African Wildlife Safari

The schedule below is subject to changes based on factors such as weather. Internal flights are also subject to change. The order of activities may be altered slightly due to lodging availability. All meals are included except lunch on day 2. Beverages are not included with meals at hotels.

DAY 1 KILI/SAFARI ARRIVALS Arrive in Arusha, transfer to the Arusha Serena Lodge for a welcome dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 A day to explore the interesting city of Arusha or relax near the hotel pool. Optional game drives in nearby Arusha National Park.

DAY 3 Transfer to the town of Londorossi to meet our guides and porters and begin trekking! We’ll enter the Kilimanjaro National Park Gates for a lovely hike through the lush rainforest to Shira 1 Camp. 4-5 hours hiking.

DAY 4 Enjoy a new type of vegetation and volcanic rock during our hike to Shira Camp. 5-6 hours hiking.

DAY 5 Ascend out of Shira Camp and "Kili" will be right in front of us throughout the hike until we reach Barranco Camp. 6-7 hours hiking.

DAY 6 Wake up to hot tea and breakfast and make our ascent on the steep Barranco Wall, fondly called "The Breakfast Climb.” Expansive views abound until we reach Karanga Camp. 4-6 hours hiking.

DAY 7 After climbing out of the Karanga Valley, the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu Camp, our highest camp yet, at 15500 feet. 3-4 hours hiking.

DAY 8 Rise and shine at 11:30 pm! We begin hiking by starlight, the porters always reminding us to go "polee-polee" (slowly, slowly!), until we reach Uhuru Peak, (Freedom Peak) at 5895 meters / 19,340 feet, the highest point on the continent of Africa! We’ll then make our way back down to Mweka Camp. 11-15 hours hiking.

DAY 9, SAFARI ONLY ARRIVALS Hike through the rainforest and arrive in the village of Mweka where there are plenty of wood curios, batiks, and souvenirs along with a celebratory lunch. 4-5 hours hiking. Return to the Arusha Serena Lodge.

DAY 10 After breakfast, we leave for Tarangire National Park - famous for its high concentration of elephant herds and tree climbing pythons. Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

DAY 11 Early morning game drive in Tarangire and then it's off to Ngorongoro National Park. Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

DAY 12 Game drive exploring the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

DAY 13 Early morning drive to the renowned Serengeti National Park with game drive. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

DAY 14 A full day to explore Serengeti National Park and see the abundance of wildlife by vehicle or walking safari. Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.

DAY 15 Morning flight to Arusha. Day use rooms reserved for resting and preparing for the journey home. If time allows we will visit the Karatu Regional Hospital to glimpse the life of Tanzanian medical professionals. Last minute shopping and a visit to the reptile farm are also possible.