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10-Day From Kilimanjaro Summit to Wildlife Safari

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 10 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Kilimanjaro Summit to Wildlife Safari

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

This 10-day adventure combines climbing Africa’s highest mountain via the scenic Marangu Route with an unforgettable wildlife safari through Tanzania’s most famous national parks. The journey takes you from lush rainforest to the glaciers of Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by game drives in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

Route

Start	Kilimanjaro Summit to Wildlife Safari (Day 1)
Day 2	Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
Day 3	Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge
Day 4	Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut
Day 5	Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak
Day 6	Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate
Day 7	Tarangire National Park
Day 8	Serengeti National Park
Day 9	Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro National Park
Day 10	Ngorongoro Crater
End	Kilimanjaro Summit to Wildlife Safari

Tour Features

Day 1: Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut Day 2: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut Day 3: Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge Day 4: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut Day 5: Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak Day 6: Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate Day 7: Tarangire National Park Day 8: Serengeti National Park Day 9: Serengeti National Park Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater

Activities & Transportation

Route: Kilimanjaro Summit to Wildlife Safari
Duration: 10 days
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Mandara Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Kibo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

Marera valley lodge View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

8

Serengeti Wild Camp View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9

Ngorongoro Wild Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands View hotel

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

10

No accommodation (End of tour)

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

⏱Morning 🏨Mandara Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart from Arusha and drive to Marangu Gate on Mount Kilimanjaro for registration and trek briefing. After completing park formalities, begin the hike through the lush rainforest of the mountain where tall trees, thick vegetation and wildlife such as colobus monkeys can often be seen. The trail gradually ascends through this beautiful forest environment until reaching Mandara Hut where climbers rest for the night.

Day 2 Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

⏱Morning 🏨Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast the trek continues leaving the dense rainforest and entering the heath and moorland zone where the vegetation becomes shorter and the landscape opens up with wide views. Along the trail you will begin to see unique alpine plants such as giant lobelia and groundsels. The path steadily climbs toward Horombo Hut with impressive views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak, arriving in the afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 Horombo Hut To Mawenzi Ridge

⏱Morning 🏨Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

This day is reserved for acclimatization to help the body adjust to the increasing altitude. After breakfast you will hike towards Mawenzi Ridge, a scenic area that offers spectacular views of the rugged Mawenzi Peak and the surrounding alpine desert landscape. After spending time at higher elevation to aid acclimatization, you descend back to Horombo Hut for relaxation, meals and overnight stay.

Day 4 Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

⏱Morning 🏨Kibo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The journey continues from Horombo Hut toward Kibo Hut crossing the wide saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Vegetation becomes very limited as the environment changes into an alpine desert with open rocky terrain and dramatic views of the mountain. The hike is steady and gradual, arriving at Kibo Hut in the afternoon where climbers rest, have an early dinner and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Day 5 Kibo Hut To Uhuru Peak

⏱Morning 🏨Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Around midnight the summit climb begins under the stars. The steep and challenging ascent leads slowly toward the crater rim before reaching the highest point in Africa, Uhuru Peak at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. After enjoying the sunrise and celebrating the achievement at the top, climbers descend back to Kibo Hut for a short rest before continuing further down to Horombo Hut for dinner and overnight after this long but rewarding day.

Day 6 Horombo Hut To Marangu Gate

⏱Morning 🏨The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast begin the descent from Horombo Hut through the moorland and rainforest zones back to Marangu Gate. Upon arrival climbers complete exit formalities and receive summit certificates before driving back to Arusha where you can relax and recover from the mountain adventure with an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 Tarangire National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Marera valley lodge 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park for a full day wildlife safari. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River which attracts many animals especially during the dry season. During the game drive you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes and many species of birds before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Serengeti Wild Camp 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast travel toward the famous Serengeti National Park passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro highlands. As you enter the Serengeti plains the scenery opens into vast grasslands that support one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in the world. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large herds of grazing animals before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 9 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Ngorongoro Wild Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives across the endless plains. The park is known for its incredible wildlife including large predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs as well as elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and numerous antelope species. Depending on the season you may also witness part of the great wildebeest migration as thousands of animals move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.

Day 10 Ngorongoro Crater

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast depart the Serengeti and travel to Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive inside this world famous natural wonder. The crater floor is home to a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos and the rare black rhino. After enjoying the game drive and lunch inside the crater, begin the journey back to Arusha where the safari adventure comes to an end.