Serval Wildlife Sanctuary – Experience & Pricing Guide

Serval Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique luxury wildlife experience located between Arusha and Mount Kilimanjaro. Unlike traditional safaris, this sanctuary allows close interaction with animals such as giraffes, zebras, elands, monkeys, and even lions in a controlled and eco-friendly environment.

It’s a perfect add-on before or after a safari or Kilimanjaro climb.

💰 Serval Wildlife Prices

1. Entrance Fees (Direct Visit)

Non-residents: $120 – $200 per person per hour (adult)

Children (4–12 years): $50 – $100 per hour

Tanzanian residents: Lower rates (approx. $45 adults)

👉 Time inside is usually limited to 1–2 hours interaction

2. Day Trip Packages (Most Popular)

$200 – $350 per person depending on group size

Typical pricing example:

1 person: ~$300–$350

Group (4–5 people): ~$150–$210 per person

3. Overnight Luxury Stay

Villas: from $950 per night

2-day experience: $450 – $750 per person depending on package

✅ What’s Included

Most Serval Wildlife day trips include:

Entrance fees

Wildlife interaction experience

Professional guide

Transport from Arusha or Moshi

Lunch or lunch box

Bottled water / soft drinks

❌ What’s Not Included

Tips for guide/driver

International & domestic flights

Tanzania visa

Travel insurance

Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)

🦒 What Makes Serval Wildlife Special

Feed and take photos with giraffes and zebras

Walk freely among semi-habituated animals

Luxury eco-lodge setting with Kilimanjaro views

Ideal for photography and short wildlife experiences

Family-friendly and suitable for all ages

📍 Location

About 45–90 minutes from Arusha

Located in Siha District, near Mount Meru & Kilimanjaro

✨ Best Time to Visit

June – October: Dry season, best weather

November – March: Green scenery, fewer crowds

💡 Pro Tip for Your Clients

Serval Wildlife is not a full safari replacement—it’s a premium short experience. Combine it with:

Tarangire Safari

Ngorongoro Crater

Kilimanjaro trek

KILIMANJARO CRATER CAMP

📌Mount Kilimanjaro Crater Camp is a unique place.

At 18,865 feet above sea level, it is the highest campsite on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is located just 475 feet below the summit.

📌We offer the opportunity to stay at Crater Camp on the Lemosho and Northern Circuit routes. This option will add one day to the standard itineraries making them the 9

Lemosho Crater Route and 10 day Northern Crater Route.

📌We leave for the summit during daylight hours and stay at Crater Camp after the summit for better acclimatization.

📌On all other Kilimanjaro routes, only the guides and clients summit while the rest of the mountain crew remains at high camp (i.e. Barafu). Using Crater Camp requires significantly more effort on our part as the entire mountain crew, along with all of the expedition equipment, has to ascend 4,000 feet higher than they normally would. Therefore, there is considerable added cost to do a Crater Camp route.

📌From Crater Camp, one can take an optional one hour hike to Reusch Crater, or simply explore the areas around Furtwangler Glacier. Reusch Crater is a magnificent sight. It is almost perfectly circular and the ash pit measures 400 feet (120 m) deep and 1,300 feet (400 m) wide. This is rarely seen by tourists. The video below puts the size of the ash pit and crater into perspective.

📌We understand the attraction of staying at Crater Camp. However, the drawback of sleeping at this high altitude is that it is pretty dangerous. Serious AMS can develop if adequate altitude acclimatization has not been achieved.

📌Due to safety concerns for clients and staff, the 9 Lemosho Crater Route and 10 days Northern Crater Route are done only by special request and are subject to approval by Foot On Kilimanjaro©.

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TRUTH ABOUT BARANCO WALL

📌The Truth About The Barranco Wall On Kilimanjaro

➡️The Truth About the Barranco Wall on Kilimanjaro is you should be prepared but not concerned. A lot of people have fears when it comes to the Barranco Wall.  However, the truth about the Barranco wall is that 95% of this infamous place on Kilimanjaro is just slow walking. There are just a couple of scrambling sections on the lower and upper most part of the wall.  They do not require any technical experience, just a bit of extra focus, good balance and core stability. You should not be afraid of this exciting and special section of your Kilimanjaro Climbing towards bellow Routes👇

➡️Lemosho Route

➡️Shira Route

➡️ Machame Route

➡️Umbwe Route

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KILIMANJARO SCENIC FLIGHT AND HELICOPTER EVACUATION COST

📌EXPLORE KILIMANJARO WITH HELICOPTER 

Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tour

The Kilimanjaro helicopter tour starts from Moshi Airport. Taking off, the pilot will point the helicopter to the East, making a flight over the city. During your flight, you will be able to see all the

climbing routes to Kilimanjaro

 while skirting the mountain range. You will also fly over 

📌Lake Chala

Which is the largest tectonic lake in the Kilimanjaro area.

Region: Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Helicopter Tour 

➡️Duration: 45 minutes

➡️Distance: 5 km from the center of Moshi

📍What to bring: Camera

PRICE FROM

➡️ 1 PAX $3800 

➡️ 2 PAX $2000 

Duration Time: 45 MINUTES

KILIMANJARO HELICOPTER TOUR

📌Included in cost:

➡️45-minute helicopter flight over Kilimanjaro;

➡️Drinks;

➡️Lunch boxes.

📌The price does not include:

➡️Helicopter flight above the crater of Kilimanjaro (as this is prohibited by the rules of the Kilimanjaro National Park).

📌CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO WORRY LESS , HELICOPTER RESCUE AVAILABLE FOR YOU.

📍KILI FASTA 

➡️Its available service that we can organize for you after your trekking to Mount Kilimanjaro, it's applied to those who are tired in way that they struggling to descend by themselves or they got some small cases like knees problem , ankle twisted and muscles pain.

PRICE'S

➡️1 PAX $3700 Per person

➡️2 PAX $2000 Per person

📍 EVACUATION FOR SERIOUS ALTITUDE ISSUES FOR  CLIMBERS 

 They got sick due to high altitude

📌PRICE ONLY APPLIED FOR ONE PEOPLE AND HE / HER ESCORTED BY ONE PEOPLE. 

PRICE

➡️1 PAX $5000-$8000 ( Price it Depends with situations )

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MOUNT KILIMANJARO ZEBRA ROCK

MOUNT KILIMANJARO
@ZEBRA ROCK
#MARANGU ROUTE

Altitude:4010 m.a.m.s.l.

📍A set of large volcanic rocks on mt. Kilimanjaro, with a striped pattern that resembles that of a Zebra.

Predominantly a lava cliff, they were formed when mineral rich rain water flowed down on the rocks, turning them partially white or black in some places.

➡️The rocks are used as a destination for an acclimatization hike.

📍Climbers on the 6 day Marangu route are given the option of hiking to the rocks so as to acclimatize themselves to the high altitude, before coming back down to Horombo huts.

📍Whereas those on a 5 day variation of the route continue on to Kibo huts on day 3.

📍What to do there
Hiking, picnics, or the usual photo sessions.

📍Best time to visit
The months of July to February each year, when its warmer and less likely to rain — more hiking time.

📍Location of Zebra rocks
Zebra rocks are about a half hour hike from Horombo huts, and along the route to Mawenzi campsite.

➡️The route to Kibo huts also runs nearby.

📍Like Horombo huts, Zebra rocks are close to the border between the moorland and alpine desert regions of the mountain.

➡️The area does receive some rainfall and has a few small animals such as birds and rodents.

📍How to get there
By hiking only.
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KILI TREKS WESTERN BREACH

📌9-Days Lemosho Western-Breach Route (Favourite)

➡️Climbing Schedule👇

📌Please remember that both our Standard and All-Inclusive Packages include:

➡️2 Nights Hotel prior to the climb

➡️1 Night at Hotel post climb.

✔️In total, this trip with us takes you 12 days (not including flights).

📍DAY 1: RAINFOREST ZONE

Pick up and check out of hotel in the morning. Start driving to the Kilimanjaro National Park Lemosho Entrance Gate (3hrs).

We enter the western gate of the park (approximately 7,700ft or 2,100m) and climb to & overnight at Forest Camp (9,255ft or 2,821 m) in the Rainforest Zone.

This trek takes approximately 2-3 hrs. This part of the trip will consist of a trek through lush rainforest. You may see some black and white Colobus Monkeys as well as some Blue Monkeys.

📍DAY 2: HEATHER / MOORLAND ZONE

We climb from Forest Camp (9,255ft or 2,821 m) to Shira 1 Camp (11,300ft or 3,444 m) in the Heather Zone.

We will be having a lunch break half way throughout the day. We will be camping at Shira 1 Camp tonight. This trek takes approximately 5-7 hrs including lunch break.

Trekkers will be travelling through the Heather and Moorland Zones, consisting of more lush vegetation.

📍DAY 3: HEATHER / MOORLAND ZONE

We climb from Shira 1 Camp (11,300ft or 3,444 m) to Moir Camp (13,779ft or 4,200 m) through the Heather and Moorland Zone. We will be camping overnight at Moir Camp.

This trek takes approximately 5-7 hrs including lunch break. The landscape will begin to change to smaller plants and trekkers will start to travel through a more desert-like landscape.

📍DAY 4: LAVA TOWER

We climb from Moir Camp (13,779ft or 4,200 m) to Lava Tower Camp (15,091ft or 4,600 m) in the Alpine Desert Zone.

This trek takes approximately 3 hrs including lunch break. We eat lunch and relax for the rest of the day to properly acclimatize.

If you are feeling up to it and depending on the weather, you can go climb up Lava Tower with one of our guides for some spectacular views. Speak to our guides and they will be able to guide you and let you know if it is possible.

📍DAY 5: LAVA TOWER – ACCLIMATIZATION HIKE

Acclimatization Day: Today we have an acclimatization hike to our next camp – Arrow Glacier Camp (16,076ft or 4,900 m). This is an elevation gain of approximately 1,000ft or 300 m and this short hike takes about 2-3 hrs to complete (up and down).

We will remain at Lava Tower Camp (15,091ft or 4,600 m) for the night.

If you are feeling up to it and depending on the weather, you can go climb up Lava Tower with one of our guides for some spectacular views. Speak to our guides and they will be able to guide you and let you know if it is possible.

📍DAY 6: ARROW GLACIER CAMP

We climb from Lava Tower Camp (15,091ft or 4,600 m) to Arrow Glacier Camp (16,076ft or 4,900 m) through the Alpine Desert Zone. This takes approximately 1-1.5 hrs depending on your pace.

Overnight at Arrow Glacier Camp (16,076ft or 4,900m).

📍DAY 7: WESTERN BREACH

We climb from Arrow Glacier Camp (16,076ft or 4,900 m) to Crater Camp (18,800ft or 5,730 m). We wake up at approximately 3:00 – 4:00 AM just before sunrise, cross the Western-Breach, and head into the Crater Rim. We then walk past the Northern Ice Field and Furtwangler Glacier on our way to Crater Camp.

This portion of the trek takes approximately 5-7 hrs. We will have lunch at Crater Camp. From here onwards, the climbing group has 2 options which will be decided in cooperation by the head guides, and all the climbers on the trek.

➡️Option #1: After we have relaxed a bit and have had lunch at Crater Camp, we continue our ascent to the summit. Reaching Uhuru Peak from Crater Camp takes approximately 1.5 hrs. Many climbers still feel great at this point and wish to continue making their ascent to Uhuru Peak (19,341ft or 5,895 m) the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro.

If your group decides to summit today, you will descend to Barafu Camp (15,239ft or 3,983m) and overnight there. This portion descending from the summit to Barafu Camp will take approximately 2-3 hrs.

The benefit of choosing Option #1 would be that you will be reaching the summit in the mid-afternoon around 2-3 PM. There will be very few climbers at the summit, giving you the freedom to take as many pictures as you wish. There is no rush to leave the summit (like a typical sunrise summit, which usually has many other companies and tourists waiting to take their photos).

Congratulations on reaching the Roof of Africa – Uhuru Peak (19,341ft or 5,895 m)!

➡️Option #2: After having lunch, relax the rest of the day and spend the night at Crater Camp. You will then be making your ascent to the summit at sunrise the next day.

📍DAY 8: SUMMIT DAY

Option #1 Continued: Wake up at Barafu Camp (15,239ft or 3,983m) and continue making our descent to our next camp – Mweka Camp (10,204ft or 3,110 m). Overnight at Mweka Camp. This portion takes approximately 4-5 hrs.

➡️Option 2 Continued: Wake up at Crater Camp (18,800ft or 5,730 m) and begin making your ascent to Uhuru Peak (19,341ft or 5,895 m). This takes approximately 1.5 hrs.

Congratulations on reaching Uhuru Peak (19,341ft or 5,895 m). Spend a few minutes taking pictures and savouring the accomplishment of climbing to the Roof of Africa.

After reaching the summit, you will begin to make your descent via the Eastern Side of Mt Kilimanjaro to Mweka Camp (10,204ft or 3,110 m). This descent portion takes approximately 6-8 hrs.

📍DAY 9: MWEKA GATE & OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE

After breakfast, we continue to climb down to Mweka Gate (5,423ft or 1,653m) where we sign the Official Kilimanjaro National Park Register, have a cold drink, and get presented our official Kilimanjaro Certificate by our Head Guide.

This last descent to the gate should take approximately 3-4 hrs.

We then head to our bus and head back to the Hotel in Arusha. This drive takes approximately 3 hrs. You should be arriving back at the hotel in the mid-afternoon around 3 PM (depending what time you leave your camp in the morning).

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KILI TREKS NORTHERN CIRCUIT 9 DAYS

Day 0: 

 Arrived at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at Altezza Lodge 4 B&B.

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 Your head guide will meet you for your briefing the next day on 04th September 2023, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.

DAY 1: 

 LONDROSSI GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP: 4.8K /3MI | 3-4 HRS | RAINFOREST

Elevation: 2389m/7838ft to 2785m/9137ft

Altitude gained: 396m

Departing from Moshi a 45-minute drive will take you through welcoming mountainside villages to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. We will patiently wait for our permits to be issued while watching the hustle and bustle of operations as many crews prepare for the journey ahead Enjoy the beautiful rainforest scenery and windy trails while your guide tells you about the local flora and fauna and natural wildlife. At these lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and quite slippery. We highly recommend gaiters and trekking poles here.

DAY 2: 

 MTI MKUBWA CAMP – SHIRA I CAMP: 7.9KM/5MI | 4-6HRS | MOORLAND

Elevation: 2785m/9137ft to 3504m/11,496ft

Altitude gained: 719m

After a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast, we emerge from the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, we leave the forest behind now, the trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of the Shira Plateau. Temperatures begin to drop.

DAY 3: 

 SHIRA I CAMP –SHIRA II CAMP: 6.9KM/4MI | 3-4HRS | LOW ALPINE

Elevation: 3504m/11,496ft to 3895m/12,779ft

Altitude gained: 391m

Our trek crosses the Shira one of the highest plateaus on Earth, from Shira I Camp to Shira II Camp. Nine-day climbs will stay the night at Shira II Camp joining climbers ascending from the Machame Route. At Shira II Camp it is worth the extra energy to go a bit higher up the plateau to enjoy the stunning view across the valley below and view the Western Breach of Kilimanjaro above. The plateau is exposed so be prepared for a cold night with temperatures getting below zero.

DAY 4: 

 SHIRA II CAMP – MOIR HUT: 9 KM/11.1MI | 2-3HRS | HIGH ALPINE

Elevation: 3895m/12,779ft to 4300m/13,077ft

Altitude gained: 100m

This day is very important for acclimatization. From Shira Plateau we continue North towards Moir Hut, Arrived at Moir Hut Lunch Rest then later in evening we acclimatized for 300m up and then get back to the camp for dinner.

Dinner and Overnight at Moir Hut

DAY 5: 

 MOIR CAMP – BUFFALO CAMP: 9.2KM/5.7MI | 5-7HRS | HIGH ALPINE ZONE

Elevation: 4155m/13,632ft to 4033m/13,232ft

Altitude loss: 122m

We begin with a moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. If you wish, take a small detour here to climb the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4,375 meters before returning to the Northern Circuit trail. The route follows a series of inclines and declines, skirting around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp. Spectacular views of plains north of Kilimanjaro that stretches as far as the eye can see to the Kenyan / Tanzanian border. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp just after midday, where you will have lunch and have time to rest.

DAY 6: 

BUFFALO CAMP – RONGAI 3RD CAVE: 6.8KM /4.3MI | 5-7HRS | ALPINE DESERT

Elevation: 4033m/13,232ft to 3936m/12,193ft

Altitude lost: 97m

Day six starts with a climb up the Buffalo Ridge and down into Pofu Camp where lunch is served. We continue East around the Northern slopes to the Rongai Third Cave. Today’s climb is shorter than the day before and you should be feeling better acclimatized to the altitude at this point. You will arrive at the Third Cave just around mid-afternoon

DAY 7: 

RONGAI 3RD CAVE – SCHOOL HUT:4.8KM /3MI | 5-7HRS | GLACIAL ZONE

Elevation: 3936m/12,913ft to 4717m/15,476ft

Altitude gained: 781m

A steady ascent and over the Saddle which sits between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi Peak. Continue Southwest to School Hut where you will be served an early dinner and the rest as you will begin just before midnight to start your summit attempt. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, headlamp, and camera before going to bed.

DAY 8: 

 SCHOOL HUT – SUMMIT: 5.9KM /3.7MI | 6-8HRS | – MWEKA CAMP: 13KM /8MI DOWN | 5-6HRS | GLACIERS, SNOW CAPPED SUMMIT

Elevation: 4717m/15,476ft to 5895m/19,341ft

Altitude gained: 1178m

Descent to 3106m/10,190ft

Altitude lost:2789m

Excitement is building as morning comes with an early start between midnight and 2 a.m. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.

We continue our way to the summit between the Rebman and Ratzel glaciers trying to stay warm and focused on the amazing sense of accomplishment that lies ahead. With a switchback motion in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. You will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise during your short rest here. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From here on your remaining 1 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak, you are likely to encounter snow all the way.

Congratulations, one step at a time you have now reached Uhuru Peak the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the entire continent of Africa!

After photos, celebrations and may be a few tears of joy we take a few moments to enjoy this incredible accomplishment. We begin our steep descent down to Mweka Camp, stopping at Millennium Camp  for lunch and a very brief rest. We strongly recommend gaiters and trekking poles for uncooperative loose gravel and volcano ash terrain. Well-deserved rest awaits you to enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Overnight Mweka Camp.

DAY 9: 

 MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE – MOSHI: 9.1KM/6MI |3-4HRS | RAINFOREST

Elevation: 3106m/10,190ft to 1633m/5358ft

Altitude lost: 1473m

After breakfast and a heartfelt ceremony of appreciation and team bonding with your crew, it’s time to say goodbye. We continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. As the weather is drastically warmer, the terrain is wet, muddy and steep and we highly recommend Gaiters and trekking poles.

From the gate, a vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 30 minutes). Enjoy a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!!

Overnight at Altezza lodge B&B

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Before being transferred to your journey home, safari or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar.

 INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE:

• Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary

• Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide

• Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)

• Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)

• Airport Transfers

• Meals according to the itinerary

• Drinking water and Full Board Meals

• All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT

• Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages

• Gate Transfers

• Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder

• Portable Private Toilet and Porter

• Quality Imported Equipment’s

 EXCLUDED FROM TREKKING PACKAGE:

• Flights

• Visa fees

• Travel  or Medical Insurance  is required and you should ask for Recommendation

• Gamow Bag

• Medication

• Tips for porters and mountain crew 

• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.

• Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks

• Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.

• Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain $75 per room

PARE MOUNTAIN AND LAKE JIPE

Pare Mountains And Lake Jipe

Welcome

About 2 hours driving distance from Moshi, the remote and wild Northern Pare Mountains offer a great opportunity for hiking off-the-beaten-path. The drive is very bumpy in places but offers many lovely views of the surrounding countryside, and you’ll pass through many small villages along the way.

Lake Jipe offers a great spectacle for wildlife wonderers. Hippos and crocodiles can be seen crossing the lake. On the Kenyan side, herds of zebras and elephant can be observed grassing at the plains of Tsavo National Park. A very special experience is to watch the elephants swim across the lake in the dry season (from late June to October). This lake offers a quintessentially off beaten path experience for adventurers looking to be in contact with local people and experience their life style.

Enjoy a wooden canoe tour with the local fishermen at Lake Jipe.

A perfect combination is to hike the Pare Mountains on the first day and to enjoy a canoe tour during the second day.

COST FOR LAKE JIPE DAY TOUR

USD $120 per person based on 2 people.

Note: The above price act us a guide. Price subjected to change based on the different facts as group size and many other reasons. Contact us for full customized tour.

Our Package Includes

Transport to/from gate

Park fees

Professional English speaking mountain guide

1.5 bottle of water

Lunch box

Pick up to the hotel and drop off to the hotel after the tour

Not Included

Personal items (Sturdy shoes, swim wear & towel)

Gratuities / "tip" for guide

Increases in park fees where applicable

FLOWERS OF KILIMANJARO

PLANTS OF MOUNT KILIMANJARO

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What Plants and Trees Will I See on Mount Kilimanjaro?
Climbing through the five ecosystems of Mount Kilimanjaro rewards trekkers with a visual display of brilliant and unique plant life. There are flowers, plants and trees that you can find in no other part of the world but here. In this article, we show you some of the most striking, strange and common flora you will find on the mountain.
Everlasting Flowers
​These flowers (Helichrysum meyeri- johannis) are very common on Kilimanjaro at elevations between 8,000 to 15,000 feet. It is the highest flowering plant on the mountain. They are known as everlasting flowers because they can bloom year round. This herbaceous perennial grows in clumps and can reach almost two feet tall.
The everlastings here have a yellowish-brown shade, with lemon-scented, pale white leaves. The leaf, stem and flower structure helps these plants survive the dry and frosty climate of the mountain.

Protea Kilimandscharica
Proteas were named after the Greek god Proteus, son of Poseidon, who had the ability to transform himself into many different shapes. These plants are known for their unusually shaped, delicate flowers.
Protea Kilimandscharica is found in the heath ecological zone on Mount Kilimanjaro. Also called sugarbushes, proteas are considered to be among the oldest of flowering plants.

Stoebe Kilimandscharica
Stoebe is a genus of African plants in the daisy family. The shrub has slender, wiry branches are covered with small leaves which are pressed to the stem. The flowerheads are located at the ends of the main shoots.
Stoebes are very hardy even invasive plants that are extremely hard to eradicate.

Red Hot PokerThe red hot poker, also know as a torch lily, is a showy and dramatic plant. A member of the liliaceae family, these drought and heat tolerant perennials flourish in the arid areas of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The flowers are a bright orange and yellow, resembling blazing hot metal that has been removed from a forge.

Lobelia Deckenii
Lobelia deckenii is a giant lobelia found only in the high mountains of East Africa, between 12,000 to 15,000 feet. The lobelia grow up to 10 feet high, have hollow stems, and tall flower-like spikes.
This plant has an incredible ability to combat cold. It closes its leaves at night to protect its central core. Leaf rosettes around the stem hold reservoirs of water that freeze into cubicles every night. This layer of ice further protects the core of the plant.

Hebenstretia
Dentata Hebenstretia Dentana is a long-flowering, summer perennial with masses of small white flowers. It’s known as the “white flowering plant.” This perennial forms bushy clumps up to two feet high.
Pure white flowers form along the top of the upright stems which branch at the base. The flowers from early summer to late autumn.


Fireball Lily
The vivid plant is also known as the African Blood Lily. The spectacular flowerhead is a large spherical mass can grow to a diameter of 9 inches wide and is made of up tp 200 tiny florets. Each plant will produce one flowerhead in a season.
The bulbs are toxic if ingested. The extract is used to make poison tip arrows and fishing poison.

Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari
Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari is a giant groundsel found only on Kilimanjaro. These unusual plants inhabit the middle altitudes on the Shira Plateau and around Barranco Camp Dendrosenecio Kilimanjari is slow growing but can reach a height of 20 feet high.
The groundsel has remarkable adaptations for living in the alpine environment. The old dead leaves fold over the trunk to give it insulation. The pith of the stem stores water. Special fluids are secreted that give it resilience to freezing. And like the Lobelia Deckenii its leaves close when it gets cold to keep the frosty air out.

Tussock
Tussock are a group of grass species that grow as singular plants in bunches, rather than forming a sod or lawn. They have long roots that may reach deep into the soil and can obtain more moisture than other grasses and plants during periods of drought.
The tussock grasses of Mount Kilimanjaro provide habitat and food for insects, birds, and small animals.

Old Man’s Beard
Usnea is a genus of pale grayish-green lichens that grow on bark or twigs of host trees. The shrub-like lichen hangs in clumps resembling white hair, thus its common name, old man’s beard. Lichen is not a plant, although it is often mistaken for one. It is a combination of algae and fungi that grow together symbiotically.
The plant body of usnea is used to make medicine for weight loss, pain, fever, and wound healing.

OUR SERVICE

OUR SERVICE

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Why Us?
Porter Welfare
Foot On Kilimanjaro commits to:
Limiting porter loads to 20 kg per porter.
Paying porters a fair salary.
Ensuring porters have enough food for the duration of the trip.
Ensuring that porters have suitable shelter for the duration of the trip.
Providing porters with adequate clothing for the harsh mountain climate.
Treating porters with the respect they deserve.

Quality of Service
Foot On Kilimanjaro commits to:
Answering emails from all clients in a timely manner.
Providing high quality service throughout the trek, including quality tents and sleeping mattresses, and quality food.
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Our Kili Treks
We specialized in leading treks to Kilimanjaro and around the world, we plan to help you attain the skills and background information needed to succeed and enjoy your chosen adventure. From the minute you sign up to one of our trips, we want to be your number one resource giving you the skills and information you need. If you are a beginner hill-walker or advanced climber we have a team in place to prepare you to achieve your goal.

We help individuals, groups, teams and charities achieve their goals in the mountains. With proven professionals preparing you with the skills and training needed to success in the world’s mountain ranges.

SAFARI UPDATES

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SAFARI UPDATES

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Wake to the call of stirring birds in the Ngorongoro Crater, or perhaps to the first rays of sun clearing Mount Kilimanjaro. These are the timeless sights and sounds of the Serengeti, and on Foot On Kili Tanzania safari tours, they signal the start of each thrilling day. A safari features the continent's finest guides, who expertly reveal your destination's countless wonders. Whether you witness an endangered black rhino quietly grazing or thousands of wildebeest and zebra thundering through plains during the Great Migration, Foot On Kili Tanzania takes you to the core of the action during the Tanzania safari.
With Foot On Kili Tanzania, scale Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, while experiencing the extraordinary biodiversity along its most scenic route. Tanzania brims with safari park options, including the vast Serengeti National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park. Foot On Kili Tanzania diverse Tanzania programs also introduce you to the many cultures in the region, from the Hadzabe people, the last bushmen in Africa, to the proud Maasai. Several Foot On Kili Tanzania journeys exceed the typical Tanzania safari tour by including visits to Foot On Kili Tanzania Philanthropy projects. After each day of eye-opening adventures, rest in Africa's best lodges or, on certain Foot On Kili Tanzania Tanzania safari vacations, retire to a luxurious Foot On Kili Tanzania Mobile Tented Camp.

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Travel Privately to Africa on a Tailor Made Journey
Elevate your travel experience with a custom Luxury Tailor Made Journey created just for you and your private party. Our knowledgeable experts work with you or your travel professional to design a bespoke journey that match with your preferences — everything from experiences customized to your interests to unique accommodations for milestone celebrations to private air and, in select destinations, privately chartered luxury boutique boats. No request is too small or far-reaching. If you dream of doing it, Foot On Kili Tanzania can make it happen.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT TANZANIA SAFARI

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Serengeti
​This vast plain is witness to one of nature's great spectacles: the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and other grazing animals seeking fresh grass — followed closely by Africa's largest concentration of lion. Whether you're a first-time Africa visitor or a seasoned safari-goer, the Great Migration is not to be missed.

Lake Manyara
This shallow alkaline lake is best known for the millions of flamingo that call it home. The lake and its surrounding regions also shelter hippo, baboon, impala and a variety of other bird species.

Tarangire
​Baobab-dotted Tarangire is one of the most awe-inspiring landscapes in all of Africa, with an equally impressive population of wildlife, including elephant, zebra, wildebeest and giraffe - along with lion, which are known to occasionally climb trees for relief from the day's heat.

Ngorongoro Crater
​This ancient crater is a sheltered haven for wildlife, harboring nearly all of East Africa's iconic species. In addition to first-rate game viewing, the crater offers close proximity to Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Humanity," where many pre-human fossil remains were discovered.

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SAFARI ACTIVITIES , EXPLORE MORE WHILE UR ON SAFARI IN TANZANIA

A wildlife safari is all about viewing the incredible East African wildlife in their natural habitats and living the circle of life up close from the comfort of your safari vehicle. Beyond this breathtaking experience, you may choose to add a variety of other activities to your itinerary. Below you will find a list of available activities, including walking safaris, exposure to some of Tanzania’s local tribes rich in traditional culture and visits to some of the more off-the-beaten track locations.

HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
​Location:Serengeti and Tarangire
Duration: 4 hours
Add to: Any itinerary visiting either of these parks
A pre-dawn pick-up from your lodge or camp takes you to the balloon launch site. You will launch just as the sun starts to rise over the horizon, floating higher and higher over the beautiful landscape below. Enjoy the most spectacular bird’s eye view of the vistas and wildlife on the ground. After the flight, you will be served a full English breakfast in the bush. From there, jump back into your vehicle and continue with the day’s game drive.

OLDUVAI GORGE AND SHIFTING SANDS
Location: Between Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti
Duration: 2-3 hours
Add to: Any itinerary including a drive between Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti
Touted as one of the most important paleoanthropology Al sites in the world, the origin of early man, Olduvai Gorge is a fascinating stopover during your safari. Mary and Louis Leaky established and developed excavation and research programs here, where you can visit the small museum and the steep-sided ravine, an important part of human history.
From Olduvai Gorge, you can head to the mysterious ash dunes of Shifting Sands, crescent-shaped dunes formed from magnetized volcanic ash. When the winds blow, the dunes travel and estimated 17 meters / 55 feet per year.

MAASAI
Location:Between Tarangire and Lake Manyara
Duration: 2-5 hours
Add to: Any itinerary
Visit a local Maasai community where you will have a grassroots cultural experience and a true look behind the scenes into Maasai culture. Take a medicine walk to learn about the different root and plant extracts still being used by the Maasai on a daily basis. Visit an Orpul area where young warriors learn an age-old tradition from the elders and the medicine man of the village. Visit a Maasai boma, the traditional home of the Maasai tribe. Learn about social/family structure, marriage, roles and responsibilities, daily life and customs and more.

HADZABE
Location: Lake Eyasi, 70 km south of Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 2-hour activity; requires an overnight
Add to: Any itinerary
Southwest of Ngorongoro Crater lies Lake Eyasi and the Yaeda Valley, home to the Hadzabe, traditional hunter-gatherers who have preserved their way of life for thousands of years. Your time with the Hadza will be an experience to remember, learning their bush skills, accompanying them on an early morning hunt and simply observing this beautifully rich way of life.

LAKE NATRON AND OL DOINYO LENGAI
Location: 170 km north of Ngorongoro Crater
Duration: 1-2 days
Add to: Any itinerary
A soda lake at the base of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, Lake Natron is described as having a lunar-like beauty. It is the most important breeding site in the world for Lesser Flamingoes. Walks around the lake and to nearby streams and waterfalls make for a unique off-the-beaten-track adventure.
You may also choose to trek to the summit of Ol Doinyo Lengai, or Mountain of God in the local Maasai language. A sacred site to the Maasai people, standing at 2962 meters / 9,718 feet above sea level, you would begin this challenging trek around midnight, reaching the summit by dawn for beautiful 360-degree views.

WALKING SAFARIS
Location: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Highlands
Duration: Varies
Add to: Any itinerary
Getting you out of the car to stretch your legs, a bush walk is a great addition to any safari. Explore the wild on foot, discovering plants, small animals and birds that may be difficult to see from your safari vehicle. A ranger will accompany you as coming across some larger animals is a possibility.
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ZIPLINE ADVENTURE
Location: Mto wa Mbu (near Lake Manyara)
Duration: 3-5 hours
Add to: Any itinerary
An adventure that is fun for the whole family. Experience the thrill of flying through the African sky, zipping between majestic baobab trees while taking in the stunning scenery of Tanzania. Enjoy a hot lunch in the bush, surrounded by local flora and fauna. From there you will hike to the nearby Lake Miwaleni and waterfall, lined with papyrus trees, with a chance to swim in the fresh water.
Looking for more?
We’ll help you customize your own itinerary for a once in a lifetime adventure in Tanzania.

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Safari Packing List Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Tours is a trip of a lifetime. But Planning a Safari in Tanzania can take some work. And deciding the best Safari Packing List Tanzania can be the most challenging part of it. There is so much to consider; the weather, your Tanzania Safari Activities, your duration and not to forget the ever-looming weight restrictions.
Don’t stress,

Foot On Kili Tanzania brings you the most reliable and practical
Safari Packing List Tanzania to ensure you have the best possible Tanzania Safari experience.
Packing List For Safari Tanzania Here is a detailed list of what to pack and what not to pack for your next Tanzania Safari Holidays. The below-mentioned list is perfect for all wildlife safari travelers.
Tanzania Safari Travel Documents

• Passport: with minimum 6 months validity.
• Visa: Also Available on Arrival
• Travel insurance
• Credit card
• Cash dollars

Tanzania Safari Clothing List

• Tanzania, during the dry season of January- February sees little to no rainfall. So, best to pack some jackets.
• For the wet seasons of March-May, you must pack heavy jackets, scarves, and safari boots.
• But if you’re planning Tanzania Safari Holidays during the dry seasons of June to October, there will be a lot of humidity. So our advice is to pack some light clothes.
• Overall, long sleeve shirts and trousers are your best friend. It is not only perfect for colder nights but also serves well to avoid mosquitoes.

Must Pack Clothes For Safari Tanzania

• Shorts
• T-shirts
• Rain jacket
• Warm sweater
• Socks
• Hat
• Dinner outfits and cocktail dresses(If you’re a she)
• Sarong
• Swimsuit
• Sunglasses

Tanzania Safari Footwear No matter what, your footwear is bound to get dirty on Safari Tanzania. Therefore we advise you to select sturdy, comfortable, and waterproof shoes. Here are some nice and comfy options you can consider.

• Safari Boots
• Sneakers
• Trail runners or hiking shoes if you’re planning to climb Mt Kilimanjaro.
• Flip-flops
• or Sandals

Toiletries For Tanzania Safari Toiletries packing is the same as any other trip. Pack what you need, the usual things like soap, lotions, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, and other essential items.

• Sunscreen
• After-sun lotion
• Bug spray/ insect repellent with DEET
• Lip balm with SPF
• Wet wipes
• Toilet paper roll
• Small hand towel

Medical Kit Your Tanzania Safari Packing List is incomplete without at least a basic first aid kit. If it is the last minute, just take a small box and make an impromptu one

• First Aid essentials: Band-Aids, Bandages, gauze, scissors, adhesive tape, Q-tips, and tweezers.
• Antidiarrheal medications
• Anti-malaria medications
• Hand sanitizer
• Aspirin
• Nose spray
• Eye-drops (the air can feel dusty)
• Plasters and anti-bacterial medicines

Tanzania Safari; Gadgets & Electronics

• Camera
• Charger
• Batteries
• Extra memory card
• Flashlight
• Phone
• Universal plug converters
• Binocular

Note: For better protection against dust and rain, pack some extra waterproof bags for your valuable electronics
Baggage For Safari Tanzania

• Day pack
• Large waterproof duffel bag
• Backpack
• Extra zip lock bags

Hopefully, we have given you all the necessary information for your Safari Packing List Tanzania. If you’ve any further queries contact us.

GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

GOMBE NATIONAL PARK

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The tiny Gombe stream national park is located on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika near the border with Burundi. Even though it is the smallest park in the Tanzania, it has become world-famous through the pioneering work of the passionate Dr Jane Goodall who came to study the behaviour of chimpanzees.

The landscape of the park is made up of steep valleys, streams and rivers. The vegetation changes from tropical rainforests, alpine bamboo to grasslands – similar to that of neighbouring Mahale Mountains National Park. Air charters land in Kigoma, but accessibility into the park is limited to boats departing from Kigoma town.

Highlights

Gombe is famous for a population of chimpanzees live within the park. These incredible primates habituated to humans can be seen on a walking safari through the forests. Other primates seen in the park include vervet monkeys, beachcomber olive baboons and red tailed monkeys.

Bushbucks and bush pigs can also be seen foraging on the forest floors from time to time.

The park is home to over 200 species of birds, amongst the most commonly seen are fish eagles, palm nut vultures, tropical boubous and trumpeter hornbills. Lake Tanganyika with is clear water is home to over 100 cichlid species as well as hippos.

Activities

Walking safaris to see the chimpanzees and forest is the main attraction at Gombe. Lake Tanganyika is also a wonderful place to go snorkelling and swimming, or just relax on the white sand. Hippos and crocodiles tend to keep their distance from Gombe which means visitors can take a dip in the lake without having to worry about sharing the water with wild animals.

While at Gombe a visit to the Goodall Foundation’s old feeding station should be on the list of things to do and the nearby village of Ujiji is where Henry Stanley met Dr Livingstone in 1871.