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Get ready to have your breath taken away right as you step off the plane. A mind-blowing wealth of wildlife and amazing national parks make Tanzania a travel destination with no end to adventures!
With Altezza Travel, you'll enjoy comfort and safety every step of the way. Once you're through with all border control checks, look out for a signboard with your name on it: our representative will be at the exit of the arrivals zone ready to help you with luggage and take you to your hotel. Our modern comfortable mini-vans with soft drinks and AC will provide a much needed rest after a long flight.
Altezza Travel is based in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. It means that we operate our tours right here in Tanzania with everything under our immediate control. Years of hard work and dedication made us a leading mountain tour operator in Tanzania ranking #1 on TripAdvisor. Our vast expertise and dedication to top-quality service leave no place for doubt − with Altezza you will have an adventure of your dreams!
If you booked a private tour, please note that your package includes airport transfers to be shared collectively by your group members. Additional individual transfers will be subject to extra charges, please clarify the plan with your travel manager. To avoid charges, we recommend synchronizing your whole group's arrival and departure times. Trust Altezza for timely, comfortable transfers, even in case of flight delays. We've got your journey covered!
Citizens of most countries can get a visa upon arrival in Tanzania, but applying online in advance is a way to avoid possible queues at the airport. This is easy to do on the website of Immigration Service and usually takes up to 7 days.
Citizens of most countries apply for regular single-entry visa that costs $50. Holders of American passports should apply for multiple-entry visa, and it costs $100. Your manager will share an application manual to simplify the process for you.
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Accommodation details
DOUBLE
John Smith, Kate Smith
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast)
Quietly nestled in the green foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Aishi Machame Hotel is a perfect place to recharge and gain strength before the climb. The territory of the hotel is one lush beautiful garden with trees blooming and birds chirping all around. Lots of wild animals have long made Aishi Machame Hotel a place of their permanent residence. On a warm day you can go to the swimming pool cozily fenced by the greenery and bask in the African sun.
WiFi
Laundry Service
Wildlife Area
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
This is a good climbing route for Kilimanjaro with beautiful panoramic landscapes. Throughout the trek, your Altezza guides will share facts and stories about Tanzania’s nature and wildlife, you will experience great evenings at the overnight camps and witness unforgettable African sunsets.
Climbing Lemosho begins with an altitude of 3,400 meters (11483 feet) above sea level on the western slope of Kilimanjaro. You will pass through five climatic zones of Kilimanjaro, including equatorial, rainforest, and arctic. It’s like hiking from the hot equator to snowy Antarctica in just a week!
Altezza Travel recommends the seven-day Lemosho route for both beginners and experienced mountain hikers. The ascent is quite simple in technical terms; you don't need any special equipment or climbing skills to reach the summit. According to our statistics, 98 out of 100 people successfully reach the summit along the seven-day Lemosho route, making it the most successful route of all! This is one of our favorite routes, and it is along Lemosho that we led the legendary Wings of Kilimanjaro expeditions, as well as the trekking teams of Red Bull and National Geographic.
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
A guide and the mountain support crew will arrive at the hotel in the morning in order to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will travel by vehicle (roughly 3–4 hours) to Kilimanjaro National Park's western entrance: Londorossi Gate. After the quick formality of acquiring climbing permits and registering with the search and rescue service, the group continues upwards towards their drop-off point by off-road vehicles (reaching 3,400 meters or 11482 feet). Here you will see stunning views of the Shira Plateau for the first time. The route from your drop-off point to your first high-altitude camp, Shira 1 features a small gain in altitude and is not very challenging physically. Due to this, you will be able to begin the process of acclimatization properly. By the time you reach the camp, our professional mountain crew will have already prepared everything necessary, put up the tents, and begun preparing dinner.
On this day you will depart from Shira 1 Camp in the morning and complete a light trek toward the second high-altitude camp: Shira 2 Camp. This trek is not difficult and you will be able to enjoy spectacular views of African savannahs and the unique flora of Kilimanjaro. Shira 2 Camp is the best place on the trip to see Mount Meru (the fifth summit of Africa and second-highest in Tanzania), weather permitting.
During the trek between camps, our guides will offer ascending Cathedral Peak - 3872 meters (12,703 feet), one of the highest points of the extinct Shira volcano. Besides the captivating hiking experience, reaching the summit of Cathedral Peak on a clear day offers breathtaking views down into the valley. In our decade of experience working on the mountain, the valley below resembling a lost world is among our favourite views. This is a straightforward hike with no technical challenges. Although the peak may be shrouded in clouds at times, there's a stella providing an opportunity for a memorable photograph. If you prefer to skip this ascent or encounter unfavorable weather, heading directly to Shira 2 is an option. This choice doesn't impact acclimatization since Shira 2 and Cathedral Peak stand at a similar elevation. Nevertheless, we believe the hike to Cathedral Peak is worth it and wholeheartedly recommend it.
When you arrive at the camp you will have lunch, and after a two-hour rest, everyone will complete an acclimatization hike towards Lava Tower Camp that features a 200-meter (656-foot) gain in altitude.
After breakfast, you will leave Shira 2 Camp and start your hike to the key point of the route: Lava Tower. This section of the route has a lot of ascents and descents that end at a camp at over 4,600 meters (15091 feet) above sea level. It might be difficult, and it is common to feel some discomfort, but in order to successfully acclimate to the altitude you have to spend at least 1–2 hours here. For that reason, your group will enjoy your lunch at the top of Lava Tower, in order to help you acclimatize better.
Then you will descend to Barranco Camp. There you will see the famous Barranco Wall, impressive in both its massive size and steepness! The next day you will be climbing it, but don't worry, it features a very simple hiking trail and is not intimidating at all.
On this day your group will make an early start and after a filling breakfast, begin to hike Barranco Wall. We recommend you leave the camp as early as possible to avoid crowds of the other groups, which can slow you down. Hiking up the gorge wall is not difficult and only takes around an hour. After the climb, you can have a rest and take photos in front of the Kibo volcano.
Then you will start a more difficult hike to Karanga Camp, which features numerous ascents and descents on the route, but don't worry: our guides are experts at choosing an optimal pace for the group. After reaching the camp you will be offered warm lunch.
In the morning, after a warm and hearty breakfast, you will begin your hike to Barafu Summit Camp. This camp is the starting point for the final night summit to Uhuru Peak (5,895m/19340f) - your end goal. Our team will set up camp ahead of time, so when you arrive your tents and sleeping bags will already be prepared, meaning you can just relax and rest when you reach Barafu Summit Camp.
Reaching the summit is the literal and figurative peak of your Kilimanjaro trek. This night, you will depart the camp and walk along the edge of the crater rim. Finally, you will climb to the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak, and stand at 5,895 meters. This is truly a great achievement and a test of your own strength and stamina.
In order for your climbing group to reach the summit by dawn, you will depart the camp around midnight. During the ascent, a team of special high-altitude porters will join the guides of Altezza Travel to assist climbers. These porters are selected because they have expressed their interest in becoming guides and want to expand their experience by learning the route and requirements to help climbers reach the top. As they have been undergoing additional training, they are prepared to help ensure the safety of climbing participants and alert the guides to any issues immediately. Altezza Travel insists on having a ratio of climbers to guides or guides-in-training of 1:1 for the final ascent. This means that a well-trained specialist in our company will be helping each expedition participant as they climb through the night to reach the summit.
During the final stages of the climb, the guides will have thermoses with hot tea, first-aid kits, and oxygen cylinders. They will constantly monitor the well-being of the participants and offer assistance as needed. This may be a warm drink to help re-energize you to reach your goal or help carry your backpack during the last push.
Once you arrive atop Uhuru Peak, you will spend about 30-40 minutes taking photos and watching an amazing sunrise with a view across Africa. If you still have enough strength, you can ask the guides to descend into the crater and walk to the distant glaciers. As the sun rises, an interesting play of color begins - the rays of the sunshine on the surface of the glaciers give them a lovely peach hue, like something from another world. Unfortunately, the glaciers are expected to melt very soon, and your trek up to Kilimanjaro is one of the last opportunities to witness them in person.
As the morning progresses, you will trek back down to the camp, where an energizing meal awaits your team. While eating, you can recover a bit from strenuous trekking, enjoying a nice afternoon before moving on to the final part of your adventure.
Your group will depart from Barafu Camp at night and start the final summit to Uhuru Peak of Kilimanjaro (5,895m/19340f). Technically speaking, the climb is relatively simple, however at the high altitude even regular physical activity can feel strenuous. Therefore, climbers will be paired into twos, under the care of a personal guide for the entire ascent, this is in order to monitor your physical and mental well-being more closely. After your successful ascent to Uhuru Peak, you can descend to the nearest glacier if desired. Then you will return to Barafu Camp and after a 2-hour rest continue your descent to Millennium Camp.
Millennium Camp is situated in a tropical rainforest. When you wake up, you will feel relief from the reduction of the altitude and the satisfaction of reaching the summit. After a warm breakfast, you will head for the national park's exit: Mweka Gate. After your descent the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. Lastly, we will present you with your commemorative certificates in our office and provide you with a transfer back to the hotel.
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Accommodation details
DOUBLE
John Smith, Kate Smith
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast)
Quietly nestled in the green foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Aishi Machame Hotel is a perfect place to recharge and gain strength before the climb. The territory of the hotel is one lush beautiful garden with trees blooming and birds chirping all around. Lots of wild animals have long made Aishi Machame Hotel a place of their permanent residence. On a warm day you can go to the swimming pool cozily fenced by the greenery and bask in the African sun.
WiFi
Laundry Service
Wildlife Area
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Use this day to slow down and feel the vibe of Tanzanian Pole Pole. You can relax by the pool with a cocktail, have Spa, go shopping or do a day-trip to one of the smaller local gems. There's plenty of options to choose from and suit your individual travel style. Ask your manager to help you plan this day and make desired arrangements.
Duration:
1h 40m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Accommodation details
DOUBLE
John Smith, Kate Smith
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast)
Quietly nestled in the green foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Aishi Machame Hotel is a perfect place to recharge and gain strength before the climb. The territory of the hotel is one lush beautiful garden with trees blooming and birds chirping all around. Lots of wild animals have long made Aishi Machame Hotel a place of their permanent residence. On a warm day you can go to the swimming pool cozily fenced by the greenery and bask in the African sun.
WiFi
Laundry Service
Wildlife Area
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Today your safari will take place in Tarangire National Park. This is one of the most interesting places in Tanzania! The river of the same name flows through the park, where giraffes, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes come to drink. These animals attract predators, which is why a lot of lions live in Tarangire. You will definitely see them during your trip.
In the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only source of drinking water for many kilometers around. Because of this, large herds of elephants come to Tarangire, making Tarangire the home to the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania for most of the year (especially June - October and December - March). Elephants are not at all intimidated by visitors to the park, and they often come quite close to cars. This is completely safe - since elephants have no enemies in their natural nature they are naturally curious and unafraid.
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Accommodation details
DOUBLE
John Smith, Kate Smith
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast)
Escarpment Luxury Lodge is the perfect starting point – or continuation – for exploring Northern Tanzania. Lake Manyara National Park is just 5 km (3 miles) away, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater is 25 km (15.5 miles) away, and Tarangire National Park is 120 km (74.5 miles) away. The lodge itself is perched on an escarpment, and from the wide terrace that surrounds the main building, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the vastness of the Great Rift Valley.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge consists of 16 luxurious chalets located on different levels, surrounded by lush flowering forests. The spacious chalets (nearly 65 m² / 700 ft²) with thatched roofs feature exquisite interiors, including dark wood and stone finishes, parquet floors, leather sofas, handcrafted ethnic artifacts, antiques, canopy beds, showers, and bathtubs. Each chalet has its own veranda nestled among the trees and shrubs, offering a delightful awakening to the melodious songs of the resident birds.
Guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar, lounge area, spa salon, and a large landscaped pool that provides a perfect vantage point to admire the sun as it sets beyond the hills, resembling a bright orange slice. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are often served on the open-air veranda, allowing you to savor your food or favorite cocktail while taking in the view of the valley.
WiFi
Laundry Service
Wildlife Area
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Today you are going to the Legendary Ngorongoro Crater! Your day will begin early in the morning, when your guide arrives to drive you to the Ngorongoro Crater, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Crater is somewhat reminiscent of The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: here you will witness tens of thousands of wild animals living in the massive crater left by a huge ancient volcano. The actual crater is relatively small, when you consider that it is home to the most variety of animals per square meter than anywhere else in the world! Here, you are sure to see a great number of animals within close proximity to one another.
The descent into the crater will take about half an hour of driving. The road passes through beautiful, lush forests with great scenery. Your safari guide will make a stop to see the ‘look out’ which is a place offering a stunning panoramic view of the entire crater. Contrary to popular myth, animals can go outside the caldera. However, most of them are safe and comfortable inside the caldera which provides an unlimited supply of fresh grass for grazers and easy prey for predators. Therefore, they prefer to remain in the crater t all the time.
Elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions, cheetahs, zebras and other African animals can be seen in Ngorongoro Crater. This is one of the few places in Africa where rhinos are found, although, remember that they are an endangered species, so there are very few of them. One animal that is absent are giraffes; you will not spot any of them in the crater because, due to the build of their bodies, including legs and long necks, they cannot walk down into the crater.
After your morning game drive around the crater, you will stop at the picnic area next to Lake Magadi for a snack and rest. This place is popular with various birds, including kites, who sometimes try to steal food right from the table! While not dangerous, at all, it is a good idea not to leave any food unattended. One of the draws of Lake Magadi are the hippos that live in the area. You’re sure to enjoy watching them while you eat lunch. These huge animals stay close to the shore and often surface to get air. If you do see one walking out of the water, give it plenty of space. Due to the large number of animals and endemic plants, Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and renowned for its natural significance in the world.
Duration:
50m
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Accommodation details
DOUBLE
John Smith, Kate Smith
Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast (Breakfast)
Escarpment Luxury Lodge is the perfect starting point – or continuation – for exploring Northern Tanzania. Lake Manyara National Park is just 5 km (3 miles) away, the legendary Ngorongoro Crater is 25 km (15.5 miles) away, and Tarangire National Park is 120 km (74.5 miles) away. The lodge itself is perched on an escarpment, and from the wide terrace that surrounds the main building, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and the vastness of the Great Rift Valley.
Escarpment Luxury Lodge consists of 16 luxurious chalets located on different levels, surrounded by lush flowering forests. The spacious chalets (nearly 65 m² / 700 ft²) with thatched roofs feature exquisite interiors, including dark wood and stone finishes, parquet floors, leather sofas, handcrafted ethnic artifacts, antiques, canopy beds, showers, and bathtubs. Each chalet has its own veranda nestled among the trees and shrubs, offering a delightful awakening to the melodious songs of the resident birds.
Guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar, lounge area, spa salon, and a large landscaped pool that provides a perfect vantage point to admire the sun as it sets beyond the hills, resembling a bright orange slice. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are often served on the open-air veranda, allowing you to savor your food or favorite cocktail while taking in the view of the valley.
WiFi
Laundry Service
Wildlife Area
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Duration:
1h
Passengers
John Smith, Kate Smith
Altezza driver will pick you up from your accommodations and take you to the airport. If you're flying out with an international flight, please be ready to leave the hotel 4 hours before the scheduled take-off. If you're taking a domestic flight, you'll need to leave 3 hours before the flight.
We wish you a pleasant flight!
Thank you for choosing us as organizers of your trip to Tanzania. We hope you enjoyed your time in our wonderful country. We will be glad to see you again!
