5 Days Best Kilimanjaro Tour and Lake Manyara Tanzania Safari
This 5 Days Best Kilimanjaro Tour and Lake Manyara Tanzania Safari begins with conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters, offering breathtaking views and unforgettable memories. Your Tanzania Safari journey showcases the perfect blend of adventure tourism and classic game viewing in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas. Experience the thrill of high-altitude trekking followed by intimate wildlife encounters that make this Tanzania Safari truly remarkable.
Your Tanzania Safari continues with exploration of the magnificent Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its diverse ecosystems and incredible wildlife diversity. This unique Tanzania Safari destination features alkaline soda lake, acacia woodlands, baobab trees, and the famous Rift Valley escarpment creating varied habitats for numerous species. Lake Manyara's compact 330 square kilometers pack incredible biodiversity including tree-climbing lions, massive elephant herds, and over 400 bird species. The park's innovative treetop walkway and canoe safari opportunities provide unique perspectives unavailable in other Tanzania Safari destinations.
This comprehensive Tanzania Safari concludes with walking safaris and canoe adventures that bring you closer to nature than traditional game drives allow. Experience four of the Big Five animals (excluding rhino) in their natural habitat while enjoying specialized activities like guided forest walks and peaceful lake canoeing. Your Tanzania Safari memories will include summit celebrations on Kilimanjaro's Uhuru Peak and intimate wildlife encounters along Lake Manyara's shores. This perfectly crafted Tanzania Safari itinerary ensures maximum adventure, wildlife viewing, and cultural immersion in just five incredible days.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi
Day 2: Transfer to Machame Gate for Kilimanjaro hiking tour commencement
Day 3: Proceed to summit attempt - Uhuru Peak via Barafu Camp
Day 4: Continue with descent and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 5: Proceed to walking safari, canoe safari, and treetop walkway experience
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and Lake Manyara National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide and mountain guide
- Driver and guide allowances
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Mountain climbing equipment and camping gear
- Walking safari and canoe safari experiences
- Treetop walkway entrance fees
Price Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing fees
- Air ticket costs
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides, drivers, and porters
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal climbing equipment and gear
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi
Your unforgettable Tanzania Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport near Moshi, the gateway to Africa's highest mountain. Upon arrival, our professional English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you and provide comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Tanzania Safari expedition combining mountain climbing and wildlife viewing. The 45-minute transfer from the airport to your comfortable Moshi accommodation covers 30 kilometers through scenic Tanzanian countryside dotted with coffee plantations and banana farms. This first day of your Tanzania Safari allows essential rest, equipment checks, and mental preparation for the challenging Kilimanjaro climb that defines this unique Tanzania Safari experience.
- Day2Transfer to Machame Gate for Kilimanjaro hiking tour commencement
Transfer to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters altitude marks the official beginning of your Tanzania Safari mountain climbing adventure, departing Moshi at 8:00 AM for this legendary destination. The scenic 28-kilometer drive takes approximately 45 minutes through lush highland villages where local Chagga people cultivate coffee and bananas, providing cultural insights that enrich your Tanzania Safari experience. After registration and final equipment verification, your Tanzania Safari continues with the first challenging trek from Machame Gate to Machame Camp at 2,835 meters altitude. This demanding 6-7 hour hike covers 11 kilometers through pristine montane rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and exotic bird species, establishing the adventurous tone of your Tanzania Safari expedition.
- Day3Proceed to summit attempt - Uhuru Peak via Barafu Camp
Proceed to the ultimate summit attempt of your Tanzania Safari Mountain phase, beginning the challenging midnight ascent from Barafu Camp at 4,673 meters toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. This epic Tanzania Safari achievement involves a grueling 6-8 hour climb through arctic conditions to Stella Point at 5,756 meters, followed by the final push to Africa's highest point. Upon reaching Uhuru Peak, you'll experience the incredible satisfaction of completing one of the world's most famous climbs, marking the pinnacle moment of your Tanzania Safari adventure. The celebration and photography session at the summit provides lifetime memories before beginning the 8-10 hour descent to Mweka Camp, concluding the mountain climbing portion of your exceptional Tanzania Safari experience.
- Day4Continue with descent and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Continue with the final Kilimanjaro descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate at 1,640 meters, transitioning from the mountain phase to the wildlife viewing segment of your Tanzania Safari. This 3-4 hour trek covers 10 kilometers through lush montane forest, allowing reflection on your incredible Tanzania Safari mountain achievement while returning to warmer temperatures and thicker oxygen levels. After receiving official summit certificates at Mweka Gate, your Tanzania Safari continues with a scenic 180-kilometer transfer to Lake Manyara National Park taking approximately 4 hours through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival at your Lake Manyara accommodation, you'll begin preparing for tomorrow's unique Tanzania Safari wildlife experiences including walking safaris and canoe adventures.
- Day5Proceed to walking safari, canoe safari, and treetop walkway experience
Proceed to an extraordinary final day of your Tanzania Safari featuring multiple unique activities in the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara National Park. Your Tanzania Safari morning begins with guided walking safari through acacia woodlands and along the alkaline lake shores, offering intimate encounters with elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and numerous antelope species in their natural habitat. The innovative treetop walkway provides spectacular canopy-level views and represents one of Africa's most unique Tanzania Safari experiences, spanning 370 meters through pristine forest at heights up to 18 meters above ground. Your Tanzania Safari concludes with peaceful canoe safari on Lake Manyara's shallow waters, where you'll observe hippos, flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds while enjoying the serene beauty that makes this Tanzania Safari destination truly special.