10 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climb (Machame Route) & Tanzania Safari
Conquer Africa's highest peak via the scenic Machame Route, then celebrate with a 3-day wildlife safari through Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater.
About this Safari
The Machame Route — known as the "Whiskey Route" — is one of Kilimanjaro's most scenic and popular climbing paths. Its steep, challenging profile combined with high-altitude acclimatization days makes it one of the best routes for summit success. After 6 days on the mountain ascending through five distinct climate zones from tropical rainforest to arctic summit glaciers, climbers descend to celebrate their achievement before a well-deserved wildlife safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro. The combination of human achievement on the world's tallest free-standing mountain and the raw power of African wildlife makes this one of Tanzania's most memorable journeys.
A 10-day adventure combining Mount Kilimanjaro climbing via the Machame Route with a classic northern Tanzania safari. The journey begins with a 6-day Kilimanjaro climb through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak at 5,895m, followed by a descent and celebration, then a 2-day wildlife safari through Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
Highlights
- ✦All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- ✦Professional English-speaking guide
- ✦Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✦All national park and conservation area fees
Meals & Dining
Where You'll Stay
Photo Gallery
What's Included
- All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- All national park and conservation area fees
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals and drinking water
- Quality mess tent with table and chairs
- Professional mountain guides, porters, and cook
- Guide, porter and cook salaries and park fees
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Quality waterproof four-season mountain sleeping tents (twin-sharing basis)
- Emergency oxygen cylinder
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Sleeping mattress
- Camping and hut fees (part of park fees)
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food on the mountain
Not Included
- International flights, visa fees, and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
- Tips for guides and lodge/camp staff (optional)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Kilimanjaro Airport → Machame Gate → Uhuru Peak 5,895m → Mweka Gate → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Departure
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Kilimanjaro town. Rest, equipment check, and briefing for the climb ahead.
Activities
- • Airport pickup
- • Hotel check-in
- • Equipment check
- • Climb briefing
- • Dinner
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Start your journey through the village of Machame on the lower slopes of the mountain. Arrive at Machame Gate for registration then trek through montane rainforest to Machame Camp. Distance: 11km. Hiking time: 5–6 hours.
Activities
- • Drive to Machame Gate
- • Registration at park gate
- • Trek through tropical rainforest
- • Wildlife and bird spotting
- • Arrive at Machame Camp
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Continue climbing through moorland landscapes with stunning views as you make your way to Shira Camp. This day helps with acclimatization while enjoying the dramatically changing scenery. Distance: 5km. Walking time: 4–5 hours.
Activities
- • Breakfast at Machame Camp
- • Moorland trek
- • Giant heather and lobelia spotting
- • Panoramic viewpoints
- • Arrive at Shira Camp
Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Trek toward Lava Tower (4,630m) for high-altitude acclimatization before descending to the scenic Barranco Camp. The climb-high-sleep-low approach prepares your body for the summit push. Distance: 10km. Walking time: 5–6 hours.
Activities
- • Breakfast at Shira
- • Ascent to Lava Tower (4,630m)
- • Acclimatization at high altitude
- • Descent to Barranco Camp
- • Alpine desert landscape
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Begin with the famous Barranco Wall climb — a thrilling but safe scramble with spectacular views. Continue through alpine desert to Barafu Camp, your summit base. You have completed the South Circuit. Rest early and prepare for the midnight push. Distance: 9km. Hiking time: 6–8 hours.
Activities
- • Barranco Wall scramble
- • Alpine desert trek
- • Complete the South Circuit
- • Arrive at Barafu base camp
- • Summit preparation and early rest
Summit Day — Uhuru Peak and Descent to Mweka Camp
Start the summit push around 2:00 AM under a sky full of stars. Reach Stella Point on the crater rim for a breathtaking sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak — the Roof of Africa at 5,895m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Descend all the way to Mweka Camp for rest and celebration.
Activities
- • 2:00 AM summit push
- • Stella Point crater rim sunrise
- • Uhuru Peak summit (5,895m)
- • Roof of Africa achievement
- • Full descent to Mweka Camp
- • Celebration dinner
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate where you receive your official Kilimanjaro summit certificate and celebrate with the mountain crew before transfer to hotel. Distance: 10km. Hiking time: 3–4 hours.
Activities
- • Rainforest descent
- • Official summit certificate ceremony
- • Mountain crew celebration and tips
- • Transfer back to hotel
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Rest morning then depart at 8:30 AM for Tarangire National Park. Full-day game drive seeing elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, leopards, giraffes, and birds. A perfect reward after the mountain.
Activities
- • Rest and recovery morning
- • Drive to Tarangire
- • Full-day game drive
- • Elephant herd encounters
- • Picnic lunch
- • Evening camp
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in Tarangire then picnic lunch and drive to Ngorongoro. Check in at the rim lodge with stunning crater views.
Activities
- • Morning game drive
- • Picnic lunch in the park
- • Drive to Ngorongoro
- • Rim lodge check-in with crater views
- • Dinner
Ngorongoro Crater and Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive seeing lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and rhinos. After the game drive, drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.
Activities
- • Crater descent and game drive
- • Big Five spotting
- • Flamingo viewing
- • Crater ascent
- • Airport transfer
- • Departure
Starting from
$4,423
per person