7 Days Best Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour

Your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our professional driver-guide will greet you with traditional Tanzanian hospitality. The journey to your accommodation in Moshi town takes approximately 45 minutes (35 kilometers) through the vibrant landscapes of northern Tanzania, offering your first glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro's imposing presence. This Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour starts with a comprehensive briefing about the exciting adventures ahead, while you settle into your comfortable lodge with stunning views of Africa's highest peak. Your evening is free to relax, acclimatize to the African atmosphere, and prepare for tomorrow's Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour adventures while enjoying a delicious welcome dinner featuring local Tanzanian cuisine.

This exciting day of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour takes you to the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro for an unforgettable day hiking experience through the Machame or Marangu route lower sections. The transfer to Kilimanjaro National Park gate takes 1 hour (25 kilometers) from Moshi, where you'll begin your trek through lush montane forests teeming with colobus monkeys and exotic bird species. Your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour includes this spectacular mountain experience, allowing you to witness the diverse ecosystems that make Kilimanjaro a UNESCO World Heritage Site while reaching viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramas. The day combines adventure hiking with cultural interactions at local Chagga villages, where you'll learn traditional coffee farming techniques and enjoy authentic local cuisine as part of this comprehensive Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour experience.

Your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour continues with an early morning departure to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees scattered across the landscape. The scenic drive takes approximately 2.5 hours (120 kilometers) from Moshi through the Great Rift Valley, offering spectacular views of rural Tanzanian life and dramatic geological formations. This day of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour features extensive game drives through Tarangire's diverse habitats, where over 300 bird species and large mammals including lions, leopards, and buffalo create unforgettable wildlife encounters. The park's Tarangire River serves as a vital water source during dry seasons, attracting incredible concentrations of wildlife that make this Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour truly exceptional for photography and wildlife observation.

Today's Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour adventure takes you into the legendary Serengeti National Park, covering a scenic 4-hour drive (160 kilometers) through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with spectacular crater rim views. The vast Serengeti plains stretch endlessly before you, offering your first glimpse of why this ecosystem is considered one of the world's most important wildlife sanctuaries and a cornerstone of any Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour. Upon arrival in the Seronera area (central Serengeti), you'll immediately begin game drives searching for the Big Five, with particular focus on the region's famous lion prides and elusive leopards that make this Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour unforgettable. The afternoon game drive introduces you to the Serengeti's incredible biodiversity, from massive elephant herds to graceful gazelles, creating magical moments that define the essence of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour experience.

This full day dedicated to your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour focuses entirely on exploring the Serengeti's diverse ecosystems, from the kopjes (rock outcrops) where lions rest to the river valleys where hippos and crocodiles dominate. Morning game drives target predator activity when lions and leopards are most active, while afternoon sessions focus on the great wildebeest migration depending on seasonal movements that make this Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour truly spectacular. The Serengeti's 14,750 square kilometers provide endless opportunities for wildlife photography and observation, with expert guides sharing their knowledge about animal behavior and ecosystem dynamics throughout your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour. Optional hot air balloon safari available (additional cost) offers aerial perspectives of the Serengeti's magnificence, creating once-in-a-lifetime memories that epitomize the luxury aspect of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour adventure.

Your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour continues with morning game drives en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a 3-hour journey (145 kilometers) through the Serengeti's western corridor and highland forests. The drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim offers breathtaking views of this ancient volcanic caldera, considered the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and a perfect finale to your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour. Upon arrival at your crater rim accommodation, you'll enjoy spectacular sunset views over the crater floor while spotting wildlife movements 600 meters below through powerful telescopes provided as part of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour experience. The evening includes cultural interactions with local Maasai communities, learning about their traditional lifestyle and conservation efforts that complement the wildlife protection goals of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour.

The final day of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour features an early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater, where the world's largest intact volcanic caldera hosts approximately 25,000 large mammals in a natural amphitheater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site provides exceptional Big Five viewing opportunities, including the rare black rhinoceros that makes your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour complete with all major African species encounters. The crater floor spans 260 square kilometers of diverse habitats from grasslands to forests, lakes to swamps, creating a microcosm of East African ecosystems within this remarkable conclusion to your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour. After extensive game drives and a picnic lunch beside Lake Magadi with its flamingo populations, you'll ascend the crater walls and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (3.5 hours, 190 kilometers) for your departure, carrying unforgettable memories of your Ultimate Kilimanjaro Safari and Serengeti Tour adventure.