18 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari plus Mt.Kilimanjaro Climbing
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African Safari Holiday in East Africa. East Africa Safari Package.
| D | Transfers, Attractions & Activities | Meal Plan | Overnight | ||
| 1 | Meet and Greet • Kigali. Transfer To Lemigo Hotel. | – | L | D | Lemigo Hotel. |
| 2 | Transfer To Kigali. Afternoon Transfer To Volcanoes National Park. | B | L | D | Volcanoes National Park: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge. |
| 3 | Morning Gorilla Trek. Volcanoes National Park. Aftrnoon Transfer To Kigali | B | L | D | Kigali: Gorilla Mountain View Lodge. |
| 4 | Morning Transfer To Kilimanjaro. Transfer To Moshi Town Then To Arusha. | B | L | D | Arusha: Salinero Hotel |
| 5 | Morning Drive To Kilmanjaro National Park Machama Gate. Hike To Machame Gate. | B | L | D | Kilmanjaro National Park: Machame Camp. |
| 6 | 4-5hrs Ascent to Shira Camp. | B | L | D | Shira Camp. |
| 7 | 5-6hrs Ascent From Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp. | B | L | D | Barranco Camp |
| 8 | 6-8hrs Ascent From Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp. | B | L | D | Barafu Camp |
| 9 | Early Morning Ascent From Barafu Camp to Summit And Descent Back To Barafu Camp. | B | L | D | Barafu Camp |
| 10 | Early Morning Drive To Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, then to Moshi. Receive Summit Certificate. | B | L | D | Arusha Kibo Palace. |
| 11 | Early Morning Transfer To Lake Manyara. Afternoon Safari Game Drive. Lake Manyara National Park. | B | L | D | Manyara Wildlife Camp. |
| 12 | Morning Drive To Serengeti National Park. Full Day Safari Game Drive Serengeti. | B | L | D | Serengeti: Mbalageti Lodge. |
| 13 | Full Day Safari Game Drive. Serengeti | B | L | D | Serengeti: Tortilis Tented Camp. |
| 14 | Early Morning Safari Game Drive. Serengeti. Transfer To Ngorongoro. | B | L | D | Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge. |
| 15 | Crater Tour. Ngorongoro | B | L | D | Ngorongoro Bougainvillea Lodge. |
| 16 | Early Morning Departure To Tarangire National Park. Afternoon Safari Game Drive. Tarangire National Park. | B | L | D | Roika Tarangire Lodge. |
| 17 | Early Morning Drive To Arusha. | B | L | D | Arusha Kibo Palace Hotel. |
| 18 | Early Morning Transfer To Kilimanjaro Airport. End Of Services. | B | – | – | Kigali/Home/Hotel |
18 Days East Africa Tour Itinerary
Day1: Kigali
Arrive in Kigali where you are met and transferred to –Lemigo Hotel–where you are booked –on B & B
Day2: Kigali -Volcanoes National Park
Arrive in Kigali Airport -where you are met and after a short brief -enjoy breakfast, enjoy a morning sight-seeing/orientation tour of Kigali City. After an early lunch at a Kigali restaurant. (City tour and lunch included in main quote)
Afternoon, drive to the Volcanoes National Park -arriving in the late afternoon – for check-in
at -Gorilla Mountain View Lodge.
Overnight on Full-Board basis:
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Approximate Transit Time: 4 Hour drive
Day3: Volcanoes -Gorilla Trek-Kigali
After breakfast, enjoy Gorilla Trek -after which drive to the Lodge for lunch-after proceed to -Kigali -arrive for dinner and overnight at -Lemigo Hotel-
Gorilla Mountain View Lodge.
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Day4: Kigali -Kilimanjaro -Arusha
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali Airport and fly to Kilimanjaro -flight departs -Kigali at 9:00AM and arrives Kilimanjaro international airport at -12:10PM -you will be met at the airport and drive to Moshi Town for lunch -after lunch -drive near Marangu Gate -to view Mt-Kilimanjaro – and also Visit -waterfalls -and ancient Chagga tribe caves. Evening -drive to Arusha and arrive for dinner and overnight at –Salinero Hotel
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Day5: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.
We depart the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.
Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft
Distance: 11km/7mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: LD
Day6: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite.
Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft
Distance: 5km/3mi
Walking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Moorland
Meals: BLD
Day7: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Walking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert
Meals: BLD
Day8: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall (elev 4250m/13,900ft), through the Karanga Valley (elev 4050m/13,250ft) to the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp with views of the summit in the distance.
Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft
Distance: 9km/6mi
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: BLD
Day9: Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit.
From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3090m/10,150ft
Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
Meals: BLD
Day10: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi
After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).
Vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive to Moshi –then proceed –arrive for dinner and overnight at –Arusha Kibo Palace.
Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
Distance: 10km/6mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: BD
Day11: Arusha- Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara. Arrive for lunch at –Manyara Wildlife Camp. After lunch safari safari game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Manyara Wildlife Camp.
Approximated Transit Distance: 2 Hour Drive
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Safari game drive: from 11:00AM to 1:00PM and from 3:00PM to 5:30PM
Day12: Lake Manyara-Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti with packed lunches -with a visit to Olduvai Gorge -arrive and start safari safari game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at -Mbalageti Lodge.
Approximated Transit Distance: 4 Hour Drive
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Safari game drive in Serengeti -from 2:00PM to 5:30PM
Day13: Serengeti National Park
Full day is safari safari game drives in Serengeti. All meals and overnight at -Tortilis Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: B, L & D
safari game drive: from 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Day14: Serengeti-Ngorongoro
Another safari safari game drive in Serengeti, then depart with packed lunches and transfer to Ngorongoro conservation via Olduvai Gorge for a short visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge.
Approximated Transit Distance: 3 Hour Drive
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Safari game drive in Serengeti -from 8:00AM to 12:30PM
Day15: Ngorongoro Crater Tour
After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½ day crater tour, with picnic lunches. Dinner and overnight at the lodge –
Bougainvillea Lodge.
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Safari game drive from 7:00AM to 2:00PM
Day16: Tarangire National Park
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive to Tarangire Nat. Park arriving Roika Tarangire Lodge. in time for lunch. Afternoon safari safari game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Roika Tarangire Lodge.
Approximated Transit Distance: 2 Hour Drive
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Safari game drive 2:00PM to 5:30PM
Day17: Tarangire -Arusha
After breakfast – drive to Arusha –arrive for lunch. After lunch time spend at leisure. Dinner and overnight at –Arusha Kibo Palace Hotel.
Approximated Transit Distance: 2 Hour Drive
Meal Plan: B & L& D
Day18: Arusha –Kigali –Depart
After breakfast –you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport and fly to Kigali -you will arrive and connect to your international
flight.
Tour Price
$12,700.00 /Adult
Safari price includes:-
- Transport based on customized -4×4 -Land cruiser (JEEP) -with pop roof and UHF Radio
- Transport in a 4×4 Land cruiser (JEEP) in Tanzania
- All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
- Finest accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
- Three meals a day while on Safari.
- Airport picks up in Kigali and Tanzania
- 1 Gorilla permit
- Professional Safari Guide/Driver.
- Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
- Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
- Pre–tour itinerary document.
- Extensive and unlimited safari safari game drives.
Safari price excludes:-
- Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls
- Golden Monkey Trek
- Masai Village visit
- Hot air balloon ride
- Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines
- Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter
- Laundry
- The cost of obtaining visa
- Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.
Hiking gear:
- Sleeping bags
- Hiking boots
- Water proof jackets and pants(trousers)
- Hand gloves
- Warm clothing
- At least 5 t-shirts
- Extra sport shoes or sandals
- Warm fleece
- Thermal suit
- Hiking stick
- Hat
- Getter
FAQs
Best time to go
- Best time to climb mount Kilimanjaro is January to March and June to October. January – March the routes are not very busy and the slopes are quieter although there is high possibility of encountering snow. June – October the routes are busy but the weather is perfect.
18 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari Plus MT.Kilimanjaro Climbing East Africa Safari Photos
