8 Day TK Lemosho Route - Hemingway Series with 6 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Ndutu & Lake Manyara
This safari itinerary is recommended from November to April when we expect the migration to be in the south.
Arrival
23rd December 2025: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on flight TBA.
Once you have completed customs formalities and collected your luggage, please exit the airport building and then look out for our driver who should be wearing a black Team Kilimanjaro t-shirt and carrying a placard with your name on it, who will be waiting under a shelter for you at the meeting point outside. Our driver will transfer you to Gran Melia Arusha for your overnight stay.
Your chief guide will come to Gran Melia 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
24th December 2025: Your mountain guide and supporting crew will collect you from your hotel at approximately 0730 to transfer you to Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Gate to start your open 8 day TK Lemosho ‘Hemingway Series’ climb, finishing on 30th December 2025.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here 📥
30th December 2025: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to Gran Melia Arusha for your overnight stay.
Optional: if requested, your safari guide will come to your accommodation in Arusha for your pre-climb briefing 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
31st December 2025: Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at around 0730 to commence your safari. The journey will involve a transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drives.
Late afternoon transfer to Elewana Treetops Luxury Lodge for your overnight stay.
1st January 2026: After a leisurely morning breakfast at the camp, we head out for morning game drives in Tarangire National Park.
The Tarangire National Park is known as a wonderful birding destination and also features large numbers of game, particularly during the dry season, when the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area. The landscape is of particular interest too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees.
In the late afternoon, there will be a transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your overnight stay on the Crater Rim at Melia Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
2nd January 2025: Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for game drive 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.
Late afternoon transfer to the Lake Ndutu region of Ngorongoro Conservation Area for your first night stay at TWC Lake Masek Luxury Tented Lodge.
3rd January 2026: Early morning transfer to launch site for hot air balloon ride in aerial pursuit of the Great Migration.
Spend the afternoon exploring southern Serengeti. Late afternoon return to TWC's Lake Masek Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
4th January 2026: Enjoy morning game drives in the Lake Ndutu area of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, situated at the heart of the Wildebeest Migration. Here, you may have the opportunity to witness the remarkable event of a wildebeest calf being born.
Late afternoon transfer to AndBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge for dinner and overnight.
5th January 2026: After breakfast, enjoy a scenic transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Explore the park’s diverse habitats, from lush groundwater forests to open floodplains, in search of elephants, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and other wildlife.
In the afternoon, continue by vehicle to Arusha, where you will check in at the Gran Meliá Arusha for your overnight stay, offering luxury comfort and panoramic views of Mount Meru.
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.
Departure
6th January 2026: You’ll 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 hotel’s facilities. Please let us know if you need a guide to accompany you or if you wish to organise any special activities on this day.
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 (TBA) departing JRO.
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