10 Day Serengeti Safari & Kilimanjaro Trek
10 Days – 9 Nights
10 Day Serengeti Safari & Kilimanjaro Trek
Overview
Embark on a journey that intertwines the wild wonders of a Serengeti safari with the majestic heights of Mount Kilimanjaro. This 10 Day Serengeti Safari & Kilimanjaro Trek is tailor-made for travelers who crave both the thrill of game drives across vast savannahs and the personal triumph of summiting Africa’s tallest mountain. Whether you’re drawn by the rhythm of the wildebeest migration or the challenge of the Machame Route, this itinerary is carefully crafted to align with your passions and travel duration.
The minimum time needed to climb Mount Kilimanjaro comfortably is seven days—though more days allow for better acclimatization and success. Meanwhile, Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned wildlife haven, where lion prides roam, elephants graze, and the Great Migration stirs the soul.
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10 Days/ 9 Nights
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Tanzania
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Guided, Private Safari
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Airport TransfersCar hireServices of an English-speaking guideRefreshments like waterAll accommodation & MealsAll activitiesAll Taxes /VATA professional driver /guideFuelDrinking water
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Tips and gratuitiesAll items of personal natureInternational flightsAlcoholic drinks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Your adventure begins with a scenic drive or short domestic flight from Arusha to the iconic Serengeti. Along the way, soak in stunning views of the Tanzanian countryside and spot Maasai herders guiding their cattle across the land.
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Distance by road: ~420 km (approx. 8 hours)
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Option: Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport to a Serengeti airstrip near your lodge
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Highlight: Transition from city to savannah
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Accommodation: Luxury safari lodge or tented camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park
Wake up to the sounds of the wild and set off on morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti teems with wildlife year-round, offering chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more. During the migration season, the savannah transforms into a stage for millions of wildebeest and zebra—and the predators that follow.
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Highlights: Big Five sightings, seasonal Great Migration, birdwatching
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Accommodation: Same lodge or camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro Region
After a final breakfast in the bush, transfer to Moshi—the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. You can opt for a flight (approx. 30 mins) or drive (approx. 4–5 hours) depending on your preference.
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Distance: ~345 km by road
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Optional Flight: From Serengeti to Kilimanjaro region
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Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi or nearby village
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Hike Begins – Machame Gate to Machame Camp (3,000m)
After registration at the Machame Gate, your Kilimanjaro trek officially begins. Hike through lush montane forest alive with colobus monkeys and exotic bird calls. Your gear is carried by porters, so you can focus on the journey.
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Duration: 5–7 hours
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Trail: Forested trails, gentle ascent
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Accommodation: Camping at Machame Camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Trek from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3,850m)
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the moorland zone, with its otherworldly landscapes and wide-open views. This shorter trek includes a steep climb and some breathtaking scenery.
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Elevation Gain: 3,000m to 3,850m
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Duration: 4–6 hours
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Accommodation: Camping at Shira Camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Acclimatization Day – Shira to Barranco via Lava Tower (4,600m)
Today’s route follows a “climb high, sleep low” strategy, helping your body adjust to the altitude. Ascend to Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp below the impressive Barranco Wall.
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Elevation: Up to 4,600m, then down to 3,930m
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Landscape: Semi-desert, rocky terrain
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Duration: 6–7 hours
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Accommodation: Camping at Barranco Camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp (3,930m)
Tackle the thrilling Barranco Wall—a steep but rewarding scramble offering jaw-dropping views. Continue to Karanga Camp, nestled beneath Kilimanjaro’s dramatic southern glaciers.
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Duration: 4 hours
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Elevation: 3,930m
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Accommodation: Camping at Karanga Camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Karanga to Barafu Camp (4,673m)
The final push before your summit attempt! Today’s hike takes you to Barafu Camp, your base for the climb to Uhuru Peak. Rest, hydrate, and prepare for a midnight ascent.
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Duration: 3–4 hours
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Landscape: Alpine desert
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Accommodation: Camping at Barafu Camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 9: Summit Day – Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
Start your trek before midnight, hiking under the stars to Stella Point, then on to Uhuru Peak—the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement, then begin the long descent to Mweka Camp.
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Ascent: Barafu to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
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Descent: Uhuru to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
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Duration: 12–14 hours total
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Accommodation: Camping at Mweka Camp
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Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 10: Final Descent – Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Transfer to Arusha
Your final descent takes you through montane forest to Mweka Gate. Celebrate with your climbing team and receive your summit certificate. Transfer to Moshi or Arusha for a well-earned rest or onward travel.
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Elevation Loss: 3,100m to 1,800m
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Duration: 3–4 hours
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Meal Plan: Breakfast at camp, lunch on return
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Optional: Extra hotel night in Moshi or fly to Zanzibar
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