8 Day TK Lemosho route - Advantage Series Climb & 4 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
This is not a specific itinerary - in terms of the accommodation being detailed - and is presented to provide a general idea of recommended movements on a 4 day schedule basis.
7th September 2026: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) at 01:40am.
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.
Your chief guide will come to you at Mvuli Hotel for your pre-climb briefing on the evening of the climb, 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
8th September 2026: 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 Lemosho Advantage Series Climb, finishing on 15th September 2026.
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15th September 2026: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to Mvuli Hotel for your overnight stay.
Your safari guide will come to Mvuli Hotel for your pre-climb briefing at approximately 1730, 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
16th September: After breakfast, your guide will collect you from Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and lions.
Following your game drive, you will continue towards Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzaniaβs most scenic parks, famous for its lush groundwater forests, large troops of baboons, flamingos along the lake shores, and its legendary tree-climbing lions, often seen resting in the branches of acacia trees.
Arrive at Tortilis Manyara Camp, in the late afternoon.
17th September: After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, exploring the parkβs diverse landscapes and searching for its famous wildlife, including large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and the renowned tree-climbing lions. The park is also home to an incredible variety of birdlife, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
In the afternoon, you will depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, you will check in and overnight at EAC Pakulala Safari Camp, ideally located near the crater rim, perfectly positioned for an early descent into the crater the following morning.
18th September: After an early start, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning of game drives. The craterβs enclosed ecosystem supports a wide range of wildlife throughout the year, creating outstanding opportunities for viewing both predators and plains game.
In addition to its wildlife, the scenery is striking, with open grasslands, forested slopes, and seasonal lakes providing constantly changing backdrops during your drive.
Later in the day, you will ascend from the crater and continue to EAC Pakulala Luxury Safari Camp, where you will enjoy dinner and your overnight stay.
19th September: Today's focus is the spectacular Ndutu region within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will set out on a full-day game drive across the vast open plains and acacia woodlands that make this area so unique. September offers excellent wildlife viewing, with resident populations of lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, and a wide variety of antelope species frequently seen throughout the region.
In the late afternoon, you will begin your return journey to Arusha, where you will be transferred at Airport Planet Lodge for your final overnight stay before your flight home on the 20th September 2026.
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.
Safari Prices Per Person in US Dollars
Prices are on the basis of 2026 accommodation rates.
| No. in group π | Solo | 2 π§ | 3 π§ | 4 π§ | 5 π§ | 6 π§ | 7+ π§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari | $3,675 | $2,915 | $2,535 | $2,495 | $2,460 | $2,420 | $2,385 |
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Day 1 / 1 April 2026: Tarangire National ParkDepart Arusha at approximately 0730 for the drive to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park for an introductory game drive, scanning for its famous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. This park offers a classic, less-crowded safari feel.Overnight at TARANGIRE β Angata Tarangire Camp.
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Angata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and overnight.
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Mawe's Baobab Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
Depart at approximately 0730 for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park features groundwater forest, open grasslands, and a shallow soda lake that attracts a wide variety of birdlife.Lake Manyara is well known for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and large troops of baboons.Later in the day, transfer to Moivaro Tindiga Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.