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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanoes National Park
Tour Overview
Tour Highlights
What makes this trip special
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your trip, day by day
Day 1: Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut (1,860m – 2,700m)
The tour begins at Marangu Gate with registration and briefing. You hike through dense rainforest to Mandara Hut. The walk takes 4–5 hours.
Day 2: Mandara Hut – Horombo Hut (2,700m – 3,720m)
The climb leads through alpine heath and open landscapes. The walk takes 5–6 hours and ends at Horombo Hut, where you prepare for acclimatization.
Day 3: Acclimatization Day – Horombo Hut
An important day for acclimatization. You hike to nearby viewpoints, enjoy the alpine landscape, and prepare for the summit climb.
Day 4: Horombo Hut – Kibo Hut (3,720m – 4,700m)
Climb to Kibo Hut, the base camp for summit night. The route takes 5–6 hours through rocky, alpine landscapes. At Kibo Hut you rest and fuel up for the summit.
Day 5: Kibo Hut – Uhuru Peak – Horombo Hut (4,700m – 5,895m – 3,720m)
The night hike begins around midnight. You reach Uhuru Peak and experience the spectacular sunrise over Africa. After the summit you descend back to Horombo Hut.
Day 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Tarangire National Park
After returning to Marangu Gate, you drive to Arusha and on to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Day 7: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive in Tarangire, then drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Watch flamingos, buffalo and other wildlife. Continue on to the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater
Full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater. You experience a high density of wildlife, including lions, rhinos and leopards.
Day 9: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Serengeti, with photo stops along the way. In the afternoon, safari in the park and viewing of the Big Five and endless savannah landscapes.
Day 10: Serengeti – Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
Final morning safari in the Serengeti, followed by transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included & Excluded
Know exactly what your package covers
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park entry & camping/hut fees
- KPAP-certified mountain guides, cooks and porters
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, hot drinks)
- Mountain camping equipment or hut accommodation (route-dependent)
- Treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Government rescue fees
- Airport transfer on arrival/departure
- Pre-climb briefing and equipment check
- All national park entrance fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full board accommodation at camps/lodges
- Game drives per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & medical evacuation insurance
- Tips for guides, cooks and porters
- Personal climbing gear (boots, jacket, sleeping bag)
- Alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Hotel accommodation before/after the climb (unless stated)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and camp/lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (hot air balloon, cultural visits) unless stated
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
The clearest, driest climbing conditions fall in two windows: late June through October, and January to mid-March. Kilimanjaro can be climbed year-round, but the short and long rains (November, and April-May) bring wetter trails and lower summit visibility.
Mountain huts (dormitory-style, shared) + safari lodges and tented camps
Full board throughout — mountain meals during the climb, lodge/camp meals on safari
What to Pack
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