7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari
Book a 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari with a 6-day climb and Ngorongoro game drive, ideal for limited holiday time in Tanzania.
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7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari
7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari is the combined journey of a six-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek through the Machame Route and a one-day Ngorongoro Crater safari. It is designed for travelers seeking mountain hiking and wildlife viewing within one carefully planned Tanzania adventure.
7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari Package Breakdown
This package includes 7 total days, combining 6 Days Machame Route trekking on Mount Kilimanjaro with 1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari. The combination allows travelers to spend time in the mountains before enjoying a focused wildlife game drive in Ngorongoro.
A 7-day combined itinerary covers a 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek via the Machame Route followed by a 1-day wildlife game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. It is a practical option for travelers with limited time who want both high-altitude trekking and northern Tanzania wildlife.
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Quick 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari Overview
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Price: USD 2,000–3,200 per person
Tour type: Private or group sharing
Kilimanjaro route: Machame Route
Trekking duration: 6 Days
Safari duration: 1 Day
Safari destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Start point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar
End point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar
Mountain accommodation: Camping
Flights: International flights to/from your home country are excluded
Airport transfers: Can be arranged
Extra accommodation: Moshi before hiking and Arusha before/after safari can be arranged
Solo travelers: Can book; contact for the applicable price
Activities: Mountain hiking and wildlife game drives
Guide languages: English, Spanish, German, and Italian
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Why Choose 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari?
Seven days is the most compressed combo offered here. You get a 6-day Machame climb and one full Ngorongoro Crater safari day. The Machame Route provides a varied mountain trekking journey, while Ngorongoro adds a concentrated wildlife experience without requiring a longer safari itinerary.
An adventure combining a 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route and a 1-day Ngorongoro Crater safari is a high-efficiency Tanzania expedition for fit trekkers with limited holiday time. It brings mountain and wildlife activities together while keeping the overall travel period relatively short. Plan Your Trip around your available holiday dates, preferred accommodation level, and private or group travel style.
Detailed 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari Itinerary
Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport to your booked hotel in Moshi. This arrival transfer provides time to settle in before the mountain trek. Accommodation before the hike can be arranged according to your travel plans. International flights are not included in the package.
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Rising (ft): 56,000ft / 1,830m to 10,200ft / 3,100m | Stretch: 11 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
From Moshi, travel to Machame Gate for registration and the beginning of the trek. The trail enters the rainforest and gradually climbs toward Machame Camp. The forest environment provides a shaded start before reaching the first mountain campsite.
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Rising (ft): 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m | Stretch: 9 km | Hiking time: 4–6 hours | Climatic habitat: Moorland
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail leaves the rainforest and continues through moorland toward Shira Camp. The landscape becomes more open as elevation increases. This section allows your body to continue adjusting to altitude while you progress toward the higher mountain zones.
Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m | Stretch: 15 km | Climatic habitat: Semi-desert
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
From Shira, the route crosses the semi-desert landscape toward Barranco Camp. Although the elevation difference between the camps is small, the trail covers a longer distance and passes through changing mountain scenery. The day prepares you for the higher sections of the Machame Route.
Day 4: Barranco to Barafu Camp
Hiking time: 6–8 hours | Rising: 4000m / 13,000ft to 4700m / 15,350ft | Stretch: 9 km | Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The trail continues from Barranco toward Barafu Camp through alpine desert terrain. The route gains significant elevation and becomes increasingly rugged. Barafu provides the high-altitude camp before the summit section, making this an important preparation day for the following climb.
Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
Rising (ft): 4700m / 15,350ft to 5895m / 19,343ft down to 3090m / 10,150ft | Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down | Hiking time: 5–7 hours up / 5–6 hours down | Climatic habitat: Arctic
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The summit section begins from Barafu Camp toward Uhuru Peak, the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro, before descending to Mweka Camp. This is the most demanding trekking day, with both a major ascent and long descent requiring careful pacing and appropriate preparation.
Day 6: Mweka Camp to Moshi to Arusha
Descent (ft): 3090m / 10,150ft to 1680m / 5,500ft | Stretch: 10 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest
Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch
The descent continues through the rainforest to Machame Gate, where the Kilimanjaro trek ends. After arrival in Moshi, you will be transferred to Arusha for the night stay. This transfer positions you for the following day’s Ngorongoro Crater safari.
Day 7: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Pickup is planned around 5:00 am to 5:15 am, although the exact pickup time will be confirmed. The drive to Ngorongoro takes approximately four hours. Enjoy a game drive where animals may include elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, rhinoceros and leopards. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch. In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha for dinner and the night stay.
Departure Day: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport according to your flight schedule. The airport transfer can be arranged as part of the travel plan. Additional accommodation before departure can also be arranged where required. Meal plan: Breakfast. International flights remain outside the package.
Destinations in 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is the central trekking destination of this package and provides the six-day mountain section. The journey progresses through different climatic zones before reaching Uhuru Peak.
Machame Route
The Machame Route is the selected trekking route for this package. Its six-day itinerary provides the mountain component before the journey continues toward northern Tanzania for the Ngorongoro safari.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro provides the wildlife portion of the trip. Its crater setting makes it a suitable destination for a focused one-day game drive following the mountain trek.
7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari Price
The price ranges from USD 2,000 to USD 3,200 per person. The final cost can vary according to the level of service, accommodation, number of travelers, inclusions, and whether the trip is organized privately or through group sharing.
The total estimated cost for a mid-range package typically ranges from $2,000 to $3,200 per person, covering major arrangements such as national park fees, mountain camping services, professional mountain crews, safari transport, and related transfers. Contact us for more information regarding price and booking.
What Is Included in 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari?
Kilimanjaro Inclusions
Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi on arrival
Hotel in Moshi before the hike
Kilimanjaro Park fees
Camping accommodation during hiking
Meals and boiled drinking water during hiking
Mountain guide or guides
Cook
Supportive porters
Oxygen gas for emergency use
Transport from Moshi to Kilimanjaro Gate
Transport from Kilimanjaro Gate to Moshi
Transport from Moshi to Arusha
Safari Inclusions
Safari park fees
Safari driver
Safari guide
4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Meals and drinking water during safari
Hotel in Arusha before and after safari
Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport transfer
What Is Not Included in 7 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route And Ngorongoro Safari?
International and domestic flights
Travel insurance
Travel visa
Alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses
Personal gear rental
Tips for mountain and safari crew
Items not specifically listed should be confirmed when requesting your quotation, especially where personal arrangements or upgraded services are required.
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