10-Days: Mt. Kilimanjaro Short Trek: Wildlife Safari & Cultural Tour

Q: What is the climate like in Tanzania?

Summer: September to April. Temperature: 20°C to 30°C.Winter: May to August. Temperature: 19°C to 25°C.Rainfall: April-May (long rains) and November to mid-December (short rains).

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Activity Highlights:

🛬 Airport transfers from and to Kilimanjaro International Airport
🥾 Day trek on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route, reaching Mandara Hut (approx. 2,700m)
🐘 Full-day safari in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
🦁 Game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos and diverse birdlife
🐆 Three days exploring the world-famous Serengeti National Park
🦏 Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for one of Africa's best wildlife-viewing experiences
🛖 Visit a traditional Maasai village
🏹 Cultural experience and walking safari with the Hadzabe Bushmen at Lake Eyasi
🚙 Travel in a purpose-built 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide
🏡 Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps throughout the journey

Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you'll be met by your guide before transferring to your lodge near Moshi. Relax after your journey and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Weru Weru River Lodge

Day 2 – Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike

After breakfast, travel to Marangu Gate to meet your Kilimanjaro guide and begin your trek.

Hike through lush rainforest towards Mandara Hut (approximately 2,700m above sea level), enjoying spectacular scenery and a picnic lunch along the way. After around seven hours of hiking, return to the gate before transferring to Arusha for the evening.

Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 3 – Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's finest wildlife destinations. Spend the day searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions and countless bird species before continuing to your lodge.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 4 – Lake Manyara National Park

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse habitats, abundant birdlife, hippos and the chance to spot its renowned tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 5 – Serengeti National Park

Travel into the legendary Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife viewing as you journey through the endless plains.

After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive before arriving at camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Into Wild Tented Camp

Days 6–7 – Full Days in Serengeti National Park

Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.

Search for the Big Five alongside cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, hippos and countless antelope species while experiencing one of the world's greatest wildlife ecosystems.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Into Wild Tented Camp

Day 8 – Ngorongoro Crater & Maasai Village

Leave the Serengeti after breakfast and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the famous crater for an unforgettable game drive, with excellent opportunities to spot black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo and hippos.

After leaving the crater, visit a traditional Maasai village before continuing to Karatu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 9 – Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

Travel to Lake Eyasi for a unique cultural experience with the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of Tanzania's last remaining hunter-gatherer communities.

Join a guided walking experience to learn about their traditional way of life, hunting techniques and culture before returning to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 10 – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Kit List and What to Bring:

We will give you more information ahead of your trip with us, but as standard, we recommend the following packing list for our trips:

🎒 Luggage

Use a soft duffel bag or backpack rather than a hard suitcase, as soft bags are much easier to fit into safari vehicles.
Choose luggage that is lockable and ideally waterproof, as bags are often transported on the roof of the vehicle.
Domestic flight baggage allowance is typically 15–20 kg per person, including checked and hand luggage.
Keep essential items such as medication, travel documents and valuables in your hand luggage in case checked luggage is delayed.
Extra luggage can be stored free of charge in a secure room at your hotel or at the operator's office.

👟 Footwear

Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots (preferably waterproof)
Trainers or sandals for evenings
Comfortable, breathable socks

👕 Clothing

Shorts (mid-thigh length or longer)
Lightweight, breathable trousers
Short-sleeved shirts
Long-sleeved shirt or lightweight fleece for cooler evenings
Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers or a rain poncho

🎒 Day Packs & Bags

Small day pack
Large duffel bag or backpack

⛺ Camping Equipment (Camping Safaris)

Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat and repair kit (if bringing your own)
Tents are provided free of charge
Foam sleeping mats are provided free of charge

🧴 Toiletries

Toilet paper (plus a bag for used paper when walking)
Small towel
Soap
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Wet wipes
Hand sanitiser
Moisturiser or lotion
Glasses or contact lenses with solution
Comb and mirror

📄 Travel Documents

Passport
Yellow Fever Certificate (if required)
Tanzania visa (if required)
Travel and medical insurance documents
Vaccination records
Flight tickets and itinerary
Cash, bank cards and credit cards
Guidebooks and maps

Tip: Make photocopies or digital copies of your passport, visa, flight tickets and insurance documents. Leave one copy with someone at home and keep another separate from the originals.

🩹 First Aid & Medication

Pain relief (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol or similar)
Throat lozenges
Plasters
Blister treatment (Moleskin)
Sunscreen (SPF 15+ or higher)
Lip balm with SPF
Insect repellent
Antiseptic cream or disinfectant
Bandages and medical tape
Anti-diarrhoea medication
Antihistamines
Elastic support bandage
Melatonin or preferred sleep aid
Malaria medication (consult your doctor)
Antibiotics (if prescribed)
Prescription medication
Diamox (if recommended by your doctor)

🎁 Gifts for Guides & Local Communities (Optional)

Shoes
Warm clothing
T-shirts
Hats
Footballs or frisbees
Sweets
Pens

✈️ Flight Essentials

Inflatable neck pillow
Books or magazines
Toiletries
Snacks
Reusable water bottle
Headphones and music
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Sleep aid (if required)
Any critical items in case checked baggage is delayed

📷 Other Useful Items

Reusable water bottles
Water purification tablets or purifier
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Bandana or buff (useful for dust)
Spending money
Head torch or flashlight
Camera
Spare batteries and memory cards
Mini tripod
Binoculars
Notebook and pen
Pocket knife (packed in checked luggage only)
Energy bars and snacks
Playing cards or travel games
Umbrella (particularly useful during the rainy season)
Plastic or zip-lock bags for waterproofing
Small sewing kit
Salt, pepper or favourite seasonings
Business cards
Alarm clock or watch
Calculator or currency conversion app
Swimsuit for hotel pools

🦎 Packing List for Herpetologist Safaris

👕 Clothing & Outdoor Gear

Lightweight, breathable clothing
Long sleeves and long trousers for protection against insects and vegetation
Sturdy hiking boots
Lightweight waterproof jacket or poncho
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Thin, durable gloves (if handling reptiles is permitted)
Insect repellent
Head torch or flashlight
Binoculars

🔍 Wildlife Observation Equipment

Regional reptile and amphibian field guide (book or app)
Camera
Spare memory cards and batteries
Notebook and pencil
Magnifying glass

🩹 Health & Safety

Personal first aid kit
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Energy bars or trail snacks
Personal medications

🎒 Other Essentials

Backpack
Local currency
Travel insurance documents
Camera equipment
Extra memory cards
Identification documents

FAQs:

When should I book my trip?

Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. We will of course make every effort to accommodate last minute bookings.

Can we use our own itinerary?

Absolutely, we specialize in tailor-made itineraries. We thrive on custom designing interesting itineraries!

Do we need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania?

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required. A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors travelling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Do I need travel insurance?

Cancellation, interruption and emergency medical travel insurance is essential to protect your investment. Travel insurance should be purchased when you confirm your safari with a deposit.

How much spending money should I bring?

This will depend on the destination and your spending habits. However our trip notes / dossiers will give you an idea of how to budget for additional meals, optional excursions, and extra expenses you might incur on any specific trip.

What about malaria?

The chances of getting Malaria in Tanzania or Zanzibar are low but you should consult with your local health department and consult with your doctor before coming to Tanzania.

What immunizations do I need before going on Safari?

Vaccinations that need to be considered are Hepatitis A & B and Typhoid, we suggest you contact a travelers clinic for specific recommendations for the country you are traveling to. A Yellow Fever vaccination is required if you are traveling to Zanzibar. We can provide contact numbers for a travel medicine clinic in your city.

What to bring on safari?

It really depends on what type of safari you have chosen. In any case, the following is recommended: Flashlight; Sunscreen, Lip salve; Sunglasses, Sun hat; Insect repellent; Binoculars; Camera with zoom lenses; Spare film and batteries; Towel, Toiletries; Long sleeved shirt; Long trousers; Warm sweater; Sleeping bag; Small daypack.

What types of hotels do you use?

A variety of local style accommodations are used including hotels, guesthouses, pensions, hostels, home-stays and of course camping. Most hotels are tourist class, offering clean secure accommodation but with few amenities.

What is the climate like in Tanzania?

Summer: September to April. Temperature: 20°C to 30°C.
Winter: May to August. Temperature: 19°C to 25°C.
Rainfall: April-May (long rains) and November to mid-December (short rains).

What do you mean by game drives?

The opportunity to explore the thriving wildlife of Tanzania in a safari vehicle by going deep into the secluded zones for an up close and personal experience of Tanzania’s biggest and meanest

How safe is the safari?

Whilst there is an inherent risk whilst travelling on safari and in Africa, it is no more dangerous than travelling anywhere else in the world. You will be in wildlife rich areas most of the time you are on safari and will come into relatively close contact with wild animals. The camps are, however, safe and the guides that will be accompanying you are well trained. Very good medical air rescue services are available and the camps and lodges are in good radio contact with them at all times.

How do I proceed with the reservation and payment?

Once you have agreed on a specific program and price we will send you the confirmation, client info form, practical information about Tanzania and the invoice. A deposit of 40% of the costs is required for confirmation and reservations through bank transfer. The balance will be paid two months before departure date through bank transfer as well.

Can I use Euros and Pounds in Tanzania?

One can exchange Euro’s or Pounds at the Bureau de Change for Tanzanian Shillings or US Dollars which are the most common currencies to pay for services in Tanzania.

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