Duration
12-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
12-Day Combine Tour Kilimanjaro Trek's & Serengeti Park
Overview
You'll experience both Kilimanjaro trekking and wildlife safari at Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Here you are going to touch the African roof of Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame route for seven days. Serengeti is the home of great wildebeest migration. There is a huge number of wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater the home of black rhinos and other mixed unforgettable safari experiences.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Moshi to Arusha
Via Mt Kilimanjaro, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives, nature hikes/walks & mountain climbing
Accommodation
Budget camping Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included - Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$3,432 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$3,432 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
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Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Moshi (Day 1)
Day 1-7
Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 8
Tarangire NP
Day 9-10
Serengeti NP
Day 11
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 12
Kilimanjaro Airport
End
Arusha (Day 12)
Tour Features
Budget tour
This budget tour includes camping and lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
12
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, nature hikes/walks & mountain climbing
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1-2
Budget camping Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Barranco Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +3 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Karanga Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Barafu Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +5 Photos +4 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mweka Camp Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included +2 Photos
Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Karibu Heritage House
Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
Budget lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Mid-range tented bush camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
Budget lodge in Karatu (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 11
Karibu Heritage House
Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Hotel to Machame Camp
The drive from Moshi to Machame Gate takes about 45 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain. You'll depart the park gate and walk through the rainforest on a winding trail up a ridge. At lower elevations, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. You'll continue a short distance until you reach the Machame Camp. Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft. Distance: 11km/7 mi. Hiking Time: 5-6 hours. Habitat: Montane Forest. Meals: Lunch and dinner. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast, you'll leave the glades of the rainforest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until you arrive at the Shira campsite. Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft. Distance: 5km/3 mi. Walking Time: 4-5 hours. Habitat: Moorland. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau, you'll continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As you continue, your direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elevation 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, you'll come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. You'll now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft. Distance: 10km/6 mi. Walking Time: 5-6 hours. Habitat: Semi-desert. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
After breakfast, you'll leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction that connects with the Mweka Trail. Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft. Distance: 5km/3 mi. Climbing Time: 3-4 hours. Habitat: Alpine Desert. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
You'll continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the south circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here you'll make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft. Distance: 4km/2 mi. Climbing Time: 3-4 hours. Habitat: Alpine Desert. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), you'll continue your way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You'll head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa! From the summit, you'll begin your descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. You'll arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy your last evening on the mountain. Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft. on Mt Kilimanjaro All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Budget camping on Mt Kilimanjaro Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Hotel
After breakfast, you'll continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). Monkey Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (around 60 minutes). Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft. Distance: 10km/6 mi. Hiking Time: 3-4 hours. Habitat: Forest. Meals: Breakfast. Your overnight stay will be in Arusha town. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro Stay: Karibu Heritage House Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Distance: 120 km. Out-of-game viewing time: 2 hours. After breakfast, the tour begins. The first stop is Arusha town for any last-minute shopping before going on safari. Then you'll head to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3,000 elephants, 25000 wildebeests, 30,000 zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, ostriches, warthogs, and acacia savannah. Our safari guide will drive you to every side to enjoy your game drive out of the crowd of other safari jeeps with a lot of explanations. He will drive you close to the Tarangire River looking for animals who move to the river to drink during the day time and same time is easy to see hunting over here because also predators move in the river to try to find food. Later in the evening, your safari guide will drive you to your lodge accommodation. Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Karatu Safari Camp Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high-altitude farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, you'll reach the Ngorongoro gate. You will stop for a short brief about the place and enjoy taking pictures at the gate. Then, you'll proceed to the crater viewpoint and stop again to enjoy a great view of Ngorongoro Crater with an explanation from your safari guide. You'll enjoy taking pictures. Then, you will proceed with a safari and descend into the heart of wild Africa the Serengeti National Park —with its endless plains, rolling as far as the eye can see. Then you'll go to the central area of the park one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, along with the Seronera River, which provides a source of water to this area and therefore attracts a fauna well representative of most Serengeti species. You'll arrive in time for lunch enjoy your lunch at Naabi gate then proceed with the game drive. Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Shuhudia Adventure Camp Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highland
You'll wake up early in the morning and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Then, you'll leave with a packed breakfast to make sure you will not stay hungry. You'll enjoy the game drive while you are comfortable. Here, you will have a great chance to see hunting because predators are more active during the night and early morning and they hunt a lot at that time. You will drive out of central Serengeti to the East looking for cheetahs, lions on the rock, and many other animals. The game drive will continue until early afternoon. You'll either return to your accommodation for a hot lunch or take a packed lunch with you. Then, you'll return through the Serengeti and park all your stuff. Then, you'll drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route seeing more lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas. Budget lodge located in Karatu (Town) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Karatu Safari Camp Lodge Budget lodge located in Karatu (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you directly to Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a wide variety of animals including herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elks, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. Another big card for this national park is its dense population of predators, which includes lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopards, which sometimes require a trained eye to spot. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner which is one of the main features of the crater. Large numbers of flamingos, hippos, and other waterfowl can usually be seen here and then your safari guide will drive to Engutoku for a picnic close to the hippo pool. You can use the washroom there. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha to your accommodation. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Karibu Heritage House Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport
You'll enjoy a morning breakfast in your accommodation. The driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. This will be the end of the safari with us. We would like to welcome you once again for a future safari with us. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Rescue fee
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
Porterage
Climbing gear
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Moshi and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Moshi
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Dancing Simba Safaris
4.9 operator rating
105 reviews
Dancing simba is local owner company located in Arusha town which offers mountain Kilimanjaro trekking , wildlife safari , culture safari and historical site safari with Budget safari , Midrange safari and luxury safari from Solo safari , group safari and private safari
Office In
Tanzania
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2017)
Member Of
TTB, TANAPA & NCAA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Tanzania
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Budget camping Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included - Mt Kilimanjaro – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
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Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Dancing Simba Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Dancing Simba Safaris.
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