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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro Overview

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Travel to Africa and experience the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro.

Travel to Africa and experience some of Kenya and Tanzania's most famous natural wonders on this Active trip for those with a passion for the outdoors. The vast Serengeti plains evoke a sense of wonder and deep respect for the animal kingdom, while the imposing peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro inspire awe and rouse a spirit of adventure. Safari through the savanna in search of stealthy predators and try to spot other game in the gigantic Ngorongoro Crater. Rise to the challenge and conquer Africa's highest peak on a difficult trek to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. This is a trip that will reward those with an appetite for excitement and an appreciation for nature - get ready for thrills, challenges and discovery on this amazing trip to Africa!

  • Hike through surreal hanging moss forests and moonscapes
  • Spot monkeys hiding in tropical rainforest
  • Experience an incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimanjaro
  • Tackle the trek to the peak by lamplight
  • Shop for local sculptures and textiles at a bustling Musoma market
  • Spot iconic wildlife in the African Serengeti
  • Conquer Africa's highest peak
  • Camp high above the Ngorongoro Crater

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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro Summary

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Day 1 Nairobi

Once a swamp but now called the 'green city in the sun', Nairobi is a relatively multicultural city with a range of cuisines, museums and cultural centres to enjoy.

Day 2 Kisii

Kisii is a large town set in a fertile, hilly part of Kenya and grows an abundance of bananas, pineapple, sugarcane and coffee beans.

Day 3 Lake Victoria

Finding itself part of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, Lake Victoria is Africa's largest lake and home to a big population on both its shores and within its waters.

Days 4-5 Serengeti National Park

Teeming with animals and home to the famous migration of the wildebeest, the Serengeti is a marvel with rolling plains, iconic acacia trees and mesmerising skies.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater

Photographic opportunities abound in the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera with so many animals, it's hard to know where to look first.

Day 7 Meserani

Situated around halfway between Arusha and Ngorongoro, Mto Wa Mbu is a tiny town located near three rivers which is known for its curios and red-skinned bananas. Home to a bar covered in money and paraphernalia, a rotating community of Overlanders and a number of venomous snakes, of course, Meserani Snake Park is a true Tanzanian legend.

Day 8 Marangu

Nestled at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Marangu is a small village surrounded by stunning vistas and lush forest.

Day 9 Mandara Hut

Walk through picturesque fields of heather to get to the huts at Mandara (2,725 m), built in an A-frame style and housing 6-8 bunks.

Day 10 Horombo Hut

Changing vegetation and diverse landscapes pave the way to Horombo Huts (3,780 m), a gathering of A-frames sitting on a rocky plateau.

Day 11 Kibo Hut

Hike through spartan landscapes to reach Kibo Hut (4,740 m), a communal stone house with bunk beds and a small camp office.

Day 12 Summit

Perhaps see snow on the challenging climb to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m) and feel the exhilaration while witnessing never-to-be-forgotten views of the crater, ice fields and lands below.

Days 13-14 Marangu

Marangu's hotel offers a lush garden, hot showers, a pool and a bar/restaurant - all watched over by the stunning peaks of Kilimanjaro.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Finish:

    Marangu, Tanzania

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (3 nts), Dormitory (1 nt), Hotel (2 nts), Mountain hut (4 nts)

  • Transport:

    Minibus, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Fully catered trek including National Park entrance fees, climbing fee, mountain huts & rescue services (5 days), Kisii - Soapstone carving cooperative, Mto Wa Mbu - Market Visit, Musoma - Market visit, Ngorongoro Crater - Game drive, Serengeti - Game drive, Services of highly experienced guides and porters

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    419kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit in order to secure a Kilimanjaro climb permit ( AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1000, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900 ). Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.

    This is a combination trip. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.

    A single supplement is available on this trip for days 1-8 only.
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