8 Day TK Lemosho Climb With 7 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti
Arrival
31st August 2026: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
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 Mvuli Hotel for your over night.
Kilimanjaro
2nd September 2026: 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 climb, finishing on 9th September 2026.
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9th September 2026: We will collect you from Mweka Village when you finish your climb and will return you to Mvuli Hotel for your overnight stay.
10th September 2026: Our driver will collect you from the hotel and transfer you to the beautiful Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Please make sure you have your swimming outfit with you! Lunch will be provided at the hot springs.
11th September 2026: Early morning pick-up by your TK driver and transfer to Arusha for a guided town tour. The day will conclude with a fascinating Bean-to-Cup coffee plantation tour at Onesmoโs Coffee Plantation, where you will learn about the journey of coffee from bean to cup. Overnight at Mvuli Hotel.
Optional: Your safari guide will come to your hotel for your pre-safari 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
12th September 2026: Experience Tarangire from the ground up. This morning, transfer to a designated area for a guided walking safari. With an armed ranger, you'll learn to read the wilderness through tracks, scat, and plant usesโfeeling the texture of baobab bark and listening to the alarm calls of birds. This intimate, sensory experience reveals the smaller wonders of the ecosystem. Return to camp for lunch, followed by a traditional afternoon game drive to cover more distance and seek out the big game. This combination offers the perfect balance of immersion and spectacle.
Later in the day, continue your journey to Ziwani Lodge for dinner and overnight.
13th September 2026: Depart early this morning to visit the Lake Eyasi region. Accompanied by a local guide, you will have the opportunity to meet members of the Hadzabe community and learn about aspects of their traditional way of life, including hunting and foraging practices.
Overnight at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge (The Rim Room), positioned on or near the crater rim, allowing for an early descent the following morning.
14th September 2026: Early morning descend into the Crater with a hot packed breakfast and a 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.
After exploring the crater you will visit a local Maasai boma, where you will be welcomed by members of the community and learn about aspects of Maasai culture, traditions, and daily life. The visit provides insight into pastoral practices and social structures that remain important in the region today.
After the visit, continue to Angata Serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight.
15th September: Enjoy game drives in the Seronera reigon, with increasing wildlife sightings as you move deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem.
Seronera is particularly well known for its resident predator populations, including lion, leopard, and cheetah, supported by permanent water sources that attract game throughout the year.
In the afternoon, transfer to the far north of Serengeti - the Mara region for your first night stay at Kenzan Mara Migration Tented Camp.
16th September 2026: Long before dawn, you'll be collected for a truly iconic experience: a hot air balloon safari. As the first light touches the sky, you'll ascend in silence. From this breathtaking vantage point, the scale of the Serengeti and the meandering Mara River unfolds beneath you. Herds of wildebeest appear as dark rivers on the plains, and you might even spot a crossing from a god's-eye view. After landing, toast with champagne and enjoy breakfast in the bushโa moment of pure safari magic.
After your unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safari, you will return to your safari vehicle to continue exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti on an afternoon game drive. As the day unfolds, your experienced guide will take you in search of the incredible wildlife that calls this iconic national park home. Keep your camera at the ready for sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope. Your guide will share fascinating insights into the animals, their behaviour, and the Serengeti ecosystem, ensuring a truly memorable safari experience before you return to your lodge in the late afternoon.
Late afternoon return to Kenzan Mara Migration Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
17th September 2026: Spend your second full day exploring the northern Serengeti, following the herds as they move beyond the riverbanks. Track predator activity, search for elusive species like leopards, and soak in the quieter rhythms of the migration.
Later in the day, return to Kenzan Mara Migration Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
18th September 2026: Morning transfer to Kogatende airstrip for flight at 0925 to Arusha, arriving at 1200. Met by driver at Arusha Airport and transferred to Mvuli Hotel.
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.
Safari Prices Per Person in US Dollars
Prices are on the basis of 2025 accommodation rates.
| No. in group ๐ | Solo | 2 ๐ง | 3 ๐ง | 4 ๐ง | 5 ๐ง | 6 ๐ง | 7+ ๐ง |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari | $7,777 | $6,102 | $5,267 | $5,172 | $5,072 | $4,977 | $4,877 |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari | $540 | $540 | $540 | $540 | $540 | $540 | $540 |
| Flight, Kogatende to Arusha | $378 | $378 | $378 | $378 | $378 | $378 | $378 |
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Day 1 / 1 April 2026: Tarangire National ParkDepart Arusha at approximately 0730 for the drive to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park for an introductory game drive, scanning for its famous elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. This park offers a classic, less-crowded safari feel.Overnight at TARANGIRE โ Angata Tarangire Camp.
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Angata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and overnight.
Depart Arusha at approximately 0730 and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first game drives. Tarangire is known for its large elephant population, classic savannah landscapes, and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the dry season.The park is also notable for its ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife, with a wide range of species recorded year-round.In the late afternoon, transfer to Mawe's Baobab Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
Depart at approximately 0730 for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park features groundwater forest, open grasslands, and a shallow soda lake that attracts a wide variety of birdlife.Lake Manyara is well known for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and large troops of baboons.Later in the day, transfer to Moivaro Tindiga Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.