Discover our top best 12 Days Budget Safari, Kilimanjaro Hike, and City Tour from Moshi in Tanzania. Conquer Africa’s highest peak via scenic routes, explore Moshi and Arusha’s cultural and historical sites, then enjoy guided game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and more. Stay in budget lodges and camps, blending adventure, wildlife, culture, and unforgettable Tanzanian landscapes.
12 Days Budget Safari, Kilimanjaro Hike, and City Tour from Moshi in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 12 Days Budget Safari, Kilimanjaro Hike, and City Tour from Moshi in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Budget: This tour uses budget camping
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 12 Days Budget Safari, Kilimanjaro Hike, and City Tour from Moshi in Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,Nature hikes/walks,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Walking (on walking safaris or multi-day hikes),
12 Days Budget Safari, Kilimanjaro Hike, and City Tour from Moshi in Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrival in Tanzania – Moshi
You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Meet your guide for a briefing on the trek and an equipment check. Any missing gear can be rented. Relax after your flight, enjoy the hotel amenities, and have dinner at your own cost while preparing for the adventure ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi
- Accommodation:
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Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Moshi City Tour
Explore Moshi with a guided city tour. Visit the Moshi Cultural Center to learn about Chaga heritage, explore markets for souvenirs, and enjoy a coffee plantation tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue visiting shops and galleries. Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner at your own cost and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi
- Accommodation:
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Kilimanjaro White House Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Drive from Moshi to Machame Gate (50 minutes) and begin trekking through the rainforest toward Machame Camp. Cover 11 km in 5–7 hours. The trail can be slippery and muddy, so trekking poles and gaiters are advised. Enjoy the lush montane forest scenery, spot wildlife, and reach Machame Camp for full board meals and overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Machame Camp
- Accommodation:
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Machame Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp
Ascend through the rainforest and enter the moorland zone, walking 9 km in 4–6 hours to Shira Camp. The trail passes rocky ridges and valley sections, offering spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. Cross Shira Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and reach the camp at the base of a massive lava flow. Rest, enjoy full board meals, and prepare for the next stage.
- Main Destination:
- Shira Cave Camp
- Accommodation:
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Shira Cave Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Shira Cave Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Trek 15 km over 5–7 hours, ascending gently toward Lava Tower at 4,600 m, then descend into the Barranco Valley at 3,950 m. This semi-desert terrain provides panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s southwest slopes. Pause for lunch near Lava Tower before descending. Barranco Camp offers full board meals and comfortable overnight accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Barranco Camp
- Accommodation:
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Barranco Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, climb the Barranco Wall and traverse the Karanga Valley, covering 9 km in 6–8 hours. Reach Barafu Camp at 4,673 m, completing the South Circuit with views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare mentally and physically for the summit attempt early the next morning. Full board meals are included.
- Main Destination:
- Barafu Camp
- Accommodation:
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Barafu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak Summit and Down to Mweka Camp
Start the summit climb at midnight, ascending 6 km to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) via Stella Point, witnessing sunrise along the way. Spend 10–15 minutes at the top for photos and views, then descend to Barafu Camp for brunch and continue down to Mweka Camp at 3,090 m. Total hiking time: 5–7 hours up, 5–6 hours down. Enjoy full board meals at Mweka Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Uhuru Peak
- Accommodation:
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Mweka Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, Transfer to Arusha
Descend 10 km to Mweka Gate to receive summit certificates. Terrain can be wet and muddy, so trekking poles are recommended. Afterward, drive to Moshi and transfer to Arusha. Relax at the hotel and prepare for the safari portion of the trip starting the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Mweka Gate
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha City Tour
After breakfast, explore Arusha with visits to Tanzanite Experience Store, Maasai Craft and Curio Market, Central Market, and Cultural Heritage Center. Enjoy shopping and learning about local traditions. After a full day of sightseeing, return to the hotel for overnight rest.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart early for Tarangire National Park on a shared safari. Observe giant baobab trees, termite mounds, and abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy a scenic game drive and capture the stunning landscapes. Later, drive to Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge And Camps OR Jambo Lodge And Camps
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Travel from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Crater rim, spotting wildlife along the way. Stop for a picnic lunch on a kopje and continue with a game drive across the golden plains teeming with zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes. Spend the night at your Campsite, a comfortable silver-level option.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Start with an early morning Serengeti game drive. Observe predators and plains wildlife as the sun rises over the savannah. Afterward, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy dinner and overnight at the Campsite, providing a silver-level lodge experience.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha transfer to Kilimanajro International Airport (JRO)
After an early morning breakfast, we will hurry to Ngorongoro Crater, as it is the best time to spot animals. On this day, we will enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake within the park. Within the amazing crater you can expect to view the playful zebra, lumbering hippo, swift wildebeest and cackling hyenas. In addition, there are flocks of graceful flamingos along the Soda Lake, while hungry hawks and vultures circle the sky in search their next meal of discarded carcass. Beautiful storks, ibis, and cranes are popular water birds in the crater, a sight not to miss. After a lovely afternoon of animal sightings, we will finally start our journey back to Arusha. Then transfer back directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- Rescue Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Professional English-speaking Mountain guide
- Mountain Crew Fees incl. Porters, Chef, & Waiter
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- Oximeter
- Medical Kit
- Emergency Oxygen
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Transfer from Moshi to Arusha
- Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Hot Air Balloon(US$500)
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