet the Hadzabe ladies and learn some of their foraging skills.
Late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for overnight at EAC Pakulala Luxury Camp on the Crater's rim.
15th January 2026: Early morning descend into the Crater with a hot packed breakfast and a game drive in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopards, elephant and Cape buffalo. All of these animals are viewable within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater and are protected thanks to the wildlife conservation efforts of Tanzania.
Afternoon transfer to the Lake Ndutu region of Ngorongoro Conservation Area with visit to the Maasai boma, Olduvai Gorge and Shifting sands.
Late afternoon transfer to TNS Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge for your night's stay.
16th January 2026: Early morning transfer to launch site for hot air balloon ride in aerial pursuit of the Great Migration.
Late afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara for your overnight at Tortilis Camp Lake Manyara with game drives en route.
17th January 2026: Morning game drives in Lake Manyara. Afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar.
Safari route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
Images are provided by accommodation providers but do not necessarily reflect specific room allocations.
Zanzibar
17th January 2026: Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met by your designated driver and transferred to Sunshine Marine Lodge.
17th to 19th January 2026: 2 nights at Sunshine Marine Lodge in one of their Blue Breeze Suites on half board basis.
19th January 2026: After checking out from Sunshine Marine Lodge, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Upon arrival, you will proceed to Kia Lodge near Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your overnight stay.
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Safari prices per person in USD
| No. in group 👉 | Solo | 2 🧍 | 3 🧍 | 4 🧍 | 5 🧍 | 6 🧍 | 7+ 🧍 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHL0 501 | $6,065 | $4,975 | $4,430 | $4,360 | $4,295 | $4,230 | $4,165 |
Mobiles: scroll right for larger groups 👉
Departure
20th January 2026: You’ll need to check out of your hotel by late morning. However, if you wish to wander into town for the day, you may leave your bags with reception and may continue to use the hotel’s facilities. Please let us know if you need a guide to accompany you or if you wish to organise any special activities today.
Please be ready to be collected for your airport transfer at least 3 hours before, to ensure sufficient time to check-in for your flight departing JRO / ARK.
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is ideal for June, as we anticipate the Migration to be in the Grumeti Corridor, located in the western region of Serengeti.
This safari itinerary is ideal for June, as we anticipate the Migration to be in the Grumeti Corridor, located in the western region of Serengeti.