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Combination of Kilimanjaro Climb (Marangu route) and Lodging Safari (Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire) Pawa 5: 11 days DAY 1: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight - bed & breakfast. DAY 2: Drive to Marangu Gate (1800m) for registration, then begin your journey, hiking to Mandara Hut (2800 masl) which takes about 3-4 hours. DAY 3: Continue climb from Mandara Hut (2800m) to Horombo Hut (3850m) taking about 5-6 hours. DAY 4: From Horombo hut (3850m) to Kibo hut (4800m) takes about a 5-6 hour trek. DAY 5: In the middle of the night (yes, you read that right!), ascend to the summit, Uhuru Peak(19,341 ft /5895m) via Gillman's point (5695m) takes approximately a 7-8 hour climb.You have achieved your dream, reaching the "Roof of Africa"! After savoring the achievment for a bit and enjoying the spectacular view, you realize how much work you have yet to do. You start your descent to the Horombo hut (3850m) requiring an additional 2-3 hour hike. DAY 6: From Horombo hut to the Marangu gate, takes about a 5-6 hour journey then to Moshi relaxing at the hotel, getting a well deserved shower and rest, then gearing up for the adventures still ahead. DAY 7: Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park for game viewing of approximately 4 hours. Overnight at lodge. DAY 8: Drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge (Archeological site) game drive on the way to lkoma permanent tented camp. DAY 9: After breakfast venture into the Corners of Wilderness Serengeti for full day game viewing. Overnight at lkoma permanent tented camp. DAY 10: After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro National Park for 1/2 day game drive. Overnight at lodge. DAY 11: Drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing then in the mid-afternoon drive to the airport to catch flight back home or to Zanzibar (option) or to for overnight. Bed & breakfast. |