20-Day Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro & Northern Circuit Safari Adventure

20 days

Luxury Safari

Overview

Embark on the ultimate 20-day Tanzanian adventure that combines high-altitude trekking with unforgettable wildlife encounters. Begin your journey with an exhilarating climb of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, ideal for acclimatization and a thrilling challenge on its own. Then take on the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic and less-traveled Lemosho Route—renowned for its beauty and high success rate.

Once your mountain goals are achieved, transition into the wild with a luxury safari through the Northern Circuit. Experience the elephant herds of Tarangire, the dramatic wildlife spectacle of the Serengeti, and the natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater. Between treks and safaris, enjoy cultural immersion, relaxation, and personal achievement.

Highlights Include:

  • 4-day guided trek to Mount Meru (4,566m) through lush forests and open ridges

  • 8-day Mount Kilimanjaro climb via the Lemosho Route with expert mountain guides

  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro—home to the Big Five

  • Scenic crater descent and exploration of vast savannah plains

  • Comfortable lodge accommodations and high-altitude camps

  • All meals, transfers, park fees, and porters included

This all-in-one expedition is perfect for thrill-seekers, trekkers, and nature lovers seeking a physically rewarding and visually stunning journey across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations.

Why Choose This Safari?

Mara River Crossing: Witness one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles.

Diverse Destinations: Experience Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Mountain Trekking, Traditional Culture of Tanzania, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Comfortable Stays: Authentic camps and lodges in prime locations.

Incredible Wildlife: Spot the Big Five and participate in the Great Migration

Tour Plan

Early in the Morning at 05:00AM or on depending time of arrival! Our driver you will pick you at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport for relaxation for upcoming next day safari. Our expert team! he /she will come for briefing the perfect itinerary to meet your travel wishes.

WALKING TIME: 4-6 HOURS: Leaving early in the morning from your accommodation place in Arusha and driving to Momella gate in Arusha National Park. Driving takes about 1 hr., from Arusha. At the gate you clear your trekking permits, meet up with your porters, guide, cook and game ranger, and start climbing. You will pass open grassland which will give you a good opportunity to see buffaloes, warthogs and other grazers.

You will cross the Ngare Nanyuki River and continue climbing through mountain forest. There you will have chance to see many different kinds of birds and black colobus monkey and white colobus monkeys. Finally, you will reach Miria Kamba Hut where you will stay overnight

WALKING TIME: 3-5 HOURS: The day climbing Mountain, is quite and short, but demanding. You will start early in the morning and ascent steeply through lush mountain forest full of birds to reach the halfway point of Elephant Ridge. There you can see the crater. After 3 to 5 hours climbing, you will reach Saddle Hut where you will have lunch.

In the afternoon you will have another hiking to Little Meru (3794 m) for superb views before sunset. Then you will return to Saddle Hut for Dinner overnight. (D/O). It is good to go to sleep early so that you get enough rest for the next day’s hiking.

WALKING TIME: 10-12 HOURS: You will start climbing at Middy night. The route is very steep towards Rhino Point (3850 m) and from there towards the summit along very narrow ridge. You will reach the mount Meru summit, Socialist Peak, (4566 m) right at the sunrise.

The sceneries there are stunning; you see Mount Kilimanjaro in close distance. After taking photos on the summit, you will descent back to Saddle hut, for D/O. it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook and game ranger, Your welcome guys.

WALKING TIME: 2-5 HOURS: You will leave at 8.00 AM in the morning and descent to Momella gate. You can choose longer or shorter route down. On the longer way down, you have very good changes to see wildlife and the ash cone. Once at the gate, after that your transportation back to Moshi or Arusha, will be waiting for you. And back to place of Accommodation in Arusha for D/O.

Experience the beautifully City Tour and Culture of Tanzania with our 100% Tailor-made tours. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or a combination of both, explore vibrant cities, discover the Ancient Town of Arusha, if you decide one of our Team recommended itineraries! but if you want to make some tweaks like extending the number of days or adding more destinations, feel free to extend, but let us know!  I’ believe this is unforgettable day, where you can visit City Tour/ Masai village you will enjoy their dance and experience their life style in general, then in the afternoon going back to Arusha Town the place of ACCOMMADATION for D/O.

Start safari, from Arusha /Moshi, transfer to the Marangu Gate which is Head Quate of the Kilimanjaro National Park. (KINAPA). After entries, start to Ascend from the gate, up to the Mandara Hat, where you will have Dinner and overnight. (D/O) Early that in the morning, you will acclimatize up to MUNDI CRATER.

Morning after breakfast, you will start to ascend up to KIE, HOROMBO HUT, where you will have Dinner Overnight, (D/O).

You will acclimatize to Mawenzi peak, but one will not reach to the summit about Zebra Rocks, or a little bit beyond, where you will have Dinner Overnight. (D/O).

 From Zebra Rocks or Little bit beyond, you will ascend from HOROMBO to KIBO HUT for dinner overnight. (D/O) You will have early dinner, then at MID NIGHT, our Guide you will wake up you, and start to SUMMIT.

From the summit, you will descend VIA KIBO HUT, for breakfast Louch. Then proceed to descend to HOROMBO HUT, for Dinner Overnight. (D/O). it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook and game ranger, Your welcome guys.

you will descend from HOROMBO HUT to MARANGU GATE. Then head to ARUSHA Town the sweet place of ACCOMMODATION

   In the morning our driver, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha to start your safari, with our driver, drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch. The park, roughly the size of Luxemburg, covers an area of approximately 2,600 km². The landscape of savannah, seasonal swamps and giant baobab trees that add the beauty of tarangire, is home to Masai giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest, eland, fringe-eared oryx, the weird-looking long-necked gerenuk and over 550 species of birds. But it is the elephants, Tarangire is famous for its vast open grassland, and the park, where herds of up to 300 animals roam, is probably one of the best places in East Africa to see them and to get close to these giant creatures. After an extensive game drive, then drive to Karatu at the lodge for dinner and overnight. (D/O).

Karatu is a small Town located in North Arusha region, it’s between Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Park. Karatu Town offers a relaxing point either after visiting Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire or Serengeti National Park. Due to its location, it can also serve as the Junction for a new Tour/ Safari.

e of Ngorongoro Crater. Then you will have transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing is possible on the route, as well as traditional of Maasai and cattle keeping. The Serengeti National Park, is truly Spectacular, its famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for Excellent sightings of wildlife. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it perhaps best known for annual Great Migration.  After that you gate, lunch at the picnic site inside of Park. And then afternoon game drive, DESTIONATION: CENTRAL SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.

The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.  The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look! Depending on what time of year you come, you may get a chance to witness one of the ‘Seven Wounder of the Natural World’. You will have a picnic lunch and will overnight at a Tented Camp in Central Serengeti. Or Lodge.

Head to the Northern Serengeti to witness the dramatic Mara River crossing, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras’ brave crocodile-infested waters as part of the Great Migration. Enjoy full-day game drives in this spectacular region. Main      Destination: North Serengeti.

Accommodation:   at Tented Camp or Lodge, in North Serengeti.  

Meals:      Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

Early in the morning you will have breakfast ,after breakfast you will leave Northern Serengeti, to Ngorongoro crater for game drive ,when you will descending and ascending  in the crater you will get a good adventure and also you will have unforgettable memory ,as you know Ngorongoro crater is a wandering of the world so you will enjoy and witness this moment ,you will see different animals like elephant ,buffalo ,leopard ,lion ,zebras giraffe ,antelopes   and many more animals ,after noon you will have lunch ,then after you will continue afternoon game drive, in the crater ,in evening you will ascend to the crater up to the Lodge  or Tented Camp for the dinner and overnight (D/O).

Morning after breakfast, move from Ngorongoro or Karatu to Lake Manyara for game drive, in the park there are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored within Lake Manyara National Park. Located in the Northern Part of Tanzania, this National Park is 120 kilometers west of Arusha Town. The park is sized 330 square kilometers of which 220 sq kilometers form the lake when the water levels are high in the rainy season. Alternating to the nearest Park of Tarangire National Park through the kwakuchinja corridor the parks share world animals. They can be seen easily nearby the roads towards Lake Manyara. The shallow lake Manyara is an alkaline lake found in this park that swells up and reduces in size basing on the seasons found within a long silvery bowl of salt deposits.  Also has a Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara! Among the lions living in Lake Manyara is a healthy population of the unique tree climbing lions whose unique tree c limbing character can only be found in the park.

 This is final day!  On your depending flight! Morning you will have breakfast, after breakfast you will prepare yourself to drive from Arusha Town to Kilimanjaro International Airport, (JRO) or Arusha Airport. This will be end of your safari.
You’re most Welcome again Tanzania.

  • Selected camps or lodges (Accommodation)
  • Park entry fees
  • Professional safari guide and 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Airport transfer back from Safari.
  • International flights
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel Insurance

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