Tour Overview
Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Wildlife Safari – 10 Days
Experience Tanzania's best adventures with a 5-day climb via the scenic Marangu Route, followed by a 5-day wildlife safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
Accommodation
- Before & After the Climb: Snowview Rau Apartment, Moshi (2 nights).
- During Safari: Merera Valley Lodge, Karatu, and Thorn Tree Luxury Camp, Serengeti.
Accommodation is subject to availability. Similar-standard alternatives will be arranged if necessary.
Package Price: Starting from $3,150 per person, based on 4–6 people sharing.
Customize Your Adventure
Looking for a more budget-friendly or luxurious experience? We can tailor the package to suit your preferences, comfort level and budget.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Moshi. Meet your mountain guide for a climb briefing and equipment check.
- Transfer: Approximately 45–60 minutes
- Distance: Approximately 40 km
- Overnight: Snowview Rau Apartment or similar, Moshi
After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate for registration and begin your trek through the beautiful rainforest. Enjoy the natural scenery before reaching Mandara Hut.
- Walking distance: 8 km
- Trekking time: 4–5 hours
- Starting altitude: 1,870 m
- Ending altitude: 2,720 m
- Overnight: Mandara Hut
Continue through the rainforest into the heath and moorland zone, with beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and, weather permitting, Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
- Walking distance: 12 km
- Trekking time: 5–7 hours
- Starting altitude: 2,720 m
- Ending altitude: 3,720 m
- Overnight: Horombo Hut
Continue ascending through the alpine desert towards Kibo Hut. Arrive in the afternoon, enjoy an early dinner and rest in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.
- Walking distance: 10 km
- Trekking time: 5–7 hours
- Starting altitude: 3,720 m
- Ending altitude: 4,703 m
- Overnight: Kibo Hut
Begin your summit attempt around midnight, ascending through the steep alpine desert towards Gilman's Point (5,681 m). Continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa. After celebrating your achievement and taking photos, descend to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight rest.
- Walking distance: Approximately 21–22 km (combined ascent and descent)
- Trekking time: 12–15 hours
- Starting altitude: 4,703 m
- Highest point: 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak)
- Ending altitude: 3,720 m
- Overnight: Horombo Hut
After breakfast, begin your final descent through the moorland and rainforest to Marangu Gate. Collect your summit certificate before meeting your driver for the transfer back to Moshi. Enjoy a well-deserved rest at your accommodation.
- Walking distance: Approximately 18–20 km
- Trekking time: 5–7 hours
- Starting altitude: 3,720 m
- Ending altitude: 1,870 m
- Transfer to Moshi: Approximately 45–60 minutes
- Overnight: Snowview Rau Apartment or similar, Moshi
After breakfast, depart Moshi for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Driving distance: Approximately 250–280 km (including park transfers)
- Driving time: Approximately 4–5 hours to Tarangire, plus the game drive and onward transfer
- Safari activity: Game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Overnight: Merera Valley Lodge or similar, Karatu
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way, with game drives as you enter the Serengeti plains.
- Driving distance: Approximately 180–220 km, depending on the route and game drives
- Driving time: Approximately 4–6 hours, excluding extended game viewing
- Safari activity: En-route game drive in Serengeti
- Overnight: Thorn Tree Luxury Camp or similar, Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Safari duration: Full-day game drive
- Driving distance: Varies depending on wildlife movements and game-drive areas
- Overnight: Thorn Tree Luxury Camp or similar, Serengeti
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos and other wildlife. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue to Karatu.
- Driving distance: Approximately 150–200 km, including crater game drives
- Driving time: Approximately 3–5 hours of transfers, plus crater game viewing
- Safari activity: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Overnight: Merera Valley Lodge or similar, Karatu
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through its beautiful landscapes, known for diverse birdlife, elephants, hippos and, occasionally, tree-climbing lions. After your safari, drive back to Moshi for your final overnight stay.
- Driving distance: Approximately 30 km from Karatu to Lake Manyara, followed by approximately 200 km to Moshi
- Driving time: Approximately 4–5 hours of transfers, excluding the game drive
- Safari activity: Lake Manyara National Park game drive
- Overnight: Snowview Rau Apartment or similar, Moshi
After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Tanzania before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
- Transfer distance: Approximately 40 km
- Driving time: Approximately 45–60 minutes
- Destination: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
End of your unforgettable Tanzania adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The 5-day Marangu Route is suitable for reasonably fit beginners with proper preparation. However, climbing to 5,895 metres is physically demanding, and good fitness and preparation are important.
The package includes the 5-day Marangu climb, professional mountain guides and support crew, park fees, mountain meals, safari accommodation, a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, professional safari driver-guide, safari park fees, meals and drinking water, airport transfers, and accommodation as specified in the package.
Before and after the climb, accommodation is arranged at Snowview Rau Apartment or similar in Moshi. During the safari, you will stay at Merera Valley Lodge or similar in Karatu and Thorn Tree Luxury Camp or similar in Serengeti. Mountain accommodation is provided in shared mountain huts along the Marangu Route. All properties are subject to availability.
Absolutely! We are happy to customize the package according to your preferred comfort level and budget. You can choose more budget-friendly accommodation or upgrade to luxury lodges and tented camps. We can tailor the arrangements to suit your travel preferences.
Kilimanjaro can be climbed throughout the year, although January–March and June–October are generally popular climbing periods. Wildlife safaris are available year-round, with different wildlife experiences depending on the season. We can help you choose suitable travel dates based on your interests.
Prices by Group Size
All prices are shown in USD per person. Choose your group size or contact us for a tailored quote.
| Climbers / Travellers | Price per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $5,420 |
| 2 people | $4,020 |
| 3 people | $3,600 |
| 4 people | $3,250 |
| 5 people | $3,150 |
| 6 people | $3,150 |
What's Included & Excluded
Included
Enjoy carefully selected hotel accommodation in Moshi, including two nights (one before and one after your climb), together with safari lodges, tented camps or camping accommodation according to your selected package and preferred comfort level.
All applicable fees for your selected Kilimanjaro climbing route and safari destinations are included, covering conservation, camping or hut, rescue, park entry and other mandatory fees.
Enjoy the services of experienced professional mountain guides during your Kilimanjaro climb and knowledgeable English-speaking safari guides throughout your wildlife adventure.
Our mountain team monitors your wellbeing throughout the climb. Safety equipment includes first-aid kits, emergency oxygen, pulse oximeters and communication devices.
We support fair wages, responsible porter loads, proper meals, suitable equipment and safe working conditions for our mountain crew.
Enjoy quality four-season mountain tents, comfortable sleeping mats, a dining tent, a private portable toilet and a warm camping shower throughout your climb.
Enjoy three freshly prepared meals daily during your mountain climb, purified drinking water and hot drinks. During your safari, meals are provided according to your selected accommodation and package, together with drinking water, juice and soft drinks as specified.
Explore Tanzania in a well-equipped 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, providing excellent wildlife-viewing and photography opportunities.
We arrange the transfers specified in your confirmed itinerary, including hotel-to-mountain-gate transportation, safari transfers, accommodation reservations and park entry arrangements.
Applicable VAT and taxes are included in your quoted package price. A climbing certificate is provided to eligible climbers upon successful completion of the climb.
Not Included
International airfare to and from Tanzania, visa fees and other applicable immigration charges are not included.
Travel insurance is not included. Comprehensive insurance covering high-altitude trekking, medical expenses, safari activities and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended.
Tips for mountain guides, porters, cooks, safari guides and lodge staff are not included. They are appreciated in recognition of the services provided.
Personal trekking equipment, including hiking boots, warm clothing, waterproof gear, sleeping bags, gloves and trekking poles, is not included unless otherwise specified.
Laundry, telephone calls, snacks, alcoholic beverages, souvenirs and other personal purchases are excluded.
Extra hotel nights before or after your confirmed trip, together with transfers outside your confirmed itinerary, are not included unless agreed upon in advance.
Optional experiences such as hot-air balloon safaris, cultural visits, equipment rental and accommodation upgrades are charged separately unless included in your confirmed package.
Additional costs resulting from requested itinerary changes or unforeseen circumstances will be discussed and agreed upon where applicable.
