Kilimanjaro Trekking Safari Experiences & Expeditions
Mount Kilimanjaro is Tanzania’s prominent safari attraction as well as the highest peak in Africa. While on safari at Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, you shall enjoy watching incredible wildlife animals, explore diverse ecosystems.
Elevated at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), Mount Kilimanjaro is exceptional for hiking and trekking safaris. It is close to the busy towns of Moshi and Arusha which are awesome to explore for unforgettable safari experiences.
Safari Experiences to do at Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Hiking/ Trekking Safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro is exceptional to explore as you engage in hiking/ trekking expeditions via the varying routes which lead you to Uhuru Peak (Africa’s highest point).
The hiking Adventures are taken following varying routes i.e the Machame Route, Marangu Route, Rongai Route, Lemosho Route, Shira Route, Northern Circuit Route, Umbwe Route, Mweka Route. The experiences and adventures along these routes varies although very exceptional and worthwhile when you get to the Uhuru summit.
Some of the Hiking safaris to do along the Mountain Include; 9 Days Lemosho Route Hike, 7 Days Machame Route Hike, 6 Days Marangu Route Hike, 10 Days Northern Route Hike.
Game Drives
Game drives at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro are exceptional to do in the park as you watch various wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat. You can also watch varying habitats i.e the savannah, woodland and wetland ecosystems which inhabit these wildlife animals. You follow varying tracks then with your camera or binoculars take many photos to keep with you. The wildlife animals you watch include elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, antelopes as well as various bird species.
The Game Drives are scheduled in various sessions i.e early morning, afternoon and evening to night.
Guided Walking Safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro is incredible to explore on guided walking safari at the base as you transfer from one point to another. The guided walks allows you a chance to explore the surrounding terrain landscapes at slower pace as you view flora and fauna.
You can also go on guided walking safari in the nearby destinations like Arusha National Park where you watch herds of zebras, monkeys as listen to the sights, sounds and smells of the African bush.
Birdwatching Safaris
Mount Kilimanjaro is exceptional for birders from around the world. The park inhabits various bird species which can be watched. The bird species you can watch include; rose turaco, emerald cuckoo, Narina trogon, white brown coucal, African pygmy kingfisher, African pitta, trumpeter hornbill, white necked raven, yellow-collared lovebird, white-headed vulture etc.
Other Wildlife Destinations Near Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro is an exceptional safari destination to explore however close to the park are other safari places which offer amazing wildlife safaris and these include;
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is located a few hours from Mount Kilimanjaro and a hidden gem with many wildlife animals that can be watched on Game Drive. The wildlife animals you watch include herds of elephants which are usually gathered around the park’s rivers, watering holes. Other than these, you watch lions, leopards, and giraffes etc. The park also includes baobab trees, acacia woodlands and river valleys.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is situated close to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park where you watch various wildlife animals which wander around their natural habitat. The park includes ecosystems, dense forests, wetlands, and savannah and wildlife animals like the tree climbing lions that stay and relax in the branches of the acacia trees. Other than the lions, you watch elephants, baboons.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is close to the park requiring you to transfer on a three-hour drive from Mount Kilimanjaro. While in the park, watch wildlife animals like the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, hyenas.
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park found at the base of Mount Meru is close to the park and offers remarkable safari experiences as you watch wildlife animals like giraffes, zebras and warthogs. You can watch diverse terrain landscapes, montane forests, grasslands and the stunning Momella Lakes.
