NOTRE DAME KILIMANJARO AND BEYOND

Accomodations:

Hotels in Moshi
For our first night in Tanzania, and any subsequent nights planned in Moshi, we'll be staying at either the Parkview Hotel or Ameg Lodge in Moshi. These are the two nicest hotels in town, with convenient access to downtown but set in quieter settings. Kilimanjaro is visible from both hotels on a clear day.

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Perched on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion. Sensitively constructed so as to take nothing from its environment whilst affording endless vistas over the heat-shimmering reaches of the crater below, the clustered boulder-built buildings of the Lodge hug the crater rim, linked by rope-lashed timber walkways that skirt the buttressed roots of ancient, liana-hung trees.

The interior, radiating out from the primeval log fire glowing at the heart of the Lodge, blends the concentrated hush of a game-viewing hide with the ochre, rust and charcoal images of a prehistoric cavern. Lit by flaming wall-lanterns, clad in gigantic volcanic boulders and decorated by the iron spears, bright-beaded robes and intricately carven artefacts of the Maasai, the Lodge is a unique blend of world-class luxury, timeless volcanic splendour and ethnic style. As for the views, from lilac-streaked sunrise, to indigo star-studded night, the immeasurably ancient Ngorongoro Crater delivers a theatre of vistas, most unchanged since the dawn of time.

Northwest Voyageurs Luxury Safari Camps
Probably our favorite way to sleep on safari. Our luxury mobile tented camps include large private safari tents for each party with beds and en suite toilet and shower facilities. We also have a large group dining tent with chairs and tables for meals and socializing.

Our mobile safari camps are set in remote areas of the National Parks we visit, allowing us to enjoy a more private and authentic safari experience.

Northwest Voyageurs Mountain Camp
While climbing Kili, we will be camping in our mountain camps. We'll sleep in backpacking tents with sleeping pads and sleeping bags. Hot water is available for washing up in the morning and evenings. Yes it is camping, but we do as much as possible to make our mountain camps comfortable

Our porters carry all of our equipment up the mountain for us, including camp chairs and tables to enjoy civilized meals high up the mountain. Our camp cooks serve a delicious mix of local and international cuisine.