10 Days Kilimanjaro Safari Tanzania – Combination Safari Package

This 10-day safari combines the adventure of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route with an immersive Tanzania wildlife safari. Over the first eight days, you will trek through tropical forests, moorlands, alpine deserts, and reach the iconic Uhuru Peak, Africa’s highest point. Following your mountain adventure, enjoy a scenic safari in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, diverse wildlife, and unique landscapes. This package is perfect for travelers seeking a combination of trekking, wildlife encounters, and authentic Tanzanian experiences.

Day 1: Arrival – Airport Transfer & Pre-Trek Briefing

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be picked up by your private driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a pre-trek briefing, review your equipment, and arrange any necessary rentals for the climb.

• Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Machame Gate – Machame Hut

After breakfast, drive approximately 3 hours to Machame Gate, passing the village of Machame. Trek through the lush rainforest along a winding trail up a ridge to Machame Camp.

• Elevation: 1,830m , 6,000ft0 3,050m ,9,950ft
• Distance: 11 km ,7 mi
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
• Accommodation: Machame Hut
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Machame Hut to Shira Cave Camp

Ascend from the rainforest glades along a steep rocky ridge, crossing valleys and river gorges, before arriving at Shira Cave Camp.

• Elevation: 3,050m  9,950ft , 3,850m  12,600ft
• Distance: 5 km 0 3 mi
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Shira Cave via Lava Tower – Barranco Wall Camp

From Shira Plateau, head southeast towards Lava Tower (4,650m). After lunch, descend to Barranco Wall Camp for acclimatization.

• Elevation: 3,850m  4,000m – 13,000ft
• Distance: 10 km – 6 mi
• Hiking Time: 5–6 hours
• Habitat: Semi-desert
• Accommodation: Barranco Wall Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Barranco Wall Camp to Karanga Valley Camp

Climb the Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Valley Camp, linking with the Mweka Trail.

• Elevation: 4,000m – 4,050m – 13,250ft
• Distance: 5 km – 3 mi
• Climbing Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Accommodation: Karanga Valley Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp

Complete the South Circuit with panoramic summit views and prepare for the final summit push at Barafu Camp.

• Elevation: 4,050m  4,700m – 15,350ft
• Distance: 4 km – 2 km
• Climbing Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Barafu Camp to Summit – Mweka Camp

Start the midnight ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m). After reaching the summit, descend via Barafu to Mweka Camp for your last evening on the mountain.

• Elevation: 4,700m – 5,895m – 3,090m
• Distance: 5 km up , 13 km down
• Hiking Time: 5–7 hours up  5–6 hours down
• Habitat: Stone scree & ice-capped summit
• Accommodation: Barafu Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate .

Descend through montane forest to Mweka Gate, receive your summit certificates, and transfer back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

• Elevation: 3,090m – 1,680m
• Distance: 10 km , 6 mi
• Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
• Habitat: Forest
• Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast for a full-day Tarangire safari, famous for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 550 bird species. Picnic lunch included. Return to your lodge in Arusha for dinner.

• Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Departure – Airport Transfer

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport for your onward journey.

What’s Included

• Roundtrip airport transfers
• All Kilimanjaro transfers
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Professional mountain & safari guides
• Cook & porters
• Quality four-season mountain tents and mattresses
• Emergency oxygen and AMREF Flying Doctors insurance
• First aid kit and pulse oximeter
• All meals during the trek and safari
• Clean drinking water
• Park entry fees, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees
• VAT (18%)
• Kilimanjaro summit certificate

What’s Not Included

• International flights & Tanzanian visa
• Additional accommodation before/after tour
• Additional transfers outside itinerary
• Tips for guides & porters
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone, drinks, souvenirs)
• Personal trekking equipment (sleeping bags, boots, clothing – available for rent)
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary