We avoid the crowded Marangu route on Kilimanjaro, preferring to approach the mountain from the north by the lightly-used Rongai route. The Rongai route starts just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border and has been almost unused for many years because the area was considered sensitive. Now open for climbing once again, experienced guides consider this ascent route to be both easier and more beautiful than the main Marangu trail. The Rongai route begins in attractive farmland and delightful forest, with the possibility of wildlife viewing, and passes through several different climate zones, adding considerably to the interest of the trek.
We have laid out the day-by-day itinerary under the "itinerary tab". If you have any questions to us, please contact us. We can assure you that this will be an experience of a lifetime.
Trek type: Small- Medium group size, Youth and Family, High altitudes. Summit Success Rates: Gilman’s Point (96%). Uhuru Peak (97%)
Trekking and HikingClimbing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Tent, Hut, Guest House, Sleeping Hut
This safari trip is specifically designed for travelers to witness the Great Migration of more than two million animals, including wildebeest, gazelle, zebra, who move from North to South in search of grassland and water.
Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the Great Migration. The animals migrate from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the greener pastures of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya during July through to October.
You will also visit four of the most outstanding and varied wildlife areas in Northern Tanzania safari. Encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery, animal and bird life.
Please refer to the itinerary section for day-by-day activities.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Luxury Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Northern Safari Circuit, Arusha
Northern Safari Circuit, Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Machame Route (also known to as the "Whiskey Route") is the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro with high summit success rate. It rewards hikers with scenic splendors. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, witness a scenic "slide show" as you trek to the top of the world's highest free-standing mountain.
There is an added benefit to taking the Machame Route, as you are afforded the most valuable commodity on the mountain: acclimatization. The route takes you high to Lava Tower (4,630m) on Day 3 and brings you down by nearly 700m for an overnight at Barranco camp (3,950m). This is the secret to successful acclimatization.
(Note: All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. While the accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only accommodation.)
See the itinerary section for more details about this tour.
Tanzania safaris are all about getting back to the wild, living the way our predecessors once used to (well not exactly, you still live in excellent and highly luxurious accommodations). These safaris let you live in the midst of the African jungle, watch the wildlife as it comes to watch you, track predators deep in the bush and see some of the most unique species on the planet. African safaris are known to bring out the adventurer in you, and Tanzania is perhaps the best place to enjoy your African adventure.
In this tour, you are taken on game drive activities with local guides. Your guide is sure to passionate about taking photographs and can set you and the vehicle the right way and encourage the best use of light. Maximize your photographic opportunities by letting us place you in the hands of a private driver/guide in a private vehicle for part of the safari or for the whole trip. You will be taken to famous tree-climbing lions and groundwater forests of Lake Manyara; the worlds' unbroken caldera with its Big 5 animals - The Ngorongoro; and to the endless plains of the Serengeti famous for its annual wildebeest migration.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
10-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Our 8-day safari was an unforgettable experience! We were mesmerized by the wildlife of Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. The sight of flocks of pink flamingos, lions in the trees, and the Great Migration was truly unique.
The accommodation was great, especially the view from Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. The knowledge and sincerity of our guides Benjamin and Focus made our experience even more special. This is a must-do trip for nature and wildlife lovers!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Arusha National Park, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu
I would rate 5 Star for this Local Company
We had the absolute privilege of booking a safari with Kilisa Tours & Safari, and I can honestly say their service is nothing short of 5-star excellence. From the very first communication to the final day of our trip, the entire experience was handled with professionalism, warmth, and genuine care.
Our guide was incredibly skilled at spotting wildlife and shared insightful knowledge about the animals, landscapes, and cultures. Every game drive was exciting and perfectly paced, and the accommodations selected by Kilisa Tours were comfortable and well-suited to the authentic safari experience.
I would recommend this service to anyone as they deliver not only on organization and expertise but also on creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
5-85 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, spanish
Destinations
Tanzania Safari Parks, Lake Many
Tanzania Safari Parks, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Moshi
In order to get complete experience of bush life and beach life, many travelers choose to do wildlife viewing and then go to Zanzibar for beach life at the end of their holiday. This combination is great as you will get a lot of great wildlife experiences on the safaris while getting sufficient time to rejuvenate and relax at the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.
All that Tanzania has to offer is natural, you shall see for yourself when you are at the wildlife parks and the pristine beaches of Zanzibar Island also called the "the spice Island".
Your Game Drives will take place in the world famous National Parks of Tarangire, Serengeti (famous for its migration of wildebeests), and the Ngorongoro Crater, famous for its densely populated wildlife.
We promise you - you're in for a treat, and will not regret purchasing this tour! It will be a holiday of your life time. We kindly refer to the Day-by-Day itinerary for a detailed overview of the activities on this package tour.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us here at Bookmundi.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
All bike tours are guided and include the use of mountain bikes and cycling helmets. Multi-day rides are fully supported with a sag wagon. Bicycle tour can be the centre-piece of your African adventure or added as an extension to any itinerary.
The trail around Africa‘s tallest mountain and highest volcano is 230 miles long and involves 16000 ft of climbing. It takes us through solitary rainforests, fertile fields of crop and through wild, dry acacia rich savannah, which is the home of the Maasai.
The tracks around the cloud shrouded, snow-capped roof of Africa are mainly dusty, sometimes rocky, with a few asphalt roads. We spend a night in a Maasai cultural village to get to know their customs, songs and dishes. On a safari in Arusha National Park see some of Africa´s amazing wildlife.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hostel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Moshi, Lake Chala, Rongai, Olpop
Moshi, Lake Chala, Rongai, Olpopongi Masai Village, Momella
A really excellent trip. In just over a week we had game drives in several different environments (forest, open plains, the Ngorongoro Crater) and had some truly magical experiences. Visiting the Olduvai Gorge to learn about humans' early ancestors was a moving experience. Our visit to a Maasai village helped us to see and understand something of their way of life. We stayed mainly in luxury tented camps (Tortillis Camps), which were spotlessly clean, very comfortable and run by a team of very helpful staff.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro
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.
Experience eight days of breathless adventure in northern Tanzania with this odyssey that explores three national parks and a conservation area. ‘Safari’ comes from the Swahili word for ‘journey’ and over the course of this unforgettable itinerary, you will undertake a journey like no other: you will discover some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world, come face to face with wildlife, and have memorable encounters with intriguing cultures.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Tent, Hotel
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, french, german, italian
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro
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One the seven main routes used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the most popular path. It is the route of choice for many people because it provides impressive views and a variety of habitats. About 50% of all climbers, and most seasoned climbers, choose the Machame route.
The Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents.
Despite it being a little more difficult it is highly recommended because it provides a fantastic trail and great views along the way. We are looking very to taking you on a trip of a lifetime.