11-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route and Private Tanzania Safari
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
11 days
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular base with experience on day hikes and stair/hill climbing; prepare with 6–10 weeks of training including long hikes with weight.
Overview
Combine a five-day ascent of Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route—sleeping in huts and tackling the summit push—with a private mid-range safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This 11-day package pairs high-altitude trekking logistics with close wildlife encounters and lodge comfort.
11-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Marangu Route and Private Tanzania Safari
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It is just past midnight when a headlamp beam breaks the silence on Kibo’s scree slope and the air feels thin enough to taste. Climbers move in a slow, patient rhythm—one step, another—while the crater rim yaws into view like a hard-won horizon. This is the closing scene of a tightly paced 11-day package that pairs five days of hiking Kilimanjaro on the Marangu (Coca-Cola) Route with a private mid-range safari through Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
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Adventure Tips
Pace for altitude
Walk slowly uphill and follow your guide’s acclimatization plan—altitude, not speed, is the main limit on summit day.
Layer for extremes
Temperatures swing from warm in the forest to sub-zero at the rim—pack breathable base layers plus an insulated jacket and shell.
Protect your feet
Use broken-in, waterproof trekking boots with breathable socks and a spare pair to avoid blisters on the scree.
Plan for tips and permits
Bring cash for guide/porter tips and purchase park permits through your operator; receipts are required at gate.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- African elephant
- blue monkey (forest zones)
History
Kilimanjaro is a volcanic massif made of three cones—Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira—and its first recorded European summit was in 1889; the Marangu route has long been the island-like gateway used by early climbers.
Conservation
The mountain sits within Kilimanjaro National Park, a UNESCO site; stick to trails, avoid polythene, and use local guides who contribute to community-based conservation.
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Adventure Hotspots in Moshi
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Insulated down or synthetic jacket
Keeps you warm during summit night and cold alpine mornings.
Sturdy waterproof trekking boots
Support and traction on forest trails and unstable scree.
Headlamp with spare batteries
Essential for the pre-dawn summit ascent and camp routines.
Trekking poles
Reduce knee strain on descent and improve balance on loose scree.