Comb tour 12 days climbing and safari

4 DAYS CLIMB Mount Meru, 5 DAYS CLIMB Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu route PLUS 3 DAYS CAMPING SAFARI PROGRAM

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Established: 1970

Size: 2600 square kilometers

Geographical location: 120km south west of Arusha town

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Established: 1960

Size: 330 square kilometers of which approximately one third is land

Geographical location: 126kn south west Arusha town, 95km kilometers from Tarangire N/P.

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Location: Arusha Region, Tanzania

Area: 8,292 km2 (3,202 sq mi)

Established: 1959

Visitors: Over 500,000 per year

Governing body: Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Type: Natural

Designated: 1979

State Party: Tanzania

Region: Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro

Elevation: 5,895m (19,341 ft) 

Listing: Seven Summits-Highest mountains of Africa

Mount Meru

Elevation: 4,562.13 m (14,967.6 ft) 

Isolation: 70 km (43 mi) 

Listing: Ultra

Mount Meru

DAY 1

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Distance: 10 km 
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Moshi or Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. We climb steadily through the rain forest

until the reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

DAY 2

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Heath

We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

DAY 3

Saddle Huts to Summit back to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Distance: 16 km
Hiking Time: 9 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit - Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.

DAY 4

Miriakamba Huts to Momella Gate
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

On our last day, we descend quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi,

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

Day 5 - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Elevation (ft): 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft

Distance: 8 km/5 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut. Acclimatize at Maundi crater rim

Day 6- Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft

Distance: 12 km/7 miles

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Heath

We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks – two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro.

Day 7 - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft

Distance: 9 km/5 miles

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Day 8 - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft

Distance: 19 km

Hiking Time: 7-9 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa.

After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Day 9 - Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft

Distance: 21 km/12 miles

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.

3 DAYS CAMPING SAFARI PROGRAM

Day 10: Tarangire National Park Game drive;
After breakfast the tour departs. First stop is Arusha Town for any last minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards we head towards the Tarangire National Park for a Game drive with picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras.

Dinner and overnight at Private or Public Campsite.

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. Dinner and overnight at Public or Private Campsite.

Day 12: Lake Manyara National Park - Moshi – Airport

After breakfast we head to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats, Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing, late afternoon transfer to Arusha/Moshi or airport drop off.

CLIMBING

TOTAL PRICE INCLUDE

Oxygen Cylinder

Medically qualified guides

Twice a day medical health check up, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.

2 nights hotel in Moshi (before & after climb) BREAKFAST

Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.

Pick up and drop off to the Airport

Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, and rescue fees

3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.

4-season mountain tents, double occupancy.

Mess tent, tables, chairs, sleeping pad 2.5 inches thick and trekking poles.

All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.

As much treated water you can drink while climbing.

Hot water for washing up daily.

SAFARI

Included in the packages;

» Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
» Professional, English speaking guide
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
» Mineral water
» Camping fee
» All national park fees

Airfares and taxes

Tip to your guides, porters and cook. The recommended for this is $ 20 head guide per day, $ 15 per assistant guide per day, $ 15 per cook per day & $ 10 per porter per day. This can be split between each Client in the climb.

Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel

Health requirements (Yellow Fever - compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)

Personal travel insurance

Laundry (available at the hotel)

Items of a personal nature

Optional travel insurance

Personal hiking/trekking gear Some gears available for rent

Snacks and personal medicine