Safari extension
Make room for the wild.
Add a mainland wildlife journey. We’ll suggest parks, a comfortable pace and the connections that fit your trip.
Add a safari extension
TREKKING COLLECTION
Trek Plus Wildlife
Combine four days on Mount Meru with safari visits to Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
DURATION6 activity days · 8-day programme
JOURNEY STYLETrekking
INDICATIVE RATE · USDFrom $4,108 per person
Make this journey yours.Discuss your dates, preferred stays and a personalised quote.
Plan this journeyTHE EXPERIENCE
Your journey at a glance.
Combine four days on Mount Meru with safari visits to Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Your full itinerary.
Explore the daily activities, meals and stays below. Accommodation or similar alternatives, optional experiences and the final price are confirmed in your personal proposal.
DAY 1Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening briefing.
- Accommodation:Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals:Dinner
DAY 2-5Mount Meru Trek (4 Days)
Follow the Standard Meru Trek itinerary (Days 2-5 above).
- Accommodation:Miriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Miriakamba Hut, Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals:As per trek itinerary
DAY 6Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours drive).
Afternoon Game Drive: Explore Tarangire’s baobab-dotted landscape. Look for:
- Massive elephant herds (Tarangire has the highest concentration in Tanzania)
- Lions resting in the shade
- Leopards in acacia trees
- Birdlife including hornbills, rollers, and eagles
Lunch: Picnic in the park.
Late Afternoon: Transfer to your lodge near the park.
- Accommodation:Tarangire Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Early Morning: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 2 hours). Descend 600 meters into the crater—often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
Full Day Crater Exploration:
- Black rhinos in the open grasslands
- Hippos in the freshwater pools
- Lions, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest
- Flamingos at Lake Magadi
Lunch: Picnic by the hippo pool.
Late Afternoon: Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha (approx. 3 hours).
- Accommodation:Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
- Meals:Breakfast
PLAN WITH THE DETAILS
Inclusions & practical details.
Inclusions | Exclusions |
|---|---|
Professional mountain guide (certified) | International flights |
Armed ranger (required by park) | Tanzania visa ($50-100) |
Cook and porters | Travel insurance |
All park fees & rescue fees | Tips for crew (recommended $15-20/day total) |
Hut accommodation (3 nights) | Personal climbing gear (can rent) |
Sleeping mattress provided | Alcoholic drinks |
Three meals daily on mountain | |
Bottled water on mountain | |
Arrival and departure transfers | |
1 night hotel in Arusha pre-trek | |
1 night hotel in Arusha post-trek |
- Trekking
- 4 Days Mount Meru (Standard Route)
Advertised rates are indicative and subject to travel dates, group size and availability. Request a current quote and written booking terms. Optional extras are charged separately unless your proposal includes them.
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