Tanzania safari and day hike
5 days—Experience the best of Tanzania with a 5-day safari followed by a day hike up Kilimanjaro. Explore the diverse wildlife on safari and conquer Africa’s
$1350-3000 USD
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Safari summary
5 Days Tanzania Safari and Kilimanjaro Day Hike: For a 5-day Tanzania safari combined with a day hike up Kilimanjaro, you can experience the best of both worlds. The safari part typically involves exploring the stunning national parks of Tanzania, such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire. You’ll have the opportunity to witness diverse wildlife in their natural habitats, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as a variety of bird species and other animals.
After your safari adventure, you can embark on a day hike up Kilimanjaro. While climbing to the summit in just one day is not feasible due to altitude and acclimatization requirements, you can opt for shorter hikes that offer breathtaking views of the mountain and its surroundings. The Marangu Route is one of the popular options for day hikes on Kilimanjaro, providing a taste of the mountain’s beauty without committing to a multi-day trek.
Combining a Tanzania safari with a day hike up Kilimanjaro allows you to experience both the incredible wildlife of Tanzania’s national parks and the majestic beauty of Africa’s highest peak in a relatively short timeframe.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
1: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Morning Departure: Leave from Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, which is about a 2-hour drive.Safari Adventure: Spend the day exploring Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The park also hosts lions, leopards, cheetahs, and various antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park.Afternoon Safari: Continue your game drive in the afternoonOvernight Stay: Head to your lodge or campsite within or near the park for dinner and rest.
Lodge or campsite
Ngorongoro conservation area
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro which is about a 3-hour drive. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino). Spend the day exploring the crater floor, observing hippos in the lake, and spotting flamingos at the water’s edge. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool. In the late afternoon Overnight Stay: Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at a lodge or campsite on the crater rimor outside.
Lodge or campsite
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Drive to Serengeti: After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, a journey of about 4-5 hours with wildlife viewing along the way. Afternoon Safari: Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti is famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras.Wildlife Viewing: Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other wildlife amidst the vast plains. Overnight Stay: Stay at a lodge or campsite in the Serengeti.
Lodge or campsite
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Full-Day Safari: Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, you might witness the Great Migration or enjoy the resident wildlife.Lunch Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park.Evening Game Drive: Continue your game drive until sunset, when the animals are most active.Overnight Stay: Return to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodge or campsite
Kilimanjaro Day Hike
Early Departure: After an early breakfast, head towards Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Drive to Marangu Gate drive from the Serengeti). Start your day hike on the Marangu Route, which is the most popular trekking route on Kilimanjaro. This hike takes you through lush rainforest and offers a taste of the mountain's beauty. Enjoy a packed lunch along the trail.Hike Duration: Spend about 5-7 hours hike Descend back to the Marangu Gate and drive back to Arusha
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