About This Journey
The 14 Day Kilimanjaro Serengeti and Zanzibar Package 2026-2027 combines three of Tanzania's most famous travel experiences into one adventure: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, exploring the wildlife of Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and relaxing on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.
The journey begins with a 7 day Kilimanjaro climb via the Machame Route, taking you through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert and high altitude terrain before the summit attempt to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.
After Kilimanjaro, continue into Tanzania's northern safari circuit for wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other African wildlife species.
The final part of the journey takes you to Zanzibar Island, where white sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters and a relaxed tropical atmosphere provide the perfect ending to your Tanzania adventure.
What Makes This Trip Special
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route
Reach Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters
Cross the famous Barranco Wall
Experience sunrise from Africa's highest mountain
Explore Serengeti National Park
Search for lions, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife
Experience the famous Serengeti plains
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
Scenic northern Tanzania safari drives
Fly to Zanzibar Island
Relax on Zanzibar's tropical beaches
Swim in the warm Indian Ocean
Professional Kilimanjaro mountain crew
Professional safari driver guide
Airport and destination transfers
Combination of adventure, wildlife and relaxation
A Look at the Journey
Itinerary
Your 14 Day Kilimanjaro Serengeti and Zanzibar Package 2026-2027 begins with the Kilimanjaro climbing section.
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Machame Gate for registration and final preparations.
Begin trekking through Kilimanjaro's lush rainforest.
The trail climbs steadily through dense vegetation before reaching Machame Camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave the rainforest and continue into Kilimanjaro's moorland zone.
The trail becomes steeper as you climb toward the Shira Plateau.
On clear days, enjoy beautiful views of Kibo Peak, Mount Meru and the surrounding landscape.
Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight.
Today is an important acclimatization day.
Trek toward Lava Tower at approximately 4,600 meters, where you normally stop for lunch.
After reaching this higher elevation, descend toward Barranco Camp.
This climb high and sleep lower profile supports acclimatization.
Arrive at Barranco Camp beneath the impressive Barranco Wall.
After breakfast, begin by climbing the famous Barranco Wall.
The wall is steep but does not normally require technical climbing equipment.
Continue across ridges and valleys before descending into the Karanga Valley.
Make a final ascent toward Karanga Camp for lunch, rest, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, continue toward Barafu Camp.
The landscape becomes increasingly dry and rocky as you enter the high altitude zone.
Arrive at Barafu Camp, where you will have time to rest and prepare your summit equipment.
Have an early dinner before resting ahead of the midnight summit attempt.
Begin the summit climb around midnight.
Ascend slowly toward Stella Point at approximately 5,756 meters.
Continue along the crater rim toward Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters, the highest point in Africa.
After celebrating and taking photographs at the summit, descend toward Barafu Camp for a short rest.
Continue downhill to Mweka Camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, descend through Kilimanjaro's rainforest toward Mweka Gate.
Complete park formalities and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificate after a successful climb.
Meet your driver and transfer back to your hotel.
Enjoy a hot shower, comfortable bed and well deserved rest after completing Kilimanjaro.
After breakfast, meet your professional safari driver guide and begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park.
Travel through northern Tanzania's changing landscapes before entering the Serengeti ecosystem.
Enjoy your first game drive while searching for wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and different antelope species.
Continue to your safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Spend a full day exploring the famous Serengeti National Park.
Your driving distance today depends on wildlife locations, seasonal movements and the area of Serengeti being explored.
The park is known for its vast plains, abundant wildlife and large predator population.
Your guide will select the most suitable areas according to current wildlife conditions.
Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and many other species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final drive through the Serengeti before traveling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The journey gradually climbs from the Serengeti plains toward the higher Ngorongoro volcanic highlands.
Descend approximately 600 meters from the crater rim into the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will begin your game drive.
The crater supports a large concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and different antelope species.
With some luck, you may also see the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your wildlife viewing.
Later, ascend back to the crater rim and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, transfer from Karatu toward Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island.
The journey leaves the highlands of northern Tanzania and eventually brings you down to the tropical Indian Ocean coastline.
Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, meet your local driver and transfer to your beach hotel.
Check in and spend the remainder of the day relaxing.
Enjoy a relaxing day on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.
Spend your time swimming, walking along the beach, relaxing by the hotel or enjoying optional water activities.
Depending on your location, optional activities may include snorkeling, diving, kayaking, sunset cruises or local village visits.
Return to your hotel for overnight.
Enjoy another relaxing day on Zanzibar Island.
You may spend the day at the beach or choose an optional excursion.
Popular activities can include:
Stone Town tour
Spice farm tour
Prison Island excursion
Snorkeling
Diving
Safari Blue experience
Sunset dhow cruise
Jozani Forest visit
Return to your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Zanzibar.
Enjoy your final breakfast in Zanzibar.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have additional time to relax at the hotel.
Your driver will collect you at the agreed time and transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight.
Your 14 Day Kilimanjaro Serengeti and Zanzibar Package 2026-2027 ends with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's mountains, wildlife and tropical beaches.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Kilimanjaro National Park fees
- Camping fees
- Rescue fees
- Professional mountain guides
- Assistant guides where required
- Mountain cook and porters
- Mountain tents
- Dining tent, tables and chairs
- Meals during the climb
- Drinking water
- Emergency oxygen
- Pulse oximeter
- First aid kit
- Mountain transfers
- Summit certificate
- Safari Inclusions
- Private safari vehicle
- Professional safari driver guide
- Serengeti National Park fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Safari accommodation
- Safari meals as indicated
- Game drives
- Drinking water during safari
- Safari transfers
- Zanzibar Inclusions
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar where included in confirmed package
- Zanzibar Airport pickup
- Zanzibar Airport departure transfer
- Zanzibar hotel accommodation
- Breakfast at Zanzibar hotel
- Beach stay
- General Inclusions
- Airport pickup where included
- Hotel accommodation according to itinerary
- Government taxes
- Transfers between destinations as specified
- Professional local support throughout the trip
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal Kilimanjaro trekking equipment
- Sleeping bag
- Hiking boots
- Trekking poles unless rented
- Personal medication
- Tips for mountain guides, cooks and porters
- Tips for safari driver guide
- Tips for hotel staff
- Zanzibar optional excursions
- Zanzibar lunches and dinners unless stated
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodation
- Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Services not listed under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
This itinerary includes a 7 day Machame Route Kilimanjaro climb.
Uhuru Peak is 5,895 meters above sea level.
Yes. The itinerary includes Serengeti game drives and overnight accommodation in the Serengeti area.
Yes. A Ngorongoro Crater game drive is included in the safari section.
Yes. The final part of the package includes a Zanzibar beach stay.
The domestic flight can be included according to the final confirmed package arrangement.
Yes. Additional Zanzibar nights can normally be added before booking is finalized.
Yes. Mountain meals and drinking water are provided during the climb.
Yes. Safari meals are normally included according to the itinerary.
Personal trekking clothing and equipment are generally not included, but selected items can normally be rented before the climb.
Travel insurance covering high altitude trekking and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended.
Yes. Solo travelers can book the package, and group joining Kilimanjaro departures may be available on selected dates.
Yes. Safari accommodation can normally be customized from standard midrange to higher level lodge or luxury options.
Yes. Zanzibar provides a relaxing beach experience after the physically demanding Kilimanjaro climb and safari.
