8 Day TK Lemosho Climb with a 3 Day Safari to Lake Ndutu and Ngorongoro Crater - With Flight
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
Arrival
13th February 2025: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on flight TBA.
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 Four Points By Sheraton for your overnight stay.
Your chief guide will come to Sheraton 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
14th February 2025: 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 8 day TK Lemosho βVIP Eco Seriesβ climb, finishing on 21st February 2025.
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21st February 2025: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to Sheraton for your overnight stay.
Optional: If requested, your safari guide will come to Sheraton 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
22nd February 2025: Your TK driver will collect you from the Sheraton in Arusha for your transfer to Arusha Airport. You will take a flight to Lake Ndutu airstrip departing at 0745, arriving in the Ndutu Aristrip at 0850, where your Safari Guide will be waiting to meet you.
After meeting your driver, set out for morning game drives in the Lake Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, exploring the heart of the Wildebeest Migration.
In the early afternoon, transfer to TNS Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge for check-in, followed by a hot lunch at the lodge's restaurant. Afterward, enjoy afternoon game drives in the Lake Ndutu region, returning to your accommodation in the late afternoon for your overnight stay.
23rd February 2025: Following a leisurely breakfast and some downtime, embark on a late-morning game drive into the heart of the wildebeest migration. With some luck, you may witness the birth of a wildebeest calf, as this is the peak of the birthing season.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater for your overnight stay at the Melia Ngorongoro Lodge.
24th February 2025: After an early warm breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, hoping to witness the renowned Big Five: lion, rhinoceros, leopard, elephant, and Cape buffalo. All of these magnificent animals can be seen within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater, and are safeguarded through Tanzania's dedicated wildlife conservation efforts.
Afternoon transfer to Arusha for your overnight stay at Four Points by Sheraton.
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.
Departure
25th February 2025: Youβll 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 hotelβs 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 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 throughout the year.