Starting with the grand climb up to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro and ending with an exciting safari in the Northern Serengeti
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Itinerary highlights
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Climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa
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See the world from the 'Roof of Africa'
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Spot wildlife in the North Serengeti
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Enjoy a lavish stay at Sayari Camp following your climb
What's included
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All internal flights
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All private ground transfers
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All meals, private guides and equipment on your climb
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Full board and scheduled safari activities in the Serengeti
At a glance
A challenging and epic trip featuring an eight-day climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro followed by an exciting and relaxing safari finale in the Northern Serengeti.
Witnessing two of the most breath-taking landscapes, the trip begins with the remarkable Mount Kilimanjaro climb. As you ascend the mountain you will camp from point to point, enjoying staggering sights in your awesome surroundings and completing the climb at the ‘Roof of Africa’. Following this, a lavish safari at Sayari Camp in the Northern Serengeti looking out for amazing animals while evenings can be passed with well-earned massages and scrumptious cuisine.
Example trip itinerary
Arusha
Transfer
Arrive in Kilimanjaro
Transfer
Private transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel

Your climb up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is on the horizon. First however, you'll meet your guide, who will take you through a pre-climb briefing to get you familiar with all the kit & equipment, safety information and give you an idea of what to expect along the route before you summit. You'll learn all about the route you'll be taking and how long you'll be walking each day. You'll also learn more about the sleeping, eating and drinking arrangements.
Transfer
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Starting point of Kilimanjaro Climb
Kilimanjaro

Your Kilimanjaro Climb on the Superior option will be a truly unspoilt wilderness experience. During the first and second day you will steadily be climbing up the through the lower foothills of the mountain in exciting terrain ranging from rain forests, heather and moorland landscapes. On the third day you'll start to enter what is known as the alpine zone where the air is dry, but the views are spectacular at this height. By "walking high" and "sleeping low" throughout your trek and going at a slow and steady pace with your experienced mountain guides you'll be acclimatizing very well before your summit bid. The final push for the summit begins at midnight and you'll reach the crater rim as the sun rises. You will be standing on the Roof of Africa in the dawn light realizing a dream. Having summitted and taken some incredible photographs you'll descend the mountain with one more night in the lower foothills before collecting your certificate the following morning from the National Parks Authority.
Arusha
Transfer
Private transfer from Ending point of Kilimanjaro Climb to Arusha hotel
Accommodation in Arusha
- 6 Luxurious garden cottages
- 1 Family cottage: 2 rooms
- 2 Luxury rooms in the Old Farmhouse
- Walk around the grounds
- Explore Arusha's museums and markets
Each of the six garden cottages has their own private veranda and is beautifully decorated with a nod to a bygone era with the choice of antique furniture. They have large and extremely comfortable beds and a lounge area with a fireplace to take the chill off the cooler African nights.
The family cottage has two bedrooms and a private garden which is a superb way to spend some time relaxing in absolute luxury during your stopover before or after your safari. Two cosy en-suite rooms in the Old Farmhouse provide a comfortable retreat from which you can explore the grounds of this genuine coffee farm.
After roughly an hour’s drive through Arusha, you will arrive at the farm and have the chance to either relax and spend time in the well kept grounds, or venture into the city to see some of the museums and markets on offer. The service at Legendary Lodge is excellent, without doubt one of the premier hotels in the area.
Transfer
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha airport
Flight
Light Aircraft Flight from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip
North Serengeti
Transfer
Private transfer to Asilia Sayari Camp
Accommodation in North Serengeti
- 15 Luxury Tented Suites
- Swimming Pool
A larger scale of luxury based in the northern part of the Serengeti, Sayari has 15 permanent raised-deck tents with wide deck verandas that overlook the bushy scrubland around the camp.
The tents are palatial, with very comfortable beds and a large bath, ideal for sinking into after a great day of sightseeing.
The camp has a rather grand feel to it with spacious decking and intricately decorated areas that you can lounge in and relax when you aren’t out on game drives.
Service is of a high standard and this is definitely one of the most luxurious camps in the North Serengeti.

Spend your days mostly exploring the northern section of the Serengeti on safari tracking the great array of game and wildlife that this vast area offers. If you're there at the right time for the great migration (depending on the season), this is the region where the herds are at their most concentrated because the North Serengeti forms the border with the Famous Maasai Mara of Kenya, and it’s where (if you’re lucky) you’ll see the infamous river crossings. It’s also an area of untamed natural beauty, of rolling hills, rivers, forests and open plains. We can suggest the best camp for you, based on your preference s and what you’re looking to get out of your experience here.


You'll have the assistance of expert guides who will bring you on thrilling wildlife activities including walking safaris, off-road experiences and game drives so you can witness the huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle - as well as the predators that follow them - as you explore the diverse and spectacular landscape of this magnificent ecosystem.


As an optional extra, you can enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. In the early morning, you'll take off, rising with the sun and float in whichever direction the winds take you. Your pilot will control the altitude of your balloon: sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities of the wildlife below. At times you may ascend to 1000 ft or more to see the enormity and wonderful panorama of the Serengeti.
Transfer
Private transfer to Kogatende Airstrip
Flight
Flight from Kogatende to Kilamanjaro
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Private Kilimanjaro Trek with Safari
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A challenging and epic trip featuring an eight-day climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro followed by an exciting and relaxing safari finale in the Northern Serengeti. Witnessing two of the most breath-taking landscapes, the trip begins with the remarkable Mount Kilimanjaro climb. As you ascend the mountain you will camp from point to point, enjoying staggering sights in your awesome surroundings and completing the climb at the ‘Roof of Africa’. Following this, a lavish safari at Sayari Camp in the Northern Serengeti looking out for amazing animals while evenings can be passed with well-earned massages and scrumptious cuisine. | Whats included?
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Days 1-3 |
Arusha |
Flights & transfers
Arrive in Kilimanjaro |
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Private transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel | |
Kilimanjaro trek briefing Your climb up Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is on the horizon. First however, you'll meet your guide, who will take you through a pre-climb briefing to get you familiar with all the kit & equipment, safety information and give you an idea of what to expect along the route before you summit. You'll learn all about the route you'll be taking and how long you'll be walking each day. You'll also learn more about the sleeping, eating and drinking arrangements. |
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Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Starting point of Kilimanjaro Climb | |
Days 3-10 |
Kilimanjaro |
Kilimanjaro Climb Your Kilimanjaro Climb on the Superior option will be a truly unspoilt wilderness experience. During the first and second day you will steadily be climbing up the through the lower foothills of the mountain in exciting terrain ranging from rain forests, heather and moorland landscapes. On the third day you'll start to enter what is known as the alpine zone where the air is dry, but the views are spectacular at this height. By "walking high" and "sleeping low" throughout your trek and going at a slow and steady pace with your experienced mountain guides you'll be acclimatizing very well before your summit bid. The final push for the summit begins at midnight and you'll reach the crater rim as the sun rises. You will be standing on the Roof of Africa in the dawn light realizing a dream. Having summitted and taken some incredible photographs you'll descend the mountain with one more night in the lower foothills before collecting your certificate the following morning from the National Parks Authority. |
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Days 10-11 |
Arusha |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Ending point of Kilimanjaro Climb to Arusha hotel |
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Accommodation in Arusha
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Legendary Lodge - $$$$$
A very private experience on the outskirts of Arusha, the Legendary Coffee Lodge is situated...
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha airport |
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Light Aircraft Flight from Arusha Airport to Kogatende Airstrip | |
Days 11-15 |
North Serengeti |
Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Asilia Sayari Camp |
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Accommodation in North Serengeti
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Sayari Camp - $$$$$
A larger scale of luxury based in the northern part of the Serengeti, Sayari has 15 permanent...
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Four days exploring the North Serengeti Spend your days mostly exploring the northern section of the Serengeti on safari tracking the great array of game and wildlife that this vast area offers. If you're there at the right time for the great migration (depending on the season), this is the region where the herds are at their most concentrated because the North Serengeti forms the border with the Famous Maasai Mara of Kenya, and it’s where (if you’re lucky) you’ll see the infamous river crossings. It’s also an area of untamed natural beauty, of rolling hills, rivers, forests and open plains. We can suggest the best camp for you, based on your preference s and what you’re looking to get out of your experience here. |
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Game drives in the Serengeti You'll have the assistance of expert guides who will bring you on thrilling wildlife activities including walking safaris, off-road experiences and game drives so you can witness the huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle - as well as the predators that follow them - as you explore the diverse and spectacular landscape of this magnificent ecosystem. |
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Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti As an optional extra, you can enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti. In the early morning, you'll take off, rising with the sun and float in whichever direction the winds take you. Your pilot will control the altitude of your balloon: sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities of the wildlife below. At times you may ascend to 1000 ft or more to see the enormity and wonderful panorama of the Serengeti. |
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Flights & transfers
Private transfer to Kogatende Airstrip |
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Flight from Kogatende to Kilamanjaro |