11 Days Marangu Route And Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro

11 Days Marangu Route And Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Lake Manyara Safari

11 Days Marangu Route And Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Lake Manyara Safari is a combined Tanzania adventure featuring a 6-day Marangu Route climb and a 5-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. It brings mountain trekking and wildlife viewing together in one carefully planned journey.

Package Breakdown: 11 Days Marangu Route And Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Lake Manyara Safari

This package combines:

11 total days

6 days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

5 days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara safari

Mount Kilimanjaro

Tarangire National Park

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Manyara

Combining the mountain and safari allows travelers to experience two major sides of northern Tanzania in one trip: a guided Kilimanjaro climb followed by wildlife game drives. Request a Quote when you are ready to discuss your preferred travel arrangements.

Quick Package Overview: 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights

Price: USD 2,950–USD 5,150 per person

Tour type: Private or group sharing

Kilimanjaro route: Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro duration: 6 days

Safari duration: 5 days

Safari destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara

Starting point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha or Zanzibar

Ending point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha or Zanzibar

Mountain accommodation: Marangu Route huts, with four people in one hut and each person having their own bed

Safari accommodation: Budget camping, tented camp or luxury tent, depending on the selected arrangement

International flights: Fly to or from Kilimanjaro International Airport; international flights to and from your home country are excluded

Airport transfers: Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged

Additional hotels: Accommodation before the hike and at the end of the tour can be arranged

Solo travelers: Solo travelers can book; contact us for the applicable price

Activities: Mountain hiking and wildlife game drives with English, Spanish, German and Italian-speaking guides

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Why Choose 11 Days Marangu Route And Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Lake Manyara Safari?

The combination is designed for travelers who want more than a single Tanzania activity. The 6-day Marangu Route provides time on Mount Kilimanjaro, while the following safari introduces several important northern Tanzania wildlife areas.

Marangu Route is particularly relevant because the supplied package uses hut accommodation rather than camping on the mountain. After the climb, the safari changes the pace from hiking to vehicle-based wildlife viewing.

Tarangire adds a different landscape and wildlife setting, Serengeti provides extensive game-viewing opportunities, Ngorongoro brings the crater environment into the journey, and Lake Manyara completes the safari with another distinct destination.

Plan Your Trip around the mountain and safari combination that suits your travel schedule.

Detailed Itinerary: 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari

Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your booked hotel in Moshi. This arrival arrangement provides time to settle in before the mountain portion of the journey. Any additional arrival accommodation should be confirmed when making your booking.

Meal plan: Not specified in the supplied itinerary.

Day 1: Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Rising: 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m | Stretch: 7 km | Hike time: 4–5 hours | Climatic habitat: Montane Forest. The first hiking day begins with the journey to Marangu Gate before walking through montane forest toward Mandara Hut. The gradual route introduces the mountain environment and begins the ascent toward higher elevations. Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

Rising: 9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m | Stretch: 11 km | Hike time: 6–8 hours | Climatic habitat: Heathland/Moorland. Continue from Mandara Hut toward Horombo Hut through changing vegetation and higher terrain. The longer hiking day provides further altitude gain while moving into the heathland and moorland environment. Horombo becomes the base for the following acclimatization day. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Acclimatization Day at Horombo Hut

Rising: 12,100 ft to 14,160 ft to 12,100 ft | Stretch: 10 km | Hiking time: 3–5 hours. This acclimatization day allows the body additional time to adjust to altitude. The planned movement to higher elevation followed by a return to Horombo Hut supports the purpose of gradual altitude adaptation before continuing toward Kibo. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Rising: 12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 15,400 ft / 4,700 m | Stretch: 10 km | Hike time: 6–8 hours | Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert. Leave Horombo Hut and continue toward Kibo Hut through increasingly high and dry terrain. The landscape changes significantly as the route enters the alpine desert zone. Kibo Hut provides the planned overnight point before the summit attempt. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Rising: 15,400 ft / 4,700 m to 19,300 ft / 5,895 m, then to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m | Stretch: 4 km up / 14 km down | Hike time: 10–15 hours | Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert. The summit day begins from Kibo Hut and continues toward Uhuru Peak at 19,300 ft / 5,895 m before descending to Horombo Hut. This is the longest hiking day in the supplied itinerary and requires careful pacing. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate to Moshi

12,100 ft / 3,700 m to 5,500 ft / 1,700 m | Hike time: 5–7 hours | Stretch: 18 km. Descend from Horombo Hut through the mountain vegetation toward Marangu Gate. After completing the mountain section, you will return to Moshi. The supplied plan then states that you will be transferred from Moshi to Arusha for the night. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Pickup from Arusha is planned around 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the exact time confirmed before departure. The journey to Tarangire takes approximately 2 hours for 109 km. During the game drive, possible wildlife includes elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo and other species. In the late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Mto wa Mbu/Karatu to Serengeti National Park

You will be picked up from Arusha around 9:00 am to 9:30 am, with the exact pickup time updated before departure. Continue toward Serengeti for a game drive and overnight stay in Central Serengeti. Please note that Serengeti check-in time determines the following day’s checkout time according to park regulations. Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Rim

Enjoy a game drive in Serengeti National Park before later driving toward the Serengeti Gate for checkout. The checkout time depends on the original check-in time. Similarly, your check-in time in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area determines the applicable checkout time. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Mto wa Mbu/Karatu

After breakfast, descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Later, begin the drive toward the Ngorongoro Gate for checkout before continuing to Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for the overnight stay. The crater section adds another major wildlife environment to the safari. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Lake Manyara Game Drive to Arusha

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara for a game drive. Wildlife in the area can include elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, baboons and various other animals. In the late afternoon, begin driving back to Arusha, with arrival expected around 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Departure Day: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport

Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport according to your confirmed departure arrangements. Breakfast is provided according to the supplied plan. The airport transfer should be coordinated with your flight schedule so the departure arrangements are clear before the tour ends. Meal plan: Breakfast

Destinations in 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is the mountain section of this package. The journey follows the Marangu Route over six hiking days, including an acclimatization day and the summit attempt.

Marangu Route

The Marangu Route is central to this package because the supplied plan uses mountain huts for accommodation. The route progresses from Marangu Gate through Mandara and Horombo toward Kibo and Uhuru Peak before descending.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is the first major safari destination in the supplied five-day wildlife section. Its game drive provides the transition from the mountain experience into northern Tanzania’s wildlife landscapes.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti forms a major part of the safari, with game drives planned in the park and an overnight stay in Central Serengeti. It gives the journey substantial time for wildlife viewing.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro adds a crater-based wildlife experience after Serengeti. The itinerary includes an early descent into the crater for a game drive before continuing toward the next overnight location.

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara is the final listed wildlife destination. Its game drive adds another habitat and wildlife-viewing setting before the journey returns to Arusha.

Package Price: 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari

The supplied price range is USD 2,950 to USD 5,150 per person. The final price can vary according to the selected services, accommodation level, number of travelers, inclusions and whether the journey is arranged as a private or group-sharing tour. Contact us for more information about current pricing, dates and booking arrangements.

What Is Included in 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari?

Kilimanjaro Inclusions

Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi on arrival day

Hotel in Moshi before the hike

Kilimanjaro Park fees

Accommodation during the mountain hike

Meals and boiled drinking water during the hike

Mountain guide or guides

Cook

Supportive porters

Oxygen gas for emergency use

Transport from Moshi to Kilimanjaro Gate

Transport from Kilimanjaro Gate to Moshi

Transport from Moshi to Arusha

Safari Inclusions

Safari park fees

Safari driver

Safari guide

4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle

Accommodation during the safari

Meals and drinking water during the safari

Hotel in Arusha before and after the safari

Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport transfer

What Is Not Included in 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari?

International flights

Domestic flights

Travel insurance

Tanzania travel visa

Alcoholic drinks

Personal gear rental

Tips for mountain crew

Tips for safari crew

Before confirming your booking, ask for clarification on any item you expect to require so that the final quotation matches your travel plans.

Plan Your 11 Days Marangu Route And Tanzania Safari

This combined package brings together a six-day Marangu Route climb and five days of wildlife viewing across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. It is designed for travelers who want to combine Kilimanjaro trekking with a northern Tanzania safari in one extended journey.

Request a Quote for your preferred travel dates. Check Availability for private or group-sharing arrangements, or Plan Your Trip by discussing your preferred starting point, accommodation level and safari arrangement.

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