11 Days Tanzania Unfolded Kilimanjaro & Safari is an 11-day itinerary that begins around Arusha with a Meru camping experience, a Kilimanjaro day hike via the Marangu Route and a Materuni waterfalls and coffee tour. It then moves to Tarangire and the Serengeti, including a stay in Northern Serengeti near the Mara River, and finishes with a Ngorongoro Crater tour.
Priced from US$ 7,326 per person.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly received by your safari guide who will escort you to your hotel in Arusha. This day is set aside for rest and acclimatization as you prepare for your incredible journey through Tanzania’s wild landscapes. You can enjoy dinner at the hotel or simply unwind after your flight.
After breakfast, you’ll head out for an unforgettable camping experience on the scenic slopes of Mount Meru. The area offers a peaceful natural setting, ideal for outdoor activities like nature walks, local cooking demonstrations, and cultural interactions with the Meru people. Enjoy your evening around a campfire under the stars, listening to traditional stories or music from the community.
Today you’ll experience Africa’s highest mountain with a guided day hike on Kilimanjaro via the lush rainforest trails of the Marangu Route. Trek through beautiful moss-covered trees, spot colobus monkeys, and learn about the mountain’s geology and vegetation. You’ll reach Mandara Hut before descending, filled with appreciation for this mighty peak, then return to Arusha for rest and reflection.
Set off this morning to the tranquil village of Materuni, nestled in the foothills of Kilimanjaro. After a short guided hike through banana plantations and lush forest, you'll arrive at the impressive Materuni Waterfall. Later, enjoy a hands-on coffee-making experience where locals teach you how to harvest, roast, and brew fresh Arabica coffee. Return to Arusha for an overnight stay.
Begin your wildlife journey with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, home to some of Tanzania’s largest elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Spend the day exploring the diverse ecosystem, spotting giraffes, lions, ostriches, zebras, and more during your game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river and capture stunning photos before heading to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Today’s journey takes you from Karatu to the heart of Serengeti National Park, passing through the misty highlands of Ngorongoro. As you enter Serengeti’s vast plains, wildlife sightings begin immediately with chances to see cheetahs, elephants, and herds of antelope. Arrive in Central Serengeti and enjoy a short evening game drive before settling into your lodge or camp.
After breakfast, embark on an adventurous game drive toward the remote northern region of Serengeti. This route takes you through transitional landscapes, where you might see predators hunting or witness large herds grazing. As you move closer to the Mara River, the excitement builds around spotting the Great Migration and river crossing activity. Arrive in Northern Serengeti and overnight in a camp near the action.
Enjoy a full day exploring the dramatic Northern Serengeti, especially along the Mara River where you may witness the wildebeest migration and thrilling predator-prey interactions. Watch crocodiles lurking in the water, elephants moving in families, and lions patrolling the riverbanks. The untouched beauty of this region offers unmatched photographic moments and true wilderness immersion.
After breakfast, begin your drive back to Central Serengeti, taking a different route for fresh wildlife sightings. Stop for wildlife photography, observe predators near kopjes, and enjoy the sweeping grasslands filled with grazing animals. Reach your central Serengeti accommodation in time for an optional sunset game drive or a peaceful evening around the campfire.
This is your last full game viewing day in Serengeti. Begin early to catch the morning wildlife activity and explore new areas of the central region. Look out for leopards in trees, hyenas along the trails, and elephants drinking from seasonal rivers. Return to your lodge for lunch and enjoy your final night in the wild with stories and stargazing.
Leave the Serengeti behind as you head toward the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the caldera for a spectacular game drive in this unique ecosystem, where you can spot rhinos, buffalos, flamingos, lions, and many other animals in a compact area. After the crater tour, transfer to arusha for your flight schedule.
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