12 Days Tanzania Trip Kilimanjaro Lemosho Trek and Safari Combo

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrive in Moshi⌄

   If you've chosen our airport transfer service, we'll pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and take you to your Moshi hotel. At your hotel in Moshi, we'll have an exciting briefing session. Make sure to arrive a day before the trek starts. Today, we'll go through your gear and arrange any extra equipment needed.

   Meals: Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Kilimanjaro Wonders Moshi Town

2. 2Hotel to Big Tree Camp⌄

   After breakfast and our briefing, we'll drive for about 3 hours to Londorossi Park Gate. A forest road, only accessible by a sturdy 4WD vehicle, leads us to Lemosho Glades. We'll walk through the forest trails to reach the Big Tree campsite. Height: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft Distance: 6km/4mi Time: 2-3 hours Nature: Forest

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Camping at Big Tree Camping Site

3. 3Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp⌄

   Following breakfast, we'll keep moving up as the trail gradually gets steeper, taking us into the heather moorland zone. After crossing streams, we'll descend gently to Shira 1 camp, set by a stream on the Shira Plateau. Height: 2650m/8700ft to 3500m/11,500ft Distance: 8km/5mi Time: 4-5 hours Nature: Moorland

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Camping at Shira 1

4. 4Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp⌄

   After breakfast, an easy walk across the plateau will lead us to Shira 2 camp, surrounded by meadows and streams. This is a perfect day to relax and get used to the altitude. Height: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft Distance: 8km/5mi Time: 4-5 hours Nature: Moorland

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Camping at Shira 11 campsite

5. 5Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp⌄

   From Shira, we head eastward up a ridge, passing by Kibo Peak's junction. After a descent to the Barranco Camp, we stay at the same height, essential for getting ready for the summit. Height: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft Distance: 8km/5mi Time: 5-6 hours Nature: Semi-desert

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Barranco Campsite

6. 6Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp⌄

   After breakfast, we climb the steep Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and connect with the Mweka Trail. Height: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft Distance: 5km/3mi Time: 3-4 hours Nature: Alpine Desert

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Karanga Camp

7. 7Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp⌄

   Our journey takes us to Barafu Camp, marking the completion of the South Circuit. We'll rest and prepare for the big day ahead. Height: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft Distance: 4km/2mi Time: 3-4 hours Nature: Alpine Desert

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Barafu Camp

8. 8Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp⌄

   In the early hours, we start our summit trek. The challenging but rewarding trek takes us to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa! After the summit, we descend to Mweka Camp for our final night on the mountain. Height: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft (Summit) and down to 3090m/10,150ft Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down Nature: Summit and Stone scree

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Mweka Camp

9. 9Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Your Stay⌄

   After breakfast, we descend to Mweka Park Gate to collect summit certificates. Then, our vehicle will take you to a Hotel in Arusha, our safari team will meet you for a briefing for the next day's safari trip. Height: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft Distance: 10km/6mi Time: 3-6 hours Nature: Forest

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight at Green Mountain Hotel or African Tulip Hotel

10. 10Arusha to Lake Manyara⌄

    Start your day with a 8:30 AM pickup from your hotel in Arusha for a trip to Lake Manyara National Park. Take along a picnic lunch for a full day of exploring and wildlife watching. As you enter the park, you'll notice lush Acacia and Mahogany forests. Keep an eye out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys during the game drive. If you're lucky, you might spot the tree-climbing lions. During the right season, witness millions of flamingos turning the shoreline pink. After the drive, return to your camp/lodge for a delicious dinner.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu

11. 11Ngorongoro Crater Tour⌄

    Early breakfast before descending to the crater floor for a 5-hour game drive. Expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and various bird species. After a picnic lunch at the Hippo pool, begin the steep ascent to the crater's top exit. Then, a 2-hour drive takes you to your accommodation in Karatu, where a freshly made dinner awaits. After tiring safari days, rest well for the next day's adventure

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu

12. 12Tarangire to Arusha⌄

    The final safari day starts with an 8:00 AM breakfast. Head to Tarangire National Park for a half-day game drive. This park is known for its majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, kudus, buffaloes, oryx, giraffes, and zebras. In the afternoon, return to Arusha, reaching your preferred location by about 6 PM. Bid farewell to your team, leaving you with wonderful memories from your safari experience.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch