12-Day Adventure & Safari Challenge
Pillars: Adventure | Challenge | Camaraderie | Wildlife | Raw Nature🏔️ Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – The Basecamp Vibe
• Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Transfer to Arusha at a vibrant lodge with gear check & trek briefing
• Group dinner & team bonding with your Kilimanjaro guides
Accommodation: Outpost Lodge or Altezza Base Camp
Drive Time: ~1 hr
🏔️ Day 2–8: Kilimanjaro Climb – Machame Route (7 Days)
Route: Chosen for scenic beauty, acclimatization & challenge
• Day 2: Drive to Machame Gate (1,800m) → hike to Machame Camp (2,835m)
• Day 3: Hike to Shira Camp (3,750m) – lava towers & epic landscapes
• Day 4: Acclimatization day – via Lava Tower (4,630m) to Barranco Camp
• Day 5: Climb Barranco Wall → Karanga Camp (3,995m)
• Day 6: Trek to Barafu Base Camp (4,673m) – rest early for summit
• Day 7: Midnight summit push → Uhuru Peak (5,895m) – conquer Kili!
Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
• Day 8: Final descent to Mweka Gate, transfer back to Arusha
Accommodation: Mountain tents (Altezza or similar), showers on final day
Inclusions: All park fees, porters, chef, gear rental options, medical checks
Group Vibe: Shared meals, evening stories, camaraderie
Drive Time: 2–3 hrs (day 2 & 8)
🐘 Day 9: Arusha Rest & Reward Day
• Sleep in, get massages and enjoy hot meals
• Optional: Group BBQ, trophy ceremonies, or local brewery visit
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel or Four Points by Sheraton
🐾 Day 10: Tarangire National Park – Wild Drive Begins
• Morning drive to Tarangire – home of tree-climbing lions and elephant herds
• Walking safari near riverbed (with armed rangers)
• Sunset drive through baobab-filled savanna
Accommodation: Tarangire Ndovu Camp or Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Drive Time: ~3 hrs
🦁 Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater – Predator Paradise
• Early transfer to Ngorongoro Crater floor
• Game drive among black rhinos, hyenas, and lions
• Crater floor bush lunch + short hike to crater rim lookout
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp or The Highlands
Drive Time: ~3 hrs + game drive
🐆 Day 12: Lake Manyara – Treetop Canopy & Send-Off
• Morning canopy walk over Lake Manyara forest
• Optional mountain biking or cultural market visit in Mto wa Mbu
• Transfer back to Arusha, airport drop-off for evening flights
Drive Time: ~2.5–3 hrs