8-Day Kilimanjaro Hike & Serengeti Big Five Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha | Welcome to Tanzania

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred privately to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s legendary Northern Safari Circuit. Settle in and enjoy time to relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, meet your safari guide for a personal briefing about the adventure ahead. From the wildlife-rich savannas of Tarangire and Serengeti to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, an unforgettable eight-day journey awaits.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire | Giants of the Baobab

After breakfast, leave Arusha behind and journey into Tarangire National Park, where enormous baobab trees rise above golden savannas and large elephant herds roam the landscape. Spend the day exploring river valleys, woodland and open plains in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and predators such as lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, travel toward the beautiful highlands of Karatu for a relaxing evening.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Into the Serengeti | Where the Wild Begins

Today, the journey itself becomes part of the adventure. Travel through the dramatic Ngorongoro highlands before continuing toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Watch the landscape gradually open into seemingly endless plains as you enter one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas. Your first Serengeti game drive begins en route, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and other wildlife. Continue exploring into the afternoon before enjoying your first night surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Wildebeest Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Serengeti | Following the Wildlife

Wake up in the Serengeti with an entire day devoted to exploring its remarkable wilderness. Rather than following a rigid route, your private guide will use local knowledge and recent wildlife activity to choose the most rewarding areas to explore. Search the plains and river valleys for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and, with some luck, the elusive leopard. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and take your time at special sightings. With no need to rush, today is about experiencing the Serengeti at your own pace.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Wildebeest Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro | One Last Drive Across the Plains

Enjoy breakfast before setting out for one final Serengeti game drive. The morning offers another opportunity to discover wildlife and enjoy the vast landscapes before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, watch the scenery transform from the open Serengeti plains into the dramatic volcanic highlands of Ngorongoro. By late afternoon, settle into the peaceful surroundings and prepare for tomorrow’s descent into one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary natural wildlife arenas.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater | Into Africa Natural Wonder

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Spend several hours exploring its grasslands, woodland and wetlands, which support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas, with the possibility of encountering the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the dramatic crater scenery before continuing your game drive. Later, ascend the crater wall and journey back toward Arusha.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau | Walk on Africa Highest Mountain

After days of incredible wildlife, your adventure takes an exciting turn. Travel to Mount Kilimanjaro for a guided day hike through the spectacular Shira side of Africa’s highest mountain. Walk through changing vegetation and striking volcanic landscapes while taking in sweeping views from the mountain’s western slopes. This is not a summit climb, but an opportunity to experience the beauty and atmosphere of Kilimanjaro without committing to a multi-day expedition. After completing your hike, descend for a well-earned evening of relaxation.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro

• Mid-range lodge located near Mt Kilimanjaro

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell Tanzania | Take the Memories Home

Wake up to your final morning in Tanzania and enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your departure. In just eight days, you will have experienced ancient baobab country, the legendary Serengeti, the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater and the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro—four completely different sides of northern Tanzania in one journey. At the appropriate time, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. Your safari may end here, but the memories of Tanzania travel home with you.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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.