abundance of wildlife - blue monkey, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo and over 400 species of birds! In addition to the variety of wildlife, the landscape offers picturesque views such as forests, grassy floodplains stretching east, an alkaline lake, and the dramatic, volcanic peaks of Maasai Steppes. Overnight Accommodations: Shared Camping Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY two and three: Serengeti National Park - N'gorongoro Conservation Area

 

Embark of a full day's safari with the exciting opportunity to full experience the Serengeti from the awesome perspective provided within the Seronera - the epicenter of the Serengeti. The "crown jewel" of Tanzania 's protected areas, the Serengeti makes up some 14% of the country's total land area. It the massive migration of over a million wildebeest, along with approximately 200,000 zebra within its confines, that makes the Serengeti most famous. Flowing from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains in October and November, a massive population of wildlife then moves west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. This ancient occurrence is so imbedded in the instinct of these animals that nothing prevents this massive migration - no drought, cliff or crocodile-populated river serves as a hazard. The shifting seasons contained within the Serengeti offer various climates for an impressive catalogue of wildlife, including gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, and over a million wildebeests. After experiencing all the wonderment this amazing park has to offer, set out for the N'gorongoro Crater.

 

Overnight Accommodations: Shared Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

DAY Four: N'gorongoro Conservation Area - Moshi

 

Start the day off with a descent into the N'gorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration within the high-reaching confines of this very unique area. Deemed the "eighth wonder of the world's greatest natural spectacle," the N'gorongoro Conservation Area boasts a combination of swirling landscapes, various wildlife, wonderful people and beyond ancient archaeology unsurpassed by any other location in Africa . The volcanoes, grassland, waterfalls and forested mountains are home to an abundance of animals - lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes as well as a prismatic catalog of hundreds of bird specimens. This area's magical setting and abundance of wildlife have fascinated visitors for years. Cap of your day with a journey back to the city of Arusha .

 

Day Five: Machame Gate to Machame

 

Awake for an early morning briefing. Embark on a short drive from Moshi to the village of Machame hike through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro . Slowly gaining altitude while admiring the diverse flora and fauna of the rain forest, upon arrival at the Machame Camp, a set up campsite will await you where you can relax and unwind for the evening

 

Height: 3000 meter
Hiking time: 5-7 hrs
Overnight Accommodations: Machame Camp (shared Camping)
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

 

Day Six: Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp

 

From Machame Camp, set out an early morning climb to the top of the rainforest, once out of the rainforest, ascend for a few hours before reaching the Shira Plateau. From this vantage point, the Western Breach is viewable revealing the mountain's glaciers. A short ascent later, end your day at the Shira Camp where accommodations will be set up upon your arrival. NOTE: at this elevation, you will begin feeling the colder temperatures which may dip below freezing.

 

Height: 3840m
Hiking time: 5-7 hrs
Overnight Accommodations: Shira Camp (shared Camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day Seven: Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp

 

Ascend to an altitude of 4630 meters "pole pole" (slowly, slowly) . At this elevation, the symptoms often associated with such a high altitude may begin taking effect and often consist of difficulty breathing and constant headaches. Around midday, descend to Barranco Camp, viewing the Western Breach and the Breach Wall en route. Weather permitting, a beautiful sunset can be seen from the vantage point available from the day's final campsite.

 

Camp Site : 3950m, Hiking time: 7-8 hrs
Overnight Accommodations: Barranco Camp (shared Camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day Eight: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

 

Today we tackle the Great Barranco Wall - an imposing face above your camp. A steady climb up the eastern wall takes us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some awesome views of Mt. Kilimanjaro . Our trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley , where we finish this acclimatization day at Karanga Camp

 

Camp site: 3900m
Hiking: 4-5 hours
Overnight Accommodations : Karanga Camp (shared Camping)
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day Nine: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

 

We begin the day trekking through the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley . Here the temperature will grow colder as we follow the trail climbing through this empty and dry landscape up to the Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can been seen from our camp, at 4550m. Here you'll be able to familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare you equipment and thermal clothing for the midnight start of the summit attempt.

 

Camp Site : 4550
Hiking time: 4-5 hrs
Overnight Accommodations: Barufa Camp (shared Camping)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day Ten: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp

 

Today you will wake up before midnight. In the cover of darkness, you begin the most difficult though most rewarding day of the trek - your hike up to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro . After several hours of slow but strenuous hiking, you will reach the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5685m. Continue on the scree and snow-covered trail to Uhuru peak, which is the highest point in Africa , at 5895m. Take a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment, and start back down the same trail. Head down the rock and scree path into the Heather zone, reaching the forest, and eventually arriving at Mweka hut in the late afternoon.

 

Hiking time: 14-17 hrs
Overnight Accommodations: Mweka Camp (shared Camping)
Meals Included : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day Eleven: Descent - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

 

Awake in the middle of the night (just before midnight) and set out for Stella Point situated on the crater rim. Stopping for a short rest just around dawn, behold the area in all its glory as the sun rises over the Kilimanjaro area. Walking from Stella Point and setting out for Uhuru Peak , you will ascend snow covered trails until reaching the summit of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro . Observe the mountain and this astonishing vantage point. After spending some considerable time atop Africa 's highest mountain, begin a descent (approximately 3 hours) to Barafu Camp where you can rest before heading back down to Mweka Hut - the descent being significantly easier than the previous days' climbs.

 

Overnight Accommodations: Moshi Budget Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Price: US $2639.00

 

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