9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

9 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure is a combined Tanzania mountain and wildlife journey featuring a 6-day Machame Route trek followed by a 3-day safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. It is designed for travelers who want to combine Mount Kilimanjaro hiking with classic northern Tanzania game drives in one carefully connected trip.

Package Breakdown: 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

The package combines:

6 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route

3 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari

Mount Kilimanjaro

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

The supplied package brief describes the core adventure as a 9-day combination of mountain trekking and wildlife safari. It also includes an arrival day and departure day, so the exact operational duration should be confirmed when requesting a quotation. The combination is useful for travelers who want to complete a Kilimanjaro trek and continue directly into a northern Tanzania safari rather than arranging the two experiences separately.

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Quick Overview: 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights as supplied; arrival and departure arrangements require confirmation

Price: USD 2,450–USD 4,250 per person

Tour type: Private or group sharing

Kilimanjaro route: Machame Route

Kilimanjaro duration: 6 Days

Safari duration: 3 Days

Safari destinations: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

Starting point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar

Ending point: Kilimanjaro Airport, Moshi, Arusha, or Zanzibar

Mountain accommodation: Camping

Safari accommodation: Budget camping, tented camp, or luxury tent options

Flights: International flights to and from your home country are excluded

Airport transfers: Can be arranged

Additional hotels: Accommodation before or after the tour can be arranged

Solo travelers: Solo travelers can request an individual quotation

Activities: Mountain hiking and safari game drives

Guide languages: English, Spanish, German, and Italian-speaking guides can be available

Why Choose 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure?

A 9-day combined itinerary features 6 days on the Machame Route of Mount Kilimanjaro followed by 3 days exploring the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This gives travelers the opportunity to combine physical adventure with wildlife viewing within one Tanzania holiday.

The 6 Days Machame Route provides the mountain portion of the journey, while Serengeti adds extensive game-drive opportunities and Ngorongoro provides a concentrated wildlife destination within the conservation area.

This arrangement can suit travelers with limited holiday time who want both Kilimanjaro and safari experiences. You can also choose between private and group-sharing arrangements depending on your preferred travel style and budget.

Detailed Itinerary: 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi

Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to your booked hotel in Moshi. This arrival arrangement gives you time to settle in before beginning the mountain section. Accommodation before the hike can be arranged according to the selected package.

Day 1: Moshi to Machame Gate to Machame Camp

Rising (ft): 3,000m / 56,000ft to 1,830m / 10,200ft / 3,100m | Stretch: 11 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest. The route begins through the rainforest toward Machame Camp, with changing scenery as elevation increases. Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

Rising: 10,200ft / 3,100m to 12,600ft / 3,840m | Stretch: 9 km | Hiking time: 4–6 hours | Climatic habitat: Moorland. The trail continues upward from Machame Camp toward Shira Camp. The vegetation becomes more open as the route moves from rainforest into the moorland environment. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Hiking time: 5–7 hours walking | Rising: 12,600ft / 3,840m to 12,700ft / 3,860m | Stretch: 15 km | Climatic habitat: Semi-desert. The trek continues across the higher mountain landscape toward Barranco Camp. The changing elevation and semi-desert habitat create a different environment from the lower sections. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp

Hiking time: 6–8 hours | Rising: 4,000m / 13,000ft to 4,700m / 15,350ft | Stretch: 9 km | Climatic habitat: Alpine Desert. Continue toward Barafu Camp through the alpine desert zone. This section prepares the itinerary for the summit stage while maintaining a steady approach to higher elevations. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp

Rising: 4,700m / 15,350ft to 5,895m / 19,343ft, down to 3,090m / 10,150ft | Stretch: 6 km up / 13 km down | Hiking time: 5–7 hours up / 5–6 hours down | Climatic habitat: Arctic. The route reaches Uhuru Peak before descending toward Mweka Camp. This is the summit and descent stage of the Machame Route section. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6: Mweka Camp to Machame Gate to Moshi Town to Arusha

Descent: 3,090m / 10,150ft to 1,680m / 5,500ft | Stretch: 10 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Climatic habitat: Rain Forest. Descend through the rainforest to Machame Gate and continue to Moshi Town. After arrival in Moshi, you will be transferred to Arusha for the night before beginning the safari section. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 7: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

You will be picked up from Arusha around 6:00 am to 7:00 am, with the exact pickup time updated for your trip. Continue toward Serengeti National Park for game viewing and an overnight stay in Central Serengeti. Please note that check-in time determines the applicable checkout time the following day according to park regulations. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 8: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Rim

Enjoy a game drive in Serengeti National Park before later driving back toward the Serengeti Gate for checkout. The checkout time depends on the applicable check-in time. Afterward, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay on the rim. As with Serengeti, check-in time affects the required checkout time. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive before driving toward the Ngorongoro Gate for checkout. The checkout time depends on the applicable check-in time. Continue to Arusha, with arrival expected around 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm according to the supplied itinerary. Meal plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

Departure Day: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport

Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport according to your departure schedule. Airport transfer arrangements can be included, while your international flight to or from your home country remains outside the package. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Destinations in the 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is the mountain section of this combined adventure. The itinerary uses the Machame Route for the six-day trekking portion and continues to Uhuru Peak before descending toward Mweka.

Machame Route

The Machame Route is the selected trekking route for this package. Its six-day itinerary passes through rainforest, moorland, semi-desert, alpine desert and the higher summit environment before descending.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti forms the first major safari destination after the Kilimanjaro trek. The itinerary includes game drives and an overnight stay in Central Serengeti, giving the mountain-and-safari package a dedicated wildlife component.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro is the final major wildlife destination. The itinerary includes a descent into the crater for a game drive before continuing toward Arusha.

Package Price: 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

The supplied price range is USD 2,450 to USD 4,250 per person. The final quotation can vary according to the selected services, accommodation level, number of travelers, inclusions and whether the trip is arranged privately or as a group-sharing tour.

Contact us for more information about the exact price, available dates and booking arrangements.

What Is Included in the 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure?

Kilimanjaro Inclusions

Transport from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi on arrival day

Hotel in Moshi before the hike

Kilimanjaro Park fees

Camping accommodation during the hike

Meals and boiled drinking water during the trek

Mountain guide or guides

Cook

Supportive porters

Oxygen gas for emergency use

Transport from Moshi Town to Kilimanjaro Gate

Transport from Kilimanjaro Gate to Moshi Town

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 safari

Hotel in Arusha before and after safari

Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport transfer

What Is Not Included in the 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure?

International flights

Domestic flights

Travel insurance

Travel visa

Alcoholic drinks

Personal expenses

Personal gear rental

Tips for mountain crew

Tips for safari crew

Some arrangements may vary according to the selected package, so confirm the final inclusions and exclusions before booking.

Plan Your 9 Days Machame Trek And Serengeti Ngorongoro Adventure

This combined itinerary brings together the Machame Route, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in one Tanzania adventure. Request a quotation with your preferred dates, number of travelers and accommodation level to receive the appropriate package details and confirm availability.

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