7-Day Wakanda Comfort Safari with Kilimanjaro Hike

Big-cat country and Kilimanjaro's snowy summit in one comfortable week.

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

From

$2,300 pp

Style

Private journey

Overview

A week that pairs three classic northern parks with a short Marangu hike on Kilimanjaro, comfortable lodges, private 4×4 and senior guides throughout.

Highlights

  • Tarangire elephants and baobabs
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Central Serengeti big-cat country
  • Mandara Hut day-hike on Kilimanjaro
  • Comfort lodges, private vehicle

Day-by-day itinerary

Sample programme. Every journey is private and can be paced or extended to suit you.

Arrival, Kilimanjaro Airport

Day 1 · Arrival, Kilimanjaro Airport

Pick up from the Airport

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.

Dinner~50 km, 1 hr from JRO to Arusha

Today's plan

  • Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
  • Private transfer to your Arusha lodge (about 1 hour)
  • Trip briefing with your driver-guide over dinner
  • Time to rest, swap currency and adjust to the time zone

Where you sleep tonight

Brubru Lodge

Brubru Lodge

Garden lodge near Arusha

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

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Day 2 · Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Mount Kilimanjaro Hike

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (on mountain)

Today's plan

  • Trek with your guide team between camps
  • Pulse-oximeter and acclimatisation check at camp
  • Three hot meals prepared by your mountain cook
  • Tea, snacks and a hot wash bowl on arrival

Where you sleep tonight

Kibo Palace Hotel

Kibo Palace Hotel

Mid-range hotel in Arusha

Comfortable Arusha town hotel with pool, restaurant and a hearty welcome dinner before the safari starts.

Tarangire National Park

Day 3 · Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner~150 km from Arusha, ~3 hrs

Today's plan

  • Full-day private 4×4 game drive in Tarangire
  • Picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River
  • Photograph the giant baobabs and elephant herds
  • Sundowner back at camp with the sounds of the bush

Where you sleep tonight

The Retreat at Ngorongoro

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.

Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Day 4 · Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Drive to Serengeti National Park

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 Luxury 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner~145 km from Ngorongoro gate, ~3.5 hrs in-park

Today's plan

  • Dawn departure for prime cat activity
  • Picnic lunch on a Seronera kopje
  • Search the fig trees for leopards
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (extra)

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp

Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp

Luxury tented camp, Central Serengeti

Luxury tented camp deep inside the Serengeti — spacious canvas suites with private decks, hot showers, candlelit dinners and lions calling in the distance.

Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Day 5 · Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

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 Luxury 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner~145 km from Ngorongoro gate, ~3.5 hrs in-park

Today's plan

  • Dawn departure for prime cat activity
  • Picnic lunch on a Seronera kopje
  • Search the fig trees for leopards
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (extra)

Where you sleep tonight

Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp

Lala Salama Serengeti Luxury Camp

Luxury tented camp, Central Serengeti

Luxury tented camp deep inside the Serengeti — spacious canvas suites with private decks, hot showers, candlelit dinners and lions calling in the distance.

Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Day 6 · Central Serengeti (Seronera)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner~145 km from Ngorongoro gate, ~3.5 hrs in-park

Today's plan

  • Dawn departure for prime cat activity
  • Picnic lunch on a Seronera kopje
  • Search the fig trees for leopards
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (extra)

Where you sleep tonight

Acacia Farm Lodge

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.

Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Day 7 · Mount Kilimanjaro Trek

Relaxation and Airport Drop Off

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (on mountain)

Today's plan

  • Trek with your guide team between camps
  • Pulse-oximeter and acclimatisation check at camp
  • Three hot meals prepared by your mountain cook
  • Tea, snacks and a hot wash bowl on arrival

Route map

7-Day Wakanda Comfort Safari with Kilimanjaro Hike, route

  1. 1Kilimanjaro
  2. 2Ngorongoro
  3. 3Tarangire
  4. 4Serengeti

What makes this trip special

Private journey

Your own vehicle, guide and pace, no shared safari.

Local expertise

Designed and led by Tanzanians who grew up beside these parks.

Photo-friendly

Pop-top vehicles, beanbags on request and unrushed stops at every sighting.

Good to know

Everything you need to plan, pack and travel with confidence.

Best time to travel

Year-round. Peak game viewing runs June to October, when the bush is dry and animals concentrate around water. January to March is the dramatic green season, with wildebeest calving in southern Serengeti and excellent predator action. November is a brief shoulder month with low prices and lush landscapes.

Group size

Designed for 2 to 6 guests in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a guaranteed window seat for everyone. Families, honeymooners and small friend groups are our sweet spot. Larger parties travel in additional vehicles, never with strangers.

Physical rating

Easy. Days are spent in the vehicle with comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation. Optional walking safaris are graded separately and require basic fitness.

Getting there

Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is served by KLM, Qatar, Turkish, Ethiopian, Kenya Airways and Precision Air. We meet you at the gate and handle every transfer for the rest of the trip.

Visa & entry

USD 50 single-entry e-visa for most nationalities, applied for online at eservices.immigration.go.tz at least two weeks before travel. US passport holders need the USD 100 multiple-entry visa.

Currency & payments

US dollars (post-2009 bills only) are widely accepted; Tanzanian shillings for small purchases. Major lodges accept Visa and Mastercard but a small surcharge may apply.

Electricity

230 V, UK-style three-pin plugs (Type G). Most camps have charging in the main area; bring a universal adapter.

Connectivity

4G coverage across Arusha and Zanzibar, intermittent in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Most lodges have Wi-Fi in the main lounge. A local Vodacom or Airtel SIM is cheap and easy to buy at the airport.

Tipping guidance

A guideline, not an obligation. Around USD 25 per guest per day for your driver-guide and USD 10 per day for lodge staff (collective tip box). On Kilimanjaro, USD 20 to 25 per climber per day for the crew is standard.

Responsible travel

We are a Tanzanian-owned company and 100% of our guides, cooks and office staff are Tanzanian. Park fees flow directly to TANAPA and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our camps follow leave-no-trace principles and we offset every vehicle kilometre through a verified East African reforestation program.

Booking & cancellation

A 20% deposit confirms your dates. Balance due 60 days before travel. If you need to cancel, you receive a credit note for the full amount paid, valid 2 years to rebook — subject to individual accommodation policies which may differ.

What to pack

  • Neutral, layered safari clothes (long sleeves help with sun and mosquitoes)
  • A warm fleece for cold mornings on the Ngorongoro rim
  • Closed walking shoes and a wide-brimmed hat
  • Binoculars (8×42 is the safari standard) and a lightweight camera
  • Reef-safe sunscreen and a refillable water bottle
  • Soft duffel bag if flying between camps (15 kg limit)

Health & safety

  • Yellow fever certificate required only if arriving from a yellow fever country
  • Anti-malarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended, consult your travel clinic
  • Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is mandatory
  • Tap water is not potable, we provide unlimited bottled water in the vehicle

Photography

  • Pop-up roof and beanbags supplied on every vehicle
  • Bring at least a 100-400 mm zoom; a wide angle for landscapes
  • Extra memory cards and a charger that fits the 220 V UK-style plug
  • Drones are prohibited inside national parks without a written permit

Pricing, per person

Rates in USD, sharing twin/double accommodation. Final quote depends on chosen lodges and exact dates.

2 Pax3 Pax4 Pax5 Pax6 Pax
$3,050$2,780$2,520$2,400$2,300

Single supplement applies for solo travellers. "—" means group size not offered for this itinerary.

What's included

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All park & conservation fees
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals on safari (B/L/D)
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers
  • Marangu day-hike with mountain guide

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania entry visa (USD 50)
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Personal expenses & tips
  • Optional activities (balloon, walking safari)

Frequently asked

When is the best time to go?+

June–October for classic game viewing; January–March for the calving season in southern Serengeti; July–October for the Mara River crossings.

Is it safe?+

Yes, our vehicles are radio-equipped, our guides are licensed, and we operate only in well-managed parks. We've been doing this for over a decade with zero incidents.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Absolutely. Every tour is private and tailor-made, extend a day, add a balloon flight, or combine with Zanzibar.

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