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Safari & Kili day tour
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Safari Kilimanjaro Day Tour: A Private Adventure of Nature, Culture, and Adventure
Experience the best of Tanzania on this unique Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Tour. This private adventure takes you to the Shira Plateau of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain. After an unforgettable day exploring Mount Kilimanjaro’s scenic wonders, you’ll be introduced to the rich Maasai culture at Olpopongi Maasai Village. Along the way, you’ll witness incredible wildlife on a Serengeti migration safari, visit the Ngorongoro Crater, and even climb to over 4,000 meters on Mount Kilimanjaro itself.
This 8-day holiday in Tanzania combines the best of mountain trekking, cultural exploration, and thrilling safaris, making it a must-do for any traveler.
Mount Kilimanjaro: A Day Tour You’ll Never Forget
Start your adventure in Arusha, where you’ll spend your first night before heading to the Londorossi Gate, the starting point for your Mount Kilimanjaro tour. Your professional guide will brief you on the day's journey, providing insight into the mountain's incredible history and landscape. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the snow-capped peak before you begin your drive.
The Shira Plateau, which lies at the base of Kilimanjaro, is famous for its grassy moorland and volcanic rock formations. The scenic Shira Cathedral and Shira 2 Camp await you along your exploration, offering stunning views of Kilimanjaro's majestic beauty. The plateau is one of the most breathtaking areas to visit, and it’s the perfect spot for photography and nature walks.
Olpopongi Maasai Village: A Cultural Journey into Tradition
After exploring Kilimanjaro, your next stop is the Olpopongi Maasai Village, located at the foot of the mountain. Here, you’ll get a unique opportunity to experience the Maasai way of life. This village is one of the few that has preserved its authentic culture. Olpopongi Maasai Village has its museum, built to maintain and share Maasai traditions and customs with visitors.
The Maasai people have worked hard to safeguard their way of life, which is increasingly threatened by modern civilization. The village allows visitors to interact with the Maasai, learn about their food, medicine, and cultural practices. You’ll enjoy a guided tour around the village, and you’ll also have the chance to share a traditional Maasai meal. You can choose to extend your visit and spend the night in the village to deepen your experience.
Explore the Serengeti Migration & Ngorongoro Crater
Your journey doesn’t stop at Mount Kilimanjaro. As part of this incredible safari experience, you’ll venture into the heart of Serengeti National Park to witness the wildebeest migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world. Watch as thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles travel across the plains in search of fresh grazing grounds, followed by predators like lions and cheetahs.
Next, you’ll visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the elusive Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino). The crater’s lush forests, open plains, and shimmering salt pans provide the perfect backdrop for your safari adventure.
Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Tour Highlights:
- Mount Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau: Explore the scenic beauty of the plateau, with its volcanic rock and panoramic views.
- Olpopongi Maasai Village: Immerse yourself in Maasai culture, experiencing their traditions, food, and way of life.
- Serengeti Migration Safari: Witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and see iconic African wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Ngorongoro Crater Safari: Explore the crater and increase your chances of spotting the Big Five.
- Cultural and Nature Tour: Experience a mix of mountain adventure and cultural exploration, making for a truly unique holiday.
Book Your Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Tour Today
This unforgettable adventure combines the best of Tanzania—Mount Kilimanjaro, Maasai culture, and world-class wildlife safaris. Whether you're a nature lover, cultural explorer, or thrill-seeker, this tour offers something for everyone.
Book your Safari & Kilimanjaro Day Tour now, and let us show you the magic of Tanzania. From the Shira Plateau to the Serengeti migration and the cultural heart of the Olpopongi Maasai Village, this journey will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
ARRIVE ARUSHA -SAFARI STARTING POINT.
Day 2 & 3
Olpopongi Masai Village & Mt Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Parke
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Day 5
Serengeti National Park - Seronera River Valley
Day 6-8
Full Day in Serengeti - Following Wilderbest Migrations
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1
ARRIVE ARUSHA -SAFARI STARTING POINT.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Depends on arrival time you may be able to change money and do a little shopping for necessary things before Safari. Your night will be close to the Airport which helps and easy start the following day.
KIA Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 & 3
Olpopongi Masai Village & Mt Kilimanjaro Shira Plateau
Olpopongi Maasai Village will give you a stimulating understanding of the Maasai culture. You will also learn how Maasai traditional medicine and normal tools. From plants used as tooth brushing to different disease and their treatments. They have a small but very interesting museum. On your 1st day, you will have lunch here. As we explained, it is clean and hygienic. They also have a typical Masai house where you can spend a night, with modern toilets. On your second day, you will leave just after breakfast to Shira Plateau on Mount Kilimanjaro for a scenic tour. With your packed lunch you will enjoy your day there before driving back to the hotel overnight.
Ndarakwai Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Parke
Game drive in Lake Manyara. You start a late morning game drive, which is the best time to view animals in this park. Picnic lunch break, followed by more game drives.
Animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others. Possible to do a night game drives in this park-(optional)
Endoro Lodge
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro Crater is an astoundingly attractive setting and found in Tanzania. Ngorongoro crater is well known for hosting Africa’s Big Five. It is a must safari attraction in Northern Tanzania and East Africa dream destination for African adventure safari. However, Ngorongoro crater is a world heritage site it is also renowned for its natural wonders. Ngorongoro Crater is always busy showing its beauty to Africa’s guests. The crater floor is mostly open like the Masai steppe. The crater is home to a large number of wild animals including big elephants, endangered black rhinoceroses, leopards, flocks of pink flamingos, Africa cape buffalo, and a healthy population of lions in Africa. The most amazing tactics in Ngorongoro crater is how people live together with wild animals and respect each other’s borders.
Ngorongoro Crater Lemala camp
Day 5
Serengeti National Park - Seronera River Valley
After breakfast, you will depart to Serengeti via Naabi gate. You will start your game drive once you arrive at the Serengeti gate. Game drive in the park until sunset when you drive to your camp overnight. Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest and most famous National Park. You will take a game drive through the massive open plains. The park is one of the parks in Africa with the highest concentration of wildlife. The park is dominated by huge herds of plains game such as zebra, wildebeest, and antelope. There are many kopjes scattered across the plain where attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found Leopard can often be found draped in the trees along the Seronera River.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6-8
Full Day in Serengeti - Following Wilderbest Migrations
Waking up in the Serengeti is something really extraordinary. Sights, sounds, and smells of Africa are all around us. Wildebeests' journey goes clockwise across Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya. It also moves from the northern Serengeti toward southern Serengeti into Tanzania. Salei Plain in Serengeti which hosts the famous plains of Ndutu is the place where wildebeest and zebras having their calves. Not far from the Ngorongoro crater. Our concertation during this safari will be basically targeting the Mara River crossing. Over 1.5 million wildebeest and 600,000 Thomson’s gazelle and zebras followed by many thousands of other ungulates mammals who participate in this ‘the greatest wild show on Earth’. In July and August, wildebeest start to face the greatest challenge of crossing the Mara River to the Masai Mara's northern region. Not all animals cross to Kenya, many remaining in the northern Serengeti Bologonja and Kogatende since there is enough food. In that case, you will see some crossing from one side of the river and return back.
Kisura Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner
Fixed Departure Dates
| People | 3rd January 2020 | 2nd July 2021 | |
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Per Person | US$ 1,895.88 3 Pax Booked | US$ 1,895.88 2 Pax Booked | |
6 pax | Per Person | US$ 1,732.16 2 Pax Booked | US$ 1,732.16 2 Pax Booked |
12 pax | Per Person | US$ 1,698.33 3 Pax Booked | US$ 1,698.33 2 Pax Booked |
The Calabash team would be delighted to work with you to help you and your family, friends or organization build the best possible safari to match your interests and budget. We can organize custom safaris for professional photographers, honeymoon couples and families. Simply ask us! need help? click here
YES! Calabash Adventures has a personal understanding and deep commitment to meeting the special needs of families. Our trips are well suited for children. We have designed our unique family safari programs to allow you and your children to experience the wonders of Africa together. Please outline your particular family’s interests, so that we can incorporate them. You and your family will have a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of cultural diversity, discover the many miracles of nature, and at the same time play, laugh, and enjoy the pleasure of one another.
Our safaris offer a wide array of safari styles to suit your interests and budget. Please scroll the website for a description of the different types of accommodation available or click here.
Small. Our scheduled safaris vary in size depending on the nature of the safari. In general, we keep our groups small (minimum 1 to 7 people, and occasionally up to an absolute maximum of 25). We feel strongly that the small size allows a more intimate connection with the African wilderness
Pack lightweight, washable clothes, plus a sweater for early morning game drives; a sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are strongly advised as well. Long sleeves and trousers in light-colored fabrics help discourage insect bites. Modest length shorts for women are perfectly acceptable, but women should carry a wrap to cover their legs in rural villages and towns since clothes that are too revealing can cause offense especially in Zanzibar and in Muslim dominated areas. On the beach and within the confines of beach hotels, normal swimwear (but not nudity) is acceptable.
Safari dress is basically comfortable and casual - layers are recommended. Keep it simple and bring things you don`t mind getting dusty. We have included several web links to guide you in your preparation.
You will be pleasantly surprised by both the quality and the variety of food available on safari. In most lodges, meals are served buffet-style, so you can choose what you like. The food is generally prepared according to western tastes, with some curries and local cuisine included. If you choose a camping safari, fresh meat and produce are prepared to the highest sanitary standards by our team’s expert chefs. Indeed, most returning guests rave about our camp food! Request for local food is certainly welcome. Your guide and chef will generally purchase all the food before the safari starts, so get your orders in on time!
Special dietary requirements such as vegetarian or diabetic meals can easily be arranged with advance notice. If you are vegetarian or vegan you may wish to bring along some alternative protein sources. If you have multiple food allergies, you will definitely want to bring along supplemental snacks. It is important we know of any possible dietary restrictions as soon as possible.
We provide two liters of bottled water per day for each client, and you can purchase more bottled water at all the lodges and camps or before the Safari. Overall, we recommend you consume only bottled water.
For medical Travel tip, it is always best to consult your doctor or travel clinic well in advance of your departure. The minimum requirements for entry into Tanzania are proof of a yellow fever vaccination and an anti-malarial medication. Bear in mind that you will be staying in camps and lodges oriented to meet the needs of North American and European guests.
Calabash Adventures is responsible for sending a rescue vehicle(s) within 4 to 5 hours (depending on your location) upon receiving notification of a vehicle breakdown. The vehicle shall be replaced and compensation awarded by way of additional time allotment (extra half day or full day), or a refund of up to 30% of a full day tour deducted from the total daily tour cost.
If necessary, an emergency evacuation can be arranged by “flying doctors” (included in the trip package, on your request), or a simple transfer to nearby Hotel or lodge for accommodation and catering services.
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