5-Day Tanzania Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Hike (Group)

5-Day Tanzania Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Joining Group Tour

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

This Kilimanjaro day hike is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You climb with experienced mountain guides, porters and cooks, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this Kilimanjaro day hike with us

First, every Kilimanjaro day hike we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania adventure that combines wildlife safaris with a taste of Africa’s highest peak. First, this budget-friendly joining group tour offers thrilling game drives. You visit Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, it ends with a scenic Mount Kilimanjaro day hike via the Marangu Route.

So it is ideal if you have limited time but still want a complete Northern Circuit experience.

Itinerary

Highlights:

  • Pick-up from Arusha
  • Then a full-day game drive in Tarangire
  • Iconic baobab trees as well as large elephant herds

Itinerary: After breakfast in Arusha, set off with your guide for Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its giant baobab trees and the highest population density of elephants in Tanzania. During a full-day game drive, look for lions, zebras, giraffes and migratory birds. Later, transfer to your lodge or campsite near Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge/tented camp

Highlights:

  • Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro highlands
  • Then an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti
  • Possible sightings of the Big Five

Itinerary: After an early breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands on the way to Serengeti National Park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also home to the Great Migration. Next, enter the Serengeti via Naabi Gate. Then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the central Seronera area, known for year-round predator activity.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Public campsite or tented lodge inside Serengeti

Highlights:

  • Morning game drive in the Serengeti
  • Then transit to Ngorongoro, with an optional Maasai village visit
  • Finally, overnight near the crater rim

Itinerary: Start the day with an early morning game drive, because predators are most active in the cooler hours. After brunch, begin your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, stop at scenic viewpoints and for cultural experiences. Finally, arrive at your lodge or campsite near the crater rim in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Budget lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro

Highlights:

  • 6-hour game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Spot rhinos, lions, hippos and more
  • Finally, the return drive to Arusha

Itinerary: Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater. It is one of the best places in the world to see the Big Five in a single day. Then enjoy a half-day crater tour through its lush forests, swamps and open plains teeming with wildlife. After a picnic lunch, drive up the crater walls and back to Arusha for your overnight stay or airport transfer.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Karibu Heritage House

Highlights:

  • A day hike on Africa’s tallest mountain
  • Rainforest trail to Mandara Hut (2,700m)
  • Blue monkeys, waterfalls and mountain views

Itinerary: Leave early from Arusha or Moshi for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. First, register at Marangu Gate (1,860m). Then begin your guided hike through the lush rainforest. Here you may spot wildlife such as blue monkeys and exotic birds. After reaching Mandara Hut (2,700m), enjoy lunch and then walk back down. Finally, return to Moshi/Arusha by evening.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (can be added if needed)

Included & Excluded

  • All park entry fees and conservation charges
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • English-speaking professional safari guide/driver
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges and tented camps)
  • Daily game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Airport transfers (pickup and drop-off)
  • International airfare and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide and staff
  • Optional activities and excursions not mentioned
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Beverages (unless specified)

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Frequent Asked Question

What is included in the safari package?

The package includes park entry fees, a professional guide and a 4x4 safari vehicle. It also covers accommodation, meals, bottled water and all scheduled game drives.

What’s not included in the package?

International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, tips and personal expenses are not included. Optional activities, such as hot air balloon rides, also cost extra.

When is the best time to go on this safari?

The safari runs year-round. However, the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season (June to October). This is especially true for the Great Migration in the Serengeti.

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You can choose between mid-range lodges, luxury tented camps or budget options. In each case, the accommodation is clean, secure and located near or inside the parks.

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5-Day Tanzania Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Joining Group Tour