Tanzania

Kilimanjaro

Machame

We landed at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and were driven down to Machame Village by our guides. We spent the day exploring the village on foot. The village lies at 1790m altitude.

Arriving at Machame Village

Machame Camp

On the day our Mount Kilimanjaro climb began, we registered at the Machame Gate, which was our starting point. We had 6 hours hiking and reached the Machame Camp, at 3010m.

Mount Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp 

Shira Plateau

We started from the Machame Camp on the next day and hiked all the way up to the Shira plateau. Soon we were dropping our bags off at the Shira Camp after 5 hours of climbing. This camp is at 3845m.

Shira Cave

We then explored the Shira Cave nearby.

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Lava Tower

Our trek started at the Shira Cave, and we had a rigorous climb, which took us past the breathtaking Lava tower. It gets hot here.

Barranco Camp

Then after about 8 hours of hiking, we reached the Barranco Camp at 3960m.

Shira Cave to Barranco Camp

Barranco Wall

From the Barranco Camp, we climbed down across the Great Barranco ravine and ascended up to 4640m to the Barafu Camp. This took us about 8 hours of trekking to complete and Barafu was our final ascending camp before the attempt to the summit.

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Uhuru Peak

We started from the Barafu Camp after a very early breakfast, just after midnight. This day was intense. We hiked up to 5895m to reach Uhuru Peak in time for sunrise. We spent a few hours here taking photos and resting.

Mweka

Then we walked down, picked up our larger bags from the Barafu Camp, and descended straight down to the Mweka Camp at 3100m. Overall, the day consisted of 15 hours of continuous climbing.&nbsp;

Then we walked down, picked up our larger bags from the Barafu Camp and descended straight down to the Mweka Camp at 3100m. Overall, the day consisted of 15 hours of continuous climbing.&nbsp;

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and back to Mweka Camp

Arusha

After a late morning, we left the Mweka Camp and reached the exit point at Mweka Gate, at 1630m, after a slow 4 hours of walking. We had lunch nearby and left for Arusha.

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Tarangire National Park

From Arusha town, we drove early in the morning to the Tarangire National Park. At the park, we drove along the Tarangire River and spotted many wild animals like cheetahs, dik-diks, impalas, warthogs and more.

Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge

In the evening, we were taken to Karatu for early drinks and then we checked into the Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge for dinner.

Arusha town to Tarangire National Park

Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Naabi Hill Gate

&nbsp;Naabi Hill Gate

Serengeti National Park&nbsp;

Osinon Camps & Lodges

&nbsp;Serengeti Osinon Camp

From Tarangire National Park, we drove across the Great Rift Valley and stopped at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a few hours. We then drove down to Naabi Hill Gate, where we registered for the Serengeti National Park safari and had lunch. During the safari, we got amazing vistas of the Seronera Valley. Late in the evening, we checked into the Serengeti Osinon Camp.

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

On our second day at the Serengeti National Park, we traversed parts of the Great Wildebeests Migration route while on our Big 5 safari. We were able to see most of the animals on the list. After lunch, we drove to the Ngorongoro Crater and took many insta-worthy pictures. Finally, we returned to Arusha by nightfall for a late dinner at our hotel.&nbsp;

Another day at Serengeti National Park

Our seven days climb up Mount Kilimanjaro and the next few days of safari in Tanzania were incredibly beautiful and memorable. It was like being in a completely different world. There’s a lot of climbing and walking to do on this trek. Wear comfortable trekking shoes and clothes. Bring windcheaters and woolens for near the summit. Carry sunscreen, a sunhat, sunglasses, water, chocolates, and biscuits for the journey.&nbsp;

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Arriving at Machame Village

Mount Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Shira Cave to Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and back to Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Arusha town to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Another day at Serengeti National Park

Grand Kilimanjaro Safari in Tanzania

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Arriving at Machame Village

Mount Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Shira Cave to Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak and back to Mweka Camp

Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate

Arusha town to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Another day at Serengeti National Park