11-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Hiking Safari | Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Kilimanjaro

Arrival in Arusha & Safari Briefing

Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your lodge. The drive offers your first glimpse of local life and views of Mount Meru. After check-in, take time to relax and recover from your journey. Enjoy the peaceful lodge setting as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Later, meet your guide for a short safari briefing. This session covers travel tips, safety guidelines, and what to expect during your safari and trekking experience.

Game Drive Experience

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The drive passes through Maasai villages and open plains, offering both cultural and scenic views.

Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source for wildlife. You may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat.

In the evening, head to your lodge for dinner and relaxation. Unwind in a peaceful setting while reflecting on your first safari experience.

Depart early and journey toward Serengeti National Park. Travel through the lush Ngorongoro highlands, where rolling hills and crater views create a dramatic landscape.

Arrive in the Serengeti and begin your game drive en route to camp. The endless plains are home to predators and large herds. Keep your camera ready for lions, cheetahs, and possibly the Great Migration.

Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Your guide will track wildlife movements to maximize sightings. The park offers excellent chances to see the Big Five and other iconic species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue your game drive across different habitats. Return to camp before sunset for dinner and relaxation.

Start with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti. This is the best time to spot active predators. Afterward, travel toward the Ngorongoro Crater.

Descend into the crater for a half-day safari. The crater floor hosts dense wildlife, including rhinos, lions, and hippos. After lunch, return to Arusha for your Kilimanjaro briefing and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Kilimanjaro National Park and register at the gate. Begin your trek through lush rainforest, where the trail is shaded and rich in vegetation.

The hike is steady and scenic, with chances to see monkeys and birds. Arrive at Machame Camp in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and prepare for your first night on the mountain. Hiking Time 5–7 hours.

Transition to Moorland Zone

Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland terrain. The landscape opens up, revealing wide views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding valleys.  The trail becomes steeper but remains manageable. It climbs along a rocky ridge onto the Shira Plateau, where you gain your first clear views of Kibo Peak and the Western Breach glaciers.

Reach Shira Camp in the afternoon and take time to relax. Enjoy the cooler mountain air and stunning high-altitude scenery as you prepare for the next stage of your climb. Hiking Time 4–6 hours

Today focuses on acclimatization. Hike up to Lava Tower ((4,630m) where the altitude increases significantly. This climb helps your body adjust before descending again.

After lunch, descend to Barranco Camp (3,950m). The route offers dramatic views and varied terrain. Rest early and prepare for the next day’s climb.

Hiking Time 6–8 hours

Begin the day by climbing the Barranco Wall. The ascent is steep but rewarding, with incredible views. Afterward, continue across alpine desert terrain.

Arrive at Barafu Camp (4,673m) in the afternoon. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt. Your guide will brief you on the night climb.

Hiking Time: 8–10 hours

Start your summit attempt around midnight. The climb is challenging but rewarding. Reach Uhuru Peak  (5,895m) at sunrise, the highest point in Africa.

After celebrating and taking photos, begin your descent. Continue down to Mweka Camp for dinner and rest after a long but successful day.

Hiking Time: 12–15 hours

Descend through rainforest trails to Mweka Gate. The hike is easier and offers a chance to reflect on your achievement.

Receive your summit  certificate  gold or silver at the gate and celebrate with your mountain crew then Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your flight home