What You Need to Know: The 11-day Kilimanjaro climb and safari costs from US$3,410 per person for two travelers with mid-range hotels and lodges (US$3,005 budget, US$4,015 luxury). It includes the 7-day Machame climb with all park fees and your crew, Moshi hotel nights before and after, a private 3-day safari with your own driver-guide, two nights in Karatu, park and crater fees, and airport transfers.
Who Is the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari For?
It is for first-time climbers who want the mountain and the wildlife in one trip of under two weeks. The 7-day Machame is the climb we recommend most to first-timers: enough days to acclimatize, with the climb-high, sleep-low day at Lava Tower. After a night in a bed, the safari is gentle on tired legs: you sit in the vehicle, and the three parks are close together, so there are no long drives. The Serengeti is left out to keep the trip short; for it, see the 13-day version.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want Kilimanjaro and the Big Five in under two weeks | You want the Serengeti too: the 13-day climb and Serengeti safari |
| It's your first high mountain | You'd rather finish on a beach: the 13-day climb and Zanzibar |
| You prefer short drives after the climb | You want more days on the mountain: the 8-day Lemosho |
11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari, Day by Day
A night in Moshi, seven days on the mountain, then three days on safari:
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro and a night in Moshi
We meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you about 45 minutes to your Moshi hotel. In the evening your guide checks your gear and briefs you on the climb.
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Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
From the gate at 6,004 ft (1,830 m), a steady climb through rainforest to Machame Camp at 10,007 ft (3,050 m), about 5 to 7 hours.
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Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Out of the forest onto the moorland and up to the Shira Plateau, 12,631 ft (3,850 m), with the first open views of Kibo.
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Day 4: Lava Tower, then down to Barranco
Up to Lava Tower (about 15,100 ft / 4,600 m) for acclimatization, then down to sleep at Barranco Camp (about 13,000 ft / 3,960 m): climb high, sleep low.
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Day 5: Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
The Barranco Wall, a scramble where you use your hands in places but no technical climbing, then on to Karanga Camp, 13,238 ft (4,035 m).
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Day 6: Karanga to Barafu Camp
A short climb to the summit base camp, 15,354 ft (4,680 m). Early dinner, the summit briefing and a few hours' rest.
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Day 7: Summit night to Uhuru Peak, down to Mweka Camp
A start around midnight, Stella Point near dawn and Uhuru Peak, 19,341 ft (5,895 m), then the long descent to Mweka Camp, 10,138 ft (3,090 m). See what summit night is like.
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Day 8: Mweka Gate and back to Moshi
Down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate (5,512 ft / 1,680 m), your summit certificate, and the drive back to your Moshi hotel.
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Day 9: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast your safari driver-guide collects you in Moshi for the drive of about 3 hours to Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and baobab trees, for an afternoon game drive. You sleep in Karatu, in the green highlands above the Rift Valley.
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Day 10: The Ngorongoro Crater
An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor: lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, black rhino. Picnic lunch by a hippo pool, then back up to Karatu.
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Day 11: Lake Manyara, then the airport
A morning game drive at Lake Manyara, with its forest, baboons and lakeshore birds, then the drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for an evening flight home.
Lake ManyaraDepartureBreakfast, lunch
Hotels and Lodges on the 11-Day Climb and Safari
Your nights off the mountain at each level; on the mountain you sleep in our tents:
| Nights | Where | Budget (or similar) | Mid-range (or similar) | Luxury (or similar) |
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| 2 | Moshi (before and after the climb) | Jakaranda Homestay, B&B Hotel | Siarick Cottage, Lamama Hotel, Weru Weru River Lodge | Kaliwa Lodge, Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel, The Maridadi Hotel |
| 2 | Karatu | Kankari Lodge, Country Lodge Karatu | Karatu Tented Lodge, Farm of Dreams Lodge, Pamoja Farm Villas | Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge |
How Much Does the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari Cost?
Per person, by group size, at each level; the level changes the hotels in Moshi and the safari lodges:
| Climbers | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US$3,670 | US$4,240 | US$4,860 |
| 2 | US$3,005 | US$3,410 | US$4,015 |
| 3 | US$2,785 | US$3,185 | US$3,725 |
| 4 | US$2,710 | US$3,115 | US$3,715 |
| 5 | US$2,635 | US$3,035 | US$3,605 |
| 6 | US$2,610 | US$3,015 | US$3,620 |
What the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari Includes
The price covers:
- The 7-day Machame climb: all park fees, camping and rescue fees, your tents, mess tent and private toilet tent
- A mountain guide, a cook and five porters for each climber, with three meals a day on the mountain
- Oxygen and pulse checks morning and evening, emergency oxygen, first aid and a stretcher
- Two Moshi hotel nights and two lodge nights in Karatu, with meals as listed
- A private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and your own driver-guide for three days
- Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara park fees and the crater service fee
- Airport pickup, gate transfers and the drop-off at Kilimanjaro airport
Not included in the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari price
Budget separately for:
- International flights, and a Tanzanian visa (US$50; US$100 for US citizens)
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult
- Insurance that covers trekking to 6,000 m (19,700 ft) and helicopter evacuation
- Personal gear (you can rent it in Moshi), drinks and laundry
- Tips for your mountain crew (see how tipping works)
Your Mountain Crew and Safari Guide
Each climber has a mountain guide, a cook and five porters, and our guides check your oxygen level and pulse every morning and evening; emergency oxygen, a first-aid kit and a stretcher go up on every climb. On the safari you have a private vehicle and driver-guide for your group. How our crews work, what they cook and a typical day on the mountain are explained in guides, crew, food and a typical day.
How to Book the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari
Send your dates, the number of climbers and your preferred level through the form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com. A 30% deposit holds your dates and the balance is paid when you arrive. Cancel 60 days or more ahead for a full refund; the shorter-notice refunds are in our refund policy.
Common Questions About the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much is a Kilimanjaro climb and safari?
Our 11-day trip costs from US$3,410 per person for two at mid-range level, US$3,005 budget and US$4,015 luxury, including the 7-day Machame climb, a 3-day private safari, park fees and transfers.
Should we climb first or go on safari first?
Climb first. You arrive at the mountain fresh, and the safari afterwards is a restful way to recover, sitting in the vehicle rather than walking.
Is one night in Moshi enough rest after the climb?
For most climbers, yes. The safari is not physical, and the first drive is only about 3 hours.
Can we add the Serengeti?
Yes. The 13-day climb and Serengeti safari adds two nights including the central Serengeti.
What luggage do we bring for the climb and the safari?
Bring your climbing gear and safari clothes; anything you don't need on the mountain stays at your Moshi hotel while you climb.
Should You Book the 11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari?
Book it if you want to stand on Uhuru Peak and see the Ngorongoro Crater in one trip of under two weeks, from US$3,410 per person for two at mid-range level. With two more days, the 13-day climb and Serengeti safari adds the plains; to compare all routes first, see choosing the right Kilimanjaro route.