One Week in Africa

• Travel with experienced guides and porters – with one guide for every two climbers.
• Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, passing through cloud forest and moorland.
• You will be in the safest hands during your trek – with one guide for every two climbers.

• Marvel at pink flamingos at Lake Manyara
• See the ‘Big 5’ on a Serengeti game drive
• Admire the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater

• Encounter roaring lions and magnificent zebra in the famous Serengeti National Park as our small safari vehicles get you close to the action in this spectacular wildlife arena.
• Experience the thrill of camping among nature and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African night.
• Meet some Maasai Mamas (the name for women artisans in Tanzania) and learn about their village life, including how to prepare a local Swahili dish.
• Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
• Accompanied by a local crew – a leader, driver and cook – you and your family are in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.

• Sleep in mountain huts during your trek and enjoy an included acclimatisation day at Horombo Hut to give you the best chance of reaching the summit.
• Travelling with experienced guides – the best on the mountain – plus trained porters, you'll be in good hands, with one guide for every two trekkers.
• Passing through vast grasslands, giant cacti fields and alpine meadows, all against dramatic mountain backdrops, the Marangu Route is popular for good reason.
• Hike Kilimanjaro's climactic last stretch by lamplight and give yourself as much chance as possible to watch a sunrise over icefields from behind Africa’s highest peak.
• We’re an official partner with the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. Hike easier knowing that while our porters are taking care of you, there’s someone looking out for them.

• Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other, and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park.
• Learn to prepare a Swahili dish, crafting and learning about village life in Mto wa Mbu.
• Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD vehicle for a chance to see endangered black rhinoceros.
• Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
• Tour a local coffee farm in Karatu village to see the innovative farming practices from the locals, then tuck into a traditional dinner cooked by a local Tanzanian family in their home.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, the East African Wildlife Society. Donations help them protect endangered wildlife, support conservation and promote sustainable management of natural resources in East Africa. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

• Size up mighty Mt Kilimanjaro from the lush tropical surrounds of Marangu, as you prepare to ascend the incredible mountain with the help of an experienced climber.
• 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!
• Kilimanjaro’s changing scenery – magnificent rainforests and high-alpine deserts to ice fields and vast glaciers – is all on display as you tackle the trails to the top of Africa.
• Catch a dazzling African sunrise from Stella Point on your way to summit Africa's highest mountain peak – definitely a rewarding experience after an early wake-up call!
• Feel good knowing that you’re supporting an official partner of IMEC’s Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). This means that all of our climbs have been assessed and scored based on a number of criteria, all of which are designed to ensure the proper treatment of porters.

• The Rongai Route approaches from the north and offers a unique perspective on Kilimanjaro, as well as being the quietest of all the routes.
• Experience the incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimanjaro – the ultimate reward for conquering Africa's premier peak.
• Hike through the dense greenery of Mt Kilimanjaro’s foothills, spotting native creatures and wildflowers along the way.
• Witness the jagged beauty of the Mawenzi cirque during a hike through high-altitude desert, then camp by a lake that lies beneath the 5149-metre peaks.
• We are an official partner of IMEC’s Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), which means while your crew is looking out for you, we’re looking out for them.

• Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other. You're bound to spot most of Africa's iconic Big Five game on your adventures at sunrise and sunset – when the animals are most active.
• Meet with local community members and join in on village activities in Mto wa Mbu with a guided stroll around the farming areas.
• Travel in an open-roof 4WD vehicle across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater with your small group for the chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros up close.
• Wander around Stone Town’s bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets, and consider extending your stay on the Northern Beaches – full of sun, surf and seafood.
• Accompanied by a knowledgeable local crew — a leader, driver and cook – you'll be in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.
• By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, the East African Wildlife Society. Donations help them protect endangered wildlife, support conservation and promote sustainable management of natural resources in East Africa. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

• Climb up the highest freestanding mountain in the world
• View the impressive Lava Tower
• Enjoy unforgettable views and sunrises
• Experience landscapes from rainforests, high moorlands to alpine deserts

• Spot the Big Five throughout the famous Serengeti plains
• Discover Ngorongoro Crater - a great natural wonder
• Enjoy magnificent wildlife viewing in Tarangire NP

• Hike up Africa’s highest peak at 5,895m
• Rise above the cloud line and enjoy stunning views
• Discover the region’s unique flora and fauna
• Witness an amazing sunrise at the summit

• Enjoy panoramic views on the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
• Be mesmerised by the sunrise over the Kenyan plains at Gilman's Point (5681m)
• Trek to Mawenzi Tarn (4330m) situated in a cirque beneath the spires of Mawenzi
• Journey to Second Cave (3450m) with superb views of Kibo
• Venture into the forest to catch a glimpse of the Kilimanjaro Colobus Monkeys

• Enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi before pushing to the summit of Uhuru Peak (5895m)
• Walk to the rim of the Shira Plateau
• Marvel at panoramic viewpoints while trekking
• Experience Arusha located at the base of Mt Meru

• Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha City
• Day 2: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp
• Day 3: Hike Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Day 4: Hike Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Day 5: Hike Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
• Day 6: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp
• Day 7: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Arusha
• Day 8: Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport

• Tarangire Natinal Park.
• Serengeti National Park.
• Ngorongoro Crater
• Lake Manyara National Park.

• Enjoying the panaromic views 
• Trekking through the rainforest to Shira Ridge
• Lemosho is considered to be the most scenic route to Mt. Kilimanjaro