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Kilimanjaro Expedition – 8 Days: Momella, Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb, Machame Route

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Kilimanjaro Expedition - 8 Days: Momella, Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb, Machame Route

Best time to visit Mt. Kilimanjaro: December-February, July-September

The Roof of Africa, is one of Africa's most magnificent sights. Snowcapped and not yet extinct, it is the highest peak on the continent at 19,340 ft. From cultivated farmlands on the lower levels, the mountain rises through lush rainforest to alpine meadow and finally across a barren lunar landscape to the twin summits. The rainforest is home to animals including elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard and monkey. You may stumble across herds of eland on the saddle between the summits of Mawenzi and Kibo. It's a traveler's dream to scale the summit, watch dawn break and gaze out over a truly great expanse of bush land.

DAY 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to Momella Wildlife Lodge for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 2: Morning and afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 3: After breakfast transfer to Machame Gate Climb to Machame Camp.

DAY 4: After breakfast transfer to Shira Hut to start Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb. Overnight Shira Hut.

DAY 5: Ascend to Burranco.

DAY 6: Barafu Hut.

DAY 7: At 1:00 AM, rise and begin the final ascent through scree and snow to Gillman's Point on the rim of the Crater, considered the summit of Kilimanjaro. Time, weather and stamina permitting, you can continue around the Crater to Uhuru Point. Descend to Kibo Hut for a meal and a short rest. Continue down to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight.

DAY 8: After breakfast descend to Marangu Gate for transfer to Kibo Hotel (day room). Enjoy an early dinner, then depart for Kilimanjaro Airport.

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Traveler – 7 Days: Momella, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route

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Traveler - 7 Days: Momella, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Marangu Route

Best time to visit Mt. Kilimanjaro: December-February, July-September

DAY 1: Arrival Namanga or Kilimanjaro Intentional Airport and transfer to Momella Wildlife Lodge/Kibo/Marangu Hotel for lunch, dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: After breakfast you meet your guide and porters and begin your climb at the Maranga Gate. In 3-4 hours you walk the 5.50 miles through a fascinating forest to the Mandara Hut (9,000 ft.) for overnight.

DAY 3: After breakfast as you climb you will leave the last glades and follow a path through the open alpine meadow, until you reach Horombo Hut (12,450 ft.) for overnight.

DAY 4: You continue your climb past giant groundsel cactus and walk on a lunar-like landscape, until you reach Kibo Hut for overnight.

DAY 5: About 1:00 A.M. you rise and begin the final ascent. For about five hours you will climb the steepest and most demanding route to Gillmans Point, at 19,258 ft. If you still have the energy, you can continue to Uhuru Peak 82 ft. higher. The effort is worthwhile because you will be on the highest point in Africa, dominating everyone. Good luck! After having admired the magnificent view you descend to Horombo Hut for overnight.

DAY 6: You descend to the gate and transfer to Kibo/Marangu Hotel for lunch, dinner and overnight or after lunch departure for Arusha or Taveta. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Meru Hotel or The Arusha Hotel.

DAY 7: Morning transfer to Namanga or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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PO Box 999, Sakina Road, Arusha, Tanzania

New York, NY  

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Mt. Meru – 5 days: Momella, Mt. Meru Climb

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Mt. Meru - 5 days: Momella, Mt. Meru Climb

Best time to visit: December-February for the best views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

DAY 1: Transfer to Momella Wildlife Lodge for lunch. From the Lodge enjoy the amazing view of the imposing Mt. Meru (14,760 ft.). Game drive en route to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Momella Wildlife Lodge.

DAY 2: After breakfast transfer to Momella Gate to begin the Mt. Meru climb. Reach the floor of the Meru Crater after a 3-hour walk. Afternoon explore the Meru Crater. Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.

DAY 3: After breakfast climb to Saddle Hut (approximately 3 hours). After lunch explore little Meru. Overnight at Saddle Hut.

DAY 4: Early morning ascent to the summit of Mt. Meru (approximately 5 hours). Explore the summit then descend to Miriakamba Hut. Continue to Momella Wildlife Lodge for overnight.

DAY 5: After breakfast return to Arusha.

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PO Box 999, Sakina Road, Arusha, Tanzania

New York, NY  

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Tanzania Office:
255-684-488-424
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Customized Wilderness Safari – 2-4 weeks

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Customized Wilderness Safari - 2-4 weeks

Lion's Safari can organize custom safaris to suit your personalized adventure. Safari in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Kongo (Zaire) and Malawi.

  • Lake Tanganyika, where you can visit the beautiful Mahale Mountains National Park and Gombe National Park to see the chimpanzees!
  • Katavi National Park, an extremely wild African place
  • Ruaha, Mikumi and Udzungwa Mountains National Parks
  • Selous Natural Reserve, one of the largest in the world. Join the boat safari on the river Rufiji
  • Visit the mountain gorillas in the Virunga mountains in Uganda, Kongo (Zaire)-Rwanda. Enjoy the beautiful lake Bunyonyi, where you can stay on Bushara Island
  • Trek Mount Kenya, the Ruwenzori Mountains, Mount Elgon

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PO Box 999, Sakina Road, Arusha, Tanzania

New York, NY  

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Both Tanzania and US Offices:
 
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Tanzania Office:
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Kenya Extension – 6 days

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Kenya Extension - 6 days

DAY 1: Arrive from Arusha. Transfer to Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi or a similar hotel or bed & breakfast.

DAY 2: After breakfast, drive through agricultural and farmlands, coffee, tea and pineapple plantations into Nyeri. Lunch at the Outspan Hotel, which was once the home of Lord Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts. Transfer to the famous Treetops. Spend the rest of the afternoon viewing animals at the nearby saltlick water hole. Dinner and overnight at Treetops Hotel or the Ark.

DAY 3: After breakfast, drive further north towards the western slopes of Mt. Kenya, descending from highland foothills into the northern semi-desert country where people and vegetation differ from any yet seen. Reach Samburu Serena Lodge in time for lunch and afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp.

DAY 4: Spend a full day in Samburu Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This is a wonderful opportunity to view the rare , Grevy Zebra and Gerenuk, which are particular to this area of Kenya. Samburu is known for its bird life. All meals and an overnight stay at Samburu Serena Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp.

DAY 5: After breakfast, drive to Nanyuki to reach the Luxury Member's Club situated on the slopes of Mt. Kenya for lunch at the famous Mt. Kenya Safari Club. Leisure afternoon. The Club amenities include swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, horse back riding on the forested mountain slopes and trout fishing. Dinner and overnight at Mt. Kenya Safari Club.

DAY 6: After breakfast, depart for Nairobi. Relax in the afternoon by shopping at the colorful city market. Evening transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for flight home.

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PO Box 999, Sakina Road, Arusha, Tanzania

New York, NY  

Email Us

Both Tanzania and US Offices:
 
info@lions-safari-intl.com

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Tanzania Office:
255-684-488-424
USA: 800-679-2324