The ultimate 14-day Tanzania expedition combining Africa's highest summit with its most iconic wildlife parks. Conquer Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame route, then descend into a world of ancient baobabs in Tarangire, the famous Ngorongoro Crater (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the endless Serengeti plains — home of the Great Migration. This is Tanzania in full — peak, plains, and pristine wilderness.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfer to your Arusha hotel. Kilimanjaro climb briefing with your guide team. Equipment check and overnight rest.
Six-day guided ascent of Africa's highest peak via the dramatic Machame ('Whiskey') Route. Ascend through rainforest, heath, moorland, alpine desert and glacial zone. Summit push on Day 6 to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) via Stella Point at dawn. Descend via Mweka Route on Day 7. Expert guides, mountain porters, and cook throughout. Full-board mountain meals, sleeping tents and equipment.
Post-summit recovery day in Arusha, then transfer to Tarangire National Park. Explore a landscape of ancient baobab trees and seasonal swamps that concentrate extraordinary wildlife — elephant herds, lions, leopards, oryx, and over 500 bird species. Two full days of game drives.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600m into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wildlife sanctuary. Full-day crater game drive targeting Big Five, hippos, flamingos, cheetah, and wildebeest. Sunset return to the crater rim lodge.
Drive across the Serengeti Plains — vast, unbroken grassland stretching to the horizon. Two full days of game drives following the seasonal Great Migration (January–February in the southern Serengeti, June–July at the Mara River). Witness lion hunts, elephant families, cheetah sprints, and massive predator concentrations. Optional hot-air balloon at dawn.
Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive to Arusha. Celebratory dinner and final evening in Tanzania.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure flights. End of the Ultimate Tanzania Safari.
I trained for six months for Kili and the guides still surprised me with how thoroughly they managed the acclimatization. The 'climb high, sleep low' days are real — they make the difference. Cresting Stella Point at 5am and seeing the glaciers glow pink while the sun rose over Tanzania was one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed. Reached Uhuru Peak feeling strong.
We chose the 8-day Lemosho for the extra acclimatization days and it was absolutely the right call. The porters were extraordinary — cheerful, professional, carrying impossibly heavy loads while we struggled with our daypacks. My husband and I are both in our mid-fifties and summited without any altitude sickness. The care CKS puts into safety planning is evident at every stage of the climb.
I combined the Mara with a Kilimanjaro Machame climb and it was the trip of a lifetime. The Great Migration river crossings were jaw-dropping. Standing on Uhuru Peak two weeks later was surreal. One company, one seamless booking, zero stress. The transition from safari to mountain was completely effortless — one WhatsApp message and everything was arranged.
Kilimanjaro (5,895m) is higher and more famous, with a higher summit success rate on longer routes but more crowds. Mount Kenya (4,985m trekking peak) is more scenic, much quieter, cheaper, and offers a true wilderness experience. Many climbers do Mount Kenya first to acclimatize, then Kilimanjaro.
The best months to climb Kilimanjaro are January–March and June–October. January–March is colder but quieter; June–October is warmer and busier. Avoid the long rains (April–May) and short rains (November) for safety and comfort.
No. All standard Kilimanjaro routes to Uhuru Peak are trekking routes — no ropes or technical climbing required. You need good hiking boots, layered clothing and a sleeping bag rated to -15°C. A walking pole helps on summit night.
For Point Lenana and Kilimanjaro trekking routes you need good general fitness — able to hike 6–8 hours with a daypack for several consecutive days. No technical climbing skills are needed. For Batian you need rock-climbing experience at Grade IV+.
All our mountain packages include park fees, guide/cook/porter team, all meals on the mountain, tents and sleeping mats, and transfers from Nairobi (or Moshi for Kilimanjaro). Not included: crew tips, travel insurance, personal gear, visas and flights.
Yes. Above 3,500m, altitude sickness can affect anyone regardless of fitness. We minimise the risk with gradual ascent profiles, acclimatization days, hydration and daily health checks. Our guides are trained to spot symptoms and respond, including emergency descent.
The Machame route (the 'Whiskey Route') is the most popular path on Kilimanjaro, offering the best acclimatization profile with a climb-high…
The Marangu route (the 'Coca-Cola Route') is the only Kilimanjaro route with sleeping huts, making it popular with trekkers who prefer not t…
The Lemosho route is the most scenic and uncrowded path on Kilimanjaro, starting on the remote western side and crossing the Shira Plateau b…
