12-day Kilimanjaro & Safari adventure

This 12-day combination package offers you an 7-day Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking via the scenic Marangu route and ends with a relaxing 4-days safari adventure through 4 parks in the Northern circuit. This package is surely one of the best combo packages in a Tanzanian safaris.

Package Price (US $)
12-days Kili climb and Safari adventure (per person)
  1pax 2pax 3pax 4pax or more
Dec 1 to Mar 31 $4,945.00 $4,203.00 $3,573.00 $3,216.00
Apr 1 to May 31 $3,956.00 $3,363.00 $2,859.00 $2,573.00
Jun 1 to Oct 31 $4,945.00 $4,203.00 $3,573.00 $3,216.00
Nov 1 to Nov 30 $3,956.00 $3,363.00 $2,859.00 $2,573.00

Part 1: Mt Kilimanjaro Climb:

Itinerary:

Day 1:  Drive to Marangu Gate which is 1800 meters above sea level.  Register and start the trekking to Mandara which is about 9 kilometers and 2700 meter above sea level.  During the trekking you may be lucky to see black and white Colobus monkeys which are familiar in this rain forest. If you arrive early you can visit the Maundi Crater or pass there the following day on the way to Horombo.

Day 2:  Depart to Horombo after the breakfast. After a few minutes walking you finish the forest zone and start the moorland zone to Horombo which is 3700m.above sea level. Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut.

Day 3:  This is an acclimatization day in Horombo Hut.

Day 4:  After an early breakfast you start trekking to Kibo Hut (4700m). You will pass Mawenzi ridge and saddle before arriving at this last hut to the top. Dinner and few hours sleep before the trekking start to the summit. First you reach Gillman’s point (5,865m.) in five hours and later proceed to Uhuru Peak via Stella point. After taking pictures of sunrise and a great view you descend down back to Kibo for breakfast and rest.

Day 5:  Walk down to Horombo for the last night in Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight in Horombo.

Day 6:  After breakfast walk down to Marangu Gate to collect the “Mt. Kilimanjaro Gilman’s and Uhuru Peak’s Certificate”.

End of Climb.

Part 2: Northern Safari Circuit – 6 days

Day 7: Breakfast in Arusha. After breakfast you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for all day game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at a designated Lodge/Hotel.

Day 8: After breakfast, a drive to Serengeti National Park with optional visit to Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon game drive at Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at/near Serengeti. 

Day 9: Full day game viewing in Serengeti, meals and overnight at the designated Lodge/Hotel near Serengeti.

Day 10: Early game-drive at Serengeti. After lunch, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.  Dinner and overnight at the designated Lodge/Hotel near Ngorongoro.

Day 11: Early start. Game viewing at Ngorongoro. Picnic lunch at the park. After lunch, continue game viewing. Late afternoon drive to Arusha. Meals and overnight in Arusha.

Day 12: Travel day. Breakfast in Arusha. You will spend this day relaxing in Arusha and sightseeing around the city. Evening drive to the airport for travel home.
 

End of the Safari.

Note the following:

  • The accommodations may also vary depending on the locations of good game viewing from season to season. Accommodations are in Lodges (standard to luxury) but upon request, can be in basic camp (public or private), permanent tented camps or luxury mobile camps. When we know your travel dates and plans we will advise accordingly.
  • If you wish to fly from Arusha to Serengeti or Serengeti to Arusha it is possible and we will customize the itinerary accordingly. This itinerary can be customized as you wish. 
  • If you are arriving at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport or in Arusha by shuttle bus let us know so we can arrange meeting you on arrival to make things even smoother.
  • We will be happy to know your travel plans so we can customize this itinerary or any other itinerary for you. We are a full service company and we will be able to take care of all accommodations: before safari, on safari and after safari; airport and hotel transfers; and internal/regional flights.
  • Camping and lodge safari have almost same packing list but in case you have questions let us know. 

Package price includes:

  • Park fees
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • Camping equipment
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Sleeping bag if needed (for tenting accommodations).

 

Package price DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline pp, per day available at our offices if requested)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

 

For those interested in human history, you will be fascinated by a visit to Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli Archeological Site, an area which is widely believed to have been the home of the earliest human ancestors.

Accommodation Selections

Chanya Lodge, Marangu

Kibo Palace Hotel, Arusha

Marera View Lodge, Karatu

Africa Safari, Manyara