10-Day Kilimanjaro and Safari Experience

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

Arrival and Transfer to Weruweru River Lodge

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver will pick you up and drive you to Weruweru River Lodge. Not very far from Moshi Town. Here you will have dinner freshen out and rest while awaiting tomorrow's hiking experience at Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

Weru Weru River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Hiking to Mandara Hut

Today you will leave early in the morning after breakfast to Marangu Gate where you will meet your Hiking Guide for this expedition. You will start hiking to Mandara Hut which is 8 km from the gate and 4-5 hours of hiking. Upon reaching Mandara hut you will have some time to rest and have lunch. After exploring the surroundings you can start walking down back to the gate. From there your driver will drive you to Arusha and Meru View Lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

Meru View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Arusha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire Experience

After breakfast, you will leave Meruview Lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park has the most elephants of all other parks and also a very large number of Baobab Trees. You will drive around Tarangire national park until early evening when you will exit the park and Drive to Tarangire Simba Lodge where you will have dinner and overnight ahead of tomorrow's adventure.

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:

Tarangire Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Marvel

After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive for about 1.5 hours to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. You will spend the morning with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, joining them on their daily activities such as traditional hunting with bows and arrows, fire-making, and gathering fruits and roots. This is a rare opportunity to experience their ancient way of life, which has changed little for thousands of years. Later, visit the Datoga people, skilled pastoralists and blacksmiths. Here you will see how they forge tools, arrowheads, and jewelry using age-old techniques. A picnic lunch will be provided during the excursion. In the afternoon, return to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti Explorer

Today, you will head towards Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you will stop by Crater View. Here, you will get a sight view of the Crater of Ngorongoro. Afterward, you will drive to Serengeti National Park. You will enter the Serengeti and do a short game drive before stopping for a lunch break. After lunch, you will continue with a game drive in Central Serengeti. In the late afternoon, you will start the drive to your campsite where you will have dinner and spend the night.

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:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Serengeti

In the morning, after a hearty breakfast, you will depart for the Northern Serengeti. As you arrive in the Northern Serengeti, in the right season you'll have the chance to witness the iconic Great Migration, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, braving predators both on land and in the water. Spend the day on thrilling game drives, soaking in the breathtaking views and diverse wildlife. In the evening, you will head to Tanzania Bush Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can unwind in the comfort of your tented accommodation and enjoy the sounds of the Serengeti at night.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti

In the morning, after breakfast at Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp, you will journey south to the Central Serengeti, an area known for its year-round abundance of wildlife and the iconic Serengeti plains. As you drive through the heart of the Serengeti, you'll encounter a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs, along with a multitude of bird species. The Central Serengeti offers some of the best game-viewing opportunities, with its vast, open grasslands and diverse habitats. After an exciting day of game drives and exploring the stunning landscapes, you will arrive at Tanzania Bush Camps, where you will have dinner and spend the night surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the Serengeti wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Highlands and the Crater

In the morning, after an early breakfast at Tanzania Bush Camps, you will leave the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater, you'll enjoy stunning views of the highlands and the vast caldera below. Upon arrival, you will descend into the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular wildlife habitats in the world. Here, you'll have the opportunity to observe an incredible array of animals, including the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards—as well as hippos, zebras, and a variety of bird species. After an unforgettable safari in the crater, you will drive back to Arusha, soaking in the changing landscapes along the way. In the evening, you'll arrive at Meru View Lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay, where you can unwind after your adventurous journey.

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:

Meru View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara

After a relaxing breakfast at the lodge, depart Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through this beautiful park, known for its lush groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos along the lake. In the late afternoon, continue your journey to Arusha and arrive in the evening for overnight at Meru View Lodge.

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:

Meru View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Fly to your next Destination

This day is departure day and is open for activities that clients may want to do before their airport time. Depending on the client communication with the office you can either do a town tour, a nature walk with coffee processing included, or otherwise. And three hours before check-in time your driver will bring you to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.