Mt Kili Climb and Serengeti Safari
Overview
Budget - around $10,000+ per person
Duration - 10-14 nights
Month - September
Gateway - Kilimanjaro
Description
This group of intrepid friends were up for the ultimate adventure, summiting Africa’s tallest peak and experiencing the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet, the Serengeti’s Great Migration.
Mt Kilimanjaro is one of the most attempted big climbs in the world since it doesn't require any technical climbing, but that leaves some of the routes over-crowded in the peak season. We generally recommend the Rongai route which features less traveled trails, a sense of unspoiled wilderness and a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the drier northern side. It is one of the quietest routes as it only converges with the Marangu Route at Kibo Hut for the ascent to the summit. Rongai is a slightly longer route which allows for more time to acclimatize, and it is recommended for those with less experience.
In the Serengeti, we paired two different safari camps to optimize the chances of seeing the massive migratory herds and breathtaking river crossings.
Itinerary In Brief
August 31 - September 2 - Arrival at Kilimanjaro International, Clear immigration/customs, Transfer to your hotel in Moshi
September 1 - Full day to rest and acclimate, meet your guides and trekking team, and prepare for your climb
September 2 - 8 - Rongai 7 Day Kilimanjaro Hike
September 8 - 9 - Descend off the mountain, Transfer to your Arusha hotel
September 9 - 11 - Transfer to Arusha airport, Fly to Kogatende Airstrip in the heart of the Serengeti, Transfer to your camp
September 10 - Full day for game drives and other activities from your camp
September 11 - 14 - Road transfer across the Serengeti to your second safari camp in the Wogakuria Hills
September 12 - 13 - Two full days for game viewing activities from your camp
September 14 - Fly to Arusha, Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure
