13 Days Kilimanjaro adventure & Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

Embark on an unforgettable Tanzania adventure combining a 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame Route trek with a 5-day Serengeti Wildebeest Migration safari. Conquer Africa’s highest peak through diverse mountain landscapes, then unwind on immersive game drives across the Serengeti, witnessing dramatic migration scenes, big cats

13-day Tanzania safari · From $4,500 USD per person

Destinations: Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All park entrance fees.
• Accommodation as per itinerary.
• Professional Guide
• Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bottled water
• free Wi-Fi

What's not included

• International and domestic flights
• Visa and travel insurance.
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. After settling in, your guide will provide a detailed briefing on the upcoming Kilimanjaro hike

2. Day 2: Arusha to Machame Camp

   After an early breakfast, you’ll depart Arusha and drive to the Machame Gate, where your Kilimanjaro adventure officially begins. After registration and meeting your mountain crew, you’ll start the trek through the lush

3. Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Cave Camp

   Today you’ll emerge from the giant heather zone and hike across the wide, open moorland as you ascend toward Shira Cave on Mount Kilimanjaro. At approximately 3,840m, the Shira Plateau offers sweeping views and unique

4. Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

   From the Shira Plateau, you’ll begin your climb toward Kibo, the main peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you traverse the rugged high-altitude desert of volcanic rocks and boulders, the mountain’s glaciers come into clear

5. Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley to Barafu Hut

   Today begins with a steep ascent up the famous Barranco Wall, a rewarding scramble that offers stunning views from the top. You’ll then descend into the Karanga Valley, where you’ll stop for lunch and rest before

6. Day 6: Barafu Hut to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

   Your summit push begins with a bracing 1:00 a.m. start, climbing steadily up the steep, frozen scree toward the crater rim. This challenging ascent is part of every Kilimanjaro route, but your goal is to pass Gillman’s

7. Day 7: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate – Return to Arusha

   After breakfast, you’ll make your final descent through the lush rainforest, a scenic 3–4-hour hike down to Mweka Gate. Here you’ll sign out, receive your summit certificate, and meet your driver for the transfer back

8. Day 8: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   We will pick from the hotel in Arusha at 7:30 am for a scenic three-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and abundant

9. Day 9: Tarangire To Central Serengeti (Big Cat Explore)

   After breakfast, we journey through the lush highlands where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn, offering a glimpse into Tanzania’s rich agricultural traditions. The drive takes us into the world

10. Day 10: Follow the Great Migration

    After an early breakfast, set out for a full day of adventure in the legendary Serengeti National Park, a place unlike anywhere else on earth. The Serengeti is celebrated for its endless golden plains, where the drama

11. Day 11: Central Serengeti To Ngorongoro Highland

    After an early morning breakfast, we head out for an exciting game drive in the Serengeti National Park, embarking on a guided safari in search of the park’s iconic big cats lion, leopard, and cheetah. Enjoy the thrill

12. Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater Experience

    Early morning breakfast, after which you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Explore the crater’s rich ecosystem and enjoy close encounters with the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant

13. Day 13: Departure at Kilimanjaro Airport

    On the final day of your safari, enjoy a morning breakfast at your lodge before transferring from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. Reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes

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