15-Day Kilimanjaro Climb & Wildlife Safari in Tanzania

15 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMBING AND WILDLIFE SAFARI TANZANIA

9Days Mountain Kilimanjaro Climbing and 6 days wildlife safari

On these 15 days get to enjoy the trekking of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Lemosho route one of the best routes to climb Mt Kilimanjaro so much to enjoy on this route starting from rain forest on the beginning of your trekking then following with moorland as you climb higher you will start reaching on alpine desert zone the changes of this different vegetation will make you enjoy your trekking and not feeling boring. After mountain trekking you will relax at Arusha before continuing to the wilderness to enjoy the amazing game viewing at Serengeti and Ngorongoro

DAY 1 ARRIVAL DAY
If you want to visit the most famous parks of Tanzania and enjoy the northern part well including hiking MountKilimanjaro for 7 days via Lemosho route and cruising on safari for 4 days Serengetiand Ngorongoro, and Tarangirepark. This is the perfect itinerary for you It will give you enough days and time to enjoy each place you will visit and be able to see a lot of animals, it is the right choice for you. Upon your arrival our driver guide will welcome youand escort you to your Hotel in MoshiOvernight stay at Maridadi hotel

DAY 2 RELAXING DAY
Today you will be relaxing at the lodge enjoy the swimming pool at the hotel since July is nearly the dry season/summertime we expect sun and its hot time to time around daytime this will be perfect for you enjoy swimming. Letter on the afternoon the mountain guide will arrive for briefing about your trekking and cross check your equipment’s for hiking he may also advice for some other stuff if you do not have this will give you more time to search or rent if there are some other stuffs missing Overnight stay at Maridadi hotel

DAY 3 LEMOSHO GATE – MTI MKUBWA
Eat a big breakfast and get ready for your Kilimanjaro adventure! You’ll leave Moshi town by 8 am and head to Lemosho Gate on the west side of the mountain. Don’t worry about a thing —Nafika will take care of everything before the hike starts. Then, you’re off! You’ll trek through the lush green forests of Lemosho Glade and reach Big Tree Camp, where you’ll spend your first night under the watchful eye of Kilimanjaro. Distance covered: 7km / 4.3mi Approx. Time taken: 4 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included

DAY 4 MTI MKUBWA – SHIRA 2 CAMP
Second days Lemosho Route offers amazing views! Like across a big, open space with grass and volcanic rocks. You’ll slowly climb higher towards Shira Camp 1, where you might see the peak of Kilimanjaro through the clouds! After a break, you’ll keep going to Shira Camp 2. Here, you’ll get incredible views of giant glaciers on the north side of the mountain. You’ll enjoy the scenery and get your body ready to climb even higher. Distance covered: 16.5km / 10.3 mi. Approx. Time taken: 9 – 10 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

DAY 5 SHIRA 2 CAMP – BARANCO CAMP
Lemosho is like a beautiful painting! You’ll hike higher and higher, entering a dry, rocky area. You’ll walk across ridges made of old lava, with giant glaciers above you. You’ll climb to the top of Lava Tower, the highest point so far, for lunch with a fantastic view! In the afternoon, you’ll walk down to a comfy camp under the tall Baranco Wall. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible sights — pictures can’t capture how beautiful it is! Distance covered: 10km / 6.2 mi.
Approx. Time taken: 7 hrs.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

DAY 6 BARANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP
Lemosho Route is yet another big challenge! You’ll hike up a steep hill to climb the Baranco Wall. It looks scary, but it’s not so bad! You’ll walk under giant glaciers and enjoy the amazing downhill trek to Karanga Valley. Look up to see even more glaciers on Kibo Peak. You’ll relax and eat dinner at camp, where you’ll see incredible views of another mountain called Mawenzi. In the afternoon, take it easy to get used to the high altitude. You can even go for a short hike if you want, but mostly rest up for the big climb on the next day!
Distance covered: 5.5km / 3.4 mi.
Approx. Time taken: 5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included

DAY 7 KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP
Getting close to the summit! You’ll hike to Barafu Camp, which is high up (4673 meters!). From here, you’ll see amazing views of the peak of Kilimanjaro (Kibo) and another mountain called Mawenzi. After lunch, you’ll relax a lot in your tent —this is important for climbing to the very top later. You’ll eat dinner early and get a good night’s sleep because you’ll need to wake up very early tomorrow for the climb!
Approx. Hiking time: 3 hours.
Distance covered: 4 km.
Habitat: Alpine desert.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

DAY 8 BARAFU – UHURU PEAK – MILLENIUM CAMP
This is the big day! You’ll wake up very early, around midnight, and have a light breakfast. After fueling up, you’ll start the tough climb to the summit. It takes 4-5 hours. You’ll go up high in a short
time! Just before sunrise, you’ll reach Stella Point (5756m), which is an amazing viewpoint at the edge of a giant crater. From here, you’ll do one last climb to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa (5,895 meters!). Congratulations, you climbed Kilimanjaro! Take pictures and enjoy this incredible
accomplishment. After celebrating at the top, you’ll head back down to Barafu Camp for lunch and a well-deserved rest. Then, you’ll trek down to Millennium Camp for dinner, where you can relax and reflect on your amazing journey. You did it! You conquered Kilimanjaro!
Approx. Hiking time: 12-15 hours.
Distance covered: 15 km.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

DAY 9 MILLENIUM CAMP – MWEKA GATE
conquer the descent! After breakfast, you’ll enjoy a celebratory farewell to Millennium Camp (3950m) with a scenic few-hour hike to Mweka Gate. You’ll collect your well earned summit certificates and raise a toast to your accomplishment with a refreshing drink! You’ll bid farewell to your amazing guides and board a private car that will take you back to your Moshi hotel. A hot shower and a comfy bed await! Celebrate your incredible Kilimanjaro achievement via the 7-day Lemosho route —you did it!
Approx. Hiking time: 5 hours.
Distance covered: 14 km.
Habitat: Montane Forest.

DAY 10 KIKULETWA HOT SPRING
This day you will check out of your hotel at Moshi start driving towards Arusha on your way make a stop at Kikuletwa hot spring enjoy the natural pool the place is so cool and clean for someone arrive here for the first time it’s a perfect place to enjoy, enjoy the swimming on the afternoon get your lunch here at Kikuletwa on the late Afternoon start driving toward Arusha town
Overnight stay at Tulia boutique

DAY 11 TARANGIRE PARK
Today early in the morning drive from your Hotel at Arusha and heading to Tarangire park. The Park is known for its elephant groups congregating by the river and its giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest, which attract predators likemlion, leopard, cheetah, and hyenas. Tarangire is home to more breeding bird’s species than any other place on earthmand its landscape is adorned with ancient baobab trees, some of which are believed to have stood for over a thousand of years after the game drive continue driving to Karatu Overnight stay at Eileen’s tree inn

DAY 12 TRANSFER TO SERENGETI PARK
After morning breakfast you will pack your staff and check out of Eileen’s tree in you will cross the Ngorongoro conservation area again on this day when heading to Serengeti park, First stop will be at Oldupai George museum which is inside the Ngorongoro conservation area to learn and witness the history of the first scull of human which was discovered at this place together with other fossils of different animal this place hold the genuine history of Ngorongoro and Serengeti area there’s so much to
learn at this place Enjoy your lunch on the afternoon after the lunch continue heading to Serengeti where you will arrive on the late afternoon this the best time to enjoy the game drive your driver will help to pop up the roof enjoy your evening game drive as you slowly driving towards your lodge

Overnight stay at Serengeti Tukaone camp

DAY 13 FULL DAY SERENGETI PARK
After breakfast you will spend your entire day with game drive in Serengeti Park the park is well known as the home of big cats our driver a well experienced they know where to drive and be able to see a lot of animals spend your day looking for big cats such as Lion Leopards and Cheetah not forgetting around this time on December the migration of Wildebeest will be on their way to Southern side of Serengeti you might be lucky to spot this huge groups of wildebeest with an experienced driver he will know where and to drive so you can be able to enjoy all of this
Overnight stay as above Serengeti Tukaone camp

DAY 14 NGORONGORO CRATER
After early breakfast you will start driving toward Ngorongoro conservation area your guide will update with the best time for to start your game drive on this day, The Ngorongoro crater is known as the best place where you can be able to spot the big five within a very short time. Zebra, Buffaloes, Lion, wildebeest, Elephant, Flamingos are among the animal you will be seeing around this area not forgetting the endangered black Rhino are all abundant inside the crater, The Ngorongoro crater was selected as one of seven natural wonders of Africa due to its breathtaking natural beauty. On the late afternoon you will then return to your lodge.
Overnight stay at Eileen’s tree inn

DAY 15 DRIVE TO ARUSHA AIRPORT DEPARTURE
Today program will depend on the time of your flight you will discuss with your guide and plan what time to leave from Karatu to Arusha for your flight on your way to Arusha you may decide to have few stops on the road to visit some of the shop which are selling souvenirs such as drawings, carvings, bids, and so much other staff passing through some of this shop is another experience for you to enjoy Letters continue to Arusha and drop off at the airport where this will mark the end of our tour

Frequently Asked Questions

For this 15-day expedition, we typically utilize the Machame Route (often called the "Whiskey Route") or the Lemosho Route. You will spend 7 to 8 days on the mountain, which is the ideal duration for proper acclimatization, significantly increasing your chances of successfully reaching Uhuru Peak (5,895m).

Mount Kilimanjaro is a "trekking mountain," meaning no technical climbing equipment (like ropes or ice axes) is required. However, it is physically demanding due to the high altitude and long hiking days. You should be in good physical condition and have experience with multi-day hiking. Our professional guides, porters, and cooks handle all heavy lifting and camp setup to support you.

After descending the mountain, you will explore Tanzania’s "Northern Circuit," including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. You have a high probability of seeing the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, and the massive wildebeest herds of the Great Migration (depending on the season).

On the mountain, you will sleep in high-quality four-season tents at designated campsites. Once the safari begins, the accommodation shifts to a mix of comfort lodges and tented camps located either inside or just outside the national parks, providing hot showers, comfortable beds, and full-service dining.

You only need to carry a small daypack with essentials (water, rain gear, snacks) during the hike. Our porters will carry your main duffel bag (limited to 15kg). Any safari-specific gear or clean clothes not needed for the mountain can be safely stored at our base hotel in Arusha or Moshi and will be waiting for you in the safari vehicle when you descend.