8 Days Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Ngorongoro & Serengeti Safari
Overview
This 8-day adventure combines the thrill of exploring Mount Kilimanjaro’s slopes with unforgettable safaris in Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. It’s perfect for travelers who want a mix of mountain scenery, cultural encounters, and diverse wildlife.
Itineraries
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy leisure or a town walk. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro Day Hike
After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate at Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin a guided day hike through lush rainforest, spotting monkeys, birds, and waterfalls. Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Arusha National Park
Spend the day exploring Arusha National Park. Enjoy a game drive around the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, with chances to see giraffes, zebras, colobus monkeys, and flamingos. Return for overnight in Arusha.
Day 4: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro
Spend the day exploring Arusha National Park. Enjoy a game drive around the Depart for Lake Manyara after breakfast for a game drive, famous for its elephants, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. In the afternoon, continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight near the crater.Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, with chances to see giraffes, zebras, colobus monkeys, and flamingos. Return for overnight in Arusha.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. Spot black rhinos, elephants, buffalo, lions, and large flocks of flamingos. Picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to your lodge/camp for overnight.
Day 6: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge if time allows. Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
Day 7: Full Day in Serengeti
Enjoy a full day of safari in Serengeti. Witness large herds of wildebeest and zebra, predators on the hunt, and sweeping landscapes. Overnight at a Serengeti lodge/camp.
Day 8: Serengeti – Arusha
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Depart Serengeti with an en-route game drive and return to Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your safari.
Accommodation during safari
Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional driver guide
Park entry fees
Meals as per itinerary
Bottled water during safari
International and domestic flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses and optional activities