This 10 day Mount Meru and Tanzania safari is a trekking adventure coupled with a wildlife safari. Tanzania’s 4 Most Popular Northern Parks 3 nights sleeping in huts while climbing, 1 night in Arusha, 2 nights in Ngorongoro, 2 nights in Serengeti, and 1 night in Manyara Small and big creatures, including birds and reptiles, may be found in all of the parks, which offer lodging in standard or luxury lodges, a luxury Tented camp, or budget camping. You have the freedom to select the sort of lodging you require throughout your journey. In natural regions, you will be able to appreciate and experience nature, animals, and the habits and habitats of fauna and flora.

4 Days Mount Meru + 6 Days Safari

This 10 day combined tour of trekking Mount Meru in Arusha and Tanzania safari features two parts of ultimate adventures. You will have 4 days of climbing Mount Meru, a night of rest in Arusha then heading to the Ngorongoro Crater the following morning to begin your 6-day safari that will take you to legendary national parks, lodges, and camps in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. On your wildlife safari, you will visit, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park before winding up your safari with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park.

10 Days Mount Meru Trek & Safari Overview

  • Day 1: ARUSHA – MIRIAKAMBA HUT
  • Day 2: MIRIAKAMBA- SADLE HUT
  • Day 3: SADDLE – SUMMIT – MIRIAKAMBA HUT
  • Day 4: MIRIAKAMBA – MOMELA GATE- ARUSHA
  • Day 5: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
  • Day 6: Full day Crater Tour
  • Day 7: Ngorongoro – Serengeti N.P
  • Day 8: Full day in Serengeti N.P
  • Day 9: Serengeti – Lake Manyara N.P
  • Day 10: Lake Manyara N.P – Arusha
Day1

ARUSHA – MIRIAKAMBA HUT

Pick up from your accommodation in Arusha town at 0830 hours and drive 30 km to Momela gate, the starting site of the climbs. Meet your mountain CREW at the gate and, once all procedures are completed, begin ascending the mountain with a packed lunch to Miriakamba hut for supper and sleep. FB

Day 2

MIRIAKAMBA- SADDLE HUT

Breakfast at Saddle, then begin your journey up the mountain with lunch en route; this is a fantastic climb with wildlife watching en route on both rising and descending the mountain; an armed ranger guide will be your main guide for your climb. Saddle hut for dinner and the night. FB

Day 3

SADLE – SUMMIT – MIRIAKAMBA HUT

Early morning wake-up call with a cup of tea for your last ascents to the top 4566m, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. Your guide will advise you on how much time to spend on the summit and when to start descending based on the current weather, then return to Sadle for lunch, then continue ascending down for supper and sleep at Miriakamba hut.

Day 4

MIRIAKAMBA – MOMELA GATE- ARUSHA

After breakfast, proceed to Momela gate for your last descent, stopping for lunch along the route. All who complete the trek will get certificates. Before you board the private car for Arusha, your staff will be ready for their recommendations. While waiting for supper and overnight FB, spend the evening at leisure at the hotel or campground.

Day 5

Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Pick you from your accommodation in Arusha at 0830 hours and travel 1-0 kilometers to the Ngorongoro Crater rim through several viewpoints. After lunch, take a 3-kilometer stroll along the Crater Rim, taking in the stunning views of the Ngorongoro highlands. Later, stroll back to the resort and meet your car for supper and an overnight stay at Serena Lodge, Sopa Lodge, Wildlife Lodge, or Crater Lodge. FB

Day 6

Full day Crater Tour

Breakfast is followed by morning and afternoon wildlife drives on the Crater floor. This beautiful caldera is home to the BIG FIVE: Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Elephant, as well as Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena, and more… Flamingos on Soda Lake, geese, storks, vultures, and other birds… Your lunch will be provided in the Ngoitoktok Swamp Hippo Pool picnic spot. After lunch, continue game viewing until 1645 hours, when you will ascend the Crater for supper and stay at Serena lodge, Sopa lodge, Wildlife lodge, or Crater lodge. FB

Day 7

Ngorongoro – Serengeti N.P

Breakfast in Ngorongoro, then travel for Serengeti National Park, stopping along the way for wildlife drives before arriving at the resort for a delicious lunch. After lunch, you may go on afternoon game drives in the Serengeti or rest at the resort while waiting for supper and sleep in Serena lodge, Sopa lodge, Wildlife lodge, Kirawira Tented Camp, Ndutu lodge, or Migration Camp. FB

Day 8

Full day in Serengeti N.P

After breakfast, go on morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park to see lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, eland, wild dog, gazelles, crocodiles, and other animals. The Eurasia migrants are among a large number of birds. You will be staying in the same lodge FB for all meals and nights.

Day 9

Serengeti – Lake Manyara N.P

After breakfast, depart for Manyara Hotel, Serena Hotel, Eunoto Lodge, or Kururumu Tented Lodge for a delicious lunch. After lunch, rest and relax by the pool while waiting for dinner, and sleep at Manyara Hotel, Serena Hotel, Eunoto Lodge, or Kururumu Tented Lodge. FB

Day 10

Lake Manyara N.P – Arusha

Breakfast will be served at 7:00 a.m., followed by brief game drives in Lake Manyara National Park. Tree climbing Lions, Buffalo, Giraffes, Hippopotamuses, Baboon armies, Flamingos, Ostriches, Egyptian Geese, and other animals may be seen in the park. Leave the park at 1100 hours and return to Arusha for a delicious meal. Tour has come to an end.

The cost for the whole 10 Days Mount Meru climb and safari includes and excludes the following items

10 Days Mount Meru & Safari Price includes

All accommodations as per itinerary

Pickup from airport or hotel in Arusha / Kilimanjaro

Professional Mountain and Safari guide

Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents

Sleeping Mattress

All meals while on the Mountain

Quality Mess tents with table and chairs

Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food

Clean, purified drinking water

Conservation fees (part of park fees)

Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)

Rescue fees (part of park fees)

VAT (18% charged by the Government)

Surcharge for online payment of deposit (5%)

Price Excludes

Airport transfers

Accommodation in Arusha

Tanzania Visa

Gratuity

Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Meals not listed above

Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)

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