8 Day TK Lemosho Climb with 5 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Ndutu
This safari itinerary is recommended from December to March when we expect the Migration to be in the southern Serengeti / Ndutu area of northern Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrival
20th December 2025: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at TBA 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 The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Your chief guide will come to The Outpost Lodge 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
21st December 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 open 8 day TK Lemosho ‘Advantage Series’ climb, finishing on 28th December 2025.
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28th December 2025: 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: 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
29th December 2025: Your safari guide will collect you from your Arusha hotel at approximately 0730 to start your safari. The journey includes a transfer to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy game drives until late afternoon. Later, you will be transferred to Tarangire Ndovu Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
30th December 2025: After a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, the morning will be spent exploring Tarangire National Park on further game drives.
Renowned as a prime birdwatching location, Tarangire National Park is also home to a large concentration of wildlife, particularly in the dry season when animals are drawn to the Tarangire River, the area’s only water source. The park’s landscape is equally captivating, dotted with magnificent baobab trees that enhance the scenic beauty.
Late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay at Rhino Lodge.
31st December 2025: Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for 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 for your first night's stay at Nasikia's Ndutu Migration Camp.
1st January 2026: Experience full-day game drives in the heart of the Great Migration during the birthing season, with the hope of witnessing the birth of a newborn calf.
In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Nasikia's Ndutu Migration Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
2nd January 2026: Morning game drives in the Lake Ndutu area of Ngorongoro Conservation Area within the heart of the Wildebeest Migration.
Afternoon transfer to Arusha for your overnight stay at The Outpost Lodge.
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.
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Departure
3rd January 2026: Spend the morning at leisure at your hotel. Check-out is required by late morning, but if you wish to explore Arusha, you may leave your bags with reception and continue to use the hotel’s facilities. Should you require a guide or wish to arrange any additional activities, please let us know in advance.
For your departure, kindly ensure you are ready for collection at least 3 hours before your flight (TBA) to allow ample time for airport check-in at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
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This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended from December to March when we expect the Migration to be in the southern Serengeti / Ndutu area of northern Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This safari itinerary is recommended from December to March when we expect the Migration to be in the southern Serengeti / Ndutu area of northern Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This safari itinerary is recommended from December to March when we expect the Migration to be in the southern Serengeti / Ndutu area of northern Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting in the month of June - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Grumeti Corridor - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.