7 Day Climb With Day Safari to Arusha National Park & 5 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti - With Flight
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.
Arrival
30th August 2024: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on flight (KL 567) at 1955.
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 Mvuli Hotel for your first nights stay.
Arusha National Park
31st August 2024: Collected from your hotel in Arusha at around 0730. Transferred by vehicle to Arusha National Park Gate for registration. Proceed with vehicle to viewpoint at end of vehicle track.
From here, we walk towards the Ash Cone, to an altitude of around 2,400 metres, with picnic lunch along the way, achieving a useful, low intensity acclimatisation day prior to starting your Kilimanjaro climb tomorrow.
On a clear day, this vantage point affords excellent views of Kilimanjaro’s peak, 42 miles away.
After lunch, descend on foot to vehicle and begin a short safari around the Momella Lakes where we hope to see some of the following: giraffe, elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest.
Late afternoon, return to Mvuli Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Your chief guide will come to your hotel for your pre-climb briefing at approximately 1800, 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
1st September 2024: 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 7 day TK Lemosho ‘Advantage Series’ climb, finishing on 7th September 2024.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here 📥
7th September 2024: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to Mvuli Hotel for your overnight stay.
8th September 2024: After check-out at Mvuli Hotel, we will transfer you to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay. Should you need any assistance during your day at leisure—whether it’s organising activities, sourcing equipment for your Kilimanjaro climb, or having your guide accompany you into town—please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Optional: if requested, your safari guide will come to Arusha Planet Lodge for your pre-climb 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
9th September 2024: Your safari guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha at approximately 0730 to start your safari. Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drives. Late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
10th September 2024: Early morning descent into Crater for game drives in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopard, 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.
Late afternoon transfer with game drives en route to central Serengeti for overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati in the Seronera Region.
11th September 2024: Morning game drives in the Seronera Region of Serengeti in search of the Serengeti's permanent predator population. Afternoon transfer with game drives en route to Mawe's Gnu Migration Camp for your first night's stay.
12th August 2024: Full day game drives within the heart of the Wildebeest Migration, to include patrols along the Mara River in the hope of witnessing the the River Crossing - the annual highlight of the world’s safari calendar.
Late afternoon return to Mawe's Gnu Migration Camp for dinner and overnight.
13th September 2024: Embarking on morning game drives along the picturesque Mara River region, our anticipation heightens with the hope of witnessing the truly dramatic and awe-inspiring Wildebeest Crossing one last time. Afternoon transfer to Kogatende airstrip for flight at 1400 to Arusha, arriving at 1530. Met by driver at Arusha Airport and transferred to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
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 of accommodation featured on this page are representative of the hotel / camp / lodge generally, and do not necessarily reflect the room you will be allocated.
Departure
14th September 2024: You are required to check out of your hotel by late morning. However, if you desire to explore the town for the day, you can leave your bags with the reception and continue to utilise the hotel's facilities. Inform us if you require a guide or want to arrange any special activities for the day.
Ensure you are prepared for your airport transfer at least 3 hours before departure to allow ample time for check-in. Your flight, QR 1476, is scheduled to depart from JRO at 1755.
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari 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 recommended from November to April when we expect the migration to be in the south.
This safari 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 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.