The Perfect Post-Climb Activity

A wonderful way to relax after your Kilimanjaro climb is to embark on one of our safaris through Northern Tanzania's most famous national parks and conservation areas. We offer three safari itineraries to suit any schedule. All our safaris use durable, well-maintained Land Cruisers or Land Rovers, with roof hatches for unobstructed and up-close game-viewing. Our safaris include all park fees, an English speaking driver/guide, meals and lodge accommodations. Price per person varies depending on group size.

 
male lion
1 DAY ITINERARY
 
 
DAY 1

We depart from your lodge Arusha. We enter Arusha National Park, where we view the herds of buffalo in the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, the flamingos of the Momela Lakes, and the imposing peak of rugged Mount Meru. Arusha National park houses a variety of wildlife, including giraffe, zebra, colobus monkeys, leopards and hyenas, in the park's small but bustling 53 square miles of natural habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch while gazing at the rolling hills and wooded savannahs of this national treasure. At the end of the day, we return to your lodge in Arusha. With prior arrangement, we can pick you up from Marangu to start the safari and/or drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) after the safari.

 
 
zebras
3 DAY ITINERARY
 
 
DAY 1

We depart from your lodge in Arusha and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the ground water forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands and steep mountainsides . Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions. We dine and stay overnight at the charming Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge , at the border of the Ngorongoro tropical highlands.

 
 
DAY 2

Today we visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. 30,000 animals make their home in this crater, making it an ideal place for sightings of the 'big 5' - lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this truly world-class attraction, also known as the '8th Wonder of the World'. We return to Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge for dinner, and our second overnight.

 
 
DAY 3

After breakfast, we depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head back to your lodge in Arusha. With prior arrangement, we can pick you up from Marangu to start the safari and/or drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) after the safari.

 
 
hyena
5 DAY ITINERARY
 
 
DAY 1

We depart from your lodge in Arusha and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the ground water forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions. Our dinner and overnight stay is at the rustic Rhino Lodge, situated near the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

 
 
DAY 2

We proceed to Olduvai Gorge, known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'. It was here, in the Great Rift Valley, that the remains of early hominids dating back 2 million years were uncovered. Afterwards, we visit the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world - Serengeti National Park. The word 'Serengeti' means 'endless plains', which describes the park's 5,600 square mile boundary. Yet for its sprawling area, the Serengeti does not disappoint when it comes to rich game-viewing. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth. We make our way to Ikoma Bush Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

 
 
DAY 3

We embark on an encore game drive in the expansive Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti boasts one of the most varied collection of wildlife on the planet. Annually, from May to December, millions of animals embark on a migration which brings them from central Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara and back again in an incredible spectacle. Even during the 'down-time', vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo, as the lions, leopard, cheetah, hyenas and jackals stalk their meals. We return to Ikoma Bush Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

 
 
DAY 4

We depart from the Serengeti to visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. 30,000 animals make their home in this crater, making it an ideal place for sightings of the 'big 5' - lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard. This truly world-class attraction isalso known as the '8th Wonder of the World'. Our dinner and overnight stay is at the rustic Rhino Lodge.

 
 
DAY 5

After breakfast, we depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head back to your lodge in Arusha. With prior arrangement, we can pick you up from Marangu to start the safari and/or drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) after the safari.

 

Trip Profile

SAFARI
Trip Profile
 
Trip Duration:
1, 3 or 5 days
 

Days on Game Drives:
1, 2 or 4 days

 
Accommodations:
1 day: none
3 day: 2 nights lodging
5 day: 4 nights lodging

 
Meals:
packed lunches in parks
breakfasts and dinners at lodges

 
Group Size:
private groups only
no minimum or maximum

 

2010-2011 Prices:
1 day:
$175 pp - 4 PAX
$190 pp - 3 PAX
$215 pp - 2 PAX
$265 pp - 1 PAX

3 day:
$775 pp - 4 PAX
$850 pp - 3 PAX
$975 pp - 2 PAX
$1,370 pp - 1 PAX

5 day:
$1,290 pp - 4 PAX
$1,435 pp - 3 PAX
$1,635 pp - 2 PAX
$2,325 pp - 1 PAX

 
2010-2011 Dates:
open, no fixed departures

Group Climbs

Classic Rongai

Rongai Route

Quiet and remote, this 8-day trip is preferred due to its gradual ascent and unspoiled wilderness.

Rongai South Summit

Rongai Route

This 9-day trip approaches the summit from the south and has a preferred acclimatization profile.

Shira Route

Shira Route

Spectacularly scenic, this difficult 10-day trip is for those seeking a more challenging adventure.

Northern Circuit

Northern Route

Traversing nearly the entire mountain, this 11-day trip is the most amazing journey on Kilimanjaro.