combined adventure kilimanjaro to serengeti trek safari culture in one epic tour
  • Visit:
  • Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Lake Eyasi
  • Ngorongoro Crater
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combined adventure kilimanjaro to serengeti trek safari culture in one epic tour

Combined adventure kilimanjaro to serengeti trek safari culture in one epic tour


  • Start: Tanzania End: Tanzania
  • Country: Tanzania

  • Type: Group tour
  • May customized as: Adventure safari,mountain climbing safari,cultural safari
Destinations To Visit
  • Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Lake Eyasi
  • Ngorongoro Crater
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15

You'll experience both Kilimanjaro trekking and wildlife safari at Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Here you are going to touch the African roof of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu route for seven days. Serengeti is the home of great wildebeest migration. There is a huge number of wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater the home of black rhinos and other mixed unforgettable safari Community experiences.

Tour Features

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

  • Activities: Game drive safari
  • Transportation: Pop up roof 4x4
  • Game drives: Pop up roof 4x4
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Day 1 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Panama Hotel

Day 2 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Mandara Hut

Day 3 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 4 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 5 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Kibo Hut

Day 6 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 7 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge

Day 8 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge

Day 9 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 10 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 11 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 12 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camps

Day 13 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

Day 14 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge

Day 15 - Accommodation

  • Accommodation: No Accommodation

Day by Day Safari Itinerary

Combined Adventure Kilimanjaro to Serengeti, Trek, Safari & Culture in One Epic Tour.

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Moshi.
You will be picked up by the staff of Dancing Simba Safaris from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Moshi. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Kits and the necessary equipment will be checked as well.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Panama Hotel
Day 2
Day 2: Marangu Gate (1860m) โ€“ Mandara hut (2715m).
The drive from Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are requested to sign in at the Park office and make their final preparations for the climb. Porters will be seen arranging and loading their packs, containing the food, water, cooking gas as well as most of your equipment. From the park gate, we ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the rain forest where you will see most of Kilimanjaroโ€™s animals. An alternative and more scenic parallel forest trail branches off to the left a few minutes after the gate. This trail follows the edge of a stream through the undergrowth and offers you the option to rejoin the main trail either after 1.5 hours hiking, or 1 hour before Mandara hut where you will spend the night. Mandara hut consists of a group of wooden A-framed huts in a forest clearing. Each hut features 6-8 sleeping bunks with solar generated lighting. The total capacity of the camp is 60 climbers. Water is piped into the camp from springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Mandara Hut
Day 3
Day 3: Mandara hut (2715m) โ€“ Horombo hut (3705m)
From Mandara hut, the trail passes through a short stretch of forest, skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then emerges into a transition from rain forest to moorland. It is well worth a short detour to scramble up the rim of the Maundi Crater for your first impressive view of the Kibo Crater. On a clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the distance, with sightings of majestic glaciers in the morning sun. Once you are in the open moorland, you will get the chance to see some of Kilimanjaroโ€™s most spectacular plants โ€“ the endemic giant lobelia which grows up to 3 m in height and the giant groundsel Kilimanjaro), which can reach heights of 5m. After about 6 hours trek from here, you reach the Horombo hut for your accommodation
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 4
Day 4: Horombo hut (3705m) โ€“ Acclimatization day.
Horombo hut is a village of huts perched on a small plateau, with buildings similar to Mandara with a capacity of 120 climbers! Horombo is normally bustling with hikers, guides and porters, with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. You will meet both ascending and descending hikers here. This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. A hike towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way (about 3 hours up and 1, 5 hours down) is strongly recommended.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 5
Day 5: Horombo hut (3705m) โ€“ Kibo hut (4730m).
After breakfast, we continue our ascent into the Alpine desert habitat. From Horombo, there are two trails to the โ€œSaddleโ€ (which refers to the area located between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. The upper route should be very familiar, as you will have climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. This section is very stony and eroded. The recommended lower route (left hand fork) is much easier and nearly an hour shorter, and it also passes the last watering point at 4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the water you will need until your return to Horombo hut in two nightโ€™s time (unless you are willing to buy Mineral water at Kibo hut). Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Kibo hut, a stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but no streams with water nearby. It is however possible to buy mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office. There are platform toilets behind the hut. The summit is now a further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski-stick and thermal clothing for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing, it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Kibo Hut
Day 6
Day 6: Kibo hut (4730m) โ€“ Uhuru Peak (5895m) โ€“ Horombo hut (3705m).
Hiking time: 7 to 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak | 6 to 8 hours to descend to Horombo Distance: Approximately 5.4km ascent and 15 km descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit. You will rise around 23h20, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m) and also offers a good resting spot. The path then zigzags up to Gillmanโ€™s point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring great physical and mental effort. This is probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kili shuffle and move slowly. From Gillmanโ€™s Point, you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3 hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest, you gather all your gear you left behind for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening, you will have your last dinner on the mountain and have your well-earned sleep.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Horombo Hut
Day 7
Day 7: Horombo hut (3705m) โ€“ Marangu Gate (1860m).
After breakfast, you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate, you will receive your summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillmanโ€™s Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m), receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi/ Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebration.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge
Day 8
Day 8: Arusha to Tarangire National Park.
Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will be picked up by your private driver guide and take you straight to Tarangire National Park which takes approximately 2 hours. Tarangire National Park is one of the largest parks of Tanzania that covers an area of 2,600 square kilometers. Tarangire National Park is most popular for its large elephant herds and giant baobab trees. It also has a mini-wildlife migration that takes place during the dry season which consists of about 250,000 animals enter the park. More than 300-strong herds of elephant, visitors will find big groups of buffalo and healthy populations of lions and leopards. During the dry season, Tarangire has the highest concentration of mammals in the country. There are wild dogs and rare antelopes such as gerenuk, plus more than 550 species of birds to spot throughout the year. You will have picnic lunch boxes where you will have them inside the park in the afternoon. After lunch and further game viewing, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge
Day 9
Day 9: Tarangire to central Serengeti National Park.
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will drive straight to Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue your journey around the crater and descend the other side, enjoying your free โ€œAfrican massageโ€ on the bumpy road, passing through Maasai villages on your way to the Serengeti National Park. At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views across the endless plains of the Serengeti. Hot lunch will be served either at the gate or en-route towards the heart of Serengeti with an incredible set up by your guide inside the bush. The Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife than anywhere else on the planet. You will have an unlimited drive until in the evening where you will drive straight to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 10
Day 10: Full Day in Central Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast or depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengetiโ€™s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good nightโ€™s rest in your accommodation.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 11
Day 11: Serengeti National Park.
You will spend full the day game viewing in central Serengeti and Seronera River Valley, to maximize the chances to see more. This area is rich with wildlife all year around and a common place to see big cats especially Leopards and Lions.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Beer, Water, Wine
  • Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Day 12
Day 12: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands.
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good nightโ€™s rest in your accommodation.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Beer, Water, Wine
  • Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camps
Day 13
Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Transfer to Lake Eyasi.
After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive 2 hours. You can expect to see lions, elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Rhinos Antelopes and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, and flamingos in the Crater Lake, stork, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long necked heron and the cattle eagle. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 2hr drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your chosen accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Beer, Water, Wine
  • Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Day 14
Day 14: Lake Eyasi to Mto wa Mbu
Journey to the picturesque shores of Lake Eyasi, where ancient traditions and vibrant culture await. Explore the tranquil surroundings of the lake, home to the indigenous Hadzabe and Datoga communities, and immerse yourself in their rich heritage. From traditional hunting expeditions to cultural exchanges with local communities, Lake Eyasi offers a rare glimpse into Tanzania's diverse cultural tapestry. After a day of adventure. You'll reflect on the breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and rich cultural experiences that have made your journey through Tanzania truly unforgettable. Whether bidding farewell to your fellow travelers or embarking on new adventures, you'll take solace in knowing that the spirit of Africa will forever linger in your heart. As you depart for home, carry with you the cherished memories of your Tanzanian safari and the promise of future adventures yet to come.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Soda, Water
  • Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Day 15
Day 15: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour
Explore the vibrant farming community of Mto wa Mbu, nestled between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. With a local guide, wander through busy streets, visit homes, and learn about the daily lives of the 18,000 residents. Your guide will explain the customs of the diverse ethnic groups that make Mto wa Mbu a true "melting pot," featuring tribes like the Maasai, Chagga, Sukuma, and Iraq. Experience this rich diversity through local crafts, cuisine, and traditions. The village is also a hub for traditional music and dance, with performances depicting historical events and spiritual rituals. Afterward, you'll be transferred back to Arusha and dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drinks: Beer, Water, Wine
  • Accommodation: No Accommodation

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Price

Group Size Price Per Person Available Dates Special Offers
1-2 people $1,200 March 1-15, 2025 10% off for first-time bookings
3-5 people $1,100 April 1-15, 2025 Free airport pickup and drop-off
6-10 people $900 May 1-15, 2025 15% off for groups over 6 people
11-15 people $850 June 1-15, 2025 Complimentary safari guide for the day
16+ people $750 July 1-15, 2025 Exclusive discount: 20% off + free accommodation upgrade

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What's Included

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • Inland Airfare costs
  • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Gratuities for guides and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Tips (Guideline: USD 15.00 per person per day)
  • Visa and travel insurance fees

cancellation

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Terms:
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the start of the tour will be fully refunded. Cancellations made between 15 and 30 days will incur a 50% charge. For cancellations made within 14 days, no refunds will be issued.

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A deposit of 30% is required to secure your booking. Full payment must be made no later than 30 days before the tour start date.

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