3 Days Kilimanjaro Day Hike via Marangu Route, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Safari - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

3 Days Kilimanjaro Day Hike via Marangu Route, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Safari

3 Days 1 Night

Overview

Discover the best of Tanzania with this exciting 3-day Kilimanjaro day hike via the Marangu Route, combined with unforgettable game drives in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Perfect for adventurers with limited time, this itinerary blends trekking Africa’s tallest mountain with world-class wildlife safaris.

  • Maximize your time: Perfect for travelers seeking both trekking and wildlife in just 3 days
  • Experience Tanzania’s highlights: Kilimanjaro’s beauty, Ngorongoro’s wildlife, and Manyara’s unique landscapes
  • Small-group or private options available: Customize your experience for ultimate flexibility
  • Ideal for beginners: No technical climbing skills needed for the Kilimanjaro day hike

Itinerary

  • Start Point: Moshi or Arusha
  • Drive to Marangu Gate: (~1.5 hours from Moshi, ~2.5 hours from Arusha)

Your adventure begins early as you head to Marangu Gate (1,860 meters), the main entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. After registration, embark on a guided Kilimanjaro day hike through lush rainforest filled with exotic birds, monkeys, and towering trees.

Hike to Mandara Hut (2,700 meters), located about 3–4 hours from the gate. Along the way, enjoy scenic views, waterfalls, and the diverse flora and fauna. After a rest and lunch at Mandara, explore the nearby Maundi Crater for sweeping views over Kenya and northern Tanzania.

  • Hiking Time: 6–8 hours round trip
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Overnight: Hotel in Moshi/Arusha

  • Start Point: Moshi or Arusha
  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater: (~3–4 hours)

Depart early and journey to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend 600 meters into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.

Spend the day spotting the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard), alongside hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and countless bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater.

  • Activities: Full-day crater game drive
  • Wildlife Viewing: Excellent year-round
  • Overnight: Lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu

  • Start Point: Karatu/Manyara Area
  • Drive to Lake Manyara Park Gate: (~30 minutes)

After breakfast, embark on a thrilling safari in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse ecosystems. Explore lush groundwater forests, open savannah, and the stunning soda lake teeming with birdlife.

Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and hippos. The park's scenic beauty and compact size make it ideal for a half-day game drive.

After your safari, return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.

  • Activities: Morning game drive
  • Return Drive: 2–3 hours to Arusha/Moshi

Included & Excluded

  • Park fees
  • (For non-residents)
  • All activities
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
  • (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks
  • (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • International flights
  • (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
  • (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From $ 800
/ Adult
3 Days Kilimanjaro Day Hike via Marangu Route, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Safari

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