7 Day TK Rongai Climb With a 4 Day Camping Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater
Recommended throughout the year.
Arrival
1st September 2023: Morning bus transfer at 0700 from Nairobi to Arusha. Allow for 5-6 hours to transfer to The Outpost Lodge in Arusha for your overnight stay.
Route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the intended route.
Your chief guide will come to your hotel for your pre-climb briefing at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening throughout the duration of the climb, check any kit that you may have concerns over, issue any kit hire items that have been requested and he will also deal with any final pre-climb administration and answer any questions you may have.
Kilimanjaro
2nd September 2023: Your mountain guide and supporting crew will collect you from your hotel at approximately 0730 to transfer you to Kilimanjaro's Rongai Gate to start your open 7 day TK Rongai Route βLite Seriesβ climb, finishing on 8th September 2023.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here π₯
8th September 2023: We will collect you from Marangu Gate when you finish your climb and will return you to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Optional: If requested, your safari guide will come to your hotel at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening during the safari, and answer any questions you may have.
Safari
9th September 2023: Pick up at around 0700 from your hotel in Arusha for transfer by vehicle to Tarangire National Park for guided game walk and game viewing.
Late afternoon transfer to Manyara Highlands above Mto wa Mbu for overnight at Migombani Camp.
10th September 2023: Morning transfer to Central Serengeti in search of the region's permanent predator population, where we expect to find a very dense concentration of game. Late afternoon transfer to Nyani Public Campsite for your overnight stay.
11th September 2023: Morning transfer en route to Ngorongoro Crater with a visit to the Maasai boma, Olduvai Gorge and Shifting sands.
Late afternoon transfer to the Crater Rim for your overnight at Simba Camp in tents.
12th September 2023: After a leisurely breakfast at your campsite, descent into Ngorongoro Crater for game drive with lunch in the crater in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopards, elephant and Cape buffalo. All of these animals are viewable within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater and are protected thanks to the wildlife conservation efforts of Tanzania.
Afternoon transfer to your accommodation in Arusha for your overnight stay.
Safari route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
Images of accommodation featured on this page are representative of the hotel / camp / lodge generally, and do not necessarily reflect the room / pitch you will be allocated.
Departure
14th September 2023: Youβll need to check out of your hotel by late morning. However, if you wish to wander into town for the day, you may leave your bags with reception and may continue to use the hotelβs facilities. Please let us know if you need a guide to accompany you or if you wish to organise any special activities today.
Please be ready to be collected for your airport transfer at least 3 hours before, to ensure sufficient time to check-in for your flight departing JRO / ARK.
Prices per person in USD
| No. in group π | Solo | 2 π§ | 3 π§ | 4 π§ | 5 π§ | 6 π§ | 7+ π§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCA 401 | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx | xxx |
Mobiles: scroll right for larger groups π
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.