This package sequences the Kilimanjaro climb before the safari, on the logic that summit day is exhausting and a few days of vehicle-based game viewing afterward is the ideal way to recover — not a rushed pre-climb add-on competing for your energy.
Detailed Itinerary
DAYS 1–7
The full seven-day Machame Route ascent, from the Machame Gate through Shira, Barranco and Barafu Camps to a sunrise summit at Uhuru Peak (5,895m), then descent to Mweka Gate. See our dedicated Machame Route itinerary for the full day-by-day breakdown.
Kilimanjaro Climb, Machame Route
Accommodation
All levelsMountain tent camping, full crew support
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily
DAY 8
A well-earned rest day in Arusha after the climb, with hot showers, laundry and a proper bed before the safari begins.
Rest Day, Transfer to Arusha
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A flight or road transfer to the Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains, with a full descent onto the crater floor.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Kilimanjaro National Park fees, camping & rescue fees | Included in package price |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Serious climbers who also want genuine wildlife time on the same trip, sequenced so neither activity shortchanges the other.Tour Includes
- Full Machame Route climb: park fees, mountain crew, camping equipment, meals
- All ground transport for the safari leg in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Safari meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Personal climbing gear (available for hire locally)
- Visas
- Tips for mountain crew and safari guide
- Travel & high-altitude insurance