8-Day Kilimanjaro Day Hike and Tanzania Safari Circuit
Overview
Overview
This 8-Day Kilimanjaro Day Hike and Tanzania Safari Circuit showcases Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Your Tanzania African Safari journey offers unparalleled opportunities to witness the Big Five, the Great Migration, and diverse ecosystems. From Arusha’s coffee plantations to the vast Serengeti plains, this Tanzania African Safari promises unforgettable encounters with Africa’s most iconic wildlife species.
Experience the magic of Tanzania African Safari through carefully selected destinations that represent the country’s natural heritage at its finest. The itinerary includes Tarangire National Park with its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds, plus the world-famous Serengeti ecosystem. Your Tanzania African Safari adventure takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands and into the crater floor, often called the “Garden of Eden.” This Tanzania African Safari combines classic game drives with cultural interactions and breathtaking landscapes that define East African wilderness experiences.
The pinnacle of your Tanzania African Safari adventure culminates with a challenging day hike on Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. This unique combination allows you to experience both wildlife and mountain adventure in a single comprehensive journey. Your Tanzania African Safari concludes with memories of incredible wildlife sightings, stunning photographic opportunities, and personal achievement. This carefully crafted Tanzania African Safari itinerary ensures maximum wildlife viewing while providing comfortable accommodations and expert guiding throughout your East African adventure.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for classic game drives and elephant viewing
Day 3: Proceed to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 4: Continue with a full day game viewing in the Central Serengeti ecosystem
Day 5: Proceed to Ngorongoro Highlands and crater rim exploration
Day 6: Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive and Big Five viewing
Day 7: Proceed to Mount Kilimanjaro day hike adventure via Marangu route
Day 8: Continue with departure transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Price Includes
Price Includes
Park fees for Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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
Game drive fuel and vehicle maintenance
Emergency evacuation insurance during mountain hiking
Price excludes
Price Excludes
Tanzania Visa fees
International and internal flights
Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
Visa processing costs
Air ticket expenses
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Laundry fees
Tips for guides, drivers, and porters
Life insurance coverage
Other drinks apart from water
Personal climbing equipment
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Itineraries
Day 1Arrival and pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to ArushaArrival and pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Your Tanzania African Safari begins with arrival and pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our professional team welcomes you to this incredible East African destination. The scenic 45-minute transfer to Arusha covers 55 kilometers through local villages and coffee plantations, providing your first glimpse of rural Tanzanian life. Upon arrival in Arusha, situated at 1,400 meters altitude at the foot of Mount Meru, you'll check into comfortable accommodations while anticipating tomorrow's Tanzania African Safari wildlife adventures. This Tanzania African Safari experience starts with a comprehensive briefing about the upcoming circuit, equipment checks, and cultural orientation to maximize your appreciation of this extraordinary Tanzania African Safari journey through some of Africa's most spectacular wilderness areas.
Day 2Transfer to Tarangire National Park for classic game drives and elephant viewing
Transfer to Tarangire National Park launches the wildlife viewing portion of your Tanzania African Safari, departing Arusha at 8:00 AM for this spectacular destination renowned for its ancient baobab trees. The 120-kilometer journey takes approximately 2.5 hours through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Tarangire National Park, covering 2,850 square kilometers, serves as the perfect introduction to your Tanzania African Safari with its diverse ecosystems supporting over 550 bird species and large mammal populations. Your afternoon game drive in this Tanzania African Safari destination reveals why Tarangire is famous for hosting Tanzania's largest elephant population, with herds of up to 300 individuals creating unforgettable Tanzania African Safari wildlife encounters
Day 3Proceed to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Proceed to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of your Tanzania African Safari expedition, departing Tarangire early morning for this legendary wilderness destination. The 200-kilometer journey takes 4-5 hours via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through traditional Maasai villages and the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon entering the Serengeti ecosystem at Naabi Hill Gate, your Tanzania African Safari experience reaches new heights as endless plains stretch to the horizon in every direction. This Tanzania African Safari destination encompasses 14,750 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, and your late afternoon game drive introduces you to the incredible biodiversity that makes this Tanzania African Safari location a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries
Day 4Continue with a full day game viewing in the Central Serengeti ecosystem
Continue with intensive full-day game viewing in the Central Serengeti, dedicating this entire day to exploring the heart of your Tanzania African Safari adventure. Morning and afternoon game drives focus on the Seronera Valley, covering approximately 80 kilometers of diverse terrain that supports resident wildlife populations year-round. Your Tanzania African Safari experience in the Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to witness the Big Five, with lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and the elusive black rhino calling this ecosystem home. The vast plains of this Tanzania African Safari destination provide ideal conditions for observing predator-prey interactions, with over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebras, and countless gazelles creating one of nature's most spectacular displays during your unforgettable Tanzania African Safari wildlife experience.
Day 5Proceed to Ngorongoro Highlands and crater rim exploration
Proceed to the magnificent Ngorongoro Highlands, leaving the Serengeti plains behind as your Tanzania African Safari journey continues toward this geological wonder. The 145-kilometer journey takes 3-4 hours through increasingly mountainous terrain, reaching the crater rim at 2,286 meters altitude where breathtaking views await. Your Tanzania African Safari experience gains new perspective as you explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a unique landscape where wildlife and Maasai pastoralists coexist harmoniously. This Tanzania African Safari destination offers spectacular vistas of the crater floor 610 meters below, and your afternoon exploration of the crater rim provides opportunities to visit local Maasai villages and understand the cultural significance of this remarkable Tanzania African Safari location.
Day 6Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive and Big Five viewing
Continue with an early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and a highlight of any Tanzania African Safari adventure. The 20-kilometer crater floor encompasses 260 square kilometers of diverse habitats supporting an estimated 30,000 large mammals in this natural amphitheater. Your Tanzania African Safari experience in the crater offers exceptional Big Five viewing opportunities, with the world's densest concentration of lions and one of the few places to spot the endangered black rhinoceros. This Tanzania African Safari destination provides unparalleled photographic opportunities as wildlife congregates around Lake Magadi, seasonal swamps, and open grasslands, making this day a pinnacle moment of your comprehensive Tanzania African Safari circuit through northern Tanzania's premier wildlife areas.
Day 7Proceed to Mount Kilimanjaro day hike adventure via Marangu route
Proceed to Mount Kilimanjaro for an adventurous day hike that adds mountain climbing excitement to your Tanzania African Safari experience, departing the crater area early morning. The 190-kilometer journey to Marangu Gate takes 4 hours through diverse landscapes, transitioning from crater highlands to the volcanic slopes of Africa's highest mountain. Your Tanzania African Safari adventure takes on new dimensions as you trek from Marangu Gate at 1,860 meters to Mandara Hut at 2,700 meters, covering 8 kilometers through lush rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys. This Tanzania African Safari mountain component offers spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak and provides a taste of high-altitude trekking, making your Tanzania African Safari experience uniquely comprehensive by combining both wildlife viewing and mountain adventure in one extraordinary journey.
Day 8Continue with departure transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Continue with your final morning in Tanzania, concluding this extraordinary Tanzania African Safari adventure with departure preparations and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. The morning allows time for souvenir shopping in Moshi town, approximately 45 kilometers from yesterday's Kilimanjaro hiking location, before the 55-kilometer journey to the airport. Your Tanzania African Safari memories will include incredible wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, cultural interactions, and personal achievements from the mountain day hike experience. This Tanzania African Safari circuit has provided comprehensive exposure to northern Tanzania's natural wonders, and the 1-hour transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport offers final opportunities to reflect on eight unforgettable days of Tanzania African Safari adventures that combine the best of East African wildlife and mountain experiences.
