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Overland
Walking & Trekking
Wildlife
Safari to Kilimanjaro - Machame Route
15 days • 4.7
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Excellent
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Start
Nairobi, Kenya
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Finish
Moshi, Tanzania
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Trip Code
YKXCC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Physical Rating
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, minibus, 4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (8 nights), Hotel (3 nights)
From £4,516(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Size up Mt Kilimanjaro on the incredible scenic Machame route, passing through cloud forest and moorland zones to the glaciated precipices of Kibo’s south face.
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Travel with experienced guides and porters. You'll be in great hands – with one guide for every two passengers – so all you’ll have to worry about is soaking up the scenery and keeping your footing!
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Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth with four game drives – two early-morning and two late-afternoon – through this spectacular wildlife arena.
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Take an incredible safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
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Hike easier knowing that while our porters are taking care of you, someone is looking out for them. We’re an official partner with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project.
Is this trip right for you?
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Camping in the Serengeti National Park with no barriers between you and the animals is amazing, but it's important to heed the safety advice of your leader. You'll be briefed on arrival.
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your tent (unless you’re on an Original or Comfort style trip), occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page at tuuur.com/africa/overland.
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You'll need a good level of fitness for the Kili section of this trip. The distances may not be long, but the altitude makes it much harder than your average uphill hike.
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Tried and tested all-purpose hiking equipment is required for the Mt Kilimanjaro trek. Temperatures at night can get very low when you're above 3500 metres, so warm clothing and a sleeping bag are essential. You can hire this equipment if need be.
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Your safety comes first. Our experienced guides will monitor each passenger for any signs of acute mountain sickness. If you show any signs, you'll descend immediately with a guide.
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Hiking for several days without a shower can be tough – be prepared for some dust and dirt. A mask, wet wipes and face washer may become your best friends!
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
From the roof of Africa to the floor of Ngorongoro
Experience some of Kenya and Tanzania's most famous natural wonders on a 15-day adventure that will see you tackling the most challenging and scenic way to the roof of Africa on a trek along the Machame route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Once you descend, embark on an overland journey across the Serengeti plains and enjoy multiple game drives to seek out Africa's iconic animals. Descend to the floor of the gigantic Ngorongoro Crater in pursuit of elephants, lions, and elusive rhinos. This tour is a non-stop active action that's perfect for independent travellers who love a challenge.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Nairobi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Amboseli National Park
- DAY 3Day 3 • Mto Wa Mbu
- DAY 4Day 4 • Serengeti National Park (Ngorongoro Crater)
- DAY 5Day 5 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Karatu
- DAY 7Day 7 • Karatu
- DAY 8Day 8 • Moshi
- DAY 9Day 9 • Machame Camp
- DAY 10Day 10 • Shira Camp
- DAY 11Day 11 • Barranco Camp
- DAY 12Day 12 • Barafu Camp
- DAY 13Day 13 • Uhuru Peak / Millennium Camp or Mweka Camp
- DAY 14Day 14 • Uhuru Peak / Millennium Camp or Mweka Camp
- DAY 15Day 15 • Moshi
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners
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Overland vehicle, minibus, 4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Camping (with facilities) (3 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (8 nights), Hotel (3 nights)
festival Included activities
circleAmboseli National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleMto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
circleAmboseli - Kimana Ranger Project
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
circleSerengeti National Park - Afternoon Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleSerengeti National Park - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleMount Kilimanjaro - Trek Briefing
circleMount Kilimanjaro - Complimentary equipment hire (sleeping bag and walking poles) - must be requested at time of booking
circleFully catered trek including National Park entrance fees, climbing fee, tented camps & rescue services
circleMount Kilimanjaro - Porterage of 1 bag (9kg/20lb max)
circleMount Kilimanjaro - Return transfers from hotel to park gate
circleMount Kilimanjaro - Emergency oxygen and comprehensive first aid kits
circleMoshi - Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project
museum Optional activities
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
circleSerengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
circleNgorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek - USD80
circleLake Manyara Game drive - USD100
circleKaratu - Village Visit - USD20
circleKaratu - Coffee Tour - USD25
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Basic Hotel) and Days 3-7 & 9-14 (Camp) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information
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2. This trip is a combination of YGOT,YAKT,YAKC and YKXA our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on day 8..
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3. Although no mountaineering experience is required a good level of physical fitness is necessary. You must be comfortable walking 6-8 hours uphill a day.
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4. Parts of your trip go above 2800 meters / 9200 feet where it is common for travelers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude - regardless of your age, gender and fitness. Please see Essential Trip Information for FAQ's.
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5. As a result of the physical activity involved in this trip, such as strenuous trekking, the location or terrain through which the trip goes and other local factors including altitude, remoteness and temperature, a Passenger Self Assessment Form must be completed, signed and returned to our office prior to your trip.
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6. Sleeping bags can be hired at no cost on the Kilimanjaro section of this trip. You will be required to provide your own sleeping bag for the Serengeti section of this trip or can hire one at an additional cost.
Reviews (3)
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Maria
Oct 25, 2024
Intrepid travel went above and beyond to keep us well fed and our safety is their priority.
This is trip was a back to back tour for my husband and I. Our first with intrepid was EBC. We are so satisfied with how Intrepid staff performed.
We will definitely do another Intrepid trip!
Well done INTREPID!
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Andrew
Jul 28, 2023
My 4th trip with Intrepid and another great experience. Have wanted to go to Africa since I was a little boy and this did not disappoint. Challenging but incredibly satisfying. Lots of OMG moments.
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Gabriel
Oct 20, 2022
Incredible first experience of Africa. Includes a diverse range of activities and experiences, and you truly get a feel of the local culture, but be prepared to pack your tents, wash dishes and spend long days driving around the national parks and take in the surroundings. Kili is just incredible!