Tanzania, Climbing Kilimanjaro & Safari in Tarangire & Ngorongoro

14 August – 24 August 2026

Tanzania is a country in East Africa with an area of 945,087 sq km (including the islands of Mafia, Pemba, and Zanzibar). Tanzania shares with its neighboring countries two of Africa’s largest lakes, Lake Victoria to the north and Lake Tanganyika to the west.

1/3 of the country is national parks and game sanctuaries. On its territory lies the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro is located in Northwest Tanzania and very close to the Equator. It is a single volcanic massif with two peaks, of which the peak Kimbo (5895 m) is the highest in Africa, connected by a neck to the second Mavensi (5,149 m).

Kibo is a volcanic crater that is becoming permanently extinct, while Mawenzi is also a crater of an extinct volcano, once taller but lost part of its height due to erosion. Both these peaks are covered by glaciers, which are the only ones around the Equator. The glacier on Kibo Peak descends to 4,900 meters.

The lower zones of the mountain from 3000 to 2000 meters are covered by virgin forests, while the even lower areas form excellent cultivation lands.

Travel Programme

Day 1 – 2: Departure from Athens to Tanzania. Arrival and meeting with our local guide, Selleman. Transfer to KEYS HOTEL in Moshi village and check in to rooms. In the evening dinner and first introduction to the area.

Day 3: After breakfast we depart for the park entrance to Marangu village (1,780 m). At the park entrance we meet our porters and the rest of the support team, who will accompany and assist us in the next days of the climb. The ascent starts in a dense jungle, with monkeys moving above our heads, and ends at the Mandara shelter (2,700 m) where we will spend the night.
Hours: 4-5. B, L, D

Day 4: Early in the morning we start our second day on the mountain. After about 2 hours of challenging uphill, we face the imposing Mavenzi peak, rocky and impressive. We then arrive at the Horombo refuge (3,700 m), where we will rest for the evening.
Hours: 6-7. B, L, D

Day 5: A day of relaxation and acclimatisation. Ascent of Zebra Rocks (4,200 m), in a volcanic landscape with marmots running around us and low vegetation reminiscent of a painting. Return to Horombo lodge for rest.
Course times: 3-4. B, L, D

Day 6: Move from the lower forests to windy and open parts of the mountain. Arrive at Kibo shelter (4,600 m), where we prepare for the summit the next day.
Hours: 5-6. B, L, D

Day 7: Departure at 01:00 after a strong breakfast. Conquest of Gillman’s Point (5,640 m) and from there to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m). Return to Kibo lodge for lunch and rest before continuing the descent to Horombo.
March times: 13-15. B, L, D

Day 8: Descent to the entrance of the park, Marangu (1,780 m) and transfer to the PALACE HOTEL ARUSHA in Arusha city.
Hours: 5-6. B, L, D

Day 9 – Safari: Exploring Tarangire National Park. Sighting of elephants, zebras, lions, leopards and many other animals. Over 450 species of birds and other wildlife live in the area in harmony with the local Maasai people. Day ends with dinner in Karatu village. B, L, D

Day 10 – Safari: Explore the unique Ngorongoro Crater by jeep. Sighting of flamingos, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants and eagles, with lunch at Ngoitokitok near a hippo pond. Return to Arusha and hotel. B, L, D

Day 11: Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport and depart for Greece. B

Cost:

For a group of 4-6 persons: 4.690 € per person

Registrations until 15/05 with a deposit of 2690 euros
Payment of the remaining amount until 15/7

Includes:

All transfers by mini bus according to the itinerary
Accommodation in Moshi (KEYS HOTEL 3*) and Arusha (PALACE HOTEL 4*), double rooms
2-day wild safari in national parks
English-speaking local guides and a Greek leader
Porters and cook for the days on the mountain
Entrance permit to the national park
Meals as indicated in the programme (B, L, D)
Accommodation in a mountain shelter
Travel insurance

Does not include: