Bateleur Safaris & Tours

ITINERARY Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp Day 2: Hike Machame Camp to Shira Camp Day 3: Hike Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Day 4: Hike Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Day 5: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp Day 6: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi/Arusha Route description: For those who wish to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. The Machame route exposes the climber to higher Heights quicker (day three) which kick-start the body's adaptation to altitude. However, this route requires that a person be in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging Height gains and losses. The 6 day Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high Height, with only 4-6 hours of sleep. FULL ITINERARY: Arrival Day Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha/Moshi town for your overnight.

Day 1: Transfer to Ruaha National Park and sunset game drive Meet a guide and the safari jeep at Iringa and then depart to Ruaha National Park with lunch upon arrival. This will be followed by checking into your rooms then a late afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River. You will view the sunset activities of a variety of animal species such as Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles, Kudus, Impalas also Birds and take in the scenery until 6:30pm before driving back for dinner and your overnight stay in the Government Bandas. Day 2: Full day safari in Ruaha National Park The day will begin with an early morning game drive, starting at sunrise and going through to breakfast. After breakfast there will be a drive through various habitats with various animals, birds and more stunning scenery of the Mwagusi Sand River as well as the Mdonya River. Stop for some lunch in the bush followed by further game viewing until sunset. Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay in the Government B