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Overview of four (4) days luxury Tanzania safari packages Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

On this famous safari, tourists will explore two of Africa’s 7 natural wonders. Watch the breathtaking wildebeest migration at Serengeti and spot one of the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater. On this safari, tourists will experience an African adventure beyond their wildest dreams.

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Tourists will depart Arusha at the dawn and travel to Serengeti National Park. Tourists will travel to Serengeti on a road near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, letting them glimpse animal sightings along the way. The golden savannah and endless plains teeming with zebras, wildebeest and giraffes will make it a lot easier for tourists to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. During this day tourists will enjoy a picnic lunch on Naabai kopje (a small rocky hill in a generally flat area) where they will have the chance to view the Serengeti’s famous pink-headed lizards. After lunch, tourists will proceed further into the plains for a leisurely game drive. Tourists will spend the night at the Serengeti and fall asleep to the playful calls of the zebra and hyenas.As with guaranteed with each tour.

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

Tourists will start the day in heart of the Serengeti. The animals found in the Serengeti are extremely varying so visitors will likely enjoy views of lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, water buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest. In addition, elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffe, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos and antelopes are all found within the park. Don’t worry about the time of year of your safari because there are animals within the Serengeti all year. After the game drive a delectable dinner will be served.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

This day marks the last day of the game drive in Serengeti before tourists make way to the Ngorongoro Crater. After an exciting game drive full of animal sightings and a picnic lunch, tourists will drive to the Crater. This night tourists will stay there, overlooking the unbroken caldera of Ngorongoro Crater. The views of the sunset over the savannah are definitely breathtaking. After a long day of adventuring, guests will enjoy a tasty dinner prepared by our friendly cook.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early morning breakfast, tourists will hurry to Ngorongoro Crater, as it is the best time to spot animals. Within this day tourists will enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake within the park. The lake is home to many hippos and migratory birds, so guests will be sure to enjoy the visit! Due to the animal “oasis” created within the crater, there is a high probability of spotting every member of ‘The Big 5’. The group comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa – the ferocious lion, the giant elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino and the mighty water buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater is truly an amazing place.

Did you know it was formed over two million of years ago? A large volcano erupted, collapsing the volcano, but left a perfectly unbroken crater, known as a caldera. Within the amazing crater you can expect to view the playful zebra, lumbering hippo, swift wildebeest and cackling hyenas. In addition, there are flocks of graceful flamingos along the Soda Lake, while hungry hawks and vultures circle the sky in search their next meal of disposed carcass. Beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes are popular water birds in the crater a sight not to miss. After a lovely afternoon of animal sightings tourists will finally start journey back to Arusha.

Included

General

• Guide
• Park Fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Environment fees

Not-Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

In the early morning in Arusha, tourists will proceed to Tarangire National Park. Once tourists reach Tarangirethey will commence discovering the vast termite mounds and the early baobab trees. One should be aware of the fact that this park is renowned for its diverse bird species and widespread population of Great elephants of Africa. There are regular sightings of vicious lions, giraffe, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetah, mongoose, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons. After seeing the wildlife in Tarangiretourists will proceed with the journey to the next highlight of the Ngorongoro Crater and close to Lake Manyara.

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park.

This journey takes the tourists past Lake Manyara into the bountiful Ngorongoro plateaus. Crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, towards the beautiful Serengeti National Park where tourists will arrive at mid-day. The following days are set aside for exploring the prominent Serengeti, home to the Big Five Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino and numerous other animals. Tourists can look forward to many new wildlife sightings and beautiful sceneries during the game drives as each day one will explore new wonders on safari. Tourists will expand the next three nights at the Camp/ Lodge. Contingent on the season, tourists will either stopover one night in the central Serengeti and two nights in the northern Serengeti (June & October) or the southern Serengeti (January and March), or may stay all three nights in the central Serengeti (November and December & April and May).

Day 3: To Western Serengeti National Park

On this lifetime experience tourists now have a short drive to reach the great Serengeti's Western Corrido the park's narrow section over which the Great Migration must pass at this time of the year. This is the focus as the herds of thousands of zebra and wildebeest gather enough strength to cross the Grumeti River. For them, danger waits in the form of the Nile crocodiles for tourists safe in the vehicle this is a chance to see nature at its very rarest stunning; UNESCO World Heritage Site. Animals on the move, animals hunting or being hunted! A varied rich birdlife is exciting too as are the colobus monkeys that dwell the forests. Each dayhas a different experience here random and full of surprises but nothing can exceed the Great Exodus that exceptional natural wonder which involves a cast of magnificent numbers, literally hundreds of thousands of animals making their annual journey.

Day 4: To Central Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning right after the breakfast an exciting game drive will follow whereby animal sounds are loudest making the animals feel alive as the bonus of the beautiful beginning of the bright day. The splendid rays of orange, pink and purple start to emerge (mind relaxing colors) on the horizon as the bird melodies commence to harmonize the wild. The park is home to leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, wild dogs, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos and various antelope. The team will keep up exploring the park whereby a delightful lunch will be served, then followed by a journeytowards Ngorongoro crater rim in the afternoon.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning right after the breakfast an exciting game drive will follow whereby animal sounds are loudest making the animals feel alive as the bonus of the beautiful beginning of the bright day. after lunch will be served, then followed by a journeytowards Ngorongoro crater rim in the afternoon.

Day 6 : Full game drive in Ngorongoro crater and drive back to Arusha

The Safari will begin after breakfast, where tourists will drive descending to NgorongoroCrater often stated as the wonder of the world.This is World largest caldera fully of grassland, forest and swamp, a setting of jaw-dropping gorgeousness. The permanent water of crater floor supports a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals. Here you will find many of the reasons for you to choose to do Safaris in Tanzania again and again. Lions, Waterbuck, Hippo Baboons, Black Rhino, leopard, Hyena, Jackal, Buffalo, Warthog, Gazelle and many more abundant wildlife shelters here this is another reason for having armored gamers. Maasai tend to be sharing the overwhelming space with these animals including the dangerous ones, having their cattle in the same area which has been a separated from the conservation area since 1956 and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978. This sweet co-habitation of Man and beast makes Ngorongoro unique in the world.Tourists will get to experience a game drive and have a break for picnic luncheon and late that evening ascend from crater and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

Included

General

• Guide
• Park Fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Environment fees

Not-Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas

Overview of 10 days northern circuit Tanzania &Zanzibar Holiday luxury Packages

10 days northern circuit Tanzania &Zanzibar Holiday luxury Packages with frica Natural Safaris, Our luxury Tanzania safari package is a perfect combination of a safari tour to the most fantastic and varied wildlife areas in northern Tanzania and a visit to the spice islands of Zanzibar. This unforgettable Tanzania luxury safari experience will take you to tarangire national park, Serengeti national park and ngorongoro crater. This is a perfect safari adventure that has it all, and will surely leave you with awesome memories.

our professional guides are passionate about wildlife and can’t wait to share their in –depth knowledge with you, you will be taken to all the places that are frequented by all popular wildlife of Africa and to top up you Tanzania luxury safari experience we have arranged a combination of world class deluxe lodges found in all the famous safari destinations in Tanzania.

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

An early departure from arusha to tarangire national park where you will experience the true enormity of the desert termite mounds and ancient baobab trees, the huge herds of African elephant dominate this park and they can be spotted everywhere, tarangire is also famous for its wide variety of bird species; more than 400 species reside here, other wildlife that roams the magnificent landscape includes lions, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, buffaloes, baboons, warthogs, and giraffes. After a long day of exploring the park you will be taken to mtowambu in your luxury accommodation choice for dinner and an overnight rest.

Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

We will depart for the great and amazing Serengeti National park once you have finished your appetizing breakfast. What should tourist(s) expect on this day? If you are lucky you may encounter various wild animals on route because we pass via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park that is also a world heritage site and recently branded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World Serengeti is also renowned for the annual migration of the herds and ever-growing wildlife population. We will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcropping). Our game drive will venture further into the park. After the game drive, we will proceed to the Serengeti where you will be provided with comprehensive camping facilities and an appetizing meal. Overnight at Camp or Lodge.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

We will start our day early and embark on a sunrise game drive. Watch the mesmerizing sun rise on the savannah plains as predators hunt for their morning meals. You'll return to your lodge for breakfast before departing with a packed lunch for a day long exploration of the wonderful park. Your driver will choose the best route to maximize your chances of seeing the Big Five. Overnight at a chosen luxury lodge.

Day 4 : Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we get right on the road towards the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. Our drive will take us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you will spot thousands upon thousands of beautiful animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town in one of the luxury lodges in our options.

Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

On this day, we will have an early start to the day to ensure that we complete the itinerary for the day which includes a magnificent game drive with a picnic lunch in the crater. What should you expect to see? Animals infrequently migrate in and out of the crater due to its elevated walls. This means you are capable of spotting every member of the big five in one day. The big five comprises of buffalo, elephants, rhinos, lions and leopards. Some of the other wildlife that you can expect to see includes zebras, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. The craters also feature an extensive bird population including geese, storks and vultures. You will be graced by the lovely flamingos on the Soda Lake. Our guides are highly skilled and will impress you with their ability to track down animals. This is a skill that a book cannot teach you and that a selected few can perform. Your trip will come to an end in the late afternoon and we will head back to Arusha.

Day 6: Arusha – Zanzibar ( Stone Town)

Upon arrival a guide will pick up the tourists from the airport or harbor and will then take them to check in, in a hotel in Stone Town. Tourists will check in the tembo house Hotel (B&B) for overnight.

Day 7: Stone Town City Tour

At 0900hrs, tourists will be picked from the hotel ready for the Stone Town City Tour. While tourists wonder around the city the guide will take them on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani market place, the Old Fort and Sultan’s Palace. After lunch tourists will depart for Prison Island Tour. The prison which is now owned by a hotel was built in 1893 and was originally intended to house violent prisoners from the mainland and sick people. Tourists will get the opportunity to visit the tortoise sanctuary, which contains a large colony of giant tortoise imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. The average weight of these creatures is 200kg. And many of them are said to be over 150years old. There will be a chance to touch the tortoise and take photos. The island is also a home to a colony of beautiful peacocks. For the rest of the trip tourists can either enjoy the marine life as they snorkel around the coral that fringes Prison Island or just relax under the warm glow of the sun. Then tourists will be brought back to tembohouse Hotel (B&B) for overnight.

Day 8: Safari Blue Boat Trip

At 0830hrs, tourists will be picked from the hotel ready for Safari Blue Boat Journey Switch to Fumba within the South. Conventional handcrafted boats will convey tourists to Kwale Island and different lovely islands within the Menai Bay conservation area. Afterwards excursions, tourists will be dropped off at the hotel for overnight

Day 9: Spice Tour and Ras Michamvi Beach

At 0900hrs, tourists will be picked from the hotel ready for the Spice Tour; this is a walking tour in a spice farm. While there, tourists shall see how spices, herbs and fruits grow and are cultivated. The guide will describe how the crops can be used. Tourists will taste spices, herbs and tropical fruits such as clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges. Then tourists will be taken to Ras Michamvi Beach Resort (B&B) (which is located in East Coast) for overnight.

Day 10: Departure day

This is the last day of the trip, tourists are left free to wonder around Zanzibar town as they purchase souvenir before departing.

Included

General

• Guide
• Park Fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Environment fees

Not-Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas

Overview of Remarkable 3 days tour luxury safari Packages -Udzungwa Cost

Remarkable 3 days tour luxury safari Packages -Udzungwa Cost with Africa Natural Safaris, Get in touch with Udzungwa is one of the few true undisturbed and peculiar forested land in the World. Boasting a biologically diverse forest, various plants species from a tiny African trees with 30 meters high, the beautiful mountain scenery combines two indigenous species of primates and. The mountains harbors other animals like elephants, leopards, lions African hunting dos and abundance of forest bird species. One of the most popular activities in the park is a hike to Sanje waterfalls, the park is accessible throughout the year but the water months tend to be more slippery. The dry season starts from June to October.

Day 1 : Dar es salaam to Udzungwa

Our adventure will begin in the bustling city of Dar es Salaam and journey for 7 hours to Udzungwa Mountains. Enjoy the fantastic view of the country side as you drive along the Morogoro town where lunch will be offered. After lunch hour we will continue with the journey which will end at Udzungwa falls lodge where dinner will be offered and will spend the night.

Day 2: Sanje waterfalls in the Udzungwa Mountains

After a very early breakfast we will leave our accommodation around early and start our hike, although climbing will be influenced by your face it usually takes 4 hours to hike the most recommended Sanje route. on our way you may spot some primates species where by two of them can only be found in the park which are Sanje mangabey(cercocebussanjei) and Iringa red colobus (procobusgordonorum), keep in mind that Udzungwa is one of the four world biodiversity hotspots so expect to see various endemic plant species, birds, amphibians and reptiles. After arrival at Sanje waterfall which plunges 170 meters through a misty spray into a forested valley below we will set up our camp and enjoy lunch in the bush area, after lunch we’ll keep exploring the surrounding area and opt to swim in the waterfalls pools. Dinner will be offered at the campsite.

Day 3: Udzungwa mountains to dar es salaam

After breakfast we will descend at the base of the water falls and head to sanje village where we start our departure back to Dar es Salaam.

Included

General

• Guide
• Park Fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Environment fees

Accommodation

During the climb you will be staying in special camps and huts!

Food

• 5 Breakfasts
• 6 Lunches
• 5 Dinners
• Drinking water

Other

• Guide
• Cook
• Porters

Not-Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas

Lemosho route is recognized as the most beautiful trail on mount Kilimanjaro. The route is characterized with stunning views and has a great acclimatization profile. lemosho trail can be completed in 8 days and it is the best option for anyone looking for a good chance to acclimatize well the route connect with machame route at shira 2 camp and to reach the trail head the drive can take up to 4 hours from Moshi.

Africa Natural luxury safaris aims to make your Kilimanjaro hiking unforgettable we proceed to pioneer exciting adventure hiking tour to one of the most beautiful views on the planet we offer high level quality services not offered anywhere else With more than 10 years of experience planning lifetime adventurous treks and a comprehensive risk management program, Africa Natural luxury safari creates well supported highly professional staffed adventures that allow you to focus on the fun and not worry about the details.

Day one (1): Londorossi Gate to Forest Camp

 • Rise (ft): 7,800ft to 9,500ft

 • Stretch: 6 km

 • Hiking time: 3-4 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Rain Forest

Full board at Forest camp Know as Big tree Camp, hikers are driven by an Africa Natural Safaris driver and depart from Moshi for Londorossi Gate, which takes about 4 hours where you will complete entry formalities and registration. Then drive to the Lemosho trailhead (another hour to reach the trailhead). Upon arrival at trailhead hikers eat lunch and then commence through undisturbed forest which winds to the first camp site which is forest camp Know as Big tree Camp.

Day two (2): Forest Camp to Shira One Camp

 • Rise (ft): 9,500ft to 11,500ft

 • Stretch: 8 km

 • Hiking time: 5-6 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Moorland

Full Board at Shira one Camp hikers will continue on the trail leading out of the forest and into a savannah of tall grasses, heather and volcanic rock draped with lichen beards. As we ascend through the lush rolling hills and cross several streams we reach the Shira Ridge before dropping gently down to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from across the plateau is amazing and refreshing.

Day three(3): Shira Camp 1 to Shira 2 to Moir Hut

 • Rise (ft): 11,500ft to 13,800 ft

 • Stretch: 14 km

 • Hiking time: 5-7 hours

 • Cliatic habitat: Moorland

Full Board at Shira 2 camp hikers and the team will explore the Shira plateau for a full day. It is a gentle walk east toward Kibo’s glaciered peak across the plateau which leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Then we Stay at Shira 2 camp or continue to Moir camp a little used site on the base of Lent Hills. A variety of walks are available on Lent Hills making this an excellent acclimatization opportunity. Shira is one of the highest plateau on Earth.

Day four (4): Moir Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp or Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco.

 • Rise (ft): 13,800ft to 13,000ft

 • Stretch: 7 km

 • Hiking time: 4-6 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Semi desert

Full Board at Shira 2 or Moir Hut camp From the Shira Plateau hikers will continue to the east up a ridge passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth”. Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.

We will now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here hikers will rest, enjoy dinner and overnight although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Day five (5): Barranco Camp to Karanga camp

 • Rise (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft

 • Stretch: 5km

 • Hiking time: 4-5 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Alpine desert

Full Board at Karanga Camp, after breakfast hikers will leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall to the Karanga valley campsite, this is a short day meant for acclimatization.

Day six (6): Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

 • Rise (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft

 • Stretch: 4 km

 • Hiking time: 4-5 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Alpine desert

Full Board at Barafu Hut Camp, after breakfast hikers will leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu camp, at this point you have completed the South circuit which offers elegant views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position

Day seven(7): Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

 • Rise (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft and down to 10,000ft

 • Stretch: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent

 • Hiking time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent

 • Climatic Habitat: Arctic

Full Board at Mweka hut Camp. Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging piece of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see in a life time (weather permitting).

From Stella Point you may encounter snow all the way on your 1 hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa faster hikers will see the sunrise. From the summit we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka camp site stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will need gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Day eight (8): Mweka Camp to Moshi

 • Decend (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft

 • Stretch: 10 km

 • Hiking time: 3-4 hours

 • Climatic habitat: Rain Forest

Half board after breakfast hikers and the guide continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive hiker’s summit certificates. At lower elevations it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Africa Natural Safaris vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Included

General

• Guide
• Park Fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Environment fees

Accommodation

During the climb you will be staying in special camps and huts!

Food

• 5 Breakfasts
• 6 Lunches
• 5 Dinners
• Drinking water

Other

• Guide
• Cook
• Porters

Not-Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas

The Machame route is scenically super beautiful and varied! Africa luxury safaris proceeds to pioneer exciting adventure hiking tour to one of the most beautiful views on the planet, we offer high level quality services not offered anywhere else.

With more than 10 years of experience planning lifetime adventurous treks and a comprehensive risk –management program, Tanzania luxury safari creates well supported, highly professional staffed adventures that allow you to focus on the fun and not worry about the details.

Machame route (Whiskey route) is known the most popular route on the mount Kilimanjaro Compared with Marangu route, the days spent on Machame route (Whiskey route) hiking to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, are longer and the walks terrain features are steeper.

The Whiskey route is considered a difficult and challenging route, and is better suited and recommended fun andamazing for the more adventurous hikers and those with some hiking or backpacking experience. The Machame route (Whiskey route) begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro's southern ice field before summiting. The required minimum number of days to complete the route is six days.

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

  Rise (ft): 1,800m to 2835m

  Stretch: 11 km

ʉۢ Hiking time: 5-6 hours

ʉۢ Climatic habitat: Montane Forest/ Rain Forest

Full Board at Machame Camp The climb starts from Machame gate (1830m), we walk through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude while enjoying the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive to the first Machame Camp, situated at 3000m above sea level If is a clear day, we may get our first closer look at the glaciated dome of Kibo if the evening clouds permit.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  Rise (ft): 2835m to 3,750m

 Stretch: 5 km

 Hiking time: 5-6 hours

 Climatic habitat: Moorland

Full Board Shira Cave Camp. A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as Picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp

 Rise (ft): Shira Cave camp 3,750m to Barranco Camp 3,900m

 Stretch: 10 km

 Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

  Climatic habitat: Moorland

  Shelter: Barranco Camp

On day three, hiker(s) walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,950m).

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga camp

  Rise (ft): Barranco Camp 3,900m to Karanga Camp 3995m

  Stretch: 6 km

  Hiking time: 3.5 to 4 hours

  Climatic habitat: Moorland

  Shelter: Karanga Camp

A steep climb up the eastern wall leads hikers just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. We then take a steep exit up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo, the trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley, finally we have a steep climb up to Karanga Camp.

Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

 Rise (ft): Karanga camp 3995m to Barafu Camp 4,673m

 Stretch: 4 km

 Hiking time: 3-4 hours

 Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert

 Shelter: Barafu Hut Camp

A steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two awesome peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from Barafu Camp. After a hot lunch at the Camp, the remainder of the day is spent resting as we prepare for the final ascent before an early night summit walk.

Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak to Mweka Camp

 Rise (ft): Barafu Camp 4,673m to Uhuru peak 5,895m (Via Stella Point 5756m)

 Stretch: 4.3 km ascent to Stella Point

 Stretch: 5km Barafu to Uhuru Peak Ascent.

 Hiking time: 6-7hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent

 Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert

 Shelter: Mweka Camp

Hikers wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. Hikers will begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5,735m. Hikers will rest there for few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi.

Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the two hours round trip from here along the crater rim to main peak 5,895m, which is the highest point in Africa! After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment hikers descend to Barafu is amazingly fast and we stop at Barafu Camp for some refreshment and we continue to descend to reach Mweka Camp.

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

 Rise (ft): Mweka camp 3,100m to Mweka Gate 1,640m

 Stretch: 10 km

 Hiking time: 4 -5 hours

 Climatic habitat: Montane Forest

Half Board A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch hikers drive back to Moshi to your hotel and this will be end of the hiking Kilimanjaro 7 days via Machame route.

Included

General

• Guide
• Park Fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Environment fees

Accommodation

During the climb you will be staying in special camps and huts!

Food

• 5 Breakfasts
• 6 Lunches
• 5 Dinners
• Drinking water

Other

• Guide
• Cook
• Porters

Not-Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas