Machame Route + Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Summiting Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route, then two days in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. The complete Tanzanian adventure — with a rest day built in.
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Climb Route
Machame (7 days)
Safari Parks
Ngorongoro + Tarangire
From
$3,952 per person
Day by Day
Full Itinerary
Arrive Arusha
Airport pickup. Gear check and climb briefing at our Arusha office. Overnight at lodge.
Machame Gate → Machame Camp
Drive to Machame Gate (1,800m). Trek through rainforest to Machame Camp (3,000m). 5-6 hours.
Machame → Shira Camp
Climb through moorland to Shira Plateau (3,840m). Stunning views of Kibo Peak. 4-5 hours.
Shira → Barranco Camp
Acclimatisation day: climb high to Lava Tower (4,630m), descend to Barranco (3,960m). 7-8 hours.
Barranco → Karanga Camp
Scale the Barranco Wall, then traverse to Karanga Camp (4,035m). 4-5 hours.
Karanga → Barafu Camp
Short trek to summit base camp at Barafu (4,673m). Rest and prepare for summit night. 3-4 hours.
Summit Night → Uhuru Peak
Midnight start. Reach Stella Point at sunrise, then Uhuru Peak (5,895m). Descend to Mweka Camp. 12-14 hours.
Mweka → Arusha (Rest Day)
Short descent to Mweka Gate. Transfer to Arusha. Hot shower, real bed, celebration dinner. You earned it.
Safari: Tarangire National Park
Morning drive to Tarangire. Giant baobab trees, massive elephant herds, tree-climbing lions. Full-day game drive.
Safari: Ngorongoro Crater → Depart
Dawn descent into the Crater — the world's largest caldera. Big Five in one day. Afternoon transfer to airport.
What awaits after the summit
Two Days of Safari Bliss
What's Included
Included
- ✓ Airport pickup and all transfers
- ✓ 7-day Machame climb with expert guides
- ✓ All park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees
- ✓ 3 meals daily on mountain + snacks
- ✓ ethically employed porters and crew
- ✓ 1 night pre-climb hotel in Arusha
- ✓ 1 night post-climb hotel (rest day)
- ✓ 2-day private safari in Land Cruiser
- ✓ Park fees for Ngorongoro and Tarangire
- ✓ Professional safari guide
- ✓ Packed lunches and water on safari
- ✓ Summit certificate
Not Included
- — International flights
- — Tanzania visa ($52 at arrival)
- — Travel insurance (required)
- — Tips for mountain crew and safari guide
- — Personal gear and equipment
- — Alcoholic beverages
The Tanzanian sky at dawn — the last light you'll see before the summit push begins.
Questions
Common Questions About This Combo
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What Guests Say
Verified Reviews for This Combo
4.8/5 from verified guests on this itinerary
“We booked the 10-day Machame combo. The extra day on the mountain made all the difference — I felt strong at the summit, not wrecked. The safari in Ngorongoro the day after was the perfect cool-down. Two completely different experiences, one operator.”
David R.
Australia · 10-Day Machame + Ngorongoro & Tarangire
“Safari Kilimanjaro organised everything from the moment we landed. The climb was tough but the guides made it feel manageable. Then Tarangire and Ngorongoro — within 36 hours of the summit we were watching lions in the crater. Incredible contrast.”
Sophie & James T.
United Kingdom · 10-Day Machame + Ngorongoro & Tarangire
“My husband and I chose the 10-day over the 7-day because of the Tarangire leg. Elephants in their hundreds, baobab trees, tree-climbing lions. Combined with a real summit attempt — genuinely the trip of a lifetime.”
Claire M.
Canada · 10-Day Machame + Ngorongoro & Tarangire
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