12 Day itinerary in Tanzania, Africa
The trip starts at Machame Gate, at an elevation of 1800 meters, with a way to deal with the south west of the mountain. It goes through super rainforest right off the bat, prior to going on up the mountain to arrive at Shira Camp, where the Lemosho route joins from the west. From here you navigate ... Read More
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The Tallest Mountain on the African Continent
The Highest Free Standing Mountain in the World
Visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Visit Serengeti National Park
The Tallest Mountain on the African Continent
The Highest Free Standing Mountain in the World
Visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Visit Serengeti National Park
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Arrival
All adventurers need to sort out their own trips to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). From JRO WildReality Safari will organize a private transport to your lodge/hotel. That evening or promptly the following morning you will meet Wild Reality
Representative and have a full pre-climb preparation. Transport: Private transfer (40 km).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Breakfast then transfer to Machame Gate (1815 m) at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Registration formalities at the park rangers office then departure for our first day of ascent. The progression is made through a dense forest of giant ferns, rubber
trees and fichus trees which gradually give way to tall grass and giant heather. Arrival at the Machame Camp bivouac (3050 m). Transfer: approximately 2 hours. Walking time: about 5 hours. Positive elevation gain: + 1188 m. Overnight: machame camp in the tent with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3840m)
Continuation towards Shira Camp by a steep path through a savannah of tall grass and volcanic stones. Vegetation is scarce. It is the reign of heather and giant groundsel, ghostly landscapes of lava, caves and streams. If the weather is clear, an
extraordinary first sight of Kilimanjaro (Uhuru in the local language) will come across the horizon… Both marvelous
and impressive! The track goes along the south-west flank and arrives at the end of the afternoon on the large plateau of
Shira (3,840 m). Walking time: around 4.5 hours. Positive altitude difference: + 874 m. Negative drop: - 103mshira camp in the tent with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Shira Lava Tower Pass (4600 m) - Barranco Camp (395)
Progress towards Barranco camp via the Lava Tower pass (4,600 m). Here we leave the vegetable ground to enter the mineral kingdom. This is a key step that serves as acclimatization to the altitude. The glacier is above our heads. Then descend to
the gigantic canyon of Grand Barranco (3950 m). The giant ragworts are very numerous here, benefiting from the water of the countless surrounding waterfalls. Walking time: about 7 hours. Positive elevation: + 827 m. Negative drop: - 653 m.
Barranco camp in the tent with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp (3995 m)
Progression on a steep ground to the attack of the great wall of Barranco. Without difficulty, we put our hands here and there; the landscapes are superb and you can see the impressive peaks of Kibo and Pointe Mawensi. Arrival in the wild valley of Karanga in a grandiose and lunar landscape due to the many lava flows that Kilimanjaro let escape. Walking time: about 4 hours. Positive elevation: +430m Negative elevation: -350m. Karanga camp in the tent with full board(breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp (4600m)
Then climb up the glacial moraine to Barafu camp (4600 m). This bivouac is installed on the spur which makes the junction with the Marengu and Rongaï routes… It is a real high altitude bivouac strategically well located for the final assault. The views of the Mawensi crater (5149 m) are absolutely spectacular. Walking time: about 3 hours. Positive elevation: +600 m. Barafu camp in the tent with full board(breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Barafu camp - Summit of Kilimanjaro - Mweka camp (3100 m)
Departure around midnight to arrive at the foot of the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers and embark on a steep climb between these two hanging glaciers; the atmosphere is unreal. At the first light of dawn, arrival on the edges of the crater
between the points Stella and Hans Meyer, junction point with the trekkers coming from the Marangu route. You will still have to progress for about an hour, on the often snow-covered ridge of the volcano, to reach the Roof of Africa (5895 m) and
contemplate the sunrise. Unique moment, full of emotion and victory. Then descend to the Barrafu refuge for a rest period, do not stay too long at altitude you must descend as low as possible… then continue towards Mweka camp (3,100
m). Walking time: around 13 hours. Positive elevation: + 1458 m. Negative drop: - 2929 m. Mweka camp in the tent with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Mweka camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha
Descent through the dense equatorial forest towards Mweka Gate (1800 m). Superb descent where you can see colobus monkeys and blue monkeys swinging from vine to vine… arrival at Mweka Gate, graduation if you have successfully climbed then transfer to Arusha Town dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Drive From Arusha to Serengeti
Early morning after breakfast, you will depart from your hotel with WildReality Safari and proceed to Serengeti National Park, via the stunning landscape of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. If time permits, you may have a chance to stop at the Ndutu area. During the journey, you will have a lunch break and continue with an exciting game drive en-route to your accommodation, arriving in the evening.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Full Game Drive at Serengeti National Park
Welcome to Serengeti National Park, one of the most iconic wildlife reserves in Africa. Serengeti is famous for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores traverse the grassy plains in search of water and greener pastures. This spectacle of nature is a breathtaking experience that is not to be missed. Additionally, Serengeti is home to the Big Five animals, which include lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Spotting these majestic creatures in their natural habitat is a thrilling adventure that awaits you in Serengeti National Park.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Drive From Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, we will start our early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park between 08:00 - 13:00 hrs. After the game drive, we will pack our lunches and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, we will have a game drive en route to the conservation area. The scenic beauty of the region, coupled with the diverse wildlife, will make the journey an exciting one.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
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Crater Tour & Head Back to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater is a true gem in Tanzania, known as one of the most iconic landmarks in Africa. It is the world's largest unbroken caldera, an extinct volcano that collapsed millions of years ago, leaving behind a natural sanctuary that is home to a stunning variety of wildlife. You can expect to see the "Big Five" - lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes - as well as many other animals like wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and more than 400 species of birds. Starting with an early breakfast, you will embark on a full day game drive that will take you down over 600 meters into the crater. You will stop for a picnic lunch at the base of the crater, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Ngorongoro Highlands. After the tour, you will head back to Arusha.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
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