13-Day Tarangire Ngorongoro Crater Lake Natron - Mt Oldonyolengai and Mt Kilimanjaro via Machame
Day 1: Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Mc Ellys Hotel.
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to Mc Ellys Hotel. English speaking driver guide will provide brief about your safari,
Then visit Tanzanite Museum.
Tanzanite is one of the most beautiful blue gemstones known to the world. A symbol of elegance, sophistication and boldness, owning and complementing your outfits with a piece of tanzanite jewelry is sure to make you stand out in a crowd. However, Tanzanite has more to offer than just a pretty look.
Dinner and overnight at Mc Ellys Hotel.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4: Lake Natron and Ngarasero Waterfalls
Day 5: Climb Mt OlDonyoLengai 9442 ft / 2878m volcanic active-Maasai Mountain of God
Day 6: Arusha Leisure day
After breakfast, drive to Mc Ellys and rest full day
walk around Arusha town or rest all day at the Hotel
Dinner and overnight at Mc Ellys Hotel
Day 7: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
- Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft
- Distance: 11 km
- Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Rain Forest To drive from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about one hour driving. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, 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. Meals & Drinks:
Day 8: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
•Distance: 5 km
•Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
•Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends.
The route now turns west onto a river gorge.
Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.
Day 9: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
- Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
•Distance: 10 km
•Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
•Habitat: Semi Desert
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.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft.
We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft.
Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
Day 10: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
- Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 15,000ft
•Distance: 9km
•Hiking Time: 8-10 hours
•Habitat: Alpine Desert
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.
Day 11: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
- Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to
10,000ft)
•Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
•Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
•Habitat: Arctic
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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 (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit Uhuru Peak 5,895mt. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit
From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Meals & Drinks:
Day 12: Mweka camp to Arusha
•Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
•Distance: 10 km
•Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
•Habitat: Rain Forest
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).
From the gate, you continue another hour to Mweka Village.
A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to Arusha.
Day 13: Transfer to Airport
After breakfast, at 09:00am you will check-out and make your way back to Arusha Town. Upon arrival, you will take part in a tour of the town and visit Tanzanite Museum and enjoy some time for shopping in Arusha town.
Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Arusha Airport where you will be dropped off. This is where your safari will end
Price Includes: -
- Airport transfers
- All Government Taxes
- Flying doctors’ insurances
- Mc Ellys Hotel
- Transfer to Momela Gate
- Porters
- English speaking
- Mountain guides
- All mountain fees
- Hut fees/camping fees
- Rescue fees
- Armed rangers for Mt Meru climbing
- All Parks Entry Fees and camping fees
- WMA fees
- Cater Service fees
- All transfers
- 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with popup roof/Radio Call/Fridge/Electric charger
- English Speaking driver guide
- Three meals a day
- All transfers
- Mineral water
Not Includes: -
- Tips