Marangu Trek And Safari
11 Days Marangu Trek And Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure pairs Kilimanjaro trekking with Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
$2950-5150 USD
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Safari summary
11 Days Marangu Trek And Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure is the perfect combination of a 6-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb through the Marangu Route and a 5-day northern Tanzania safari. The journey connects mountain hiking with wildlife drives across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
Package Breakdown: 11 Days Marangu Trek And Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure
This 11-day Tanzania journey brings together two very different sides of northern Tanzania. The first part focuses on Mount Kilimanjaro through the 6 Days Marangu Route, followed by five days of wildlife viewing.
The mountain section leads from the lower slopes toward Uhuru Peak before returning through the Marangu Route. The safari section then takes you into Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
It is a practical choice for travelers who want more than a trekking holiday or a conventional safari. You can Request a Quote when you are ready to discuss your preferred travel arrangements.
Quick Overview Of 11 Days Marangu Trek And Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Price: USD 2,950–USD 5,150 per person
Tour Type: Private or group sharing
Kilimanjaro Route: Marangu Route
Kilimanjaro Duration: 6 Days Marangu Route
Safari Duration: 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
Safari Destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
Starting Point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar
Ending Point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar
Mountain Accommodation: Marangu huts, with four people sharing a hut and each person having their own bed
Safari Accommodation: Budget camping, tented camp, or luxury tent options
Main Activities: Mountain hiking and wildlife game drives
Guide Languages: English, Spanish, German, and Italian
Flights to and from your home country are not included. Kilimanjaro International Airport can be used for international arrival and departure, while airport transfers can be arranged according to your itinerary.
Solo travelers can also book the journey. Contact us for the applicable price and arrangements.
Why Choose 11 Days Marangu Trek And Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure?
The strength of this itinerary is its variety. Instead of spending the entire holiday in one environment, you move from high-altitude mountain landscapes to open wildlife areas.
The 6 Days Marangu Route provides the trekking component, while the safari adds opportunities for game drives in several important northern Tanzania destinations.
6 Days Marangu Route
Marangu is used for the six-day Kilimanjaro trekking section. The route passes through different climatic zones as the elevation increases, with an acclimatization day at Horombo Hut included in the supplied itinerary.
The route also uses hut accommodation, making it different from camping-based Kilimanjaro routes.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire forms the opening safari destination in the supplied itinerary. Its inclusion gives the journey an immediate transition from mountain trekking to wildlife viewing.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti provides the central wildlife section of the safari. The itinerary includes dedicated game-drive time in the park before continuing toward the Ngorongoro area.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro is included for a dedicated crater game drive. Its position within the safari creates another distinct landscape and wildlife-viewing setting after the Serengeti section.
Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara completes the wildlife portion of the supplied itinerary before the return drive toward Arusha. It gives the final safari day a different setting from the other parks visited earlier.
Mount Kilimanjaro And The Marangu Route
Mount Kilimanjaro is the mountain section of this combined adventure. The itinerary uses the Marangu Route over six trekking days, including an acclimatization day at Horombo Hut and a summit attempt toward Uhuru Peak.
The hut-based accommodation is one of the defining features of the Marangu section. After completing the mountain journey, the program shifts from hiking to vehicle-based wildlife viewing.
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro And Lake Manyara
The five-day safari adds four major destinations to the journey. Tarangire begins the wildlife section, followed by Serengeti game drives, a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, and a final game drive at Lake Manyara.
This combination allows travelers to see different environments within one Tanzania itinerary rather than limiting the safari to a single destination.
Accommodation For 11 Days Marangu Trek And Tanzania Northern Circuit Adventure
During the Marangu climb, accommodation is provided in huts, with four people in one hut and an individual bed for each person.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi - Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut
Kilimanjaro
5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m, 7 km, 4–5 hours, Montane Forest. Travel from Moshi to Marangu Gate before beginning the hike toward Mandara Hut. The route enters the montane forest, where the environment gradually changes as you gain elevation. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Mandara Hut
Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro
9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m, 11 km, 6–8 hours, Heathland/Moorland. Continue upward from Mandara Hut toward Horombo Hut. The landscape changes as you leave the forest behind and enter the heathland and moorland zone. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Horombo Hut
Acclimatization At Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro
12,100 ft to 14,160 ft to 12,100 ft, 10 km, 3–5 hours. This acclimatization day allows time to hike to a higher elevation before returning to Horombo Hut. The gradual exposure to altitude is an important part of the supplied six-day trekking schedule. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Kilimanjaro
12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m, 10 km, 6–8 hours, Alpine Desert. Continue toward Kibo Hut through increasingly high and dry terrain. The Alpine Desert environment marks another major change in the mountain landscape as you approach the summit section. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kibo Hut
Kibo To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut
Kilimanjaro
15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m, then 19,300 ft / 5,895 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m, 4 km up and 14 km down, 10–15 hours, Alpine Desert. This is the summit day, including the ascent to Uhuru Peak followed by the descent toward Horombo Hut. It is the longest trekking day in the itinerary. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate To Moshi
Kilimanjaro
12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m, 18 km, 5–7 hours. Descend from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate and continue to Moshi Town. After arrival in Moshi, the supplied itinerary continues with a transfer to Arusha for the night before the safari section. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Moshi
Arusha To Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Pickup is planned around 7:00 am–8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed for the trip. The drive to Tarangire takes approximately 2 hours over about 109 km. Enjoy a game drive before continuing in the late afternoon toward Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mto Wa Mbu/Karatu
Mto Wa Mbu/Karatu To Serengeti
Serengeti
Travel toward Serengeti National Park for a game drive and overnight stay in Central Serengeti. The supplied itinerary also notes pickup from Arusha around 9:00 am–9:30 am, with the exact pickup updated before travel. Park check-in timing affects the following day's checkout arrangements. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Central Serengeti
Serengeti Game Drive To Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Spend the day on a Serengeti National Park game drive before driving toward the Serengeti Gate for checkout. The itinerary then continues toward the Ngorongoro Rim for overnight accommodation. Check-in and checkout times depend on the applicable park arrangements. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Ngorongoro Rim
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Later, continue to the Ngorongoro Gate for checkout before driving toward Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for the overnight stay. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Mto wa Mbu/Karatu
Lake Manyara Game Drive To Arusha
Lake Manyara
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara for an early morning game drive. The safari then continues with a late-afternoon drive toward Arusha, with arrival planned around 5:30 pm–6:30 pm according to the supplied itinerary. Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Arusha
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