6-Day Amazing Tanzania Safari & Mount Kilimanjaro Hike

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species. After an exciting day in the park, continue to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way. As you enter Serengeti, the endless golden plains stretch as far as the eye can see, creating one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Your afternoon game drive offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world's greatest wildlife events. Your experienced guide will help you track wildlife while sharing fascinating information about the park's ecosystem and animal behavior. As the sun sets over the plains, continue to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the unforgettable sounds of the African wilderness.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Continue your day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of the best times to witness wildlife activity as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are often more active. Continue exploring the endless plains while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other species. After enjoying your game drive, have brunch before continuing your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy more wildlife sightings and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. Arrive at the crater rim in the evening, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay with spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, exploring one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. The crater is home to a large variety of animals, including the Big Five, with a special chance to spot the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, and many other wildlife species. Enjoy a memorable safari experience surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the crater walls and the diverse ecosystem below. After the game drive and lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Karibu Heritage House for an overnight stay. Rest and relax as you prepare for the next exciting adventure to Mount Kilimanjaro for your day hike 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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

After breakfast at Karibu Heritage House in Arusha, you will depart for Moshi where you will meet your mountain guide before continuing to Marangu Gate for registration and a short briefing. Your hike begins through the beautiful lush rainforest of Mount Kilimanjaro, where you can enjoy stunning scenery, giant trees, colorful birds, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. This gentle ascent offers a perfect introduction to the mountain experience. Along the trail, your guide will share interesting information about Kilimanjaro’s unique flora and fauna. After reaching Mandara Hut, you may take a short walk to Maundi Crater for spectacular views of northern Tanzania and Kenya, weather permitting. Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut.

Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
Habitat: Rainforest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Mandara Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mandara Hut to Marangu Gate

After breakfast, begin your descent through the beautiful rainforest back to Marangu Gate. Enjoy the peaceful forest and keep an eye out for birds and monkeys along the trail. Upon arrival at the gate, you will receive your hiking certificate to celebrate your achievement. Meet your driver and transfer back to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable Tanzania safari and Mount Kilimanjaro adventure to an end.

Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Hiking Time: 3–4 hours
Habitat: Rainforest.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.