This 7-day journey offers the perfect blend of wildlife safari and active hiking adventure. Explore Tanzania’s most iconic national parks—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the legendary Ngorongoro Crater—before enjoying a scenic hike through the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Witness large elephant herds, flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and the Big Five, while also experiencing the unique culture and biodiversity around Africa’s tallest mountain.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Lodge
- Day 2: Foothills Hike on Mount Kilimanjaro – Visit Marangu Cultural Sites
- Day 3: Drive to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive
- Day 4: Full Day in Tarangire – Wildlife Viewing
- Day 5: Explore Lake Manyara National Park – Transfer to Karatu
- Day 6: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
- Day 7: Departure from Arusha
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. Rest and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Accommodation: Planet Lodge Arusha
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner & Breakfast)
Day 2: Mount Kilimanjaro Foothills Hike & Marangu Cultural Visit
After breakfast, drive to the Marangu Gate of Mount Kilimanjaro for a guided hike through the forested lower slopes. Discover waterfalls, scenic landscapes, and enjoy bird watching. Visit Marangu village to learn about Chagga culture, traditional banana beer, and local coffee-making.
Activity Highlights: Hike to Mandara Gate, Cultural experience
Accommodation: Planet Lodge Arusha
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive and lunch inside the park, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. Transfer to your lodge in Karatu for overnight.
Activity: Tarangire Game Drive
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
Return to Tarangire for another full-day game drive. Explore more remote areas of the park and experience the incredible diversity of wildlife and birdlife.
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem famous for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and thousands of flamingos. Explore the lush groundwater forests and the lake’s edge before returning to your lodge.
Activity: Game Drive in Lake Manyara
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha
Descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Search for the Big Five and enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, return to Arusha.
Activity: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Planet Lodge Arusha
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed morning before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Take with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wilderness and mountains.
Activity: Airport Transfer
Meal Plan: Breakfast
What’s Included
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park fees and permits for all destinations
- Guided Kilimanjaro foothills hike
- Cultural visit in Marangu
- Bottled drinking water throughout safari
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Entry visas
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
- Laundry and souvenirs