Join Sari (the face behind @irishontherun) on July 8th for the kind of Tanzania trip people talk about for years: an 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route (the most scenic route on the mountain), followed by a 4-day safari through Tanzania’s iconic national parks.
The Lemosho Route is known for its panoramic views, lower crowds at the start, and strong summit success rates thanks to the way it’s designed for acclimatisation — crossing the Shira Plateau and following the Southern Circuit before summiting from Barafu and descending via Mweka Gate.
Full details including pricing, inclusions / exclusions and the complete itinerary are all below.
Tanzania with Sari: 8 Days Lemosho Route + 4 Days Safari
This is a proper bucket-list combo: we’ll start with the adventure of a lifetime — climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — and finish with the ultimate reward: a 4-day safari through Tanzania’s legendary wildlife regions.
It’s challenging, iconic, and fully supported. You’ll have an experienced mountain team (guides, cook and porters), hot meals daily, and treated drinking water throughout the trek. After the summit, we reset with a day to recover — and then head straight into safari mode.
Highlights Include:
- 8-day Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route — widely considered the most scenic route
- Trek through rainforest to Shira Ridge, then across the Shira Plateau
- Acclimatisation built in (including a high point at Lava Tower before descending to sleep lower)
- Summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) for sunrise views on the crater rim (weather permitting)
- Celebration certificates at Mweka Gate after the descent
- A recovery day at leisure in Moshi
- 4-day safari including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Price
💲 EUR 4,499 per person (15-day trip: 8 days hiking + day at leisure + 4-day safari)
Price Includes
✔ Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your accommodation (if you land within 24 hours of the tour commencing)
✔ 2 nights of accommodation (as specified by the operator)
✔ Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
✔ Kilimanjaro park entry fees
✔ Camping fees
✔ Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
✔ Mountain tents
✔ Sleeping mats
✔ Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
✔ 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
✔ Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
✔ Hot water for washing on the mountain
✔ Emergency first-aid kit
✔ 4-day safari (as per itinerary) including all transfers & meals on safari
Not Included
✘ Sleeping bag (gear can be rented on arrival)
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Portable flush toilet + toilet tent (optional add-on: $80 for the entire trek)
✘ Flights
✘ Laundry (available at hotel)
✘ Personal items and toiletries
✘ Tips for guides, porters and cook
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania (Moshi)
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be met by the team and transferred to your hotel in Moshi.
Once you’ve checked in, you’ll meet your guide for a briefing on the trek ahead and an equipment check to make sure you have the necessary mountain gear. Anything missing can be rented today.
Hotel: Lindrin Lodge
Included meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp (2,780m)
We’ll be picked up from the hotel around 08:00 and drive to the Lemosho Gate on the western side of Kilimanjaro. After registration, we begin the climb steadily through the forest of the Lemosho Glades, arriving at Big Tree Camp for our first night on the mountain.
Distance: 7km / 4.3mi
Time: Transfer ~2 hours + Hiking ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 3: Big Tree Camp (2,780m) to Shira 1 Camp (3,500m)
Today we trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather dotted with volcanic rock formations, heading for Shira 1 Camp.
On clear days, you may see Kibo Peak floating above the clouds. We gain a solid amount of altitude today, so pace and hydration matter.
Distance: 8.5km / 5.3mi
Time: ~7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp (3,500m) to Shira 2 Camp (3,900m)
We continue with a steady climb across the Shira Plateau, with great panoramic views and chances to see the Northern Ice Fields from the western side of the mountain.
In the afternoon, we’ll do an acclimatisation walk before returning to camp for dinner and overnight at Shira 2 Camp.
Distance: 8km / 5mi
Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp (3,900m) to Barranco Camp (3,960m) via Lava Tower (4,640m)
A huge acclimatisation day: we climb into the upland desert and reach Lava Tower (4,640m) — the high point of the day — for lunch.
Afterward, we descend steeply into the Great Barranco Valley to reach Barranco Camp, sheltered by towering cliffs with wide views across the plains.
Distance: 10km / 6.2mi
Time: ~7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 6: Barranco Camp (3,960m) to Karanga Camp (3,963m)
Today begins with the famous Great Barranco Wall — a long, tiring climb over rock (not technical), separating us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo.
We pass beneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers and continue toward the Karanga Valley, then climb up to Karanga Camp. If you’re feeling strong, there’s an optional acclimatisation trek up to around 4,200m before returning to camp.
Distance: 5.5km / 3.4mi
Time: ~5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 7: Karanga Camp (3,963m) to Barafu Camp (4,640m)
We head to Barafu Camp — summit base camp — crossing steep scree slopes with no vegetation, made tougher by the altitude.
On arrival we eat, rest, hydrate and stay warm. Early dinner, then sleep before the final push.
Distance: 3km / 1.9mi
Time: ~3 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 8: Summit Day — Barafu (4,640m) to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) then down to Millennium Camp (3,790m)
We wake around midnight and climb steeply toward the summit glaciers. Expect a tough push, spectacular views, and a sunrise moment as we reach Stella Point (5,739m) on the crater rim.
From there, we continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) — the highest point in Africa — for a 360° view across Tanzania and Kenya (weather permitting).
We descend back past Barafu for breakfast, then continue down to Millennium Camp for a well-earned rest.
Distance: 13.4km / 8.3mi
Time: ~12–15 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 9: Millennium Camp (3,790m) to Mweka Gate (1,630m) + transfer to Moshi / Arusha
A gentle trek down through rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates. Then we transfer back to Moshi for a hot shower and proper recovery time.
Distance: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Time: ~4 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 10: Day at Leisure in Moshi
A full day to relax and recover at your accommodation after the climb. Optional activities are available if you’d like to keep exploring, and laundry services are available at the hotel.
Accommodation: Lindrin Lodge
Included meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Safari Day 1 — Tarangire National Park
We start the safari adventure today with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant baobab trees, the Tarangire River, and large elephant herds.
Expect classic safari landscapes and a brilliant mix of wildlife throughout the day. There is an optional balloon safari at sunrise to take a hot air balloon over the National park to see the sunrise. This is an epic bucket list experience!
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Safari Day 2 — Lake Manyara National Park
Today we will explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its biodiversity, large herds of elephants, birdlife, and its famous tree-climbing lions who escape the heat by climbing trees to await their prey.
The scenery here is stunning, a mix of forest, lake views, and Rift Valley escarpment landscapes.
Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Tented Camp
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Safari Day 3 — Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
Welcome to the Serengeti — “endless plains.” This ecosystem is famous for abundant predators and the Great Migration. We’ll spend today exploring the Central Serengeti, keeping our eyes peeled for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the huge variety of wildlife that makes the Serengeti world-famous. T
Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14: Safari Day 4 — Ngorongoro Crater + Return to Arusha
Today we visit the Ngorongoro Crater — a collapsed volcano that’s now home to around 25,000 animals and one of the highest predator densities in Africa. The number of zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, antelopes and gazelles is particularly large. They are hunted by lions, hyenas and leopards.
This is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot black rhino (sightings can’t be guaranteed, but this is one of the best chances). After our crater experience, we return to Arusha.
Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 15: Departure Day (or Optional Flight to Zanzibar)
The day is free to wind down after your hike and safari before your flight home. Depending on flight times, you may have time to explore Arusha town, grab a great coffee, or pick up souvenirs before heading to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Add-On: 3 Days in Zanzibar (July 22–25, 2026)
Not ready to go home yet? You can extend the trip with an optional 3-day add-on in Zanzibar — think powder-soft beaches, turquoise water, and a couple of easy, beautiful days to unwind after safari.
This add-on begins on July 22nd, straight after the main tour, with a flight to Zanzibar included as part of the add-on package.
Zanzibar Add On Itinerary
- Dates: July 22–25, 2026
- Style: Beach stay + optional activities
- Base: Stone Town (optional walking tour) + beach accommodation
July 22nd: Arrival in Zanzibar
Fly to Zanzibar (included) and transfer to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to settle in and soak up your first taste of island life. There’s an optional Stone Town guided walking tour available if you’d like to explore the UNESCO-listed old town.
Visit Stone Town with – the capital of Zanzibar!
In this guided walking tour through the narrow streets of the old town, you will discover hidden treasures of an ancient UNESCO world heritage site. Our knowledgeable guided will take you to the cultural highlights of this unique charming town. All entrance fees included
The highlights of the guided walking tour
- Visit Jaw’s Corner
- Visit the Old Fort Museum
- Visit the Old Slave Market Museum/Anglican Cathedral
- Visit People’s Palace Museum (formerly Sultan’s Palace)
- Visit Darajani Bazaar
- Visit Forodhani Gardens (dinner snack included)
July 23rd: Beach day + optional boat excursion
Relax and enjoy a slower pace — beach time, swimming, and sunshine. If you want an activity day, you can opt into the Mnemba Island boat excursion for snorkeling in crystal-clear water (with lunch included).
July 24th: Beach day + Optional Boat Excursion
Relax and enjoy a slower pace, enjoy a lie in, beach time, swimming, and sunshine. Today is a chilled out day, that we can enjoy at our leisure.
July 25th : Departure day
A free morning to wind down before your airport transfer to Zanzibar airport (ZNZ) for your flight home.
What’s included in the Zanzibar add-on
- Flight to Zanzibar (included)
- Airport transfers in Zanzibar (to/from accommodation)
- Accommodation in Zanzibar (Half Board: breakfast & dinner included)
- Professional guide for any included activities
- All entrance fees for included activities
- Bottled water during activities (and food if part of the activity)
- Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and concession fees
What’s not included
- Laundry
- Items of personal nature
- International flights
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Tourism tax (approx. $5 USD per person per night, payable locally)
Optional activities (Zanzibar)
- Stone Town guided walking tour (optional): $45 USD per person (all entrance fees included)
- Mnemba Island boat excursion (optional): pricing varies by group size and includes snorkeling gear, lunch, bottled water & snacks
Accommodation
Some photos of the accommodation on safari will be staying at:
Zanzibar Accommodation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the price?
Your trip includes the Kilimanjaro climb (mountain crew, meals on the mountain, camping set-up, permits/fees as listed), the day at leisure, and the 4-day safari with transfers and meals on safari. Please refer to the “Price Includes” section above for the full list.
How fit do I need to be to climb Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro is challenging — mainly because of the altitude and the long trekking days. You don’t need to be an elite athlete, but you do need a strong base of fitness and the ability to walk for hours across multiple days. A training plan will be provided to help you prepare properly.
How high is Kilimanjaro and will I feel the altitude?
Uhuru Peak is 5,895m. Most people feel altitude effects to some degree. This itinerary includes acclimatisation-focused days (including trekking higher and sleeping lower) and you’ll be monitored by experienced guides.
Where do we sleep on the mountain?
On Kilimanjaro, you’ll sleep in mountain tents at designated camps. Tents and sleeping mats are included. You’ll need to bring or rent a sleeping bag.
Do I need to carry all my own gear?
No — porters carry the bulk of the gear and shared equipment. You’ll trek with a daypack for personal essentials (water, snacks, layers, camera).
Is travel insurance required?
Yes — travel insurance is required and must cover high-altitude trekking (Kilimanjaro).
What’s not included that people forget to budget for?
Most people forget to budget for: tips (guides/porters/cook), any hotel lunches/dinners/drinks before/after the climb, personal snacks, laundry, and optional add-ons like a portable toilet tent.
What is the payment and deposit structure for this tour?
To secure your place on the tour, payments are made in instalments rather than one large upfront payment. The standard payment structure is as follows:
- 15% deposit — at time of booking
- 30% payment — March 30th
- 30% payment — April 30th
- 25% final payment — May 30th
If you’d prefer a different payment schedule, you’re welcome to email us to request a custom payment plan, as long as the full balance is paid no later than 6 weeks before the tour begins.
What is the cancellation policy for the tour
We know plans can change, so we’ve kept our cancellation policy clear and fair:
- To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit of 15% is required at the time of booking.
- Your final balance is due 6 weeks before departure.
If you need to cancel:
- 12+ weeks before your trip: You’ll only lose your deposit.
- 8–11 weeks before your trip: 50% of your trip cost is non-refundable.
- 4–7 weeks before your trip: 75% of your trip cost is non-refundable.
- Less than 4 weeks before your trip: Unfortunately, no refund can be given.
Do I need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Most travellers require a visa. Full details will be sent 45 days before departure.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
Yes, whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, the lodges and restaurants we work with can accommodate dietary needs. Please let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.
Travel insurance is required to protect you in case of illness, flight cancellations, or other unexpected events.
