Compare Kili 360 Route from Tusker Trail by Tusker Trail vs 7 Days Big Five Safari by Lights on Africa Safaris
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| Duration | 14 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 7,240 | $ 3,853 |
| Price Per Day | $ 517 | $ 550 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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Kili 360, the Northern Circuit, is Tusker's newest route on Kilimanjaro. We take 11 days to traverse the entire mountain, hiking over the untouched northern slopes. On this track, the views are nothing short of spectacular and unpopulated; it is true wilderness, and rarely trekked. Because of the longer duration, you will acclimatize well, making your summit easier, and truly rewarding |
We are happy to lead you to a dream safari in Africa to the savannah plains of Serengeti for wildebeest migration via Lake Manyara flooded by pink flamingos then descending to the Ngorongoro magical crater and the Olduvai Gorge to witness the evidence of skulls and borne of early hominids. With a warmth and friendly welcome of all her hospitality citizen, Tanzania makes a super destination for your holiday in Africa. The focus of this trip is to witness the BIG FIVE Animals. |
Day 1-2: Moshi
3,000-ft/914-m
After arriving at Kilimanjaro airport, you check into our hotel. We spend two nights in Moshi allowing you time to regenerate and meet with your guides as they give you a detailed climb orientation and gear check.
Day 3: Umbwe Cave Camp
9,700-ft/2,956-m • 7 miles/11.3 km • 5-6 hours
After breakfast we have a short drive from our hotel to the Umbwe Gate at 4,590 ft, passing through villages with small banana groves and coffee plantations. After signing in at the gate, we follow the winding trail up through the rain forest, climbing the ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers beneath the massive tree canopy. The path offers some spectacular views of deep gorges and glimpses of Kibo Peak off in the distance. Our scenic camp is perched between huge trees and thick undergrowth.
Day 4-5: Barranco Camp
12,950-ft/3,950-m • 4 miles/6.4 km • 7-8 hours
Not far from camp you'll notice that the forest starts thinning out. We climb more rocky terrain with undergrowth and trees draped with "witches beard." Following the ridge, we gain altitude, occasionally seeing Kibo Peak towering in the distance. As we approach Barranco, the path flattens out and then descends into Barranco Camp.
Day 6: Shira Caldera
13,200-ft/4,023-m • 3 miles/5 km • 7-8 hours
After breakfast we begin our trek out of the Barranco, climbing out of the canyon up towards Lava Tower with Kibo Peak towering over our right shoulder. The trail from Lava Tower takes us downhill into the Shira Caldera, where we camp for the night.
Day 7: Moir Camp
13,650-ft/4,160-m • 6 miles/10 km • 5-6 hours
After breakfast we hike northeast across the Shira Plateau towards Moir Camp, tucked away at the end of a massive gorge, at the foot of a giant lava flow. We enjoy a hot lunch at Fisher Camp, which is only a couple hours from our destination.
Day 8: Pofu Camp
13,180-ft/4,017-m • 5.6 miles/9 km • 5-6 hours
From the foot of Kibo Peak, we start our traverse of the northern slopes with a climb up to the Lent Mountains, towering two thousand feet above our campsite. The desert zone is stark yet beautiful as we make our way to our spectacular lunch spot at 14,500 ft. Then we trek downhill to Pofu Camp.
Day 9: Third Cave
13,000-ft/3,963-m • 4.2 miles/6.7 km • 6-7 hours
After breakfast we continue eastward. Mawenzi Peak starts getting closer, and the Kibo Saddle comes into view as our trail intersects with the Marangu Route. Kibo Peak and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim perch over our right shoulder. We descend to Third Cave Camp.
Day 10: Kibo Hut
15,520-ft/4,730-m • 6.2 miles/10 km • 5-6 hours
We cross the far northwestern section of the Kibo Saddle, which sits between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Even though our elevation gain is 3,200 ft., we are well acclimatized to the altitude having spent the last few days hovering in the 14,000 ft. level. The climb up the western part of the saddle up to Kibo hut is fairly strenuous, as we trek up the scree slope.
Day 11: Summit to Crater
Summit: 19,340-ft/5,895-m • 3.1 mi/5km • 7-9 hrs
Crater Camp: 18,700-ft/5,600-m • .5 mi/.9km • 1 hr
We repack our gear, taking only what we'll need for the night in the crater. Today's the toughest day, with the most stunning views of Mawenzi, the Kibo Saddle, and the plains below. We slowly wind our way up over the rocky outcrops and scree until we reach the rim of the crater at Gillman's Point. After lunch on the rim, we push for the summit. The view from the summit is dramatic. The weather and altitude determine how long we stay here. After our summit celebration we descend to our Crater Camp for the night, facing the Furtwangler Glacier.
Day 12: Mweka Camp
10,400-ft/3,170-m • 10.5 miles/17 km • 8-9 hours
From Crater Camp it's downhill to Barafu Camp, and then down to Mweka. We enjoy a celebration meal and savor our last night on Kilimanjaro.
Day 13: Mweka Gate/Moshi
Gate: 5,500-ft/1,676-m • 6.2 miles/10 km • 4-5 hours
Moshi: 3,000-ft/914-m • 30 minute drive
In the morning we have a 4-5 hour walk down to the gate, where the Tusker vehicles meet us and take us back to the hotel and a well-earned shower.
Day 14: Moshi
3,000-ft/914-m
Depart Tanzania
Day 1: Pick up
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to Arusha Center your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch |Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Safari Lodge- https://www.serenahotels.com/lake-manyara
Pick up from Arusha Center Tourist Inn hotel at 10.00 am drive to Lake Manyara National Park (2 hours driving from Arusha) for full day game drive with your picnic lunches. This superb scenic park is set around the Lake is most famous for its tree-climbing Lions. Late evening drive to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Similar-https://www.serenahotels.com/serengeti
After breakfast drive en-route to Serengeti National Park, crossing over Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The vast Serengeti plains are home to a huge variety of animals and birds species. Game – viewing and picnic lunches en route to Serengeti Serena lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Similar-https://www.serenahotels.com/serengeti
Early in the morning have a cup of Coffee proceed for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, return back to the lodge for breakfast, After breakfast proceeds for a game drive in the vast Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes form the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. After Sunset game drive back to Serengeti Serena lodge for Dinner and overnight
Day 5: Serengeti- Ngorongoro crater rim
Meals: Lunch | Dinner |Breakfast
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge/Similar –https://www.serenahotels.com/ngorongoro
After breakfast proceeds for a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and a visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge. Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Crater rim).
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Lunch | Dinner |Breakfast
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge/Similar –https://www.tarangiresafarilodge.com/
After early breakfast descends to the Crater floor for 7 hrs game viewing with picnic lunches in Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro is one of the true wonders of nature and home of Rhinos, Elephants, Lions, and many other species. Late evening drive to Tarangire Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Tarangire- Depart
After breakfast proceeds for a full day game drive with picnic lunches in Tarangire National Park among the large heard of Elephants and other animals. Late evening drive back to Arusha and transfer to Airport for your flight back home.
