6 Days Kilimanjaro Trekking Day Hike and Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival at JRO/ Welcome to Tanzania

1. Kilimanjaro National Park
   5h
   Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport, your Safari expert will meet you for welcoming procedures followed by a transfer to House of West Kili for dinner and overnight. The House of West Kili is a lodge located in tranquil environment in the village of Lawate on the Western Slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 2: Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike

1. Mount Kilimanjaro
   5h · Admission ticket included
   After an early breakfast, begin your thrilling journey to the Londorossi gate at 2,100 meters. Ascend over 1,000 meters through lush tropical montane forests, home to diverse wildlife such as colobus monkeys and crested turacos. Keep an eye out for elephants migrating from Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Arrive at the picturesque Shira Plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site at 3,400 meters, and commence your hike to Shira 1 Camp. Pass through Lion Gorge and marvel at the Shira Pinnacles, with stunning views of Kibo Peak and nearby glaciers. After a brace hike, enjoy a picnic lunch with scenic vistas before returning to Arusha for a delightful dinner and overnight stay. Reflect on a day filled with adventure and the natural beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 3: Fly to Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   6h
   After a delightful breakfast, take a short one-hour flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of North Tanzania. Upon arrival, join our expert Guide for an exhilarating game drive en-route to the camp, where a sumptuous lunch awaits. Explore central Serengeti in the afternoon, famed for its dense population of Africa's big cats. Immerse yourself in this iconic landscape, featured in acclaimed documentaries like "Surviving in Serengeti" and "Lions of Serengeti." Return to camp for a mesmerizing sundowner, the perfect end to a day of thrilling wildlife encounters in the heart of the wilderness.

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   7h
   Today is dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park, renowned worldwide as an incredible destination, when comes to wildlife viewing. After breakfast at 7:00 am, join a full-day safari guided by experts, exploring different areas to spot abundant wildlife. Pause for lunch in Seronera Valley, known for its diverse animals drawn to the Seronera River. Look out for the Big Five and other fascinating animals like giraffes and gazelles. End the day by a drive back to the camp, good time to take a shower, relaxing by the campfire, reflecting on an unforgettable day in one of Africa's top parks, honored by the World Travel Awards.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Embark on an adventure after breakfast with a picnic lunch, heading to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, known as “Eden’s Garden”. Descend over 600 meters into this natural wonder within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where wildlife and communities harmoniously coexist. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, spotting antelope, elephants, and predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. Keep an eye out for the rare black rhino and if you are lucky, you may spot one or two. After game drive you will make an ascent leaving the Crater and drive to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight, reflecting on an unforgettable day in Tanzania's natural paradise.

Day 6: Drive Back to Arusha / Depart

1. Arusha
   5h
   After breakfast at lodge, enjoy your last moments in Northern Tanzania as you drive back to Arusha. On the way you will get an opportunity for a school visit and get to learn more about education in Tanzania as we spend time with the teachers and children.
   You will get to Arusha good time for lunch at Arusha Coffee lodge. After lunch you will have the opportunity for SHANGA Tour, a social enterprise, which employs people with disabilities to create unique and high-quality handmade jewellery, glassware and homewares incorporating recycled materials. These products are sold in the Shanga shop in Tanzania, as well as around the world, with profits being reinvested back into developing opportunities to employ more people with disabilities. After the excursion, you will transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness