7-Day Safari · mid-range
7-Day Kilimanjaro Hike + Northern Circuit Safari + Maasai Culture
From
$2,210
per person
Per person, sharing, mid-range, all-inclusive. Trek, safari and culture in one trip.
Three experiences in one unforgettable week: a two-day taste of Kilimanjaro on the Marangu Route (to Horombo Hut, no summit pressure), four days of safari in Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, and a Maasai village visit to finish. Mountain, wildlife and culture — ideal for travellers who want it all without a full summit climb.
Highlights
- Two days hiking Kilimanjaro's Marangu Route to Horombo Hut (3,720 m)
- Tarangire's elephants and a full day in the Serengeti
- Game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Maasai village cultural visit
- A trek, a safari and culture in a single week
Best months to travel: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Dec · Jan · Feb
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Route profile
2 days on the mountain · highest point 3,720 m
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- 1
Day 1
Arrival in Moshi / Arusha
Welcomed at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel at the foot of Kilimanjaro. A welcome dinner and a briefing on the days ahead.
- Overnight:
- Hotel, Moshi or Arusha
- Meals:
- Dinner
- 2
Day 2
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
1,870 m → 2,700 m4–5 hoursDrive to Marangu Gate, register, and hike through Kilimanjaro's lush rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700 m), with a short walk to the Maundi Crater for sweeping views.
- Overnight:
- Mandara Hut (mountain hut)
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 3
Day 3
Mandara to Horombo Hut & back to Arusha
2,700 m → 3,720 m6–7 hoursTrek through heath and moorland to Horombo Hut (3,720 m) for views of Mawenzi and Kibo, then descend to Marangu Gate and transfer to Arusha for a hot shower and a comfortable lodge.
- Overnight:
- Mid-range lodge, Arusha
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 4
Day 4
Safari Begins — Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive among massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs, with lions, zebra and abundant birdlife, and a scenic picnic lunch.
- Overnight:
- Tented camp or lodge near Tarangire
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 5
Day 5
Full Day in the Serengeti
A sunrise game drive and full day across the Serengeti plains — predators, plains game and, in season, the Great Migration — finishing with a campfire evening under the stars.
- Overnight:
- Mid-range tented camp, Serengeti
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 6
Day 6
Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater
A final Serengeti morning drive en route to Ngorongoro, descending into the crater for a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and game viewing among the Big Five. Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim.
- Overnight:
- Lodge on the Ngorongoro crater rim
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 7
Day 7
Maasai Village & Departure
A morning Maasai village visit to learn about their customs and way of life, then transfer to Arusha with an optional lunch and souvenir stop before your departure flight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch
What's included in the price
- Six nights in mid-range lodges, camps and a Kilimanjaro mountain hut
- All meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 7
- Kilimanjaro hiking fees, permits and hut stay
- Game drives in a 4x4 with a professional guide; all park and crater fees
- Maasai village cultural visit
- All airport transfers and transport between parks
What's not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance (recommended; trekking cover advised)
- Optional hot air balloon safari ($500 per person)
- Tips, souvenirs and items of a personal nature
Frequently Asked Questions
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Read before you go
Free, no-fluff guides from the people who run the trips.
Tanzania Safari: The Complete Guide
Where to go, when to travel, what a day looks like and what it costs — everything you need to plan a northern Tanzania safari.
Read guide →Safari · 8 min readWhere Is the Great Migration Each Month?
A month-by-month guide to the wildebeest migration — calving in the south, the Mara River crossings in the north, and everything in between.
Read guide →Safari · 8 min readSerengeti National Park: A Visitor's Guide
Tanzania's flagship park — endless plains, the Great Migration and the finest big-cat viewing in Africa.
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Plan your 7-Day Hike & Safari with Ombeni
Per person, sharing, mid-range, all-inclusive. Trek, safari and culture in one trip.
From
$2,210
per person