7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek & Northern Tanzania Safari: Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

7 days

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness: able to manage a 6–8 hour day-hike at altitude and multiple full-day game drives.

Overview

A seven-day circuit that pairs a day trek on Kilimanjaro with game drives across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Expect long drives, open-roof 4x4s, close wildlife viewing and a practical taste of northern Tanzania’s landscapes and cultures.

7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek & Northern Tanzania Safari: Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Jeep

Other

Sightseeing Tour

Wildlife

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The bus crawls out of Moshi before dawn, headlights cutting through steam that rises from coffee farms. By midmorning you stand at Marangu Gate, the air already thinner, the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro looming like an old, patient giant. For a day you follow well-worn trails through montane forest to Mandara Hut — a compact, doable trek that teases the mountain without committing to a full summit attempt.

Adventure Photos

7-Day Kilimanjaro Trek & Northern Tanzania Safari: Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara photo 1

Adventure Tips

Acclimatize before you climb

Spend a night in Moshi or Arusha before the Marangu day-hike to reduce altitude-related fatigue.

Hydrate and filter

Carry at least 2–3 liters and use bottled water provided during drives; bring electrolyte tablets for long game days.

Sun and dust protection

Open-roof game drives expose you to sun and dust—wide-brim hat, sunglasses and a buff are musts.

Carry cash for locals

Small vendors, Maasai boma visits and campsite fees often require cash Tanzanian shillings—keep small notes handy.

Local Insights

Wildlife

African elephant
lion (including tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara)

History

The Ngorongoro Crater is a collapsed volcanic caldera and the Serengeti’s plains sit on ancient volcanic and sedimentary layers; the area is also ancestral land for Maasai pastoralists whose culture remains visible along the route.

Conservation

Park fees directly support protected-area management and community projects; stick to vehicle tracks, avoid feeding wildlife and follow guide instructions to reduce impact.