MARANGU ROUTE: Affectionately known as the “Coca-Cola route”, Marangu is by far the most popular route to the summit of Kilimanjaro. This could partly be a result of the fact that the Marangu is the least expensive route, but more so, perhaps the fact that it is possible to do the Marangu route in 5 days, thereby getting to the summit one day earlier than on the Machame route. This is not always the best way due to a shorter acclimatization period. The Marangu route does however offer […]
Duration: 6 Days Trekking and 2 Days at the base hotel The Machame Route is a beautiful challenging route up Kilimanjaro that allows you to experience the southwest and south sides of the mountain since you go up one way and down another. All your equipment and supplies are carried by porters and a cook prepares all your meals. Unlike the Marangu Route where you sleep in huts, on the Machame, you sleep in tents (tents are included), and the porters will pitch your tent for you. Meals […]
Day 1: Arusha Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a nearby Hotel for an Overnight Kambi Ya Tembo Lodge/Similar alternative. Day 2: Arusha-Tarangire Breakfast and drive to Tarangire –known for its tree-climbing lions. Arrive in time for lunch. The afternoon goes for a game viewing drive. Dinner & Overnight – Lake Burunge Tented Lodge or equivalent Day 3: Tarangire-Ngorongoro Breakfast and depart for Ngorongoro Crater arriving in good time for lunch. Take an afternoon Short visit to the crater. Dinner & Overnight – Kitela Lodge or […]
Day 1: Arusha Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a nearby Hotel for an Overnight. Kambi Ya Tembo Lodge /Equivalent. Day 2: Arusha-Ngorongoro Breakfast and depart for Ngorongoro Crater arriving in good time for lunch. Take an afternoon Short visit to the crater. Dinner & Overnight – Kitela Lodge/Equivalent Day 3: Ngorongoro After breakfast go down the Crater for a full picnic lunch. Dinner & Overnight – Kitela lodge/Equivalent Kitela Lodge Day 4: Ngorongoro-Serengeti Early breakfast and depart for Serengeti with picnic lunch through the Olduvai […]