Ten day Machame route+wildlife

10 days—Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking via Machame route - Wildlife safari package to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara

$4500-6000 USD

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Safari summary

This 10 days Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking and Wildlife Safari Package in 2023/2024, which combines Machame 6 days trek and 2 days safari tour to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park is an excellent adventure combination in Tanzania.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater

Fine details

Safari highlights

Sightseeing | shopping | markets
Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day

Kilimanjaro

On arrival in Tanzania, you will meet and greet your Cheeky Monkey Safaris and Tours guide or driver, who will pick you up and transfer you from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your lodge in Arusha.

Lodge

Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

The ascent starts at Machame Gate (1830m), where we go through the lush lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you steadily gain height and take in the diverse fauna of the rain forest, you will arrive at the first Machame camp, which is situated at 3000m above sea level.

camp

Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

A shorter day climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular cliff known as a picnic site, and continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is known for beautiful wild alpine flowers. The most spectacular views of the Kibo peak can be seen from Shira Camp.

camp

Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco camp

Kilimanjaro

Today we walk on a gentle ascent and panoramic views. We traverse the southwest side of Kilimanjaro, passing underneath the Lava Tower and the final section of the Western Breach and after hot lunch the bottom of the Lava Tower (4,600 m.) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.).

camp

Day 5: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

After a long climb up the eastern slope, we arrive to the region just below the Heim Glacier, where we may be given to breath-taking views of Kilimanjaro. After a quick break for a delicious lunch, we begin a difficult ascent out of Karanga before continuing on to Barafu Camp over a smooth road on compacted scree with panoramic views of the surrounding dry, desolate landscape. One can see Kibo and Mawenzi's two summits from Barafu Camp.

camp

Day 6: Barafu to Summit to Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Summit day! Begin the ascent in the early morning hours, typically around midnight. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, and descend to Mweka Camp.

camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Kilimanjaro

A gentle walk takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka gate successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. After lunch, we drive back to Arusha.

lodge

Day 8: Game Drive to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, we will make our way down to Ngorongoro Crater for your crater tour. Here, we'll look into the woodlands, which are home to elephants and monkeys, as well as the lake area and any potential flamingo populations. In the vast savannah, we'll also see the lions' hunting sites. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater for lunch. In the late afternoon, we make a little journey to Karatu.

lodge

Day 9: Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

We depart from your lodge in Karatu and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and breathtaking Rift Valley scenery. Enjoy a game drive in the park and stop for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon we drive back to Arusha.

lodge

Day 10: Departure Day

Depending on your flight schedule and departure point, you will be transferred to the airport to connect your flight for further travel or a Zanzibar beach tour that Cheeky Monkey Safaris and Tours can help arrange.

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