7-Day Tanzania Kilimanjaro, Manyara & Olduvai Safari
A forest walk on Kilimanjaro, a lake park and the cradle of humankind on the way to the Serengeti.
Go beyond the expected.
A northern circuit that adds some of the region's less obvious highlights to the usual Serengeti safari. It begins with a day walk on Africa's highest mountain, passes Lake Manyara, and stops at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important early-human sites, before arriving in the Serengeti.
- Guided forest walk in Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
- Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Museum and gorge viewpoint at Olduvai Gorge
- Game drives in the Serengeti
- A mix of mountain, lake, history and plains
What's included
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Guided activities as listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with time to rest and meet your guide for a briefing on the days ahead.
Day 2 Kilimanjaro forest walk
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Drive to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro for a guided day walk through the mountain's lower forest zone, with birds, monkeys, streams and views when the clouds allow.
Day 3 Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara National Park
A game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, between the rift escarpment and the soda lake, looking for elephants, baboons, giraffe, hippos and many birds.
Day 4 To the Serengeti via Olduvai
Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti National Park
Drive towards the Serengeti, stopping at Olduvai Gorge to learn about the fossil discoveries made here, then continue to the plains for an afternoon game drive.
Day 5 Serengeti game drives
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives in the Serengeti, with lion, elephant, giraffe and vast herds depending on the season.
Day 6 Further Serengeti drives
Serengeti National Park
A final morning game drive before the return towards Arusha, either by road or a scheduled flight.
Day 7 Return and departure
Arusha
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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Questions about 7-Day Tanzania Kilimanjaro, Manyara & Olduvai Safari
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
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Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
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How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
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Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.
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Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?
Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.
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What is the best time to visit the Serengeti?
The Serengeti has strong wildlife viewing year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see: the calving season is roughly January–March in the southern plains, and the dramatic river crossings typically happen around June–September in the north as the migration moves toward Kenya.
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