Day 1: Arrival in Moshi – The Maridadi Hotel
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your guide for a transfer to The Maridadi Hotel in Moshi. Relax and settle into your elegantly furnished room, enjoying views of the gardens or pool. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and briefing about your upcoming adventure, preparing for the Kilimanjaro climb and safari journey ahead.

Day 2: Machame Gate – Machame Camp (2,835 m)
After breakfast, drive to Machame Gate to register for your climb. Begin your ascent through lush rainforest, following a winding trail to Machame Camp. Look out for exotic birds and small wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, settle into camp, enjoy tea or coffee, and rest for the night.

Day 3: Machame Camp – Shira Camp (3,840 m)
Today’s trek leads you through the heath and moorland zone to Shira Camp, passing unique flora and enjoying spectacular views of Kilimanjaro’s western face. The terrain gradually rises, allowing your body to acclimatize. Relax at camp and enjoy dinner while admiring the evening sunset.

Day 4: Shira Camp – Barranco Camp (3,960 m)
Ascend to the Barranco Camp, navigating the famous Barranco Wall. The climb is steep but manageable, with rewarding views of the surrounding valleys and giant senecios. Enjoy lunch at camp and take some time to rest before dinner.

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp (4,035 m)
Start the day with a short trek along the Karanga Valley. This day is slightly shorter to help with acclimatization. Arrive at Karanga Camp, rest, and enjoy the beautiful views of Kibo’s glaciers as you prepare for the next stage of the climb.

Day 6: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640 m)
Continue ascending through the alpine desert toward Barafu Camp, the base for your summit attempt. The terrain is rocky and barren, with incredible panoramic views. Spend the afternoon resting, organizing your gear, and preparing for the midnight summit climb.

Day 7: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) – Mweka Camp (3,080 m)
Start the climb to Uhuru Peak just after midnight. Trek through frozen volcanic ash and scree, reaching Stella Point on the crater rim by sunrise. Continue for another hour to stand on Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Celebrate the achievement before descending to Mweka Camp for rest and dinner.

Day 8: Mweka Camp – Mweka Gate – Moshi
Complete the final descent through the forest to Mweka Gate, where you receive your summit certificate. Transfer back to The Maridadi Hotel in Moshi to relax, enjoy a hot shower, and recover from the climb.

Day 9: Moshi – Tarangire National Park
Depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting zebras, giraffes, and lions. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled lake. Take a morning and afternoon game drive to explore the park. Check into Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge or similar for a relaxing evening.

Day 11: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping en route for a picnic or brief game viewing. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the afternoon. Enjoy your first Serengeti sunset over the vast plains and prepare for the following day’s game drives.

Day 12: Serengeti National Park – Full Day Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives increase your chances of seeing lions, cheetahs, elephants, and, depending on the season, the Great Migration. Enjoy a bush lunch in the park and return to camp for dinner under the stars.

Day 13: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive, witnessing a unique ecosystem home to the Big Five and hundreds of other species. Overnight at a lodge overlooking the crater, enjoying dinner and the spectacular views.

Day 14: Ngorongoro Crater – Departure
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, then transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Conclude your 14-day adventure with unforgettable memories of Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tanzania’s wildlife.