12 Days Machame Trek And Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro
12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure combines a 7-day Machame climb with Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara safari trips.
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12 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure is the combination of a seven-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb through the Machame Route and a five-day northern Tanzania safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, creating one extended mountain and wildlife journey.
Package Breakdown: 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
This package combines:
12 total days / 11 nights
7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route
5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari
Mount Kilimanjaro trekking
Tarangire National Park
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Manyara National Park
A 12-day combined Kilimanjaro climb via Machame Route and safari typically costs USD 3,200 to USD 5,600 per person, combining the seven-day Machame trek with a five-day northern Tanzania wildlife safari.
The mountain section provides a gradual high-altitude trekking journey, while the safari section changes the pace to game drives through major northern Tanzania wildlife areas. This combination suits travelers who want both a serious mountain itinerary and a classic wildlife-focused journey in one trip.
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Quick Package Overview: 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Price: USD 3,200–5,600 per person
Tour type: Private or group sharing
Kilimanjaro route: Machame Route
Kilimanjaro duration: 7 Days
Safari duration: 5 Days
Safari destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Starting point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar
Ending point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar
Kilimanjaro accommodation: Camping
Safari accommodation: Budget camping, tented camp, or luxury tent options
Flights: Fly to or from Kilimanjaro International Airport; international flights to and from your home country are excluded
Airport transfers: Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged
Extra accommodation: Hotels before and after the tour can be arranged in Moshi or Arusha as applicable
Solo travelers: Solo travelers can book; contact us for the applicable price
Activities: Mountain hiking and safari game drives
Guide languages: English, Spanish, German and Italian-speaking guides can be available
Check Availability before arranging flights so the intended travel dates can be confirmed.
Why Choose 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure?
The seven-day Machame Route gives travelers time to progress through different mountain environments before reaching Uhuru Peak. After the trek, the safari section provides a completely different travel experience centered on wildlife and game drives.
The route combines 12-day Kilimanjaro climbing via Machame Route and wildlife safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks, allowing travelers to connect mountain trekking with northern Tanzania’s major safari destinations.
This 12-day Tanzanian mega-adventure combines the physical challenge of reaching Africa’s highest peak via the seven-day Machame Route with a five-day northern Tanzania wildlife safari. It is particularly useful for travelers who want to make one extended Tanzania trip cover both trekking and wildlife.
Detailed 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure Itinerary
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi Hotel
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your booked hotel in Moshi. This arrival arrangement provides time to settle in before the mountain section. Any accommodation and transfer arrangements should be confirmed according to your selected package and arrival details.
Meal plan: Confirmation required according to arrival arrangements.
Day 1: Moshi Town to Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rising(ft): 5,600ft / 1,830m to 10,200ft / 3,100m | Stretch: 11 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
The trek begins with transport from Moshi to Machame Gate, followed by hiking through the rainforest toward Machame Camp. The first stage introduces the mountain environment and establishes the foundation for the seven-day Machame Route trek.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Rising: 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m | Stretch: 9 km | Hiking time: 4–6 hours | Climatic habitat: Moorland
The trail continues from Machame Camp toward Shira Camp, leaving much of the rainforest behind as the landscape changes into moorland. The day’s route provides continued altitude gain while maintaining the progressive structure of the Machame itinerary.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m | Stretch: 15 km | Climatic habitat: Semi-desert
From Shira Camp, the route continues toward Barranco Camp across semi-desert terrain. Although the final camp elevation changes only slightly, the trail provides important acclimatization within the overall seven-day mountain itinerary.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Rise: Barranco Camp 3,900m to Karanga Camp 3,995m | Stretch: 6 km | Hiking time: 3.5–4 hours | Climatic habitat: Moorland
The trail moves from Barranco Camp toward Karanga Camp through moorland terrain. This shorter hiking stage fits into the gradual progression toward the higher camps and prepares the itinerary for the following ascent toward Barafu Camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Rise: Karanga Camp 3,995m to Barafu Camp 4,673m | Stretch: 4 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
The route climbs from Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp through alpine desert conditions. Barafu is the high camp before the summit section, making this an important stage of the seven-day Machame Route itinerary.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Rising: 4,700m/15,350ft to 5,895m/19,343ft, down to 3,090m/10,150ft | Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down | Hiking time: 5–7 hours up / 5–6 hours down | Climatic habitat: Arctic
The summit section proceeds from Barafu toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro, before descending toward Mweka Camp. This is the main summit stage and involves both ascent and substantial descent.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Mweka Camp to Machame Gate to Moshi to Arusha
Descend: 3,090m/10,150ft to 1,680m/5,500ft | Stretch: 10 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
The descent continues from Mweka Camp to Machame Gate through rainforest. After reaching the gate, you will return toward Moshi and then be transferred to Arusha for the night stay, preparing for the safari portion.
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Pickup is planned around 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed beforehand. The drive takes approximately 2 hours (109 km). A game drive may offer sightings of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife. Late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 9: Mto wa Mbu/Karatu to Serengeti National Park
You will be picked up from Arusha around 9:00 am to 9:30 am, with the exact pickup time updated beforehand. Continue toward Serengeti for game viewing and an overnight stay in Central Serengeti. Please note that check-in time affects the applicable checkout timing under park regulations.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Rim
Enjoy a game drive in Serengeti National Park before later driving toward the Serengeti Gate for checkout. The checkout time depends on the applicable check-in time. Afterward, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where check-in timing also determines the applicable checkout period.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Mto wa Mbu/Karatu
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. After the crater visit, continue toward the Ngorongoro Gate for checkout before driving to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for the overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 12: Lake Manyara Game Drive to Arusha
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Wildlife may include elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, baboons and other species. The requested itinerary then returns to Arusha in the late afternoon.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Departure Day: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport according to your departure schedule. Breakfast is included as specified. Because the package is described as 12 days, the placement of this separate departure transfer should be confirmed when booking.
Meal plan: Breakfast
Important itinerary confirmation: The supplied schedule contains seven Kilimanjaro days plus five safari days, while also listing an arrival day and a separate departure day. Confirm the final calendar arrangement before booking.
Destinations in 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is the centerpiece of the trekking section. The itinerary uses seven days on the Machame Route and includes the summit attempt toward Uhuru Peak.
Machame Route
The Machame Route provides the seven-day mountain component, moving through rainforest, moorland, semi-desert, alpine desert and higher summit environments.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire introduces the wildlife portion after the mountain climb, with game drives providing opportunities to observe large mammals and other safari wildlife.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti forms the central wildlife stage of the safari, offering game drives across a major northern Tanzania safari destination.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro section adds a crater game drive before the itinerary continues toward the final safari destination.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara provides the final planned game-drive destination before the journey returns toward Arusha.
Package Price for 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
The stated price is USD 3,200 to USD 5,600 per person. The final amount can vary according to the services selected, accommodation level, number of travelers, included arrangements, and whether the trip is private or group sharing.
Contact us for more information regarding price and booking.
What Is Included in 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
Kilimanjaro Inclusions
Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi on arrival day
Hotel in Moshi before the hike
Kilimanjaro Park fees
Accommodation during hiking
Meals and boiled drinking water during hiking
Mountain guide(s)
Cook
Supportive porters
Oxygen gas for emergency use
Transport from Moshi Town to Kilimanjaro Gate
Transport from Kilimanjaro Gate to Moshi Town
Transport from Moshi to Arusha
Safari Inclusions
Safari Park fees
Safari driver
Safari guide
4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Accommodation during safari
Meals and drinking water during safari
Hotel in Arusha before and after safari
Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport transfer
What Is Not Included in 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Travel visa
Alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses
Personal gear rental
Tips for mountain and safari crew
Some accommodation, transfer, and operational arrangements should be confirmed against the final booking itinerary.
Plan 12 Days Machame Trek And Tanzania Safari Adventure
This itinerary brings together a seven-day Machame Route climb and a five-day safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. If the combination matches your travel plans, Plan Your Trip by confirming your preferred dates, traveler numbers, accommodation level, starting point, ending point and whether you prefer private or group-sharing arrangements.
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