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Day 1: – Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Meet on arrival, transfer to Arusha for overnight at The African Tulip. Meals included: N/A

Day 2: Arusha - central Serengeti

Afternoon game drive, overnight at Kiota Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 3: Serengeti central to North

Game drives enroute, overnight at Aurari Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 4, 5 &6: Serengeti North

Full day game drive near Mara River, overnight at Aurari Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 7: Drive from Serengeti North to Ngorongoro Crater Rim, overnight at The Highlands. B, L, D, included

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater

Full day game drives in the crater, drive back to Arusha. Overnight at The African Tulip. B, L, D, included

Day 9: Arusha - Londorossi Gate - Mti Mkubwa Camp

Elevation (m): 1,390m to 2,360m to 2,895m, Hiking Time: 4 hours

Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration, drive further up to Lemosho Glades to begin your 3-4 hours hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 10: Mti Mkubwa - Shira1 Camp

Elevation (m): 2,895m to 3,505m, Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Climb to Shira Plateau. Overnight at Shira1 Camp, B, L, D, included

Day 11: Shira1 Camp - Shira2 Camp

Elevation (m): 3,505m to 3,840m, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

Cross Shira Plateau to reach Shira 2 Camp, which is located next to a stream. Overnight at Shira 2 Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 12: Shira2 Camp - Lava Tower - Barranco Camp

Elevation (m): 3,840m to 4,630m to 3,950m, Walking Time: 5-7 hours

Walk up a steepening path toward Lava Tower, descend to Barranco Camp at 3,950 m/12,960 ft. Be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. Overnight at Barranco Camp, B, L, D, included

Day 13: Barranco Camp - Karanga Camp

Elevation (m): 3950m to 4200m, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

Barranco to Karanga Valley. Overnight at Karanga Camp. B, L, D included

Day 14: Karanga Camp - Barafu Camp

Elevation (m): 4200m to 4550m, Hiking Time: 4 hours

Get ready for summit climb. Go to bed by 7pm. Overnight at Barafu Camp. B, L, D, included

Day 15: Barafu Camp - Uhuru Peak - Mweka Camp

Elevation (m): 4,550m to 5,895m (and down to 3,100m), Hiking Time: 6 - 8 hours up / 7 - 8 hours down

Wake up at 11:00pm for summit attempt, enjoy your accomplishment, descent back to Barafu Camp, then hike down to Mweka Camp. Overnight at Mweka Camp. B, L, D, included.

Day 16: Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha

Elevation (m): 3,100m to 1,980m to 890m, Hiking Time: 3 - 4 hours

Hike back to the park gate, drive to Arusha, overnight at The African Tulip, B, L, included.

Day 17: Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport, Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home
*B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner

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Included

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Transfer to/from Airport
Flying Doctor Air Ambulance cover in case of medical emergency
Mineral water all days on safari
All game viewing in a private comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser fitted with pop-up roof
Service of an English-speaking driver guide for safari
Game drives on an exclusive basis with unlimited mileage
18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari, effective 1st July 2016
Transport to and from mountain gates for Kilimanjaro climb
Emergency oxygen cylinder(s)
Services of a professional English-speaking mountain guide & assistant guide
Services of a professional cook and all kitchen and dining utensils on Kilimanjaro
Enough porters for your luggage, food, water, sleeping tent and dining tent
Salaries, park fees, shelter and food for guides, cook and porters
Camping accommodation on the mountain and food based on three meals a day
All camping equipment (e.g. sleeping tent, mess tent, table, chairs, etc.
1.5” thick foam mattress with waterproof cover designed for mountain excursion
Use of radios/phones to increase your safety
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Tourist visas for Tanzania
Personal travel/medical insurance. (See more information here.
Any meals not specified in the itinerary
Trekking gears and winter sleeping bags for Kilimanjaro (see recommended list)
Portable toilet rental for Kilimanjaro climb (US$200 per 4-people group)
Optional activities or excursions not specified in the itinerary
All items of a personal nature e.g. telephone calls, internet, laundry services
Tips and gratuities for hotel/camp/lodge staff, driver guides
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (unless complimentary at camps/lodges)
Any domestic flights and airport taxes
Any international flights and departure taxes
Applicable airport taxes, payable directly
Applicable tourism levies, payable directly at accommodations
Applicable government taxes, imposed after the date of quotation
Any other items not specified in this itinerary

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate