Herd of African elephants with calves walking through golden grass beneath a large leafless baobab tree under a blue sky

Packages · Climb + Safari · Tanzania

Machame + Classic Northern Safari

Seven days to the roof of Africa, then elephants, lions and the Ngorongoro Crater.

12

days, arrival to flight home

Machame

climb route

93%

summit success on this route

3 days

Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater

$3,490

per person, group climb

Overview

Our most booked combination. You climb Kilimanjaro on the scenic Machame Route with a group or privately, take a well-earned rest day in Arusha, then set off on a private safari through Tarangire, famous for its elephants and baobabs, and the Ngorongoro Crater, home to lions, rhino and flamingos.

One advisor plans the whole trip, so transfers, lodges and timings fit together without gaps.

Who it suits

This trip is best for

  • First-time climbers who want the classic safari too
  • Travellers with about two weeks
  • Families and friends with mixed safari-only members

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan

Day 1Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Moshi
  • Overnight: Lodge in Moshi
  • Meals: Dinner

Airport pickup, kit check and a briefing with your lead guide.

Day 2–8Machame climb to Uhuru Peak
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Overnight: Mountain camps
  • Meals: All meals

Seven days on the Machame Route via the Barranco Wall and Barafu, summiting at sunrise on day seven. The route page has every camp and altitude.

Day 9Rest day in Arusha
  • Arusha
  • Overnight: Garden lodge in Arusha
  • Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Hot shower, laundry and a slow morning. Optional coffee farm walk.

Day 10Tarangire National Park
  • Tarangire
  • Overnight: Tented lodge near Tarangire
  • Meals: All meals

Full day of game drives among large elephant herds and ancient baobabs.

Day 11Ngorongoro Crater
  • Ngorongoro
  • Overnight: Lodge on the crater rim
  • Meals: All meals

Descend 600 m to the crater floor for a day with lions, black rhino, zebra and flamingos.

Day 12Back to Arusha and fly home
  • Arusha
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Morning drive back to Arusha with a lunch stop, then transfer to the airport.

The climb

Your Machame climb

Your climb follows our full Machame Route itinerary: 7 days, a 93% summit rate and the same guides, oxygen and twice-daily health checks. See every camp, altitude and walking time on the route page.

Group dates

Join a group climb, then your safari

The price

What's included

Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • All park, camping and rescue fees
  • Certified mountain guides, cook and porters paid fair wages
  • All meals on the mountain and on safari
  • Pulse-oximeter health checks twice a day, emergency oxygen
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and driver-guide
  • 2 nights in Moshi and Arusha, 2 nights in safari lodges

Not included

  • International flights and Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance with high-altitude cover (required)
  • Tips for the mountain crew and safari guide
  • Drinks other than water, tea and coffee

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