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An exciting trek to discover the “Roof of Africa.”
With Safari Adventure you will be immersed in the unspoiled nature of the real Africa, see wild animals up close, take photos of Tanzania’s stunning vistas, climb Africa’s highest peak and relax on beautiful island beaches. All this with the assistance of a local tour operator with Italian organization, full board and personal Italian-speaking guide.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro (or Arusha) Airport, our staff will welcome you, to take you to your lodge in Arusha.
In the evening, there will be a briefing, with all the information you need to make the best of the trek.
Dinner and overnight stay at Planet Lodge (or similar category).
The day starts early, after breakfast in Arusha, transfer to Machame Gate (1490 m).
The guide and porters prepare and pack supplies and equipment at the park entrance before starting the trek.
The porters will arrive at the camp long before you do to set up your tent and all the necessary equipment. You will make a trek up to Machame Camp.
In the evening the porters will boil water for washing and the cook will prepare dinner, before retiring to the tent for the night. Nighttime temperatures can already drop to the freezing point in this camp.
Dinner and overnight stay at Machame camp.
Height difference: Machame Gate (1490 m) – Machame Camp (2980 m)
Distance to travel: 11 km
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Early in the morning, after breakfast at Machame Camp, we will ascend for about an hour, through the forest, over very steep terrain and then for 2 hours at a gentler incline, crossing the moorland area.
After a short lunch and some rest, we will continue over a rocky ridge on the Shira Plateau.
The porters will boil water for washing, before serving dinner.
The night at this camp will be even colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping well below zero degrees.
Dinner and overnight at Lava Tower Camp
Elevation gain: Machame Camp (2980 m) – Shira Camp (3840 m)
Distance to go: 6 km
Time to go: 5 hours
The route now shifts eastward, with a semi-desert, rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where we will reach an elevation of 4630 m after about 5 hours of hiking.
Lunch will be served in a picnic area, before ascending the rocky trail to Lava Tower (4630 m).
The camp is located in a valley below Breach and Great Barranco Wall, where you might see a breathtaking sunset while you wait for dinner to be prepared.
Overnight at Barranco Camp.
Elevation gain: Shira (3840 m) – Lava Tower (4630 m) – Barranco Camp (3950 m)
Distance to go: 10 km
Time to go: 7 hours
We leave Barranco camp and continue to Barafu hut.
We have now completed the southern circuit, which offers views of the summit from different angles.
At the camp, we can rest, enjoy dinner and prepare for the day when we will reach the summit.
The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are clearly visible from this location.
Dinner and overnight stay at Barafu camp.
Elevation gain: Barranco camp (3950 m) – Barafu camp (4550 m)
Distance to go: 10 km
Time to go: 7 hours
After waking up around 11:30 p.m. and having some tea and cookies, we will begin our night trek, which will take us to the summit of Kilimanjaro, Uhuru Peak.
Next, we will descend, via a nondifficult route that will take us along the rocky and gravelly path into the moorland and finally into the forest.
The camp is located in the upper forest and you can expect fog or rain in the late afternoon. Dinner and water for washing will be prepared.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mweka Camp.
Elevation gain: Barafu camp (4550 m) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3100 m)
Distance to travel: Barafu – Uhuru Peak (5 km); Barafu – Mweka C. (10 km)
Walking time: 6-8 hours + 6-7 hours
After breakfast, we will take a short 3-hour scenic walk to the park exit.
At Mweka gate, exit arrangements will be made and climbers will be issued a certificate attesting to their climbing. Climbers who have reached Stella Point (5685 m) are issued green certificates and those who have reached Uhuru Peak (5895 m) gold certificates.
At Mweka Gate, meet with driver and transfer to lodge in Moshi or Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Planet Lodge (or similar category).
Height difference: Mweka camp (3100 m) – Mweka Gate (1980 m)
Distance to travel: 10 km
Walking time: 3-5 hours
Breakfast and relaxation at the lodge and transfer to the airport.
Note:
Hotel check-out is at 11:00 am. In the event that a late check-out is necessary due to an evening flight, an extended stay at the lodge is available for an additional charge.
Then, we will escort you back to the airport, returning to Italy with a heart filled with an unforgettable experience.
(If you are scheduled to leave in the evening, we can also suggest some interesting excursions or trips to be included in this day, at extra charge).
For more information about our Tanzania itineraries, such as the one to Zanzibar, the Great Migration special tour or safaris in the African Rift Valley, or to request quotes or receive assistance and advice on the travel packages you have purchased, you can email or call us at the number below. We always respond within 24 hours.
The price of a Tanzania safari can vary depending on the itinerary you choose. The costs of our Tanzania tours include many services. The only expense not included is that of air travel. The cost of a trip to Tanzania can range from 700 to 3000 euros depending on the days and the type of tour you want to take.
What is the best time of year for a trip to Tanzania? Tanzania has a tropical climate. In the highlands, temperatures vary between 10 and 20°C during the cold and hot seasons, respectively. The hottest period is from November to February (25-31°C), while the coldest period occurs between May and August (15-20°C).
For a safari in Tanzania, it is advisable to carry both lighter clothes and a half-weight to be able to better cope with the large temperature range between day and night. You should also carry a backpack, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, binoculars, a hat and toiletries.
No mandatory vaccinations are required unless you are coming from a yellow fever transmission risk country or transiting through one before reaching Tanzania. If you are transiting or coming from countries where yellow fever is at risk of transmission then you will have to have the preventive yellow fever vaccine.
Two documents are needed for a safari in Tanzania: a passport, which must have a residual validity of at least six months when entering the country, an entry visa for tourist travel, which costs 42.40 euros and is applied for before departure at the Tanzanian Embassy in Rome or the Honorary Consulate in Milan. The form can be downloaded from: http://www.embassyoftanzaniarome.info/.
Tanzania's main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport DAR in Dar Es Salaam near the center and ideal for visiting the parks of southern Tanzania. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the most important for international traffic and ideal for visiting the parks of northern Tanzania. Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume, on the other hand, is only 5 km south of Zanzibar.
Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian shilling. The local currency currently sees an exchange rate of 0.00035 euro for 1 shilling. It is advisable to always see the current exchange rate value before leaving.
We are a member of Atta, The African Travel & Tourism Association (Member no. 206435).
We operate under Tour Operator License Class “A” No. 005506 issued by the Ministry of Tourism of Tanzania.
We are a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).
We are a member of the Tanzania Tourist Board.
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