8-Day Kilimanjaro Trek & Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel or airport. You will depart from Arusha at 7:30 am. The distance to Tarangire National Park is 151km and takes approximately 2hr 30mins. You will have a hot lunch inside the park and a game drive for 6 hours.
Later in the afternoon, have a picnic at Tarangire National Park. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at Fig Tree Lodge.

Tarangire National Park is traversed by the Tarangire River which never dries up. Being the only source of water during the dry season from July to October, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making for spectacular wildlife and bird spotting. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannahs, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Depart Tarangire National Park for Serengeti National Park at 7:00 a.m. The drive covers 378 km and takes about 5 hours. A hot lunch will be served inside the park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite.

Serengeti National Park, located in northwestern Tanzania, is a wildlife haven, home to over 70 mammal species, including large lion populations and more than 500 bird species. Famous for the Great Migration, the park also offers spectacular river crossings, though their timing is unpredictable, influenced by rainfall. Serengeti is an exceptional destination year-round, with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife, from the Big Five to antelope, reptiles, birds, and even 100 types of dung beetles.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Embark on early game drives starting at 6:30 a.m., followed by a hot lunch inside the park. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite.

Spend the day exploring Serengeti's vast plains, home to over three million large mammals. Depending on the season, you may witness the awe-inspiring migration of 1 million wildebeest, traveling in columns up to 40 km long in search of fresh grazing. These massive herds attract predators and other animals such as zebras, gazelles, impalas, and antelopes.

From January to March, the herds are typically found in the south, moving north through the Central and Western corridors in June and July. As they head toward the Mara River, they split off to the west and north before returning to the south in November, continuing their fascinating, instinctive migration.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

Depart for early game drives around 6:30 a.m., then travel 149 km to Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. Enjoy a hot lunch inside the park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at Fig Tree Lodge.

Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano or caldera, spans 260 sq km and offers diverse habitats, including montane forests, grasslands, acacia forests, a salt lake, and swamps. These varied ecosystems support a remarkable array of wildlife, including the Big Five, making the crater a prime location for game viewing in stunning surroundings.

The crater floor hosts a high concentration of animals, from hippos and crocodiles to zebras, antelopes, and plains game, creating an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

You will depart at 8:00 am. The distance from Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara is 12 km and takes 33 mins approximately.
You will have a hot lunch inside the park and a game drive for 6 hours. You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the Fig Tree Lodge.

Lake Manyara covers over 230sq km of its 330sq km surfaces during the wet season. Lake Manyara National Park offers visitors beautiful scenery and a compact, round-trip game-viewing circuit.

You can expect to see multitudes of baboons, plenty of elephants, blue monkeys, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, tiny dik-dik, and well-known tree-climbing lions. Be sure to look up to spot them lazing in the acacia trees.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Manyara Lakeview Oasis

• Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Safari Lake Manyara National Park

Mto wa Mbu is located at the base of the Rift Valley, on the route to the northern Tanzanian national parks, including Ngorongoro and Serengeti. It's a popular resting stop for safari travelers.

Here, you’ll get an inside view of the homes and crafts of Mto wa Mbu’s diverse tribes. Meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and traditional tribal painting techniques. The village offers a unique glimpse into daily African life.

Enjoy a mountain biking tour through the village, visiting local farms, schools, churches, milling machines, and a local bar. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this vibrant community.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation:

Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mount Kilimanjaro

Depart Arusha at 7:30 a.m. for Kilimanjaro, a scenic 83 km drive taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Enjoy a hot local lunch at the Kilimanjaro slope before visiting the Materuni waterfalls. Along the way, your guide will share insights into Chagga culture and explain the local flora and fauna.

Participate in cultural activities, including a tour of a coffee plantation. Learn about the entire coffee process—from cultivation to drying, roasting, and processing—while hiking around the waterfalls. You’ll also enjoy traditional songs and have the opportunity to taste a unique banana soup in the afternoon.

Materuni, located at the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, is home to the Chagga tribe and offers a charming glimpse into village life.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Salinero Kilimanjaro Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kikuletwa Hot Springs

The Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also known as Chemka Hot Springs, are located near the village of Rundugai and are among Tanzania’s most beautiful spots for relaxation. Surrounded by palm and fig trees with twisting roots, the small pond offers a tranquil atmosphere. In the mornings, blue monkeys can often be seen in the trees, while the crystal-clear turquoise water invites a refreshing swim.

Though called "hot springs," the water is not actually hot but pleasantly cool, sourced from Kilimanjaro itself. You can spend the day however you wish—sunbathing, chatting with locals at the small bar, or swimming. At noon, enjoy a picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, you’ll begin your drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your tour. You will then be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.