11-Day Kilimanjaro Hike & Tanzania Wildlife Safari

6 Days Marangu Route + 4 Days Northern Circuit Safari, 

⭐ From 💲3450 per person
Private Kilimanjaro Climb & Semi-Luxury Northern Tanzania Safari Experience

This carefully designed 11-day adventure combines the iconic Marangu Route on Mount Kilimanjaro with a semi-luxury Northern Tanzania safari featuring handpicked lodges and luxury tented camps across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.

Perfect for travellers seeking adventure, comfort, authentic wildlife experiences, and personalised service throughout their journey in Tanzania.

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This 11-day Tanzania safari and Mount Kilimanjaro climbing adventure combines the classic Marangu Route on Mount Kilimanjaro with an unforgettable Northern Tanzania wildlife safari. After summiting Africa’s highest peak, you will explore world-famous parks including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park.

Designed for adventurous travellers seeking both mountain climbing and Big Five safari experiences, this carefully crafted itinerary offers professional guides, safe logistics, and exceptional value from arrival to departure in Tanzania.

Why this 11- Day Kilimanjaro & Safari  Package is Unique

Highlights:
Mount Kilimanjaro • Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater

Best for: Adventure travellers, first-time Kilimanjaro climbers, couples, small groups

Why Choose Kilimanjaro Foothills Gateaway?

✔ Local Tanzanian tour operator
✔ Certified mountain & safari guides
✔ High summit success rate
✔ Private 4x4 safari vehicles (Luxury vehicle 2019 up to 2025)
✔ Affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation options
✔ Excellent value for money
✔ Tailor-made itineraries based on your travel dates
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✔ Experienced mountain crew focused on safety and summit success

✔ Trusted by international travellers on TripAdvisor

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11-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Climb & Tanzania Wildlife Safari

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Marangu Route Trek & Northern Circuit Safari

This 11-day adventure combines two of Tanzania’s greatest experiences: summiting Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) and exploring the legendary wildlife parks of the Northern Safari Circuit.

The journey begins with a professionally guided trek via the Marangu Route, known as the “Coca-Cola Route”, offering comfortable hut accommodation and a gradual acclimatisation profile.

After reaching the Roof of Africa, the adventure continues with an unforgettable safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater — home to some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

This itinerary is carefully designed to maximise summit success, wildlife viewing, and overall comfort while travelling with an experienced local team based at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Tanzania

Kilimanjaro International Airport → Kilimanjaro Region

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your accommodation near the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.

In the evening, your mountain guide will conduct a comprehensive pre-climb briefing, reviewing the route, safety procedures, and checking your trekking equipment to ensure you are fully prepared for the adventure ahead.

This relaxing first evening allows you to settle in and enjoy views of Africa’s highest mountain.

Overnight: Kilimanjaro Foothills Gateaway
Altitude: ~900 m / 2,950 ft

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek – Marangu Route (6 Days)

Day 2 – Marangu Gate → Mandara Hut

Altitude: 1,870 m → 2,720 m
Distance: ~8 km | Hiking time: 4–5 hours

After breakfast, drive to Marangu Gate (1,870 m) where the climb officially begins.

The trail leads through lush tropical rainforest, home to blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and vibrant birdlife.

This gentle ascent allows trekkers to gradually adapt to the altitude while enjoying the beauty of Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes.

Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,720 m) where you will enjoy dinner and rest for the night.

Overnight: Mandara Hut

Day 3 – Mandara Hut → Horombo Hut

Altitude: 2,720 m → 3,720 m
Distance: ~12 km | Hiking time: 6–7 hours

Leaving the rainforest behind, the trail climbs into the heath and moorland zone, offering spectacular views of Mawenzi Peak, Kilimanjaro’s dramatic secondary summit.

Vegetation becomes more sparse as giant lobelias and groundsels begin to dominate the landscape.

Arrive at Horombo Hut (3,720 m) where you will rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the following day’s acclimatisation hike.

Overnight: Horombo Hut

Day 4 – Acclimatisation Day at Horombo Hut

Altitude: 3,720 m (hike up to ~4,000 m)

Today is dedicated to altitude acclimatisation, an essential part of increasing summit success.

You will take a short hike toward Zebra Rocks (approx. 4,000 m) before returning to Horombo Hut for lunch and relaxation.

This “climb high, sleep low” strategy helps your body adjust to the thinner air.

Enjoy the afternoon resting and taking in magnificent views of both Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks.

Overnight: Horombo Hut

Day 5 – Horombo Hut → Kibo Hut

Altitude: 3,720 m → 4,700 m
Distance: ~10 km | Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Today’s trek crosses the wide alpine desert known as “The Saddle”, a vast high-altitude plateau between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks.

The landscape becomes stark and lunar-like as you approach Kibo Hut (4,700 m).

After an early dinner, you will rest and prepare for the midnight summit attempt.

Overnight: Kibo Hut

Day 6 – Summit Day

Kibo Hut → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Hut

Altitude:
4,700 m → 5,895 m (Uhuru Peak) → 3,720 m

Distance: ~22 km
Hiking time: 10–14 hours

Your summit attempt begins shortly after midnight.

By headlamp, you slowly ascend steep volcanic slopes toward Gilman’s Point (5,685 m) before continuing along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) — the highest point in Africa.

Reaching the summit at sunrise is an unforgettable moment, with breathtaking views across glaciers and the African plains below.

After celebrating at the Roof of Africa, you descend back to Kibo Hut, rest briefly, and continue down to Horombo Hut.

Overnight: Horombo Hut

Day 7 – Horombo Hut → Marangu Gate

Altitude: 3,720 m → 1,870 m
Distance: ~20 km | Hiking time: 5–6 hours

Your final descent takes you back through lush rainforest to Marangu Gate, where successful climbers receive their official Kilimanjaro summit certificates.

You will then transfer to your accommodation in Arusha to relax and celebrate your incredible achievement.

Overnight: Kilimanjaro Foothills Gateaway

Tanzania Wildlife Safari – Northern Circuit

Safari Style: Semi-Luxury Lodge & Tented Camp Experience

This Northern Tanzania safari has been carefully designed for travelers seeking a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and authentic African wilderness experiences.

Throughout the safari, guests stay in handpicked semi-luxury lodges and luxury tented camps located in or near Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Combining personalized service, beautiful landscapes, comfortable accommodations, and immersive safari experiences, this journey offers an unforgettable way to explore the heart of Tanzania.

From the ancient baobab landscapes of Tarangire to the endless plains of Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, every day brings exceptional wildlife encounters alongside carefully selected accommodations that enhance your comfort and overall safari experience.

Day 8 – Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and wildlife-rich parks, famous for its giant baobab trees, seasonal rivers, and impressive elephant populations.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of birdlife. Tarangire’s peaceful atmosphere and dramatic scenery provide a truly authentic safari experience away from crowded routes.

As the sun sets over the savannah, continue to your comfortable lodge surrounded by nature for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Overnight: Foot On Africa Lodge

Day 9 – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park with wildlife viewing along the route.

The Serengeti is celebrated for its endless plains, extraordinary predator sightings, and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Upon entering the park, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive through one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Search for lions resting beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, large elephant herds, leopards, hyenas, and countless grazing animals that make the Serengeti ecosystem so remarkable.

In the evening, arrive at your semi-luxury tented camp where you can relax in comfort while experiencing the atmosphere of the African wilderness beneath the stars.

Overnight: Nakupenda Luxury Tented Camp

Day 10 – Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of the best times to witness predators and wildlife at their most active.

After breakfast, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying spectacular landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way.

Arrive at the Ngorongoro highlands in the afternoon where breathtaking panoramic views overlook the famous Ngorongoro Crater, often described as one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge located on the crater rim, offering comfort, beautiful surroundings, and a peaceful atmosphere before the next day’s crater safari.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 11 – Ngorongoro Crater → Departure

Early in the morning, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater supports one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhinoceros.

Enjoy a spectacular game drive across the crater floor followed by a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

After completing your safari experience, return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary landscapes, wildlife, and hospitality.