7 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

7 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari

7 Days 6 Nights

Overview

This 7 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 7 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari with us

First, every 7 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari 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.

Experience the very best of Tanzania's famous Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari. This carefully designed itinerary takes you through four of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Along the way, you enjoy exceptional game drives, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

First, you see the giant baobab trees of Tarangire National Park. Then come the endless plains of Serengeti National Park and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, you explore the lush forests of Lake Manyara National Park, so every day brings a new adventure.

Who this safari suits

This safari suits couples, families, solo travelers, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts who want to experience Tanzania's incredible biodiversity. You travel in a comfortable 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. Meanwhile, a professional English-speaking safari guide shares fascinating insights into Tanzania's wildlife, ecosystems, history and culture.

You also stay in carefully selected accommodation, including Ngare Lodge, Shuudia Campsite, Safari Haven Camp and Inoga Lodge. There, you can relax after each exciting day while you enjoy delicious meals and warm Tanzanian hospitality.

Itinerary

Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, our professional driver-guide warmly welcomes you. Then we transfer you to Keys Hotel in Arusha. During the drive, you enjoy your first views of northern Tanzania's landscapes and local villages. On clear days, you can also see the magnificent Mount Meru.

After check-in, relax at the hotel or explore the vibrant city of Arusha, the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit. In the evening, your safari guide gives you a detailed briefing about your Kilimanjaro day hike and wildlife safari. Your guide also answers any questions, so you feel fully prepared. Finally, take the rest of the day to recover from your journey in the hotel's peaceful surroundings.

Accommodation: Keys Hotel
Meals: Dinner

After an early breakfast, you set off for Marangu Gate (1,870 meters). It is the main entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After registration, you begin a guided hike through the lush montane rainforest. You follow the famous Marangu Route, also known as the "Coca-Cola Route."

First, you walk beneath towering trees covered with moss and lichens, while tropical birds and monkeys call around you. Meanwhile, your professional mountain guide explains the flora, fauna, volcanic history and ecology of Africa's highest mountain. Then you reach Mandara Hut (2,700 meters) for your packed lunch and a rest with spectacular mountain views.

After lunch, you descend back to Marangu Gate. Next, a scenic drive takes you through Moshi and the Ngorongoro Highlands to Ngare Lodge, near Karatu. Finally, relax, enjoy dinner and get ready for the wildlife safari that starts the next morning.

Accommodation: Ngare Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you leave Karatu and travel through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you enjoy breathtaking views of the crater highlands and traditional Maasai villages. Your guide also explains the region's unique conservation model, where wildlife and the Maasai people live side by side.

Then you continue toward the legendary Serengeti National Park and pass through Naabi Hill Gate. Soon the endless plains that made the Serengeti famous open up before you. During your first afternoon game drive, you explore vast savannahs, rocky kopjes, seasonal rivers and acacia woodlands. Meanwhile, your guide explains the ecosystem, migration routes, predator behavior and conservation efforts. In the evening, you arrive at Shuudia Campsite. Then enjoy dinner under the African sky, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Accommodation: Shuudia Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up before sunrise and enjoy breakfast. Then spend a full day exploring one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations. Serengeti National Park covers nearly 15,000 square kilometers. It is also world-famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, its diverse habitats and its huge concentration of wildlife.

Throughout the day, your safari guide takes you to the richest wildlife areas, based on seasonal movements and recent sightings. For example, you explore open plains, river valleys, granite kopjes and woodland. Along the way, you learn about predator-prey relationships, conservation projects and the Serengeti's unique ecosystem. At midday, you stop at a scenic picnic site for lunch before the afternoon safari. Then, as the golden sunset approaches, you return to Safari Haven Camp. Here you can relax, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and share stories from another unforgettable day.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you enjoy a final morning game drive through the Serengeti. Meanwhile, you slowly head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This drive also gives you another chance to admire the scenery and watch wildlife in different habitats.

After a picnic lunch, you leave the Serengeti and drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Here, rolling green hills, volcanic landscapes and Maasai settlements form one of Tanzania's most picturesque regions. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Shuudia Campsite. Then relax with panoramic views of the countryside before dinner and another peaceful night.

Accommodation: Shuudia Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, you drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Then you descend approximately 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater covers over 260 square kilometers. As a result, it is one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats, with exceptional game viewing throughout the year.

During the morning, you explore the crater floor and visit grasslands, swamps, forests and soda lakes. Meanwhile, your guide explains the crater's geology, conservation value and remarkable biodiversity. Next, enjoy a picnic lunch near the famous hippo pool before you continue exploring. In the afternoon, you climb out of the crater and drive to Inoga Lodge. There, you can relax, enjoy dinner and reflect on the wildlife encounters of the past several days.

Accommodation: Inoga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which lies beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Although the park is relatively small, it is famous for its exceptional biodiversity and breathtaking scenery.

During a morning game drive, you explore lush groundwater forests, open floodplains, acacia woodlands, hot springs and the lakeshore. Meanwhile, your guide shares insights into the park's ecosystem, birdlife and conservation history. After a picnic lunch, you continue your safari and then leave for Arusha in the afternoon. Finally, you arrive in the late afternoon, and we transfer you to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. So ends your unforgettable 7-Day Kilimanjaro Day Hike, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari.

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included & Excluded

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari guide
  • Professional Kilimanjaro Mountain guide
  • Kilimanjaro National Park entrance fees
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Picnic lunches
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the trip
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guides and driver
  • Laundry services
  • Optional activities
  • Personal hiking gear
  • Sleeping bag (if required)
  • Items of a personal nature

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7 Days Kilimanjaro and Safari