9-Day Kilimanjaro & Safari Adventure
9-Day Kilimanjaro & Safari Adventure
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Arusha → Kilimanjaro foothills → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Arusha
- Jan–Mar; Jun–Oct
- Kili forest trails & coffee culture, tree-climbing lions, Serengeti predators
Taste the slopes of Kilimanjaro with guided day hikes, then switch gears to a classic Manyara–Serengeti safari.
Day-by-Day Program:
Day 1 – Arrive Arusha (B/–/D)
Settle in, briefing & gear check.
Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 – Kilimanjaro Foothills (B/L/D)
Guided day hike in montane forest; waterfalls and birdlife; coffee tasting experience.
Day 3 – Kilimanjaro Trails (B/L/D)
Second day of light trekking; cultural encounter in a Chagga village.
Overnight: Kilimanjaro Mountain Retreat
Day 4 – Lake Manyara (B/L/D)
Drive to Manyara; game drive among groundwater forest and lakeshore; look for tree-climbing lions.
Overnight: Escarpment Luxury LodgeDrive to Ngorongoro via scenic route, evening rest.
Day 5 – Fly/Drive to Serengeti (B/L/D)
Afternoon game drive; sundowners on the plains.
Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie (or Sametu Camp)
Day 6 – Serengeti (B/L/D)
Full day; picnic lunch to reach remote areas.
Overnight: Lemala Nanyukie / Sametu Camp
Day 7 – Serengeti (B/L/D)
Dawn patrol for big cats; optional balloon safari (extra).
Day 8 – Scenic Return (B/L/D)
Depart / optional airport transfer or Zanzibar extension.
Day 9 – Depart (B/–/–)
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
Guided Kili day hikes, park fees, private 4×4 on safari, domestic flight(s) if applicable, 8 nights’ accommodation, meals as shown, transfers.
Exclusions
International flights, visas, tips, balloon safari, personal gear.
Mount Meru → Kilimanjaro Retreat → Escarpment Manyara → Lemala Nanyukie → Arusha Coffee Lodge.
Essential Info / Tips:
Comfortable trekking shoes; light rain jacket; altitude mornings can be cool.
Why This Itinerary:
A rare combo for active travelers: mountain spirit + big-game drama.
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