Compare Kilimanjaro Climb Marangu and Wildlife Safari by Wakawaka Adventures vs 7 Days Big Five Safari by Lights on Africa Safaris
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| Duration | 14 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 3,750 | $ 3,853 |
| Price Per Day | $ 268 | $ 550 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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13 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches and 13 Dinners |
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Experience the awesome tour to Kilimanjaro Climb via Marangu Route with Wildlife Safaris to Tarangire or Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater |
We are happy to lead you to a dream safari in Africa to the savannah plains of Serengeti for wildebeest migration via Lake Manyara flooded by pink flamingos then descending to the Ngorongoro magical crater and the Olduvai Gorge to witness the evidence of skulls and borne of early hominids. With a warmth and friendly welcome of all her hospitality citizen, Tanzania makes a super destination for your holiday in Africa. The focus of this trip is to witness the BIG FIVE Animals. |
Day 1: Tanzania arrival – Moshi
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be greeted by our guide. Drive to Moshi to Tembo Tamu. Depending on your arrival time have a guided walk through Moshi. Briefing in evening for your climb starting the next day.
Day 2: Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Marangu Gate (1900m) to Mandara Hut (2720m)
Hike Time: 4 hours
You will be picked up at your hotel in Moshi and driven to Marangu Gate. When your guide is done dealing with all the registration forms you can start your climbing adventure! Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.
Day 3: Mandara Hut - Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut
Mandara Hut (2720m) to Horombu Hut (3720m)
Hike time: 5-6 hours
Day 4 Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Horombu Hut (3720m)
Today we walk towards the Mawenzi Hut, passing the Zebra Rocks. This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. We recommend drinking enough water and walking slowly! Overnight at Horombo Hut.
Day 5: Horombo Hut - Kibo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Horombo Hut (3720m) to Kibo Hut (4700 m)
Hike time: 4-6 hours
There is no running water at Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night.
Day 6: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Kibo Hut (4700 m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) to Horombo Hut (3720 m)
Hike time: 13-15 hours
Wake up before midnight in the cover of darkness. We begin a steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take us to rim of the main crater, Gillman’s 5685 m. There you can rest for a few minutes to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling good can continue slowly to make the three hour round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru peak 5895 m which is the highest point in Africa. After a few minutes to appreciate your accomplishment descend to reach Horombo Hut.
Day 7: Horombo Hut - Marangu Gate – Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Outpost Lodge
Horombo Hut (3720m) to Marangu Gate (1900)
Walking time: 6-7 hours
Today you will descend all the way down to Marangu Gate. Successful climbers will receive their summit certificates. At the gate you will be driven back to Arusha for your celebration and overnight at Outpost Lodge.
Day 8: Tarangire National Park/Lake Manyara (choose between)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park with a picnic lunch. This park is known for its holding one of the largest elephant herds in Africa. Lions, giraffes, zebras well seen and over 500 different birds species to find. Later go to Panorama Inn in Karatu for your dinner and overnight.
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After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara. Enjoy a game drive in the park with a picnic lunch. Lake Manyara is best known for its rich variety of bird life and tree climbing lion. Elephants, monkeys, flamingos, pelicans, cormorants and storks, to mention a few also visible in Manyara. Later you will drive to Panorama Inn in Karatu for your dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Coffee Plantation Resthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast drive to Coffee Plantations at this beautiful location bordering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Take a walk through the coffee, and vegetable plantations. Here you can see a variety of different species of trees as well. If you're lucky you can see elephants in the distant jungle. Take a walk through the nearby hills, optional to see and visit local families living the true African way. Enjoy a day here in this unique Tanzanian place.
Day 10: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Camps
After breakfast you will head off to Serengeti National Park. This is undoubtably Tanzania's most famous park. Great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant's gazelle are resident at any time of the year. Lions and leopards easily seen. You will enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the amazing Serengeti. Later go to your dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wild Camp.
Day 11: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Camps
After breakfast you will venture into Serengeti’s wilderness corners for a full day of game viewing in the park. With a picnic lunch beside you, take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the evening you will go Serengeti Wild Camp for your dinner and overnight.
Day 12: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Wild Camps
After breakfast head out for your last game drive in the amazing Serengeti. You cannot see too much of the park. That's just the way it is! About 70 larger mammal and 500 bird species are found in this park. Blue wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and buffalos are some of the commonly found large mammals in the region. Later drive to Ngorongoro Wild Camp for your dinner and overnight.
Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Flamingo Safari Lodge
After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a half day game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. Later drive to Flaming Safari Lodge in Karatu for your overnight.
Day 14: Karatu – Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast at Flamingo Safari Lodge. Depending on your flight time, you can have a guided walk through the town Karatu. This upcoming safari town has many unique things to see. Explore the way local Tanzanian's live their lives. Later depart back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Day 1: Pick up
Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport and drive to Arusha Center your hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Lake Manyara
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch |Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Safari Lodge- https://www.serenahotels.com/lake-manyara
Pick up from Arusha Center Tourist Inn hotel at 10.00 am drive to Lake Manyara National Park (2 hours driving from Arusha) for full day game drive with your picnic lunches. This superb scenic park is set around the Lake is most famous for its tree-climbing Lions. Late evening drive to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Similar-https://www.serenahotels.com/serengeti
After breakfast drive en-route to Serengeti National Park, crossing over Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The vast Serengeti plains are home to a huge variety of animals and birds species. Game – viewing and picnic lunches en route to Serengeti Serena lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Lunch | Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Similar-https://www.serenahotels.com/serengeti
Early in the morning have a cup of Coffee proceed for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, return back to the lodge for breakfast, After breakfast proceeds for a game drive in the vast Serengeti Plains, home to a huge variety of animals and birds, Search among the trees and kopjes form the elusive Leopards and cheetah as well as Wildebeest Migration. After Sunset game drive back to Serengeti Serena lodge for Dinner and overnight
Day 5: Serengeti- Ngorongoro crater rim
Meals: Lunch | Dinner |Breakfast
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge/Similar –https://www.serenahotels.com/ngorongoro
After breakfast proceeds for a Game viewing en-route with picnic lunches and a visit to the small but very interesting Dr. Leakey Museum at Olduvai Gorge. Ascend from the plains to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Crater rim).
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Lunch | Dinner |Breakfast
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge/Similar –https://www.tarangiresafarilodge.com/
After early breakfast descends to the Crater floor for 7 hrs game viewing with picnic lunches in Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro is one of the true wonders of nature and home of Rhinos, Elephants, Lions, and many other species. Late evening drive to Tarangire Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Tarangire- Depart
After breakfast proceeds for a full day game drive with picnic lunches in Tarangire National Park among the large heard of Elephants and other animals. Late evening drive back to Arusha and transfer to Airport for your flight back home.
