7 Day TK Rongai Route with Arusha Town Tour & 5 Day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti - with Flight
This safari itinerary is recommended from July to October as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region.
Arrival
Day 1: Morning bus transfer at 0700 from Nairobi to Arusha. Allow for 5-6 hours to transfer to The Outpost Lodge in Arusha for your overnight stay.
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Your chief guide will come to your hotel for your pre-climb briefing at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening throughout the duration of the climb, check any kit that you may have concerns over, issue any kit hire items that have been requested and he will also deal with any final pre-climb administration and answer any questions you may have.
Kilimanjaro
Day 2: Your mountain guide and supporting crew will collect you from your hotel at approximately 0730 to transfer you to Kilimanjaro's Rongai Gate to start your open 7 day TK Rongai Route βLite Seriesβ climb.
A comprehensive itinerary of this route is available to download here π₯
Day 8: We will collect you from Marangu Gate when you finish your climb and will return you to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Optional: If requested, your safari guide will come to your hotel at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening during the safari, and answer any questions you may have.
Safari
Day 9: Your safari guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha at approximately 0845 to start your safari. Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Overnight at Mawe's Tarangire Baobab Tented Camp.
Day 10: Morning game drives in Tarangire National Park. Afternoon transfer to Karatu for your dinner and overnight at Gibb's Farm.
Day 11: After an early breakfast, transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into Crater for game drive in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopards, elephant and Cape buffalo. All of these animals are viewable within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater and are protected thanks to the wildlife conservation efforts of Tanzania.
Afternoon transfer to Seronera area in the central of Serengeti with game drive en route. Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 12: Morning game drives in Seronera in search of the permanent predator population. Afternoon transfer to Nasikia's Migration Tented Camp for overnight.
Day 13: Morning game drives along the Mara River area in the hope of witnessing the dramatic Wildebeest Crossing.
Afternoon transfer to Kogatende airstrip for flight at 1455 to Arusha, arriving at 1820. Met by our driver at Arusha Airport and transferred to The Outpost Lodge for your overnight stay.
Safari route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
Images on this page are of the properties visited and do not necessarily reflect the rooms to be allocated.
Departure
Day 14: Youβll need to check out of your hotel by late morning. However, if you wish to wander into town for the day, you may leave your bags with reception and may continue to use the hotelβs facilities. Please let us know if you need a guide to accompany you or if you wish to organise any special activities today.
Please be ready to be collected for your airport transfer at least 3 hours before, to ensure sufficient time to check-in for your flight departing JRO / ARK.
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended from November to April when we expect the migration to be in the south.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.