10-Day Kilimanjaro Marangu Route &Northern Tanzania Safar

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

Arrival to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by your Nature Quest Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After checking in, meet your mountain guide for a detailed pre-climb briefing, where you'll learn about the trek, safety procedures, and what to expect in the days ahead. Your climbing gear will then be carefully inspected to ensure you have everything needed for a safe and comfortable ascent. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel, preparing both physically and mentally for the adventure that awaits on Africa's highest mountain.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Bright Star Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Marangu Gate to Mandara hut

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate, where registration is completed before your Kilimanjaro adventure officially begins. Follow a well maintained trail through the lush montane rainforest, where towering trees, colorful birds, and playful blue monkeys create a memorable start to the trek. After a steady hike, arrive at Mandara Hut, your first overnight stop on the mountain. If time allows, take a short walk to Maundi Crater for panoramic views before returning to the hut for dinner and a restful night.

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 Horombo hut

Leave the rainforest behind as the trail climbs into open heath and moorland, offering your first clear views of Kilimanjaro's towering peaks. As you gain altitude, the landscape changes dramatically, with giant lobelias and groundsels replacing the dense forest. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and ever-expanding scenery before arriving at Horombo Hut, where you'll have time to relax, acclimatize, and prepare for the next stage of your journey. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Aclimatiization at Horombo Hut

Today is dedicated to acclimatization, an important part of improving your chances of reaching the summit successfully. After breakfast, take a guided hike to a higher elevation before returning to Horombo Hut, following the "climb high, sleep low" principle. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding alpine landscape while allowing your body to adjust to the altitude. Return to the hut for lunch and spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the trek to Kibo Hut the following day. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Horombo Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Horombo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Meals & Drinks:

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

Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

After breakfast, leave Horombo Hut and continue your ascent across the vast alpine desert toward Kibo Hut. The trail passes through the Saddle, a broad, barren plateau that stretches between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo, offering a striking contrast to the landscapes of the previous days. Upon arrival at Kibo Hut, enjoy an early dinner and spend the rest of the afternoon resting as you prepare for the midnight summit attempt. A few hours of sleep will help you get ready for the most challenging and rewarding stage of your Kilimanjaro adventure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Kibo Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kibo Hut to Uhuru peak to Marangu gate

Around midnight, begin the final ascent to the Roof of Africa under a sky filled with stars. Step by step, make your way to Gilman's Point (5,681m), where the first light of day reveals breathtaking views across the mountain. Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa, and celebrate this remarkable achievement with unforgettable summit photos. After taking in the moment, begin your descent to Horombo Hut for a well earned rest before continuing to Marangu Gate. Upon arrival, receive your summit certificate and transfer back to your hotel in Arusha preparing for next day adventure.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Njiro Climax Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, a landscape of ancient baobab trees and one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations. Spend the day exploring the park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birdlife. In the late afternoon, leave the park and continue to Mto wa Mbu 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:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the world famous Serengeti National Park. As the endless plains unfold before you, enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless other wildlife species. Arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, where every game drive offers new wildlife encounters. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration or follow predators as they roam the savannah. From elephants and giraffes to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and countless plains game, the Serengeti promises unforgettable moments throughout the day. Return to your camp for dinner and another overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to the Crater

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Search for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, while also spotting hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where your unforgettable Tanzania adventure comes to an end.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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