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Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti from Kubu Kubu Tented Camp.

Kubu Kubu is the latest addition to the portfolio of properties of Tanganyika Wilderness Camps. This camp is strategically located to ensure that all areas of the Serengeti are within reach of our guests, including legendary locations like the famous Maasai kopjes, the Museum of Olduvai Gorge, Seronera and the Grumeti River.

It has been designed with a modern African decorative style that creates a fresh and bright atmosphere, but very cozy and with the right amount of luxury. Guests can attend to the show of the Great Migration from the comfort of their tents.

Room allocations:

2 - Twin Suites Tent - single

(Paul Boxer)
(Issac Trotts)

4 - Double Suites tent - double room (2 beds that can be joined)

(Jennifer, Adam)

** Changing this **
(Sara, Devin, Joanne) - 3 single beds?
(Hadi, Jeff, Josselin) - 3 single beds?

To save time, we recommend flying from Moshi/Arusha to Serengeti. Flights in Africa are always subject to cancellation, so the full day is allocated to travel. If everything goes well, you'll have more time to safari in Serengeti.

The Serengeti hosts the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, which helps secure it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa[1] and one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world.[2] The Serengeti is also renowned for its large lion population and is one of the best places to observe prides in their natural environment.[3] The region contains the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and several game reserves.

Approximately 70 large mammal and 500 bird species are found there. This high diversity is a function of diverse habitats, including riverine forests, swamps, kopjes, grasslands, and woodlands.[4] Blue wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and buffalos are some of the commonly found large mammals in the region.

Sadly our first preference was booked out. This option has fantastic views, but the food is not going to be a highlight - thankfully only there for one night.

4 - double room with twin beds 

(Sara, Jennifer)
(Devin, Joanne) 
(Hadi, Josselin)
(Adam, Issac)

2 - single room 

(Paul Boxer)
(Jeff)

~6-7 hours driving

Will arrive before sunset. We can go around the conservation area that day, but not the crater.

If we haven't done it the day before.

Leave hotel by 5AM to get to gate ensure we see sunrise.

We can split the trucks if needed. Otherwise we are assuming everyone wants to be in early to get the best experience.

Immerse into a calm environment and enjoy the intimate charm of our tented rooms.

Each of the comfortable tented houses has its own veranda with a splendid view of Ngorongoro Conservational Area and Lake Manyara.

Wake up every morning with the sounds of the nature, without renouncing luxury.

The tented rooms provide premium comfort with a king-sized bed, an en-suite bathrooom with hot water, housekeeping services, and a mosquito net.

We believe eating locally is not only good for our environment, it’s doubtless the most delicious way to eat. Through the years thanks to the donations and the hard work of volunteers we have been able to create two herb & vegetables gardens, to purchase livestock for the farm, and to start a bakery and a cheese dairy.

Our menu features many things picked right from our garden.

Thanks to Salamia, Kimbiakimbia, Mpole, Ana and Jumapili we are proud and happy to offer you fresh and homemade milk, butter, yoghurt and cream

2 - Single room 

(Paul Boxer)
(Josselin)

4 - Double twin room

(Sara, Jennifer)
(Devin, Joanne) 
(Hadi, Jeff)
(Adam, Issac)

We will all arrive in the airport in time for our flights.

Adjust to the timezone and explore Moshi a bit. Hang by the pool if it is warm enough. The water is cold, but refreshing on a hot day.

The town is reasonably safe if you follow good traveler rules. Avoid buying things too quickly and in plain site of other sellers, always haggle. Keep your belongings close. 

If your phone is unlocked, get your guide to provide a local sim card so you can navigate. Or get an offline mapping solution like Galileo Pro

Good reviews on TripAdvisor.

We will leave our bags here during the climb.

Situated on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Parkview Inn offers basic levels of quality and comfort. With a prime location in central Moshi, there is no better place to prepare yourself to climb Kilimanjaro.

The spectacular view of Kilimanjaro (on clear days) is delightfully complemented by our poolside patio. The rooms are spacious and clean, including mosquito nets. Some rooms have bathtubs. 

Some rooms have stairs with no elevator.

The power will occasionally go out, this is not an issue with the hotel.

• Meet your Kilimanjaro guides.
• Check that you have all your equipment. 
• Briefing for first day of the climb.
• Rest easy knowing you are prepared!

Day 2:  "Shira One” (3,550 m), (6-7 hours walking)

We soon leave the forest behind and enter the moorland zone of giant heather. The trail climbs steadily with wide views to reach the rim of Shira Plateau.

The transition from rain forest to moorland is sudden. And then you see the hill that you are tackling that day. It is the first real taste of the challenges to come. 

There is almost no shade, so be sure to have your sun protection on hand - even though you start hiking in the cool shade of the rain forest. It is also extremely dusty, so have your bandana ready to put over your mouth and nose. Take your allergy pills if you are sensitive to the dust.

There is a tangible sense of wilderness, especially if afternoon mists come in! We camp in the center of the plateau at “Shira One” (3,550 m). 

On arrival in camp: lunch will be served.

You arrive in time to enjoy the sunset and moonrise. There is also an optional acclimation hike (1 hour). If you have the energy, I recommend it.

Day 3:  Shira Hut (3,840 m), (4-5 hours walking)

100 m altitude gain

An easy day to help acclimatization and to explore the volcanic rock formations of Shira Plateau. We walk to the summit of Cathedral before reaching the next camp at Shira Hut (3,840 m).

The optional extra walk to Cathedral is worth it. There are few climbers and when the clouds clear, the views are stunning. 

This campsite has stunning views, close to the glaciated dome and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau. The views from here of Mt. Meru floating on the clouds are simply unforgettable. 

Remember that even if you feel energetic you must still conserve your energy and be smart, this is the day many of us started to experience altitude sickness. 

There is a really bizarre rock field on the last stretch before the Shira Hut and before the helicopter pad. We were too tired to properly enjoy it, but it felt very Zen.

[5-7 hours walking]

A morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4,550 m) we descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below.

FOOD:

Lunch at Lava tower:  snack packs provided - but you only have 20 minutes to be there, so eat fast!

On arrival at Barranco: you will have tea, popcorn, and peanuts.

I found this part of the climb is when I really felt the altitude. I was cranky and not happy when told I could not stay to rest longer. 

But the descent through the strange trees lightened my mood (and the extra oxygen as we went lower)

[4-5 hours walking]

A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south-eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Ice fields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4,000 m), the last water point on the way to the summit.

FOOD:

Lunch at Karanga: Chips chicken, fruits, juice packet
Dinner: Brown rice (pilau) or white rice

[3-5 hours walking]

Within this day we follow an easy path on compacted scree with wide views that gains altitude unrelentingly to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600 m) for lunch. There is a short acclimatization walk to the plateau at the bottom of the South-East valley (4,800 m). The remainder of the day is spent in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.

Climb to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m) descend to Millenium campsite (3,800 m)

Up 1 km of elevation and down 2 km in one day. This is when you will feel the cold and altitude even if you have not up to this point.

(11-15 hours walking)

We will start our ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to Stella Point (5,735 m), in about five or six hours.

Reaching Stella Point earns you a Silver Certificate.

We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. 

Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m), passing close to the spectacular and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area.

Reaching Uhuru Peak earns you a Gold Certificate. 

The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast (sandrun), and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3,800 m) Millenium. 

FOOD:

Lunch at Barafu: Stew banana with potato.

Dinner: spaghetti and sauce of chicken, soup, and chapati, fruits, and tea, in the night tea and biscuit.

Seeing the full moon rise on the mountain is worth staying out in the cold for. Hopefully the clouds stay away for the full moon.

We will descend quickly - this was a killer on my knees.

One person forgot to tighten their shoes on the descent and got blisters. Be warned.

[4-6 hours walking]

We come down a different route than we ascended, so we will quickly reach our gate and waiting vehicles.

A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,650 m) and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village.

FOOD:

Quick breakfast then at Mweka gate where we get our certificates and re-emerge into the "real world".

The walk is only a couple of hours through the lush forest. 

The path was muddy and slippery, adding an extra challenge, but it was mostly a smooth final day.

We had lunch at the hotel - not the best - but better than having to go out. Most of us wanted to rest, shower and reconnect to our digital selves.

This place will feel like luxury as we get to shower and lay on a real bed for the first time in 8 days.

We also arranged to massages to come to the hotel.