Adventure holidays

Kilimanjaro Climb & Serengeti Safari

The Machame route to Uhuru Peak, then three nights of game drives in the Serengeti to rest your legs.

Trip at a glance

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Starts inMount Kilimanjaro
RouteMount Kilimanjaro · Serengeti
Places2 destinations
CountryTanzania
Ideal forAdventure holidays, Wildlife safaris
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-1M7OH5

Best time to visit: January to March and June to October

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Serengeti, Tanzania

Trip overview

The Machame route to Uhuru Peak, then three nights of game drives in the Serengeti to rest your legs.

The route spends 8 nights in Mount Kilimanjaro and 3 nights in Serengeti, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits adventure holidays and wildlife safaris, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Uhuru PeakBarranco WallShira PlateauGreat MigrationSeronera ValleyNdutu calving grounds

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Mount Kilimanjaro

Arrive via Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Summit climb by the Machame or Lemosho route

Day 2Mount Kilimanjaro: Safari afterwards in Tarangire or the Serengeti and Uhuru Peak

Safari afterwards in Tarangire or the Serengeti
Uhuru Peak: About 5,895 m, the roof of Africa

Day 3Mount Kilimanjaro: Barranco Wall and Shira Plateau

Barranco Wall: A scramble on the Machame route
Shira Plateau: High moorland on the western routes

Day 4Mount Kilimanjaro: Moshi and Camping on the mountain

Moshi: Town at the mountain's foot
Camping on the mountain

Day 5Mount Kilimanjaro at your own pace

A free day in Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 6Mount Kilimanjaro at your own pace

A free day in Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 7Mount Kilimanjaro at your own pace

A free day in Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 8Mount Kilimanjaro at your own pace

A free day in Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax, shop or add an optional excursion; ask us for ideas

Day 9Mount Kilimanjaro to Serengeti

Travel from Mount Kilimanjaro to Serengeti by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Serengeti hotel
Balloon safari

Day 10Serengeti: Walking safari and Great Migration

Walking safari
Great Migration: Over a million wildebeest

Day 11Serengeti: Seronera Valley and Ndutu calving grounds

Seronera Valley: Big cats year-round
Ndutu calving grounds: Calving season

Day 12Depart from Serengeti

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha for your journey home

How this version is planned

Activities booked with licensed, insured operators
Fitness level and experience checked before we confirm each activity
Weather and season buffers built in for outdoor days
Travel insurance covering the activities strongly recommended
Safari permits booked as soon as dates are fixed, as zones sell out

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Mount Kilimanjaro: Longer routes acclimatise better and raise summit success; we suggest at least seven days on the mountain.
Serengeti: We choose your camp by month to follow the herds.

At a glance

Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Route: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti
Ideal for: Adventure holidays, Wildlife safaris
Best time: January to March and June to October; June to October; January to March for calving
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-1M7OH5

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 11 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Mount Kilimanjaro: January to March and June to October. Serengeti: June to October; January to March for calving.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Mount Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Doha). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.

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