Embark on the Peaks to Plains: 15-Day Kilimanjaro Trek & Serengeti Safari for an adventure that seamlessly combines the thrill of climbing Africa's tallest peak with the awe of exploring the Serengeti's wildlife-rich plains. This journey offers the perfect blend of challenge and wonder, taking you from the majestic heights of Kilimanjaro to the heart of Tanzania's iconic savannah. With breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences at every turn, this 15-day expedition promises a once-in-a-lifetime connection with nature's fines. 

It's time to begin your safari. Welcome to Tanzania! After we greet you and provide you with the trip briefing, we'll take you out to help you discover why so many people think Tanzania is the best place in Africa to go on safari. Watch for Mt Kilimanjaro to appear above Moshi’s rooftops to the north – the best time is usually when the clouds clear in the early morning or late afternoon. Moshi is quieter than Arusha and is a pleasant place to stroll with good shops, restaurants and bustling markets. 

➔ Main Destination: Moshi

➔ Accommodation:  Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 

➔ Meals & Drinks: Welcoming Dinner

A guide and a mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold another briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate (2,200 m).

After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group will start trekking towards the first camp of the route: Mti Mkubwa Camp (2,780 m).

Raincoats are necessary on this day in particular, as you will be walking through the rainforest. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will prepare everything necessary, put up tents, and cook lunch for you. After lunch, the group will depart on an acclimatization hike towards Shira 1 Camp, which features a 300-meter gain in altitude, after which you will hike back down to Mti Mkubwa Camp, where a hot dinner will be waiting.

Note: The acclimatization hike is an easy trek with a slight gain in altitude in order to speed up the acclimatization process. You should take the acclimatization hikes very seriously. They help increase your chances of successfully summiting Kilimanjaro and save you from the consequences of altitude sickness. 

➔ Main Destination: Kilimanjaro National Park. 

➔ Accommodation:  Mti Mkubwa Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

An early wakeup, breakfast, and a gradual trek upwards until 3,500 meters; at that point, for the first time you will be able to see stunning views of Shira Plateau and Kibo Volcano. On the whole, the passage from Mti Mkubwa Camp to the second high-altitude Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) is rather easy and takes about 5–6 hours.

This will allow you to start the acclimatization process gradually, which is a mainstay of good trekking. When you reach the camp, your team of specialists will cook you lunch, and you will have the chance to rest in your tent or walk around the nearby area. 

➔ Main Destination:  Shira 1 Camp  

➔ Accommodation:  Shira 1 Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Departing from Shira 1 Camp (3,505 m) and a light trekking towards the second high-altitude camp, Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m). This trek is not difficult, and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Africa and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro and the surrounding area. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa), weather permitting.

When you arrive to camp, you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp, which features a 300-meter gain in altitude. 

➔ Main Destination:  Shira 2 Camp   

➔ Accommodation:  Shira 2 Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

After breakfast you will leave Shira 2 Camp (3,900 m) and start your way to the key point of the route: Lava Tower (4,630 m). This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end in a camp at over 4,600 meters. It might be difficult, and you may feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here, so this is where lunch will be.

You can see the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro from Barranco Camp (3983m). It's a stirring backdrop to the campsite, and its high snows are a contrast to the bare, dry landscape that surrounds you here, high above the tree line. Barranco lies along a number of climbing routes, including the popular Machame Route, so there are always lots of people in camp 

➔ Main Destination: Barranco Camp  

➔ Accommodation:  Barranco Camp  

➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Early wakeup, breakfast and the start of summiting Barranco Wall (we recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups). Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.

Then you start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents during the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch. After a couple of hours, you will have to complete an acclimatization hike in the direction of Barafu Camp with a 200-meter gain in altitude, and then descent back down to the camp.

Landscapes of austere beauty surround you and the oxygen is pretty thin at Karanga Camp, which lies high on Mt Kilimanjaro at an altitude of 3995m. You're well above the treeline here, in a terrain known as an alpine desert. The summit is clearly visible high above you, there's plenty of space to pitch your tent, and there are always many other climbers around with whom to swap stories 

➔ Main Destination:  Karanga Camp  

➔ Accommodation:  Karanga Camp 

➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included

In the morning after breakfast you begin your way to Barafu Summit Camp (4,640 m), the starting point for a night summiting Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Our team will set up a camp for you ahead of time, including tents and sleeping bags, so you can relax.

After regaining strength, you have to complete an acclimatization hike towards the intermediate Kosovo Summit Camp (4,800 m) and then back to Barafu Camp, where you will be served a hot dinner. It is better to spend the remainder of the day resting and sleeping before night summiting.

When you stay at Barafu Camp, at an altitude of 4681m on Mt Kilimanjaro, you're surrounded by a landscape where nothing grows and the views extend out across the mountain's high and treeless valleys. 'Barafu' means 'ice' in Swahili and it's always cold up here, as well as beautiful. Enjoy talking with the other climbers who've reached this milestone. 

➔ Main Destination: Barafu Camp

➔ Accommodation:  Barafu Camp    

➔ Meals &  Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Stand on Africa's highest point (5895m) when you make it all the way to Uhuru Peak. The summit of Mt Kilimanjaro looks out from the Kibo crater rim, and the views go deep down into Kenya and Tanzania. Admire the glaciers and enjoy that feeling of achievement.

Rest your weary legs at Mweka Camp and enjoy the sense of achievement and the company of other travelers. 

➔ Main Destination: Uhuru Peak

➔ Accommodation:  Mweka Camp 

➔ Meals &  Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

 After an early breakfast, we begin our final descent through the lush rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640m). Upon arrival, you’ll receive your well-earned summit certificates and bid farewell to your dedicated mountain crew.

From Mweka Gate, we’ll transfer you back to Gran Meliá Arusha, a luxurious retreat where you can unwind in comfort. Enjoy a refreshing shower, savor a delicious meal, and relax by the pool or spa as you recover from your incredible Kilimanjaro trek. Take the evening to rest and prepare for the thrilling safari adventure ahead!

➔ Main Destination: Arusha 

➔ Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha 

➔ Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

Visiting the Unesco World Heritage–listed Serengeti is one of the best things you can do on safari. This is a park filled with some of the biggest populations of wildlife in Africa. Here in the Serengeti, there is a very good chance that you will see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, spotted hyenas, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and so many other species. The endless horizons of the savannah grasslands are the perfect backdrop for seeing so many animals. And there's no better safari image than the sun setting deep red behind a silhouetted acacia tree deep in the Serengeti.

Central Serengeti National Park (Day 10)

Experience classic safari scenery with acacia trees and savannah grasslands, as well as plenty of wildlife, when you visit the Central Serengeti.

Activities Day 10

Morning

Sit down and relax this morning while we serve you breakfast

Transfer to, Arusha Airport

Late Morning

It's time for you to fly into Serengeti National Park.

Afternoon

We'll take you on a guided game drive through the Central Serengeti this afternoon. If you're lucky, your expert guide will show you big cats, elephants and lots of other animals.

Lunch is always a highlight, so relax and enjoy our food.

Late Afternoon till Early Evening

You'll get to know Serengeti National Park in the best possible way on a guided game drive. Led by an expert guide, you'll drive out across the park's famous savannahs to look for the incredible wildlife (big cats, elephants and more) that calls the park home.

Evening

It's time for your evening game drive in the Serengeti. It's a fantastic time to be out exploring the park, with cooler temperatures and softer evening or late afternoon light. It's also among the best times of day for seeing animals.

Activities Day 11

Early Morning

Your early morning game drive is a wonderful opportunity for you to see the Serengeti at its best. In the golden morning light, you'll look for animals at the ideal time of day: this is when they're most active and easiest to find and see

Afternoon

Bush lunch, Serengeti National Park

Evening

It's time for your evening game drive in the Serengeti. It's a fantastic time to be out exploring the park, with cooler temperatures and softer evening or late afternoon light. It's also among the best times of day for seeing animals.

 ➔ Main Destination:  Serengeti National Park
➔ Accommodation:  Lahia Tented Lodge
➔ Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks 

 High in the Ngorongoro Highlands, you can expect beautiful views, dense forests and cool temperatures. Apart from Ngorongoro Crater, there are plenty of dramatic land formations, with steep-walled craters and high, rocky summits a feature. Watch for wildlife also in the forests, including elephants, buffaloes and, if you're extremely lucky, leopards 

 ➔ Main Destination:  Ngorongoro Highlands National Park
➔ Accommodation: Manyara's Secrete
➔ Meals & Drinks: All meals included 

You never forget the first time you see Ngorongoro Crater from above. Looking out from the rim of this extraordinary volcanic crater is like gazing down upon a lost world of wildlife and astonishing beauty. The drive down into the crater will be just as special, taking you down onto the crater floor where nature rules and no human being may pass the night. You'll spend the best part of a day exploring this remarkable place, seeing its lions, hyenas, black rhinos, elephants, flamingos and so much more. And when it comes time to leave, you'll keep looking back over your shoulder trying to hold these experiences in your memory. 

 ➔Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

 ➔Accommodation: Manyara's Secret Lodge

 ➔ Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks 

Wherever you go in Tarangire National Park, you’ll come across the park’s famous and larger-than-life baobab trees and elephants. These are the twin elements that give this park so much personality. There is, of course, so much more. We don’t just mean the huge populations of wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras. Or the rugged landscape of rocky hills and rivers, swamps and savannah plains. You also have an excellent chance of seeing lions here – Tarangire is a real lion stronghold – and keep an eye out for leopards and cheetahs as well. 

➔Destination:  Tarangire National Park

➔Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel

➔ Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks 

This marks the end of your safari in Tanzania. We hope that you have enjoyed your trip and that you're already planning your next safari.

➔ Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch