8 Day Kilimanjaro Climb With 4 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara - With Game Walk to Elephantβs Cave
This safari is recommended throughout the year
Arrival
6th August 2024: 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 your accommodation in Arusha 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
7th August 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 8 Day TK Lemosho βAdvantage Seriesβ climb, finishing on 14th August 2024.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here π₯
14th August 2024: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to your hotel in Arusha for your overnight stay.
Optional: If requested, your safari guide will come to your hotel 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
15th August 2024: Your driver will collect you from your hotel at around 0700 for transfer to Tarangire National Park for game drive. Late afternoon transfer to Nasikia's Mandhari Lodghe in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
16th August 2024: Early morning guided game walk for some 3 hours to Elephant's Cave.
Afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for your overnight stay at Pakulala Safari Camp.
17th August 2024: Descend into Crater for game drives 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 Lake Manyara for your overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
18th August 2024: Morning game drives within Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon transfer 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 are provided by accommodation providers but do not necessarily reflect specific room allocations.
Departure
19th August 2024: 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 on this day.
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 (TBA) departing JRO.
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.