What You Need to Know: The 13-day Kilimanjaro climb and Serengeti safari costs from US$4,680 per person for two travelers at mid-range level (US$3,970 budget, US$5,815 luxury). It includes the 8-day Lemosho climb with park fees and your crew, Moshi hotel nights before and after, a private 4-day safari with lodge nights in Tarangire, the central Serengeti and Karatu, all park and crater fees, and airport transfers.
Who Is the 13-Day Climb and Serengeti Safari For?
It is for travelers who want to do both properly. The 8-day Lemosho gives the mountain the most time of the common routes and starts in quiet western forest; park records show summit success rising with every extra day. The safari then covers the three parks most visitors come for, including a night inside the Serengeti, so you see the plains at dawn and dusk rather than on a day trip.
| This safari suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| You want the best summit odds and the Serengeti | You have less time: the 11-day climb and safari |
| You can give the trip about two weeks | You want a beach instead of a safari: the 13-day climb and Zanzibar |
| You'd like a quiet start to the climb | You want the quietest climb of all: the 9-day Northern Circuit |
13-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari Itinerary
A night in Moshi, eight days on the Lemosho Route, then four days on safari:
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Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro and a night in Moshi
We meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive you about 45 minutes to your Moshi hotel. In the evening your guide checks your gear and briefs you on the climb.
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Day 2: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa
A long drive round to the western gate, registration, then 3 to 4 hours through quiet rainforest to Mti Mkubwa Camp, about 8,700 ft (2,650 m).
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Day 3: Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1
Through giant heather onto the Shira Plateau to Shira 1 Camp, 11,500 ft (3,500 m).
MoorlandMountain campAll meals -
Day 4: Across the plateau to Moir Hut
Across the Shira Plateau via Shira 2 to Moir Hut camp, 13,800 ft (4,200 m), the high night that sets the Lemosho apart.
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Day 5: Lava Tower, then down to Barranco
Up to Lava Tower (about 15,100 ft / 4,600 m) and down to Barranco Camp (about 13,000 ft / 3,960 m).
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Day 6: Barranco Wall to Karanga
The Barranco Wall scramble, then on to Karanga Camp, 13,238 ft (4,035 m), for an afternoon of rest.
Alpine desertMountain campAll meals -
Day 7: Karanga to Barafu
A short climb to Barafu Camp, 15,354 ft (4,680 m): the briefing, a health check and an early night.
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Day 8: Summit night to Uhuru Peak, down to Mweka Camp
Around midnight you set off for Stella Point and Uhuru Peak, 19,341 ft (5,895 m), then descend to Mweka Camp, 10,138 ft (3,090 m). See summit night step by step.
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Day 9: Mweka Gate and back to Moshi
Down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, your certificate, and back to Moshi for a shower and a night in a bed.
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Day 10: Moshi to Tarangire
Your safari driver-guide collects you in Moshi for the drive to Tarangire and an afternoon game drive among elephants and baobabs. You sleep at a lodge or tented camp in the Tarangire area.
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Day 11: Over the crater highlands to the Serengeti
Up through the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains, with game drives on the way into the central Seronera valley, the best area for big cats.
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Day 12: Serengeti morning, back to Karatu
An early game drive while the predators are active, then back across the highlands to Karatu for the night.
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Day 13: The Ngorongoro Crater and departure
Down into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, then the drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for an evening flight.
Ngorongoro CraterDepartureBreakfast, lunch
Hotels and Lodges on the 13-Day Climb and Safari
Your nights off the mountain at each level; on the mountain you sleep in our tents:
| Nights | Where | Budget (or similar) | Mid-range (or similar) | Luxury (or similar) |
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| 2 | Moshi (before and after the climb) | Jakaranda Homestay, B&B Hotel | Siarick Cottage, Lamama Hotel, Weru Weru River Lodge | Kaliwa Lodge, Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel, The Maridadi Hotel |
| 1 | Tarangire | Sangaiwe Tented Camp | Burunge Tented Lodge, Baobab Tented Camp | Maramboi Tented Lodge, Elephant Springs by Karibu Camps |
| 1 | Central Serengeti | Maboresho Tented Camp | Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge, Mawe Tented Camp | Four Seasons Serengeti, Serengeti Serena Lodge |
| 1 | Karatu | Kankari Lodge, Country Lodge Karatu | Karatu Tented Lodge, Farm of Dreams Lodge, Pamoja Farm Villas | Gibbs' Farm, Acacia Farm Lodge |
How Much Does the 13-Day Climb and Serengeti Safari Cost?
Per person by group size; the level sets the Moshi hotel and the three safari lodges:
| Climbers | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
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| 1 | US$4,835 | US$5,695 | US$7,085 |
| 2 | US$3,970 | US$4,680 | US$5,815 |
| 3 | US$3,665 | US$4,365 | US$5,530 |
| 4 | US$3,615 | US$4,325 | US$5,460 |
| 5 | US$3,505 | US$4,205 | US$5,360 |
| 6 | US$3,495 | US$4,205 | US$5,340 |
What the 13-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari Includes
What the price includes:
- The 8-day Lemosho climb with every park fee, our tents, mess tent and private toilet tent
- A mountain guide, a cook and five porters for each climber, with all meals on the mountain
- Daily oxygen and pulse checks, emergency oxygen, first aid and a stretcher
- Two Moshi hotel nights and three safari lodge nights, with meals as listed
- A private 4x4 safari vehicle and driver-guide for four days
- Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro fees and the crater service fee
- Airport pickup, gate transfers and the drop-off at Kilimanjaro airport
Not included in the 13-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari price
Budget separately for:
- International flights, and a Tanzanian visa (US$50; US$100 for US citizens)
- Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance, US$44 per adult
- Insurance that covers trekking to 6,000 m (19,700 ft) and helicopter evacuation
- Personal gear (you can rent it in Moshi), drinks and laundry
- Tips for your mountain crew (see how tipping works)
- A sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti, which we can add
Your Climbing Crew and Safari Guide
Each climber has a mountain guide, a cook and five porters, and our guides check your oxygen level and pulse every morning and evening; emergency oxygen, a first-aid kit and a stretcher go up on every climb. After the climb, your safari driver-guide takes over for the four days in the parks. More about our crews is in guides, crew, food and a typical day.
How to Book the 13-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari
Tell us your dates, how many of you are coming and your preferred level, using the form, WhatsApp (+255 678 992 599) or email (jaynevytours@gmail.com). A 30% deposit holds your dates and the balance is paid when you arrive. Cancel 60 days or more ahead for a full refund; the shorter-notice refunds are in our refund policy.
Common Questions About the 13-Day Climb and Serengeti Safari
Short answers to the questions our guests ask us most often:
How much does a Kilimanjaro climb with a Serengeti safari cost?
Our 13-day trip costs from US$4,680 per person for two at mid-range level, US$3,970 budget and US$5,815 luxury, with the 8-day Lemosho climb, a 4-day private safari and all park fees.
Why the 8-day Lemosho for this trip?
It gives you the most time to acclimatize of the routes most climbers choose, which improves your chance of reaching the summit and feeling well there.
Is one night in the Serengeti enough?
It gives you an evening and a morning game drive in the central Serengeti. For more, we can add nights, or see our Serengeti safaris.
Can we see the Great Migration on this trip?
It depends on the month. The herds are in the central Serengeti in some months, and in the south from about December to March; tell us your dates and we suggest the best version.
Can we fly instead of driving back from the Serengeti?
Yes, we can price a flight from the Serengeti to Arusha or on to Zanzibar instead of the drive.
Should You Book the 13-Day Kilimanjaro Climb and Serengeti Safari?
Book it if you want the best chance of the summit and a safari that includes the Serengeti, from US$4,680 per person for two at mid-range level. For a shorter trip, choose the 11-day climb and safari; for the climb alone, see all our Kilimanjaro climbs.