Embark on an eight-day trip trekking the challenging Machame Route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro – Africa's highest point. At high altitude, it's an epic journey through varied terrain of lowland forest and dry mountain desert. With local guides and porters making your hike that much easier, set up camp at night and soak up all the incredible scenery along the way. Then at the very top of Uhuru Peak, rising 5896 m above sea level, feel the exhilaration and sense of achievement as you marvel at the incredible views and consider what you’ve just accomplished. Congratulations – you’ve hit the peak of Kilimanjaro!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
A simultaneously relaxing and jam packed few days. The walking was comfortable and incorporates some amazing scenery. The guides are incredibly passionate and very keen to show you their local areas. There are plenty of highlights from just a few days, among them sundowners at Baboon point, fresh West Coast Seafood and a visit to Bird Island while all the way through there are some stunning views. The trip is tailored exactly to your needs so it all flows smoothly. I'll be back for sure!
Looking for a long, safe route to the top of Africa's highest peak with necessary acclimatization time built-in? The Northern Circuit route is not just one of the best routes but also the newest official route to ascend Mt. Kilimanjaro. This special route is also the least used and the longest route, perfect for those seeking a remote, peaceful trek. Trekking this trail guarantees excellent acclimatization changeover and exceptional views from the northern slope of the mountain.
The Northern Circuit follows the Lemosho route for the first few days, then ascending the Shira Ridge to cross the high Shira Plateau. Trekkers will leave the Lemosho route to turn northwards and follow the main circuit when approaching near the Lava Tower. Circling clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp, trekkers will pass through School Hut before finally summitting from the east. The descent is made via the Mweka route, where it is likely for trekkers to encounter other trekkers from the Lemosho, Shira, Umbwe, Machame or the Marangu routes.
Known as the "Coca-Cola" route, the Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations.
The minimum number of days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Kilimanjaro using the Marangu route. Marangu is also favored during the rainy season, where the hut accommodations are preferred over wet ground, or for those who only have five days to climb Kilimanjaro.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro Nationa
Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Kibo Hut
Join us on this 12-day, guided Uganda safari trip and explore some of Uganda's most famous national parks and natural landmarks. Come face to face with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, enjoy a boat ride and a game drive in Murchison Falls National Park and track chimpanzees in Kibale.
Go out on a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains located in Queen Elizabeth National Park and see the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, which is regarded as the second deepest lake in Africa. The final destination on your itinerary is Lake Mburo National Park, where a boat trip and a game walk awaits you.
Your private Uganda tour comes to an end on Day 12. We will drive you to Entebbe on the last day of this trip and bid you farewell at the airport.
Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Eco Lodge, Guest House
Age Range
15-70 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bwindi Impenetrable National Par
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Bunyonyi , Kibale Forest National Park, Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park
This is a full day tour to some of the most ancient landmarks of Egypt: The Giza Pyramids, The Valley Temple, Memphis City.
8:00 am - Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to start your day tour of the Great Pyramids Of Giza - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos. After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple - The place where the priests mummified the dead body of king Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau.
It is also the place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren.
Lunch is included in between visits at local restaurant for each person but beverages are not included.
Then we continue our day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest of Cairo. We will visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser) which is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.
Then continue your day tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are located. Memphis dates back to 3100 BC.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel.
This 16-day, private, adventure trip is for those who like to rough it up a little. Traverse the diverse landscape of Morocco with experienced tour guides and see some of the best desert and mountain scenery the country has to offer.
Feel like an explorer as you set on an overland journey that takes you from the heights of Atlas Mountains to the plains and desert of Morocco. Take in the unparalleled natural beauty that this country has to offer while exploring the rural culture of this place and meeting members of different communities along the way.
Enjoy nights under the glittering African sky and hike trails mostly unknown to the outside world. Far away from the glitz and glam of cities, you will get the chance to experience the true culture of this country in Berber villages, tribal markets, humble homes and nomad camps.
Your journey starts from Oujda, a major Moroccan city near the northeastern border with Algeria. From there you will travel to the dunes of Merzouga and the Todra Gorges before crossing the Tizi-n-Test Pass, located in the High Atlas Mountains, to reach the Marrakech.
The trip comes to an end in Marrakech from where we will drive you to the airport in Casablanca. Please scroll down to go through the itinerary.
Note: Although this is a group tour that requires a minimum of four travelers to be carried out, we can organize it in a private format as well. Feel free to click on the "Make An Enquiry" button on the top right of this page to send us a query if you are interested.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the top things to do while visiting Africa. It offers mesmerizing experiences, and is a must-do for all adventure travelers. That said, choosing from the number of routes available can be a huge task. Luckily for you, we've done all the hard work, so that you can focus your energies on preparing for the most exciting adventure of your life.
The Lemosho route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west. Rather than simply intersecting Shira Plateau (like Machame), Lemosho crosses it from Shira Ridge to Shira 2 Camp, in a pleasant hike. Climbers encounter low traffic until the route joins the Machame route. Afterwards, Lemosho follows the same route through Lava Tower, Barranco and Barafu, known as the southern circuit. Including Arusha National Park but is Option,
The Lemosho route is considered the most scenic trail on Kilimanjaro, granting panoramic vistas on various sides of the mountain. As one of the newer routes, Lemosho is a superb choice for your climb. It is our preferred route due to its ideal balance of low crowds, beautiful scenery and a high summit success rate.
The route approaches Mount Kilimanjaro from the west, beginning with a long drive from Arusha to Londorossi Gate. From there, the first two days are spent trekking through the rain forest to Shira Ridge. The Lemosho route crosses the entire Shira Plateau from west to east in a pleasant, relatively flat hike.
This route is easy, gradual ascent and the most popular route for climbing Mt Kilimanjaro. You will be sleeping in shared wooden huts where toilets, dining and washing rooms (cold shower) are available. This route is recommended proper acclimatization. The Marangu Route is also known as the "Tourist Route" or "Coca Cola Route".
And just about every tour operator will tell you:
The Marangu route is the easiest, cheapest and by far the most popular. Unfortunately, only one of these statements is true: climbing Kilimanjaro on the Marangu route is the cheapest option. You will need a sleeping bag, warm clothes and walking poles.
At Horombo we will take an extra day for acclimatization. During this day you will be able to take various walks so it is not at all a waste of a day. Rather, it is a great day and also one that will give you a much higher chance of reaching Kilimanjaro's top, as you will be properly acclimatized.
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It is not just the history and culture of Morocco that intrigues travelers. The country is also endowed with natural beauty and an amazing variety of terrain, which add to its appeal. Book this seven-day, private tour and explore the rich cultural and natural diversity that Morocco has to offer. Your journey starts on arrival in Casablanca from where we will drive you to Rabat. Continue to Meknes, Volubilis, Fez and Chefcouaen followed by the Atlas Mountains.
As part of this trip, you will also get the chance to learn more about the culture and lifestyle of Berber highlanders, enjoy a cooking class with an excellent Moroccan chef and relax in a hammam. Similarly, all your meals will be prepared with organic and natural produces.
We understand that there is more to wellness than meets the eye. Therefore, we have designed this itinerary with as much attention to spiritual enrichment as physical. Delve into sufism during a hiking trip in Mount Zerhoune and meet the musicians of Joujouka, known for their sufi trance performances
Since we want this trip to be ecologically friendly and sustainable in nature, we will prioritize reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible. You will spend most of the nights in guesthouses and get plenty of opportunities to mingle with locals. For more details, please scroll down.
Discover the stunning Atlas Mountains in winter and trek to ‘the roof of North Africa’, Mount Toubkal. This adventure-filled trip will take you from the bustling cityscape of Marrakech, transport you into the out-of-this-world mountain regions and give you a taste of Amazigh culture. Experience the magic of this region in winter; expect snow-capped peaks, ice beneath your boots and the freshest mountain air. With a trusty pack of mules and expert crew, you’ll hike through the rugged mountains with spectacular scenery at every turn. Stay in mountain gites and enjoy traditional home-made meals to fuel your adventures.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Marrakech, Aroumd, Toubkal Base
Marrakech, Aroumd, Toubkal Base Camp, Toubkal, Imlil
Experience stunning panoramic views on one of the world’s most renowned treks when you join us on this iconic climb of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro.
This trek takes you on the popular Marangu route, which uses comfortable trekking lodges for the overnight accommodation. You’ll be climbing for five hard and breathless days to reach the summit so you better be fit. We also add in one acclimatisation day en-route to give you a bit more time on the mountain and to give you the best chance of reaching the summit. We recommend you do plenty of training before undertaking this challenge, but when you reach the summit the spectacular views out across the African landscape will make all the hard work and pain so worthwhile. Truly a once in a lifetime achievement!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut
Age Range
8-85 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Moshi, Mand
Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Moshi, Mandara Hut, Horombo Hut, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
This guided, 14-day trip will take you to some of the best Rwandan attractions, blending history and culture with wildlife and nature. Explore the savannahs of Akagera and head out to discover the primates in Nyungwe National Park, home to one of the largest tropical rainforest in the country.
Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Ihema and take in the surreal views of Lake Kivu. You will also summit to Mount Bisoke during this tour and trek through jungles in search of elusive golden monkeys as well as chimpanzees, one of our closest primate relatives.
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Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
15-79 yrs
Operated in
english, french
Destinations
Kigali, Akagera National Park, V
Kigali, Akagera National Park, Volcanoes National Park, Musanze, Musanze Caves, Nyungwe Forest National Park, Kibuye, Gisenyi
The Lemosho Route is perhaps the most scenic Kilimanjaro route, from the first day to the last. The trail begins north of Shira, also on the western side of the mountain. But unlike the Shira Route, where for the first day you walk on a wide 4 WD road, Lemosho is a narrow wilderness trail right from the beginning, passing through pristine and remote rainforest with good chances of seeing wildlife. It then crosses the Shira Plateau before joining the Machame Route near the Lava Tower.
Luckily, despite its growing popularity, especially for second time Kilimanjaro climbers, Lemosho sees a very low number of people and truly offers and incredible adventure on the highest peak in Africa, and the highest free standing mountain in the world.
Maasai Wanderings is looking very much forward to providing you with a climb of a lifetime. No previous mountaineering experience is required for this trip.