13 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route & Tanzania Safari
Kilimanjaro's most scenic and highest-success route — the 7-day Lemosho — combined with a 5-day Serengeti migration and Ngorongoro safari.
About this Safari
The Lemosho Route is widely regarded as Kilimanjaro's finest and most diverse climbing path. Beginning at the remote Londorossi Gate, it traverses rarely-visited western wilderness before joining the Southern Circuit at the vast Shira Plateau — offering spectacular 360-degree views in every direction. The route's longer acclimatization schedule gives it the highest summit success rates of all Kilimanjaro trails, making it ideal for those committed to reaching Uhuru Peak. After 7 days of world-class mountain trekking through five climate zones, the safari component delivers Serengeti migration following in the Ndutu plains during peak season, a full crater descent into Ngorongoro, and a final day experiencing Lake Manyara's unique ecosystems.
A 13-day adventure combining Mount Kilimanjaro climbing via the Lemosho Route with a classic northern Tanzania safari. The Lemosho Route is Kilimanjaro's most scenic path, approaching from the remote western slope through pristine rainforest and offering the highest summit success rates of all routes. After the 7-day climb, a multi-day safari covers Serengeti migration zones, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
Highlights
- ✦All transfers (airport and inter-park)
- ✦Professional English-speaking guide
- ✦Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- ✦All national park and conservation area fees
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 → Londorossi Gate → Uhuru Peak 5,895m → Mweka Gate → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Departure
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Equipment check, briefing, and rest.
Activities
- • Airport pickup
- • Hotel check-in
- • Equipment check
- • Climb briefing
- • Rest and dinner
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Drive to Lemosho Park Gate. A 4WD vehicle takes you along a forest track to the Lemosho Glades. Register at the gate then begin your trek through pristine, rarely-visited rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp. Distance: 6km. Hiking time: 2–3 hours.
Activities
- • Drive to Londorossi Gate
- • 4WD transfer through forest track
- • Registration at Lemosho Gate
- • Rainforest trek
- • Arrive at Mti Mkubwa Camp
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
The trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. Continue trekking from forest into dramatic moorland, enjoying scenic panoramic views as you ascend to Shira 1 Camp. Distance: 16km. Hiking time: 7–8 hours.
Activities
- • Breakfast at Mti Mkubwa
- • Giant heather moorland trek
- • Forest to moorland transition
- • Panoramic mountain views
- • Arrive at Shira 1 Camp
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
A gentle acclimatization hike across the expansive Shira Plateau with stunning mountain views in every direction. Cross the plateau to Shira 2 Camp on moorland meadows beside a mountain stream. Distance: 8km. Hiking time: 4–5 hours.
Activities
- • Breakfast at Shira 1
- • Shira Plateau crossing
- • 360-degree summit views
- • Moorland meadow walk
- • Arrive at Shira 2 Camp
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Trek toward Lava Tower (4,630m) for high-altitude acclimatization then descend to Barranco Camp. The climb-high-sleep-low approach prepares your body for the final summit push. Distance: 10km. Walking time: 5–6 hours.
Activities
- • Breakfast at Shira 2
- • Ascent to Lava Tower (4,630m)
- • High altitude acclimatization
- • Descent to Barranco Camp
- • Spectacular views of Barranco Wall
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, climb the famous Barranco Wall — a thrilling, well-marked rock scramble rewarded with panoramic views. Continue through rugged alpine scenery to Karanga Camp for rest and summit preparation. Distance: 5km. Climbing time: 3–4 hours.
Activities
- • Barranco Wall scramble
- • Panoramic alpine views
- • Continue to Karanga Camp
- • Rest and summit preparation
Karanga to Barafu then Summit to Mweka Camp
Ascend to Barafu Camp (base camp at 4,673m) and rest briefly before the 2:00 AM summit push. Reach Stella Point on the crater rim for sunrise, then continue to Uhuru Peak. Descend all the way to Mweka Camp for rest and celebration.
Activities
- • Ascent to Barafu base camp
- • Rest and summit preparation
- • 2:00 AM summit push
- • Stella Point crater rim sunrise
- • Uhuru Peak summit (5,895m)
- • Full descent to Mweka Camp
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Final descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your official 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
- • Transfer to hotel
Transfer to Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
Rest morning then drive to the Ndutu area of the southern Serengeti. Afternoon game drive following migration herds and tracking predators.
Activities
- • Rest and recovery morning
- • Drive to Ndutu area
- • Afternoon migration game drive
- • Predator spotting
Serengeti Migration Full Day
Full day following the migration across the Ndutu plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Maximum time in the world's greatest wildlife spectacle.
Activities
- • Early morning migration drive
- • Predator and prey interactions
- • Picnic lunch on the plains
- • Afternoon migration following
- • Sunset game drive
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Final Ndutu morning game drive then drive toward Ngorongoro. Picnic lunch en route and check in at the crater rim lodge with stunning views.
Activities
- • Final morning migration game drive
- • Drive to Ngorongoro
- • Picnic lunch en route
- • Check-in at rim lodge with crater views
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Karatu
Dawn crater descent for a full game drive seeing lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and rhinos. Ascend and transfer to Karatu for overnight.
Activities
- • Dawn crater descent
- • Big Five game drive
- • Black rhino search
- • Flamingo spotting
- • Crater ascent
- • Transfer to Karatu
Lake Manyara to Arusha and Departure
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. See tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the park then drive to Arusha for your departure transfer.
Activities
- • Lake Manyara game drive
- • Tree-climbing lion spotting
- • Hippo and flamingo viewing
- • Picnic lunch in the park
- • Drive to Arusha
- • Departure transfer
Starting from
$5,479
per person