11-Day Tanzania Safari + Kilimanjaro: Summit, Serengeti & Ngorongoro in One Journey
Difficulty
difficult
Duration
11 days
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness with prior multi‑day hiking experience; ability to carry a 8–12 kg daypack and handle consecutive long days at altitude.
Overview
Combine a Kilimanjaro summit with a multi-day safari across Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in a single, expertly guided 11‑day itinerary. Expect high‑altitude trekking, long game drives, and focused cultural encounters with Maasai communities.
11-Day Tanzania Safari + Kilimanjaro: Summit, Serengeti & Ngorongoro in One Journey
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Dawn pulls up a slow, honest light over the scrubby plains as your transfer rolls past ancient baobabs toward the shadow of Kilimanjaro. For the next eleven days you trade one frontier for another: humid afro‑montane forest giving way to the wind-scoured alpine desert, then the open, sun-baked sweep of the Serengeti and the dramatic rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The itinerary compresses two of East Africa’s headline acts—a Kilimanjaro summit via the Machame/Shira route and a multi-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro—into a single, tightly run expedition.
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Adventure Tips
Pace for altitude
On Kilimanjaro, follow the walk‑high/sleep‑low approach and keep to the group’s pace — moving slowly improves acclimatization more than pushing hard early on.
Hydrate deliberately
Carry 3+ liters a day on the mountain and sip continually; on safari bring a refillable bottle and sunscreen for long exposed drives.
Pack light for game drives
Bring a lightweight daypack with binoculars, camera, and a warm layer — vehicles can be chilly at dawn but hot by midday.
Respect local customs
Ask permission before photographing Maasai people and follow your guide’s lead when interacting with communities near conservation areas.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Elephant
- Lion
History
Kilimanjaro’s volcanic peaks formed over millennia; Ngorongoro Crater is a collapsed volcano whose fertile basin has supported wildlife and human communities for generations.
Conservation
The trip traverses protected areas managed for tourism revenue and community benefit; stick to designated routes, avoid littering and respect wildlife distances to reduce impact.
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Recommended Gear
Insulated down jacket
Warmth for summit night and exposed high‑altitude camps.
Sturdy trekking boots (broken‑in)
Support and traction on volcanic scree and uneven trails.
Lightweight daypack (25–35L)
Carry water, snacks, layers and camera during both trek and safari days.
Headlamp with extra batteries
Essential for pre‑midnight summit starts and campsite use.