7 Days Best Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour
This 7 Days Best Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour combines the thrill of conquering Africa's highest peak with the ultimate wildlife adventure across Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour begins with an exhilarating trek through diverse ecological zones of Mount Kilimanjaro, known locally as "Kilima Njaro" (Shining Mountain), before transitioning to the endless plains of the Serengeti. This carefully crafted Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour showcases the remarkable diversity of Tanzania, from alpine meadows and glacial peaks to vast savannas teeming with the Big Five. The seamless blend of adventure and wildlife viewing makes this the ultimate East African experience.
Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour takes you through multiple ecosystems, from the lush rainforests of Kilimanjaro's lower slopes to the iconic acacia-dotted plains of the Serengeti, known locally as "Siringet" (Endless Plains). This comprehensive Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour is designed to maximize your chances of witnessing the Great Migration while providing adequate time for mountain acclimatization and wildlife viewing. Expert guides accompany you throughout this transformative Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour, sharing their knowledge of both mountaineering techniques and wildlife behavior. The journey culminates with unforgettable game drives across the Serengeti, where predators and prey engage in nature's eternal dance.
The meticulously planned Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour ensures proper rest and recovery between challenging mountain trekking and extensive game viewing activities. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour includes luxury accommodations that provide comfort after demanding days on the mountain and in the wilderness. This ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour experience creates lasting memories of Tanzania's most spectacular natural wonders. From summiting Africa's rooftop to witnessing millions of wildebeest thundering across ancient migration routes, this adventure represents the pinnacle of East African exploration.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Moshi
Day 2: Proceed to Machame Gate for Kilimanjaro Climb Commencement
Day 3: Continue Kilimanjaro Ascent to Shira Camp via Rainforest Zone
Day 4: Transfer to Barranco Camp through Alpine Desert Terrain
Day 5: Proceed to Uhuru Peak Summit via Stella Point Route
Day 6: Continue Descent to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Serengeti
Day 7: Transfer to Central Serengeti for Ultimate Game Drive Experience
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Kilimanjaro National Park and Serengeti National Park
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during the mountain trek and game drives
- Full board accommodation at mountain camps and safari lodges
- Professional English-speaking Mountain guide and safari driver-guide
- Porter services and camping equipment for the Kilimanjaro trek
- Driver allowances and park fees
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa (where applicable)
- International and internal flights
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (hot-air balloon safari, etc.)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for guides, porters, and staff
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Moshi
Your extraordinary Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport, located 46 kilometers from Moshi town in the shadow of the magnificent mountain. This inaugural day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour includes a scenic 1-hour drive through the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to your comfortable accommodation in Moshi, known locally as "Mji wa Moshi" (Smoke Town). Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour continues with a comprehensive briefing from your mountain guide, equipment check, and final preparations for the upcoming trek, while enjoying views of the snow-capped peak of Kibo rising 5,895 meters above sea level.
- Day2Proceed to Machame Gate for Kilimanjaro Climb Commencement
Early morning marks the official start of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour trekking adventure with a 45-minute drive to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters elevation, where registration formalities are completed. Your challenging Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour ascent begins through the lush montane rainforest, home to blue monkeys and colobus monkeys, as you trek 11 kilometers over approximately 5-7 hours to reach Machame Camp at 2,835 meters. The first day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour Mountain experience concludes with dinner at Machame Camp, where you'll rest among the heath and moorland vegetation while acclimatizing to the increasing altitude.
- Day3Continue Kilimanjaro Ascent to Shira Camp via Rainforest Zone
Day three of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour presents a dramatic landscape change as you leave the forest zone and enter the heath and moorland section of the mountain. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour continues with a 5-6 hour trek covering 5 kilometers from Machame Camp to Shira Camp at 3,750 meters, offering spectacular views of the Western Breach and Kibo peak. This phase of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour provides excellent acclimatization opportunities as you traverse the Shira Plateau, one of the world's largest high-altitude plateaus, before settling into camp with panoramic views of the mountain's glaciated summit.
- Day4Transfer to Barranco Camp through Alpine Desert Terrain
Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour enters the alpine desert zone today with a challenging 6–7-hour trek from Shira Camp to Barranco Camp at 3,976 meters elevation. This crucial day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour includes crossing the Lava Tower at 4,630 meters for acclimatization before descending to Barranco Camp, following the essential "climb high, sleep low" principle. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour Day concludes at the scenic Barranco Camp beneath the famous Barranco Wall, where you'll prepare for the technical scramble ahead while enjoying spectacular sunset views of the glaciers above.
- Day5Proceed to Uhuru Peak Summit via Stella Point Route
Summit day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour begins with a midnight departure from Barranco Camp, starting with the challenging Barranco Wall scramble before the final push to Uhuru Peak. Your ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour achievement unfolds as you climb through the arctic zone to reach Stella Point at 5,739 meters, then continue along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, Africa's highest point. This triumphant moment of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour is celebrated with photos and certificates before beginning the long descent to Mweka Camp at 3,068 meters, covering a total distance of 17 kilometers over 12-16 hours.
- Day6Continue Descent to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Serengeti
Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour transitions from mountain to safari today with a final 3-hour descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate at 1,640 meters, where you'll receive your summit certificates. This pivotal day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour includes a celebratory lunch in Moshi before embarking on a 6-hour drive covering 350 kilometers through the Rift Valley to the Serengeti, known locally as "Siringet." Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour evolves into a wildlife adventure as you arrive at your luxury tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti, where the sounds of the African wilderness replace the silence of the mountain peaks.
- Day7Transfer to Central Serengeti for Ultimate Game Drive Experience
The final day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour showcases the incredible wildlife diversity of the Serengeti with full-day game drives across the central plains known as "Seronera." Your concluding Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour experience includes tracking the Big Five across 14,750 square kilometers of pristine wilderness, with opportunities to witness the Great Migration depending on seasonal patterns. This memorable finale to your Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour may include an optional hot-air balloon safari over the endless plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, before your transfer to the airstrip for your departure flight, completing an unforgettable week of mountain conquest and wildlife encounters.