6 Days Best Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour
This 6 Days Best Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour begins with conquering Africa's highest peak through the best short route, offering breathtaking views and unforgettable memories. Your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour provides the perfect balance of physical challenge and wildlife discovery in just six incredible days. The adventure seamlessly transitions from high-altitude mountain terrain to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to the spectacular wildebeest migration.
This Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour showcases Tanzania's diverse natural wonders, from the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the vast savannahs teeming with wildlife. The carefully planned itinerary maximizes your chances of witnessing the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, alongside legendary big cats and massive herds of wildebeest. Your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour utilizes the efficient Marangu route for mountain climbing, allowing more time for comprehensive safari experiences. This combination ensures you experience both the personal triumph of reaching Uhuru Peak and the thrill of observing Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle.
The Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour concludes with extensive game drives through Serengeti's diverse ecosystems, where endless migration herds create one of nature's most magnificent displays. Professional guides enhance your experience with expert knowledge of both mountain climbing techniques and wildlife behavior patterns. This comprehensive Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour represents the pinnacle of Tanzanian adventure tourism, offering two bucket-list experiences in one seamless journey. The carefully structured itinerary ensures optimal acclimatization for mountain climbing while maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities during prime safari seasons.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi
Day 2: Transfer to Marangu Gate for the Kilimanjaro hiking tour commencement
Day 3: Proceed to summit attempt - Uhuru Peak via Gilman's Point
Day 4: Continue with descent to Marangu Gate and transfer to Arusha
Day 5: Transfer to Serengeti National Park for classic safari game drives
Day 6: Continue with a full-day Serengeti tour and departure transfer
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and Serengeti National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide and mountain guide
- Driver and guide allowances
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Mountain climbing equipment and camping gear
- Hut fees for Kilimanjaro climbing
- Emergency evacuation insurance for mountain climbing
- Professional porter services during the climb
Price Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing fees
- Air ticket costs
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides, drivers, and porters
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal climbing equipment and gear
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Sleeping bags and personal hiking equipment
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi
Your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, located 46 kilometers from Moshi town in northern Tanzania. Upon landing, our experienced English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour expedition. The scenic 1-hour transfer to your comfortable Moshi accommodation covers beautiful landscapes of coffee plantations and banana farms, setting the perfect tone for your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour journey. This first day includes equipment checks, route briefing, and rest preparation, ensuring you're fully ready for the challenging yet rewarding Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure that awaits.
- Day2Transfer to Marangu Gate for the Kilimanjaro hiking tour commencement
Transfer to Marangu Gate at 1,860 meters altitude marks the official beginning of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour mountain climbing phase, departing Moshi at 8:00 AM for this legendary starting point. The 45-minute drive covers 28 kilometers through lush tropical vegetation and traditional Chagga villages, bringing you closer to your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour mountain challenge. After registration formalities and final gear checks, your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour continues with the first trekking stage from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut at 2,700 meters altitude. This 4-5 hour trek covers 8 kilometers through magnificent rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and exotic bird species, providing an exciting introduction to your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour mountain adventure.
- Day3Proceed to summit attempt - Uhuru Peak via Gilman's Point
Proceed to the ultimate summit attempt of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure, departing Kibo Hut at midnight for Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters above sea level. This challenging 12-15 hour trek represents the pinnacle of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour experience, first reaching Gilman's Point at 5,681 meters after 6-7 hours of steep climbing through scree slopes. The final 1.5-hour push to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point, completes the mountain climbing portion of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour journey with unparalleled achievement and breathtaking sunrise views. After summit celebrations and photography, the descent to Horombo Hut at 3,720 meters takes 6-8 hours, marking a successful completion of the mountain phase of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure.
- Day4Continue with descent to Marangu Gate and transfer to Arusha
Continue with the final descent from Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate at 1,860 meters, concluding the mountain climbing segment of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour expedition. This 3-4 hour trek covers 20 kilometers through lush montane forest, providing time to celebrate your incredible Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour mountain achievement while enjoying warmer temperatures and thicker oxygen levels. Upon reaching Marangu Gate, you'll receive official summit certificates acknowledging your successful Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour climbing accomplishment before transferring to Arusha. The 3-hour, 120-kilometer journey to Arusha allows recovery time while building anticipation for the safari portion of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure beginning tomorrow.
- Day5Transfer to Serengeti National Park for classic safari game drives
Transfer to Serengeti National Park begins the wildlife safari portion of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure, departing Arusha at 7:00 AM for Tanzania's most famous game reserve. The spectacular 335-kilometer journey takes 6-7 hours through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning crater rim views and your first wildlife sightings during this Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour safari transition. Upon arrival in Serengeti's vast plains, afternoon game drives immediately immerse you in the world's greatest wildlife spectacle, showcasing why this Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour combination is so extraordinary. Your first Serengeti encounters include massive wildebeest herds, graceful gazelles, powerful lions, and elusive leopards, perfectly complementing your earlier Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour mountain triumph with incredible wildlife experiences.
- Day6Continue with a full-day Serengeti tour and departure transfer
Continue with a comprehensive full-day Serengeti tour that showcases the best wildlife viewing opportunities of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure across the park's 14,750 square kilometers. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer optimal wildlife viewing conditions, with opportunities to witness the Big Five including rare black rhinos, completing your diverse Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour experience. The endless savannah plains provide incredible photographic opportunities featuring massive migration herds, predator-prey interactions, and diverse bird species numbering over 500, making your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour truly comprehensive. After lunch and final game viewing, the transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport takes 6-7 hours, concluding your unforgettable Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Serengeti Tour adventure with lasting memories of Tanzania's greatest natural wonders.