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7-Day Kilimanjaro Hike + Northern Circuit Safari + Maasai Culture

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.

Best months to travel: Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Dec · Jan · Feb

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Route profile

7 days · 3,720 m

Day 1 · Mandara Hut2,700 m
  1. 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.

    Dinner · Hotel, Moshi or Arusha

  2. 2

    Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

    Drive 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.

    2,700 m4–5 hours

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Mandara Hut (mountain hut)

  3. 3

    Mandara to Horombo Hut & back to Arusha

    Trek 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.

    3,720 m6–7 hours

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Mid-range lodge, Arusha

  4. 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.

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Tented camp or lodge near Tarangire

  5. 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.

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Mid-range tented camp, Serengeti

  6. 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.

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner · Lodge on the Ngorongoro crater rim

  7. 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.

    Breakfast, lunch ·

What's included

  • 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

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

Still have questions? Ask Ombeni directly on WhatsApp.

No — the Kilimanjaro portion is a two-day hike to Horombo Hut (3,720 m), a real taste of the mountain without the summit commitment. For Uhuru Peak, see our full 6–9 day Kilimanjaro climbs.

Travellers who want variety in one week — a mountain hike, the headline safari parks and authentic Maasai culture — without dedicating the whole trip to a summit climb.

Yes — upgrade lodges, add a balloon safari, extend the Serengeti, or finish on a Zanzibar beach. Ombeni will tailor it on WhatsApp.

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Per person, sharing, mid-range, all-inclusive. Trek, safari and culture in one trip.

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