EXPLORERS KILIMANJARO AND BEYOND

Highlights:

• 13 days, 12 nights in Tanzania
• 6 days, 5 nights guided climb of Kilimanjaro and camping on the mountain
• 6 days, 5 nights on wildlife & cultural safari staying in either wildlife lodges or unique tented lodges
• Visits to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Olduvai Gorge
• Driving & walking safaris to view game migrations, lions, elephants, giraffe and many more species
• Cultural immersion with the Masaai Warrior Tribe

Kilimanjaro…few mountains invoke as much awe and wonder as Africa’s highest peak. And even fewer summits that carry such intrigue are as attainable as “Kili”. Standing at 19,340 feet, this free-standing volcano looms large over the vast savannahs of the Serengeti.

Our climb is led by Northwest Voyageurs’ guide Abigail Harte along with our team of Tanzanian mountain guides and porters. We’ll ascend the remote Rongai route on the northern side of the mountain, beginning near the Kenyan border. While no technical climbing or mountaineering experience is required, participants should be in good physical condition and be able to hike long distances for multiple days in a row.

Following our climb, we embark on a week of unique wildlife and cultural safaris. Non-climbers are welcome to join us on safari. A combination of game drives and walking safaris track the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and many other mammal and bird species. In addition to extraordinary game viewing, we’ll visit Olduvai Gorge, home to the oldest known hominid remains dating 2.6 million years ago. We’ll also meet and interact with the Masaai Warrior Tribe. These two weeks will be an unforgettable adventure in Africa!

Activities: Wildlife & Natural History, Mountain Climbing, Hiking / Trekking, Cultural Immersion
Length of Trip: 15 Days
Location: Tanzania / Kilimanjaro
Difficulty: Challenging