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8 days · Challenging (summit) · Easy (safari)
8-Day Kilimanjaro + Safari
Africa's highest peak and Africa's greatest wildlife. Five days on Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route, then direct into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Same operator. No logistics stress.
Trip Highlights
“I was worried about transitioning from the mountain to the safari mentally. The day's drive from Arusha to the Serengeti was perfect — it gave us time to decompress and shift gears. Then the Serengeti floored us completely. Kassim understood both experiences and made them flow.”
Your journey
Day by Day
Arusha to Kilimanjaro — Marangu Gate
Morning briefing with your guide in Arusha. Drive to Marangu Gate (2 hours). Sign in, meet your mountain crew — guide, assistant guide, cook, porters. Begin the climb through the montane rainforest zone. Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,700m) in the afternoon. Your first evening on the mountain.
Mandara to Horombo Hut
Through the moorland zone. The rainforest gives way to giant heather and lobelia — a prehistoric landscape. Views back to the forest below and Mawenzi peak ahead. Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720m). Altitude may begin to be felt — your guide monitors every member of the group. Dinner in the mess hut.
Acclimatisation Day at Horombo
Acclimatisation rest day. Morning hike to Zebra Rock or the saddle between Kilimanjaro's two peaks. This day at altitude is critical for summit success. Your cook prepares lunch and dinner. Guides brief you on summit night procedures. Early to bed.
Horombo to Kibo Hut
Across the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. The vegetation ends. This is the alpine desert zone — lunar, silent, vast. Arrive at Kibo Hut (4,700m). Rest all afternoon. Dinner at 5pm. Sleep as early as possible. Summit attempt starts at midnight.
Summit Night — Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Midnight start up the scree slope to Gilman's Point (5,681m) on the crater rim. From Gilman's, the final push along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa at 5,895m. Your guide carries supplemental oxygen as a precaution. Summit at dawn. Descent to Horombo Hut. Celebration dinner.
Descent to Marangu Gate and Arusha
Final descent through the rainforest. Sign out at the gate. Certificate presentation. Drive back to Arusha. Rest and shower at your hotel. Debrief dinner with your mountain crew.
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
The transition from mountain to plains. Drive west to the Serengeti (6 hours with a stop at the Ngorongoro highlands viewpoint). Arrive for an afternoon game drive. The contrast from the mountain's silence to the Serengeti's abundance is one of the great experiences in Tanzania. First night in the park.
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning game drive in the Serengeti. After breakfast, drive east to Ngorongoro (3 hours). Descend into the crater — all Big Five on the floor, black rhino included. After lunch on the crater floor, ascend and drive back to Arusha for airport or overnight hotel.
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Seasonal Rates
Green Season
Nov – May
Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, lower prices. Occasional rain.
Shoulder Season
Jan – Mar, Nov
Great value. Good weather. Moderate visitor numbers.
Peak Season
Jun – Oct
Dry season. Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration months.
Accommodation Tiers
Choose Your Safari Style
Budget
Camping & basic camps
- Camping or budget bandas
- Shared facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
Standard
Quality tented camps
- Quality tented camps
- Private en-suite facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
- Experienced guide
Luxury
Premium lodges & camps
- Luxury lodges or fly camps
- En-suite, hot water
- Gourmet meals
- Park fees & private concessions
- Private vehicle available
Every safari is tailor-made. Get a custom quote based on your dates, group size, and accommodation preferences.
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All fees above are included in the 8-Day Kilimanjaro + Safari price. No additional payments at park gates.
Everything covered
What Is Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All national park entry fees
- Full-board accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Airport transfers both ways
- Unlimited bottled water in vehicle
- Flying Doctors emergency air cover
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee (if applicable)
Budget for these
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips and gratuities ($15-25/day guideline)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari $560)
Accommodation Notes
Mountain: KINAPA-managed huts (Mandara, Horombo, Kibo) — dormitory bunks with provided blankets, basic dining huts. All meals cooked by your personal mountain cook and included. Safari: permanent tented camp in the Serengeti, crater-rim lodge at Ngorongoro.
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