7-Day Wakanda Classic Safari with Kilimanjaro Hike

Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, our driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals area, holding a sign with your name for easy recognition. You will then be transferred to your accommodation in Moshi town for an overnight stay, where you can unwind and get ready for your Kilimanjaro day hike the next day. Overnight at Brubru Lodge – Mid-range lodge located in Moshi (Town).

Your safari begins the moment you walk out of Kilimanjaro International Airport. A Serengeti Wakanda guide is waiting with your name on a board and the words every traveller wants to hear: karibu Tanzania, welcome to Tanzania.

We transfer you to your lodge in the Arusha foothills, where you can shower, change into safari clothes and settle in. Your driver-guide joins you for a relaxed welcome dinner, walks through tomorrow's plan in detail and answers every last question. An early night sets you up for the days ahead.

Where you sleep tonight

Brubru Lodge

Garden lodge near Arusha

Tranquil garden lodge with airy rooms and a relaxed pool deck, perfectly placed for the road north.

Your Kilimanjaro day trip starts with a morning pick-up from Brubru Lodge, followed by a drive to the Marangu Gate for registration. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll trek through the lush rainforest towards Mandara Hut, taking in breathtaking scenery and spotting unique wildlife. After a picnic lunch, you’ll descend back to the gate. The day concludes with a transfer to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax and unwind after your adventure. Overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel – Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City).

Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 m and the highest free-standing peak in the world. Today you trek between camps, gaining altitude slowly to acclimatise, accompanied by your senior guide team, cook and porters.

Distance varies by day from 5 to 15 km. The mantra on Kili is pole pole, slowly slowly: a steady pace, plenty of water, three hot meals a day and an honest pulse-oximeter check every evening to track your acclimatisation.

Where you sleep tonight

Mandara Hut

Mountain hut, Marangu Route (2,700 m)

Cluster of A-frame huts at the forest edge on the first night of the Marangu route, hot dinner and bunk beds.

Your safari adventure begins today! After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at 8:00 a.m. for a picturesque two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy an exhilarating game drive through diverse landscapes, spotting a variety of wildlife from an open-roof vehicle. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch before continuing your exploration. As the day winds down, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Overnight at The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge – Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town).

Tarangire is the elephant capital of northern Tanzania. In the dry season the Tarangire River is the only permanent water for miles, and herds of up to 250 elephants come down to drink, calves tumbling between their mothers' legs.

You spend the day on a private game drive through baobab-studded floodplains: lions resting in the shade, giraffe browsing acacia tops, fringe-eared oryx and the strange dwarf mongoose colonies. We pack a hot picnic lunch so you can stay in the park while the light is good.

Where you sleep tonight

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Luxury lodge near Ngorongoro Crater

Award-winning luxury lodge in the Karatu highlands — handcrafted suites, farm-to-table cuisine and forest spa.

After breakfast, your adventure continues as you journey toward the Serengeti. While the drive may be long and occasionally rugged, it offers 4 to 5 hours of exceptional wildlife viewing as you pass through the crater highlands toward the endless Serengeti plains. If the weather allows, you’ll stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint to take in the breathtaking caldera before continuing your safari. En route, you’ll enjoy a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness. Upon arriving in the Serengeti, an afternoon game drive will introduce you to the park’s abundant wildlife. As the sun sets, you’ll proceed to your accommodation for a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti. Overnight at Lala Salama Serengeti Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP.

The Seronera valley is the heart of the Serengeti and a year-round game-viewing area. Permanent water, rocky kopjes and short-grass plains create the highest density of big cats in Africa: roughly 1 lion per 10 km², and the best leopard sightings on the circuit.

Mornings start before sunrise to catch the cats while they are still active; midday is a slow picnic in the shade of an acacia. In the afternoon we work the riverine fig trees for leopards and the kopjes for resting prides. Distances are long but every stop is worth it.

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Camp

Tented camp, Serengeti

Classic tented camp pitched in the heart of the Serengeti — warm hosting, hearty bush meals and easy access to the plains right from your tent flap.

Enjoy a full day of exploration in the legendary Serengeti National Park, embarking on an exciting game drive from sunrise to sunset. You’ll have the chance to spot the iconic Big Five and marvel at the park’s rich birdlife, with over 500 recorded species. As the day winds down, you’ll return to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay. For an additional cost, enhance your experience with a hot air balloon safari or a guided walking safari, offering a unique perspective of the Serengeti’s breathtaking landscape. Overnight at Lala Salama Serengeti Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP.

The Seronera valley is the heart of the Serengeti and a year-round game-viewing area. Permanent water, rocky kopjes and short-grass plains create the highest density of big cats in Africa: roughly 1 lion per 10 km², and the best leopard sightings on the circuit.

Mornings start before sunrise to catch the cats while they are still active; midday is a slow picnic in the shade of an acacia. In the afternoon we work the riverine fig trees for leopards and the kopjes for resting prides. Distances are long but every stop is worth it.

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Camp

Tented camp, Serengeti

Classic tented camp pitched in the heart of the Serengeti — warm hosting, hearty bush meals and easy access to the plains right from your tent flap.

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying approximately three hours of wildlife viewing along the way. This remarkable ecosystem is home to diverse East African wildlife, including the rare black rhino, which you may be fortunate to spot. Spanning 260 square kilometers with a diameter of about 20 kilometers, the crater takes around 5 hours to explore fully. After an unforgettable day, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge – Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater.

The Seronera valley is the heart of the Serengeti and a year-round game-viewing area. Permanent water, rocky kopjes and short-grass plains create the highest density of big cats in Africa: roughly 1 lion per 10 km², and the best leopard sightings on the circuit.

Mornings start before sunrise to catch the cats while they are still active; midday is a slow picnic in the shade of an acacia. In the afternoon we work the riverine fig trees for leopards and the kopjes for resting prides. Distances are long but every stop is worth it.

Where you sleep tonight

Acacia Farm Lodge

Farm-stay lodge in Karatu

Stone cottages on a working farm in Karatu, with vegetable-garden dining and views to the crater highlands.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast while reminiscing about your unforgettable safari adventures. Afterward, check out from your lodge around 10:30 a.m. or earlier, depending on your flight schedule. You will then be transferred to your preferred destination—either a hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro or directly to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport—marking the end of your incredible journey.

Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 m and the highest free-standing peak in the world. Today you trek between camps, gaining altitude slowly to acclimatise, accompanied by your senior guide team, cook and porters.

Distance varies by day from 5 to 15 km. The mantra on Kili is pole pole, slowly slowly: a steady pace, plenty of water, three hot meals a day and an honest pulse-oximeter check every evening to track your acclimatisation.

Where you sleep tonight

Mountain Tented Camp

Three-season tent, Kilimanjaro

Spacious three-season tents with foam sleeping mats and a heated mess tent, set up by our porter team before you arrive at each camp.