Arusha and Kilimanjaro · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
Lemosho Summit, Then Serengeti
Eight days to Uhuru Peak, a proper rest, then a flight into the plains and a day in Ngorongoro Crater.
- Duration
- 14 days
- Destinations
- Arusha and Kilimanjaro · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Group size
- 2 to 4 guests
- From
- $6,708 per person
Overview
Eight days to Uhuru Peak, a proper rest, then a flight into the plains and a day in Ngorongoro Crater.
Climbers ask one question more than any other: what comes after the summit? This trip answers it. Eight days on the Lemosho route, a trail many guides regard as the most rounded way up the mountain, are followed by a whole rest day in Arusha, a flight direct to the Serengeti and a full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
The two halves are sequenced with care. Lemosho leaves you properly spent, so recovery is built in before the safari starts, and the move into the bush is by air rather than another long road transfer. Fourteen days under one booking means no juggling a trekking company and a separate safari operator.
- The full eight-day Lemosho profile, whose slow pace gives the body extra time to acclimatise
- A genuine rest day, not a skipped one, before the safari begins
- A flight from Arusha into the Serengeti that spares you a second long road transfer
- A full day in Ngorongoro Crater, one of the region's more dependable places to find the Big Five
- One continuous booking and one team, with no hand-off between trekking and safari
Best forCouplesSolo travellersWildlife enthusiasts
Wildlife radar
What you can expect to see
Plan the climb for January to March or June to October, when the mountain is driest, then follow with safari while the weather is at its best. June to October gives the clearest game viewing, and January to March adds the calving season in the southern Serengeti. April, May and November are the wettest months.
- LionHigh
- LeopardRare
- Black RhinoRare
- African ElephantHigh
- Cape BuffaloHigh
- WildebeestSeasonal
On the map
Your route
Follow the trip from the first night to the last, by road and by air.
- Start · Day 1Moshi
- Day 2-7West KilimanjaroDrive from Moshi
- Day 8MoshiDrive from West Kilimanjaro
- Day 9ArushaDrive from Moshi
- Day 10-11Central SerengetiFlight from Arusha
- Day 12-13Ngorongoro CraterDrive from Central Serengeti
- End · Day 14ArushaDrive from Ngorongoro Crater
Day by day
Your itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Moshi
Moshi
A transfer takes you to the Moshi hotel where you will stay. There the lead guide holds a thorough pre-climb briefing: kit checks, the route, safety at altitude and the plan for summit night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
A vehicle drops you at the Lemosho park gate, and from there you hike up beneath dense, green montane forest, arriving at Mti Mkubwa ("Big Tree") camp. The first day is a steady, gentle one.
- 2,650 m / 8,694 ft
- Meals
- All meals
Day 3
Up to Shira 2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 2 Camp
The path steepens into giant-heather moorland and crosses Shira Ridge before arriving at Shira 2 Camp, set on open meadows. It is a sustained climb with plenty of height gained.
- 3,850 m / 12,631 ft
- Meals
- All meals
Day 4
Lava Tower and down to Barranco
Shira 2 to Barranco Camp
Heading eastward over the Shira Plateau, you reach Lava Tower at 4,650 m before dropping down to sleep at Barranco Camp. This is the well-known "climb high, sleep low" routine that helps your body acclimatise.
- 4,000 m / 13,123 ft
- Meals
- All meals
Day 5
The Barranco Wall
Barranco to Karanga Camp
Barranco Wall demands hands-on scrambling rather than technical climbing, and the top of it brings you to Karanga Valley, where you find the final stream on the mountain.
- 4,050 m / 13,287 ft
- Meals
- All meals
Day 6
Karanga to Barafu
Karanga to Barafu Camp
A short hike brings you to Barafu Camp and wide views toward the summit. The rest of the day is for resting, an early dinner and last preparations for summit night.
- 4,700 m / 15,420 ft
- Meals
- All meals
Day 7
Summit night to Uhuru Peak
Barafu to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
You leave camp some time between midnight and 2 am and pick your way up between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers, reaching Stella Point and then Uhuru Peak. It is the toughest section of the entire expedition. The day closes with a descent to Mweka Camp.
Uhuru Peak, at 5,895 m, is the highest point in Africa.
- 5,895 m / 19,341 ft
- Meals
- All meals
Day 8
Down to Mweka Gate
Mweka Camp to Moshi
The final stretch of trail ends at Mweka Gate, where your summit certificate is handed over. A vehicle then drives you to your Moshi hotel.
- Meals
- All meals
Day 9
A day to recover
Moshi to Arusha
A real bed, a long shower and no schedule. In the afternoon or evening you move on to Arusha, ready for tomorrow's flight. Guests on the upper accommodation tier finish the day with a stroll through the coffee estate at Arusha Coffee Lodge.
- Ridge
- Kahawa House
- Summit
- Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Meals
- All meals
Day 10
Flight to the Serengeti
Arusha to Central Serengeti
A light aircraft takes you from Arusha to Seronera airstrip in the Serengeti, with no further road transfer. An afternoon game drive follows.
- Ridge
- Lahia Tented Lodge
- Summit
- Siringiti Serengeti Camp
- Meals
- All meals
Day 11
A full day in the Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Follow the Serengeti's resident lions and leopards for the whole day, and, depending on the season, the wildebeest migration too.
- Ridge
- Lahia Tented Lodge
- Summit
- Siringiti Serengeti Camp
- Meals
- All meals
Day 12
Serengeti to the Ngorongoro highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
The road climbs into the Ngorongoro highlands, and you stop for wildlife viewing en route.
- Meals
- All meals
Day 13
Into Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You spend a full day down on the crater floor, a single enclosed ecosystem that holds some of Africa's thickest wildlife populations.
- Ridge
- Kitela Lodge
- Meals
- All meals
Day 14
Departure
Ngorongoro to Arusha
One more morning drive, then the transfer to Arusha for your international flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Gallery
Along the route
Where you stay
Choose your style of stay
Ridge
Character, comfort and standout settings
From$6,708per person
- Kahawa House
- Lahia Tented Lodge
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Kitela Lodge
Summit
Exclusive, refined and luxurious
From$8,391per person
- Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Siringiti Serengeti Camp
- Ngorongoro Lodge, The Rim Room (Meliá Collection)
Price per person
Choose a level of stay and see what each person pays for your group size.
| Travelling together | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 2 travellers | $6,708 |
| 3 travellers | $6,708 |
| 4 travellers | $6,708 |
- Prices are in US dollars, per person sharing a double or twin room. Vehicle and guide costs are shared, so the price per person changes with group size and does not always fall in a straight line.
- These rates are indicative. We confirm the exact price for your dates and group in your personal quote.
- Park fees are set by the authorities and can change, so the quote you accept is the price that applies.
What's included
- All Kilimanjaro National Park fees
- A mountain guide and full support crew
- Camping gear and meals on the mountain
- The Arusha to Seronera flight
- All safari park and conservation fees
- Game drives
- Accommodation as listed for all 13 nights
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Rates are per person sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements are available on request.
- Pricing covers groups of 2 to 4. Quotes for 5 or 6 travellers are available on request.
- A more modest accommodation option can be arranged on request rather than being a standard offering.
- Lodging and rates depend on availability and may vary with the exact travel date.
Questions
Good to know
Separate bookings mean two sets of logistics and no certainty that the handover between them runs smoothly. Here both parts sit under one booking, with a recovery day built into the middle.
We strongly recommend it. Eight days on the mountain, summit night included, leave most climbers tired, and a day of proper recovery makes the safari far more enjoyable.
Eight days on foot is enough; another lengthy drive would be a poor way to follow it. Flying out of Arusha gets you into the park on the same day.
The eight-day Lemosho schedule is slow enough to acclimatise well, which is why it is a popular pairing. We can discuss realistic expectations when you enquire.
Yes. Six- and seven-day versions can be swapped in, though the eight-day option usually suits a safari that follows.
It covers Kilimanjaro National Park fees, a mountain guide and full crew, camping gear and mountain meals, the Arusha to Seronera flight, all 13 nights of lodging, game drives, and the park and conservation fees for the safari. International flights, visas, insurance and gratuities are extra.
Yes. Zanzibar is a popular way to finish after Day 14, and your consultant can add it.
Lemosho Summit, Then Serengeti
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