5,895m · Africa's Highest Peak · One Family Operator Since 1978
Combo packages from $3,952/pp · Kilimanjaro + Serengeti · All-inclusive
Safari Kilimanjaro:
Africa's Roof.
Then the Serengeti.
The two things you came to Tanzania to do.
What is Safari Kilimanjaro? →Safari Kilimanjaro combines the climb and the safari in one seamless plan: one deposit, one WhatsApp thread, one family from summit to savanna.
Planning ahead? Route permits and camp availability for peak season (June–October) fill 6–10 months in advance. Start your planning early — we still have availability for most dates.
One family, one WhatsApp, summit to safari · Since 1978
Start with your rough travel month, then we’ll match the best Kilimanjaro route and safari parks around your dates.
95%
Summit success rate
48
Years, same family
149
TripAdvisor reviews
4hrs
Serengeti from Arusha
Kilimanjaro climb planning
Start with the climb question searchers ask first
If you are researching a Kilimanjaro climb, the real decision is not only route name. It is how many acclimatisation days you need, where the safari fits, and whether one team can manage the handoff from mountain descent to wildlife parks.
Read the complete climb + safari guide →Can beginners climb Kilimanjaro?
Yes, if you choose a non-technical route with enough acclimatisation days. First-time trekkers usually do best on 7-day Machame, 8-day Lemosho, or Northern Circuit rather than rushing the mountain.
How long does a Kilimanjaro climb take?
Most successful climbs take 7–9 days on the mountain, then one recovery night in Arusha before safari. A complete summit-plus-wildlife trip usually needs 10–14 days door to door.
What should I compare before booking?
Compare route length, summit success rate, porter ethics, included transfers, rest days, and whether your safari is coordinated by the same team. The cheapest climb is rarely the best value once recovery and wildlife days are added.
What Guests Say
Verified TripAdvisor Reviews
4.8/5 from 149 verified TripAdvisor reviews
“Kassim personally planned our honeymoon safari. We saw the Big Five in our first two days. The direct booking saved us over $600 compared to the broker we originally contacted.”
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer
United States · 7-Day Serengeti
“After months of research, we booked directly with Safari Kilimanjaro. Best decision. Our guide knew every lion pride by name. The transparency on pricing was refreshing after dealing with agencies.”
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer
United Kingdom · 5-Day Northern
“This was our third African safari and the best by far. Having a direct line to Kassim on WhatsApp the entire time made everything seamless. You can tell the difference when you book with the actual operator.”
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer
Australia · 10-Day Ultimate
“We compared 8 operators before choosing Safari Kilimanjaro. The prices were the same or lower than brokers — and we had direct contact with Kassim the entire time. Our guide Mussa found us leopards on day two.”
Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer
India · 7-Day Northern Circuit
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Why Combine?
The mountain and the savannah belong together
Most climbers don't realise the Serengeti is four hours from Kilimanjaro's base. You're already there. The safari is the natural next chapter.
One Family. One WhatsApp. Summit to Safari.
We handle the climb and the safari. Safari Kilimanjaro is the dedicated combo brand for Bobby Tours Tanzania — same family, same team, same WhatsApp thread. No hand-offs to unknown operators.
No Re-Booking. No Dead Days. Seamless Transfers.
Your guide team picks you up at descent. No dead days, no rebooking. We handle every transfer between mountain and bush.
Rest Day in Arusha Included — Your Body Will Thank You
A full rest day in Arusha between climb and safari. Hot shower, real bed, celebratory dinner. Your body will thank you.
Serengeti Is 4 Hours From Base Camp — You're Already There
Most climbers don't realise how close the Serengeti is. You're already in Arusha — the safari is the natural next chapter.
Save 10–15% vs. Booking Climb and Safari Separately
Combo packages save 10-15% compared to booking climb and safari with separate operators. One deposit, one point of contact.
See all combo discounts →Guides Who've Summited Kili — They Know Your Recovery Curve
Many of our safari guides have summited Kilimanjaro. They understand the recovery curve and pace the game drives accordingly.
Is a Safari After Summit Really Worth It? The Honest Answer
Honest answer: yes, but timing matters. Here's what to expect in the days after your summit.
Read the honest answer →Choose Your Adventure
Three ways to do it all
10-Day Machame + Ngorongoro Safari — Most Popular
The Climb
7-day Machame Route (Whiskey Route)
The Safari
3-day private safari: Ngorongoro Crater + Tarangire
Best Time
Year-round
From $3,952
Build My Combo
14-Day Lemosho + Premium Serengeti Safari — Best Value
The Climb
8-day Lemosho Route (highest success rate)
The Safari
4-day private safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
Best Time
June to October
From $5,096
Build My Combo
21-Day Ultimate Tanzania: Summit, Safari & Remote Parks
The Climb
8-day Lemosho Route
The Safari
10-day premium safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara, Selous
Best Time
July to October
From $7,488
Build My ComboAll combinations are fully customisable. Tell us your dates and group size and we'll design around you.
Also Available
Short on time? Here are faster options
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5-Day Climb + Beach Recovery — Arusha to Zanzibar
3-day climb + beach recovery. Relax after the mountain.
From $1,456 →
7-Day Machame + Crater Safari — Best for First-Timers
6-day Machame + Crater safari. Recommended for first-timers.
From $2,912 →
8-Day Lemosho + Ngorongoro & Tarangire — Best Acclimatisation
8-day Lemosho climb + Ngorongoro & Tarangire safari. Best acclimatisation.
From $3,328 →
10-Day Machame + Ngorongoro & Tarangire — Most Popular
7-day Machame + 3-day Ngorongoro & Tarangire. Our most popular combo.
From $3,952 →
14-Day Lemosho + Premium Safari — Complete Tanzania
8-day Lemosho + 4-day premium safari. The complete Tanzania experience.
From $5,096 →
Pure Safari — No Climb, All Wildlife
No climb — pure safari. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and more.
From $1,456 →
Kenya Safari With Kilimanjaro Views — 12–21 Days
Amboseli elephant views of Kilimanjaro, plus Serengeti, Masai Mara and Ngorongoro in one operator-built route.
From $5,408 →
Fly-Camping Safari — Sleep Under the African Stars
Add a night under the stars to any safari. The most elemental safari experience.
From $156/night →
Start Safari the Same Day You Land at JRO
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport? Start your safari same day.
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Kilimandscharo + Safari auf Deutsch
Français
Kilimandjaro + safari en français
Español
Kilimanjaro + safari en español
Italiano
Kilimanjaro + safari in italiano
Português
Kilimanjaro + safari em português
Nederlands
Kilimanjaro + safari in het Nederlands
中文
乞力马扎罗 + Safari 中文
日本語
キリマンジャロ + safari 日本語
한국어
킬리만자로 + 사파리 한국어
हिन्दी
किलिमंजारो + सफारी हिन्दी में
Plan by Trip Style
Find the right safari for your group
Corporate & Team Safari
Private safari for teams, incentives, and corporate retreats
Small Group Safari
Set departures with other travellers — save without losing quality
Group Departure Calendar
See full upcoming group dates and join one that fits
Training Guide
How to train for a Kili + safari combo trip
Trip Duration
How many days you need for climb + safari
Dietary Requirements
Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free — covered on every trip
Post-Climb & Recovery
After the summit — what to do next
How It Works
From enquiry to summit to safari in 3 steps
01
Tell Us Your Dates — We Design a Custom Itinerary in 24h
WhatsApp or email us with your dates, group size, and budget. We'll design a custom combo itinerary within 24 hours.
02
Climb With Us — 95% Summit Rate, Ethically Paid Porters
Climb with our expert guides. 95% summit success rate, ethically employed porter wages, hot meals at every camp.
03
Safari With Us — Private Land Cruiser, Big Five, Great Migration
Rest one day in Arusha, then your private Land Cruiser safari begins. Big Five, great migration, Ngorongoro Crater — or take a remote fly-camping adventure.
Find Your Perfect Combo
All combo resources in one place
Every guide, country hub, comparator and trip page — organized so you can find the exact resource you need without losing the thread.
By Duration
Pick the trip length
From Your Country
Country-of-origin guides
Compare & Decide
Comparator & decision hubs
Best Guides
Honest guides from the field
- Kili Beginner's Guide
- First-timer Kili + Safari
- How to climb Kili
- Kili climb reality
- Kili & Safari together
- Kili + Safari (alt)
- Kili vs Safari
- Safari vs beach after Kili
- Acclimatization guide
- Acclimatisation for combos
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- JRO → Arusha transfer
- Arusha rest days
- Balloon safari + Kili
- Tipping guide
- First safari after Kili
By Month & Season
Best time to go
Cross-Region
Kenya, Amboseli, Ruaha, Serengeti
- Tanzania + Kenya combo
- Kenya & Tanzania combo
- Kenya-Tanzania safari
- Kili + Amboseli
- Kili + Ruaha
- Kili + Serengeti
- Tanzania vs Kenya
- Tanzania vs South Africa
- Tanzania vs Botswana
- Botswana vs Tanzania
- East Africa combos
- Honeymoon + Kili romance
- Family safari Tanzania
- Family Kili + safari
- Solo travellers
- Kili + chimpanzee trekking
Specialist Safaris
Pick your style
Practical & Operators
Logistics & operators
Top Hubs
Major destination hubs
Field-Tested & Honest
Real talk from the team
Practical Prep
Pack, plan, prepare
Special-Interest
Pick your style
More Planning Guides
Go deeper before you book
- What to expect after Kili
- Arusha as your basecamp
- Uhuru Peak to Serengeti
- Kili + Great Migration
- Kili + safari over 50
- Combo mistakes to avoid
- What happens after summit
- Rainy-season combo guide
- Kili + safari with children
- How many days for a combo?
- Is Kilimanjaro worth it?
- Plan the safari after Kili
- Kili + Tarangire safari
- Kili + safari + Zanzibar
- Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Plan my safari
- Tanzania safari guide
- Tanzania park fees explained
- Tanzania cultures guide
- When to book
- Arusha gateway guide
- Multigenerational planning
- Solo female combo guide
- Combo packing list
- Combo safety guide
- Solo combo guide
- How to plan your combo
- Combo photography guide
- Marangu route + safari
- Summit-to-safari gap guide
- First-timer Kili + safari guide
The Climb
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb
95% summit rate. 7 routes. Expert guides since 1978.
Explore Routes →
The Safari
Magical Tanzania
Private safaris. Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire.
Design a Safari →Wildlife After the Summit
What you'll see: Big Five, Migration & more
After Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer some of Africa's most concentrated wildlife viewing. Lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhino — plus the Great Migration from December to March. Birding safaris and photographic safaris are also available for specialist interests.
See What Animals You'll Watch →Wildlife Guide →Or sleep under the African stars with a fly-camping add-on →
Common Questions
Climbing Kilimanjaro and safari — together
Is combining Kilimanjaro and safari on the same trip realistic?
Yes — thousands of climbers do it every year. After summiting, most climbers rest one night in Arusha, then transfer by private Land Cruiser to the Serengeti (4 hours). The key is building in a rest day between the mountain and safari — this is included in all our combo packages.
What is the best route for a climb-and-safari combo?
Lemosho or Machame are the best routes for combo trips. Lemosho has the highest summit success rate (96%) and gives you 2 rest days on the Shira plateau — better for altitude acclimatization before your safari. Rongai is the driest route and best for July–August combinations.
How physically demanding is a climb-plus-safari combination?
The Kilimanjaro climb is the main physical challenge — 7-8 days of hiking at altitude. The safari afterward is done from a comfortable Land Cruiser, so it's relaxing by comparison. If you can hike 6-8 hours daily for a week, you are fit enough for the combo.
What wildlife will I see on the safari after Kilimanjaro?
Our standard combo safaris visit the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Depending on season, you may also catch the Great Migration (December–March in the Serengeti). Ngorongoro Crater has the highest predator density in Africa.
How much does a Kilimanjaro + safari combo cost?
Our combos start at $3,952 per person for a 10-day Machame + Ngorongoro package. See the full breakdown on our 10-day combo page — day-by-day itinerary, what is included, and upgrade options. Longer combos (14-21 days) with premium lodges range from $5,096-$8,320. Group discounts for 4+ climbers.
Why book the climb and safari with the same operator?
One operator means zero hand-offs. Same emergency protocols on the mountain and safari. Same safety standards. One deposit, one WhatsApp thread, one point of contact from inquiry through summit to safari. Our guides have summited Kili and know how to pace your game drives for post-climb recovery.
I'm climbing Kilimanjaro for a milestone — anniversary, birthday, retirement. Can you make it special?
Yes. We've arranged summit-day champagne handoffs, bespoke celebratory dinners at Arusha's best restaurant, and even a private vow-renewal ceremony on the mountain for anniversary couples. Tell us your milestone when you WhatsApp — we'll design the details around your story.
What if I've never done anything like this before — is it really for ordinary people?
The honest answer: Kilimanjaro is challenging, but it is not technical. Our oldest summiters have been 73 and 75. The key is choosing the right route (Lemosho or Northern Circuit for first-timers — they have the best acclimatisation profiles), giving yourself 8+ days on the mountain, and letting our guides pace you properly. 95% of our climbers reach the summit.
See also: Booking Terms & Conditions — deposit, cancellation tiers, and what is included.
View all FAQ answers on our dedicated FAQ page →
Auf Deutsch: Kilimanjaro & Safari FAQ auf Deutsch · Beste Reisezeit für Kilimandscharo
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Transparent Pricing
Kilimanjaro + Safari Combo Packages
| Package | Days | Kili Route | Safari | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | 9 days | Machame 6D | 3-day | $3,200/pp |
| Premium | 11 days | Lemosho 7D | 4-day luxury | $4,500/pp |
| Ultimate | 14 days | Northern Circuit | 5-day premium | $6,000/pp |
Common Questions
What travellers ask most
How much does a Kilimanjaro + Safari combo cost?
Safari Kilimanjaro combo packages range $3,000–6,000/person for 8–12 days. This includes Kilimanjaro climb (all park fees, guides, porters, meals, accommodation) plus a 3–5 day safari (park fees, vehicle, guide, lodge accommodation). Combo bookings save 15% vs. booking separately.
What is the best Kilimanjaro route combined with a safari?
Most clients choose the 6-day Machame route for Kilimanjaro (95% summit rate) combined with a 3-day Tanzania safari (Ngorongoro + Serengeti). This 9-day combo is the most popular. Alternative: 7-day Lemosho + 4-day luxury safari.
Do I need to be very fit to do the combo?
Kilimanjaro requires good cardiovascular fitness and altitude acclimatization — not technical climbing. Safari requires no special fitness. We recommend 3–6 months of aerobic training before your climb. Our guides pace all climbs for proper acclimatization.
Combo Packages
Choose Your Tanzania Package
One operator for everything. No hand-offs, no rebooking, no surprises. Save 10-15% compared to booking separately.
10 Days
Climb + Short Safari
- 7-day Machame Route climb
- 3-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari
- All park fees included
- Airport transfers
- 1 rest day in Arusha
14 Days
Climb + Full Safari
Best Value
- 8-day Lemosho Route (95% summit rate)
- 4-day Northern Circuit safari
- All park fees included
- Premium camping + lodge option
- 1 rest day + celebratory dinner
- Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
21 Days
The Grand Tanzania
Save $1,040+
- 8-day Lemosho Route climb
- 10-day premium safari (5 parks)
- 3-night Zanzibar beach recovery
- All-inclusive, private vehicle
- Dedicated guide team throughout
- The complete Tanzania experience
Don't Stop at the Summit
Complete Your Tanzania Experience
3 nights includedAdd Zanzibar Beach
Recover from your climb on white sand beaches. Stone Town, spice tours, and turquoise water — just a short flight from Arusha.
from $400
All-inclusiveUpgrade to Luxury
Private vehicle, premium lodges, and a dedicated guide team. Same route, elevated experience — for those who want the best.
from $5,900
Per personExtend Your Safari
Add 2 extra days to explore Lake Manyara and Tarangire. See tree-climbing lions and thousand-strong elephant herds.
+$600
Social Proof
What Our Travelers Add
55% of our combo travelers also add Zanzibar beach days
Zanzibar Beach Recovery
55%from $416
Lodge Upgrade (from camping)
30%+$156/day
Extended Safari (+2 days)
25%+$624
“We specialize in Kilimanjaro + Safari combo adventures — climb the mountain, then see the wildlife. One operator, one booking, seamless experience. 47 years of Tanzania operations.”
Safari Kilimanjaro — Family-Operated Since 1978
Booking a Kilimanjaro + Safari combo with Safari Kilimanjaro saves 15–20% vs. booking through separate operators — and gives you one dedicated contact from start to summit.