10 Days Kilimanjaro Hike & Tanzania Wildlife Safari
10 days Kilimanjaro Hike & Wildlife safari offers a 10 day Tanzania safari to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro via Machame route & visiting Tarangire National Park to explore the Park’s Large Elephants plus recommended accommodations:
Highlights of the 10 days Kilimanjaro Hike & Wildlife Tanzania Safari
Days 1-7: Kilimanjaro Hike (Machame Route)
Days 9-10: Safari in Northern Tanzania
Detailed Itinerary For 10 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Hike & Tanzania Wildlife safari
Days 1-7: Kilimanjaro Hike (Machame Route)
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Activities: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Rest and prepare for the trek.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge – A luxurious lodge on a coffee plantation, perfect for relaxation before your hike.
Day 2: Arusha to Machame Gate – Machame Camp
Activities: Drive from Arusha to Machame Gate. Begin your hike on the Machame Route through the rainforest to Machame Camp.
Accommodation: Machame Camp (elevation 2,835 meters)
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Activities: Hike through moorland to Shira Camp, with stunning views of Mount Meru and Kibo Peak.
Accommodation: Shira Camp (elevation 3,750 meters)
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Activities: Trek to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower, which helps with acclimatization. Descend into the Barranco Valley for overnight.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp (elevation 3,900 meters)
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Activities: Climb the Barranco Wall and hike across ridges and valleys to Karanga Camp.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp (elevation 3,995 meters)
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Activities: A shorter day as you hike to Barafu Camp, the base camp for your summit attempt. Rest in preparation for the early morning summit push.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp (elevation 4,673 meters)
Day 7: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak and Descend to Mweka Camp
Activities: Begin the summit attempt around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) at sunrise. After enjoying the views, descend to Mweka Camp for overnight.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp (elevation 3,068 meters)
Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Transfer to Arusha
Activities: Complete the descent to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and drive back to Arusha for a well-deserved rest.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge – A perfect place to recover after your Kilimanjaro adventure.
Days 9-10: Safari in Northern Tanzania
Day 9: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Activities: Drive to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park’s large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops – A unique lodge with tree house-style rooms offering excellent views over the park.
Day 10: Tarangire National Park – Departure
Activities: Enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before returning to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you can explore Arusha or relax before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
Accommodation: Day room at Arusha Coffee Lodge (if you have a late flight)
