Kilimanjaro Machame And Safari

10 Days Machame Route And Serengeti Ngorongoro Safari combines Kilimanjaro trekking with Serengeti and Ngorongoro game drives. Request your quote now

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Safari summary

10 Days Machame Route And Serengeti Ngorongoro Safari is the combination of a seven-day Kilimanjaro trek and a three-day wildlife safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This Tanzania journey connects demanding mountain trails with memorable game drives, creating a focused adventure for travelers seeking both high-altitude hiking and wildlife encounters.

Package Breakdown

Duration: 10 active travel days / 9 nights

Kilimanjaro Trek: 7 Days Machame Route

Safari: 3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Mountain Accommodation: Camping

Safari Accommodation: Budget camping, tented camp, or luxury tent

Tour Style: Private or group sharing

Main Activities: Mountain hiking and wildlife game drives

Price: USD 2,700–4,700 per person

Starting Options: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar

Ending Options: Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or another arranged destination

Important duration note: The supplied itinerary contains an Arrival Day, Days 1–10, and a Departure Day, while the package is described as 10 days/9 nights. The exact calendar-day count should therefore be confirmed before publishing or booking.

Why Choose This Tanzania Adventure?

A 10-day itinerary combining a 7-day Machame Route trek on Kilimanjaro with a 3-day safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater is designed for travelers who want to experience two very different sides of Tanzania in one organized journey.

The Machame Route provides a multi-day mountain experience with forest, moorland, alpine desert, and high-altitude terrain before reaching Uhuru Peak. After the climb, the safari changes the pace completely, taking you into some of northern Tanzania's best-known wildlife destinations.

This combination works well for travelers who want an active holiday rather than a single-destination trip. You can spend the first part hiking toward Africa's highest summit and then enjoy 4x4 game drives across the Serengeti and inside the Ngorongoro Crater.

Quick Overview of the Journey

Your adventure begins with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi. After preparation for the mountain, you begin the seven-day Machame Route trek.

The trail moves from rainforest into higher mountain environments before reaching the summit zone. After descending through Mweka, the journey continues toward Arusha and then into the wildlife portion of the itinerary.

The three-day safari focuses on Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Game drives provide opportunities to observe wildlife while traveling through changing landscapes, followed by a return to Arusha and transfer toward Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Mount Kilimanjaro: The Mountain Challenge

Mount Kilimanjaro is the central mountain component of this package. The seven-day Machame Route provides several days for gradual progression through different climatic zones, ending with the summit attempt at Uhuru Peak.

Camping accommodation forms part of the mountain experience, while guides, cooks, porters, meals, and boiled drinking water are included according to the package arrangements.

Machame Route: Seven Days on Kilimanjaro

The Machame Route is the selected trekking route for this package. Its seven-day schedule gives the journey a structured progression from the lower forest through higher mountain environments and toward the summit.

The route includes Machame, Shira, Barranco, Karanga, Barafu, Uhuru Peak, and Mweka before the return to Moshi and onward to Arusha.

Serengeti National Park: Wildlife Safari

Serengeti National Park forms the first major wildlife destination after the mountain climb. The safari section includes game drives through the park, with an overnight stay in Central Serengeti.

The change from mountain trekking to vehicle-based wildlife viewing creates a completely different travel experience within the same Tanzania itinerary.

Ngorongoro Crater: Final Safari Highlight

Ngorongoro Crater is the second wildlife destination. The itinerary includes a game drive inside the crater before the journey continues toward Arusha.

Its position within the final safari days allows travelers to complete the wildlife section with another dedicated game-drive experience before returning to the city.

Fast 7-Day Kilimanjaro and Safari Combo

Fast 7-day Kilimanjaro and safari combo: Machame climb plus Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater game drive offers a compact way to connect mountain trekking with northern Tanzania wildlife. The full package extends this combination into a 10-day core adventure.

This 10-day ultimate Tanzania adventure perfectly pairs the 7-day Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro with a fast-paced 3-day wildlife safari through the iconic Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, giving travelers a varied itinerary from high mountain trails to open wildlife landscapes.

Tour Price: USD 2,700–4,700 Per 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
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Kilimanjaro Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

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 - Machame Gate - Machame Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: (3,000m): 56,000ft / 1,830m to 10,200ft / 3,100m | Stretch: 11 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest The trek starts with transport from Moshi to Machame Gate. After completing the necessary entry procedures, begin hiking through the lush rainforest toward Machame Camp. The trail provides a gradual introduction to the mountain while the surrounding vegetation changes as you gain altitude. Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Machame Camp

Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m | Stretch: 9 km | Hiking: 4–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland Leave Machame Camp and continue toward Shira Camp as the landscape opens into moorland. The trail becomes more exposed while the altitude increases. This stage continues the gradual ascent and gives you more time to adjust to the changing mountain environment before reaching the Shira area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Shira Camp

Shira to Barranco Camp

Kilimanjaro

Hiking: 5–7 hours | Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m | Stretch: 15 km | Habitat: Semi-desert The route continues across the high mountain landscape toward Barranco Camp. Although the final elevation gain is limited, the distance and terrain make this an important trekking day. The semi-desert surroundings create a noticeable contrast with the rainforest experienced earlier on the climb. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Barranco Camp

Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: Barranco 3,900m to Karanga 3,995m | Stretch: 6 km | Hiking: 3.5–4 hours | Habitat: Moorland Continue from Barranco toward Karanga through high-altitude moorland. The shorter hiking distance allows the route to progress toward the summit zone while maintaining a measured pace. This section prepares you for the higher camps that follow as the mountain environment becomes increasingly rugged. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Karanga Camp

Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp

Kilimanjaro

Rising: Karanga 3,995m to Barafu 4,673m | Stretch: 4 km | Hiking: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert From Karanga, continue upward toward Barafu Camp in the alpine desert zone. The distance is short, but the increasing altitude makes steady pacing important. Barafu becomes the high camp before the summit attempt, so the day focuses on reaching camp and preparing for the next stage. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Barafu Camp

Barafu to Uhuru Peak and Mweka

Kilimanjaro

Rising: 4,700m / 15,350ft to 5,895m / 19,343ft down to 3,090m / 10,150ft | Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down | Hiking: 5–7 hours up / 5–6 hours down | Habitat: Arctic The summit section begins from Barafu and continues toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895m. After reaching the summit area, descend toward Mweka Camp. This is the major summit day of the Machame Route and combines the highest section of the trek with a substantial descent. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Mweka Camp

Mweka- Machame Gate, Moshi - Arusha

Kilimanjaro

Descend: 3,090m / 10,150ft to 1,680m / 5,500ft | Stretch: 10 km | Hiking: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Rain Forest Descend through the rainforest from Mweka toward Machame Gate. After completing the mountain section, continue to Moshi and then transfer onward to Arusha for the night. This transition connects the completed Kilimanjaro trek with the upcoming Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Arusha

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Safari route: Arusha to Serengeti | Activity: Game drive | Overnight: Central Serengeti Depart Arusha at approximately 6:00–7:00 am, with the exact pickup time updated according to the arrangements. Continue toward Serengeti for a game drive before settling into Central Serengeti for the night. Check-in time affects the following day's checkout under applicable park arrangements. Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Ngorongoro Rim

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro

Serengeti

Activity: Serengeti game drive | Overnight: Ngorongoro Rim Spend more time on a Serengeti game drive before continuing toward the Ngorongoro area. A later drive toward the Serengeti Gate allows checkout according to the applicable check-in time. Ngorongoro Conservation Area check-in similarly determines the following checkout arrangements. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Ngorongoro Rim

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity: Ngorongoro Crater game drive | Overnight: Arusha After breakfast, descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for the day's game drive. Later, continue toward the gate for checkout, with timing dependent on the original check-in arrangement. The journey continues to Arusha, with arrival expected around 5:30–6:30 pm for an overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Arusha

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