This 12-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing and Tanzania Wildlife Safari Adventure combines two of the best experiences in East Africa. You will enjoy classic wildlife viewing in Tanzania’s famous parks and later climb to the highest point in Africa. The safari allows you to see the African Big Five and also stand on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain on the African continent.
This journey is ideal for travelers who want both wildlife and adventure in one trip. You begin with game drives in Tanzania’s top parks and end with a full mountain climb that rewards you with wide views and a sense of achievement.
Kilimanjaro Climbing & Tanzania Wildlife Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
- Day 2 to 3: Explore Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater drive to Arusha or Moshi
- Day 5 to 11: Kilimanjaro Mountain climbing
- Day 12: Mweka Gate to Arusha
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
On arrival at the airport, your safari guide will meet you and welcome you to Tanzania. You will then be driven to your hotel in Arusha. This day is set aside for rest and preparation after your journey. You will receive a briefing about the safari and mountain climb. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Day 2 to 3: Explore Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Serengeti National Park. You will spend two full days exploring this famous park. Game drives will take you across wide open plains where animals live freely.
You will look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, gazelles, and many bird species. Morning and afternoon game drives give you good chances to see animals when they are active. All meals and overnight will be at your lodge or camp inside the park.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater drive to Arusha or Moshi
Wake up early and drive toward Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive on the crater floor. This area supports many animals in a small space, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and the rare black rhino.
After the game drive and lunch, you will exit the conservation area and drive to Moshi or back to Arusha. This evening is for rest and preparation for the mountain climb.
Day 5 to 11: Kilimanjaro Mountain Climbing
Over the next seven days, you will climb Mount Kilimanjaro to Uhuru Peak. The climb is done with experienced guides, porters, and cooks. For this adventure, the recommended routes are the Machame Route or the Lemosho Route. These routes allow good time for acclimatization.
Each day, you will walk for several hours, passing through different zones of the mountain. Accommodation during the climb is in mountain tents set up at designated camps. Meals are prepared by the support team.
Reaching Uhuru Peak is the main goal of the climb. You will start the final ascent very early in the morning. From the summit, you will enjoy sunrise views before beginning your descent using the Mweka Route. On day eleven, you will spend the night at Mweka Camp.
Day 12: Mweka Gate to Arusha
After breakfast, continue the final descent to Mweka Gate, which takes a few hours. At the gate, you will receive your climbing certificates. Your driver will then transfer you back to Arusha for your hotel stay or onward travel.
This marks the end of your 12-Day Kilimanjaro Climbing and Tanzania Wildlife Safari Adventure.
