8 Day TK Lemosho Climb & 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
Day 1: 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 overnight stay.
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
Day 2: 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 8 day TK Lemosho βAdvantage Seriesβ climb.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here π₯
Day 9: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Day 10: Day at leisure at The Outpost Lodge. Please let us know whether you need any assistance with organising any activities for this day or whether you wish for your guide to accompany you into town for the day.
Optional: if requested, your safari guide will come to The Outpost Lodge 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
Day 11: Your safari guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha at approximately 0830 to start your safari. Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drives.
The Tarangire National Park is known as a wonderful birding destination and also features large numbers of game, particularly during the dry season, when the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area. The landscape is of particular interest too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees.
Late afternoon transfer to Karatu for overnight at Bouganvilla Safari Lodge.
Day 12: Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater for your 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.
Day 13: 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.
Day 14: Set out early for a thrilling full day game drive along the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra make their perilous crossing through crocodile-infested waters. This awe-inspiring spectacle is the pinnacle of the Great Migration, drawing predators like lions and hyenas to the scene. Itβs one of the most intense and unforgettable wildlife experiences on the African continent.
Late afternoon return to Mawe's Gnu Migration Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 15: Morning game drive along the Mara River area, in pursuit of the Wildebeest Migration. Late morning transfer to Seronera airstrip for flight at 1200 to ZNZ, arriving at 1400.
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.
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.