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Active Foot & Trail · Group cap of 2 to 8 travellers

Lemosho Summit, Then the Plains

Twelve days: the pristine western flank of Kilimanjaro over eight days, followed by four days tracking lions in the Serengeti.

Duration12 Days / 11 Nights
Difficulty & PaceExpedition Grade · Active Foot & Trail
Group Size2 to 8 travellers
Best MonthsJan · Feb · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Private Expedition Rate
fromUSD5,890per person
Based on 2 sharing · Group size and season adjust price

Based on 2 travellers. Includes mountain trek, safari vehicle, domestic flights, and luxury camps.

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Expedition Overview

The supreme Tanzanian odyssey. Climb the quietest, most scenic route on Kilimanjaro with an eight-day acclimatization profile, descend triumphant, and immediately transition into a private 4x4 safari through Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.

Route Highlights

  • Eight days on the western Lemosho route with the highest summit success profile on the mountain
  • Pristine rainforest with black-and-white colobus monkeys and wild heather
  • Post-summit luxury rest day followed by private big cat tracking in the Serengeti
  • All mountain gear, private toilet tent, bush vehicle, and camp stewards included

The Trail & Stop Sequence

Expedition Route Summary & Stops
11 total nights
1

Londorossi to Forest Camp

Kilimanjaro·1 night
2

Shira Plateau Camps 1 & 2

Kilimanjaro·2 nights
3

Barranco & Karanga Camps

Kilimanjaro·2 nights
4

Barafu to Summit to Mweka

Kilimanjaro·2 nights
5

Arusha Foothill Recovery

Arusha·1 night
6

Serengeti & Ngorongoro Plains

Serengeti·3 nights
Morning, midday & evening beats

Day-by-Day Expedition Plan

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Morning:Drive to the remote western side of Kilimanjaro to register at Londorossi gate.

Midday:Trek through undisturbed rainforest where elephant tracks are often seen in the loam.

Evening:Arrive at our secluded forest campsite listening to nocturnal primates in the canopy.

Where we sleep tonight: Mountain camp tents at Forest Camp (2,800m).
From the field

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Field perspectives from this specific itinerary.

Ground specifics

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Practical advice for this specific route.

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Price Breakdown

Currency: USD only. No hidden conservation or vehicle surcharge fees.

What is Included

  • ✓8-day Lemosho route climb with maximum crew support, private chemical toilet, and medical oxygen
  • ✓All Kilimanjaro National Park rescue and conservation fees
  • ✓Post-climb lodge recovery night in Arusha with dinner and breakfast
  • ✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle with dedicated driver guide for the safari leg
  • ✓3 nights luxury safari camp and cottage accommodation with all meals
  • ✓All Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater entry and concession fees
  • ✓AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation cover

Not Included

  • ✕International airfares
  • ✕Tanzania tourist visa
  • ✕Climbing gear hire (sleeping bags, poles)
  • ✕Tipping for mountain crew and safari guide
Direct to our Arusha base

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fromUSD5,890per person