6-Day Best Tanzania African Safari with Kilimanjaro Hike
Overview
Overview
This 6-Day Best Tanzania African Safari with Kilimanjaro Hike takes you through four of Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks, each offering unique landscapes and wildlife experiences. From the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire to the endless Serengeti grasslands, this Tanzania African Safari provides unmatched opportunities to witness the Big Five and countless other species. Your journey culminates with a challenging Mount Kilimanjaro day hike, adding an adventurous mountain element to your classic Tanzania African Safari experience.
The Tanzania African Safari adventure begins in vibrant Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, before venturing into Tarangire National Park known for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds. Your Tanzania African Safari continues through the world-famous Serengeti National Park, where the Great Migration unfolds across endless plains teeming with wildebeest, zebras, and predators. The magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s Eden, provides a unique Tanzania African Safari experience within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, the pristine shores of Lake Manyara offer incredible birdlife and tree-climbing lions, completing your comprehensive Tanzania African Safari wildlife exploration.
This Tanzania African Safari concludes with an exhilarating Mount Kilimanjaro day hike, adding a mountaineering dimension to your wildlife adventure. The combination of classic game viewing and mountain trekking makes this Tanzania African Safari truly exceptional, offering diverse experiences from savannah wildlife to alpine environments. Each destination on this Tanzania African Safari has been carefully selected to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities while maintaining comfortable travel distances. Your Tanzania African Safari promises unforgettable memories, from witnessing massive elephant herds to standing on the slopes of Africa’s highest mountain, creating the perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for classic Tanzania African Safari game drives
Day 3: Proceed to Serengeti National Park for Great Migration wildlife viewing
Day 4: Continue with Serengeti exploration and proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5: Proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater tour and continue to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 6: Continue with the Mount Kilimanjaro day hike and transfer back to Arusha for departure
Price Includes
Price Includes
Park fees for Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Parks
Mount Kilimanjaro day hike permits and fees
All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
Professional mountain guide for Kilimanjaro day hike
Driver and guide allowances
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Crater service fees and government taxes
Emergency first aid kit and basic medical supplies
Price excludes
Price Excludes
Tanzania Visa fees
International and internal flights
Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
Visa processing fees
Air ticket costs
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Laundry fees
Tips for guides, drivers, and porters
Life insurance coverage
Other drinks apart from water
Personal hiking equipment and gear
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Airport transfers if not mentioned
Itineraries
Day 1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Your Tanzania African Safari begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our professional English-speaking guide welcomes you to this magnificent East African nation. The transfer to Arusha town covers 46 kilometers and takes approximately 1 hour through scenic Tanzanian countryside, providing your first glimpse of local culture and landscapes that make this Tanzania African Safari so special. Upon arrival in Arusha, located at 1,400 meters above sea level, you'll check into comfortable accommodations and receive a detailed briefing about your upcoming Tanzania African Safari adventure. This first day allows for rest and preparation, with optional visits to local Maasai markets or cultural centers, setting the perfect foundation for your comprehensive Tanzania African Safari experience through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks.
Day 2Transfer to Tarangire National Park for classic Tanzania African Safari game drives
Transfer to Tarangire National Park launches the wildlife viewing portion of your Tanzania African Safari, departing Arusha at 8:00 AM for this elephant paradise located 118 kilometers away. The 2-hour drive through rural Tanzanian villages and farmlands leads to Tarangire's main gate, where your Tanzania African Safari game viewing officially begins among ancient baobab trees and seasonal swamps. Tarangire National Park, covering 2,850 square kilometers, provides exceptional Tanzania African Safari experiences with over 300 bird species and large concentrations of elephants during the dry season from June to November. Your afternoon game drive reveals why Tarangire is considered a highlight of any Tanzania African Safari, featuring massive elephant herds, lions, leopards, and the unique tree-climbing pythons that make this Tanzania African Safari destination truly remarkable.
Day 3Proceed to Serengeti National Park for Great Migration wildlife viewing
Proceed to Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of your Tanzania African Safari adventure, departing Tarangire at 7:30 AM for this world-renowned wildlife sanctuary. The 145-kilometer journey takes 3.5 hours through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and your first glimpse of Maasai pastoralists, enhancing your Tanzania African Safari cultural experience. Upon entering Serengeti's southern plains at Naabi Hill Gate, your Tanzania African Safari reaches new heights with endless grasslands stretching to the horizon, home to over 1.5 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras. The afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti provides incredible Tanzania African Safari wildlife encounters, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants roaming freely across 14,750 square kilometers of pristine wilderness that defines the ultimate Tanzania African Safari experience.
Day 4Continue with Serengeti exploration and proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Continue with extensive Serengeti exploration during morning game drives before proceeding to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, maintaining the incredible momentum of your Tanzania African Safari adventure. The early morning Serengeti game drive from 6:30 to 10:30 AM offers prime wildlife viewing opportunities when animals are most active, showcasing why Serengeti remains the pinnacle of any Tanzania African Safari experience. After lunch at a scenic picnic site, your Tanzania African Safari journey continues with a 2-hour, 75-kilometer drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim accommodations, providing breathtaking views into the crater floor below. This strategic positioning allows for tomorrow's early descent into Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most unique destinations on your Tanzania African Safari itinerary, while enjoying spectacular sunset views over the crater rim that make this Tanzania African Safari unforgettable.
Day 5Proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater tour and continue to Lake Manyara National Park
Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for an early morning descent into this natural wonder, often called the eighth wonder of the world and a highlight of any Tanzania African Safari experience. The 600-meter descent into the crater floor takes 30 minutes, leading into a 20-kilometer-wide caldera that contains over 30,000 animals within 264 square kilometers, making it the most concentrated Tanzania African Safari destination. Your 6-hour crater tour reveals black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and flamingos around Lake Magadi, showcasing the incredible biodiversity that makes this Tanzania African Safari location so special. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park in the afternoon, covering 65 kilometers in 1.5 hours, where your Tanzania African Safari adventure explores this compact park famous for tree-climbing lions and over 400 bird species along the alkaline lake shores.
Day 6Continue with the Mount Kilimanjaro day hike and transfer back to Arusha for departure
Continue with an exhilarating Mount Kilimanjaro day hike, adding a mountaineering dimension to your Tanzania African Safari adventure as you explore the lower slopes of Africa's highest peak. The 2-hour transfer from Lake Manyara covers 85 kilometers to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters, where your Tanzania African Safari transforms into a mountain trekking experience through diverse ecological zones. Your guided day hike ascends through lush rainforest to approximately 2,500 meters altitude, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and providing a taste of what makes Mount Kilimanjaro climbing a perfect complement to any Tanzania African Safari. After 4-5 hours of hiking through coffee plantations and montane forest, your Tanzania African Safari concludes with the transfer back to Arusha (1.5 hours, 60 kilometers) or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure, completing this incredible Tanzania African Safari and mountain adventure combination.
