After the Summit
Tanzania Safari Tours
After Kilimanjaro
Every Safari Kilimanjaro package includes a Big Five safari after your climb. Your private vehicle, your own guide, your pace. From the floor of Ngorongoro Crater to the endless plains of the Serengeti.
4
Safari Parks
Big Five
Wildlife
3–5
Safari Days
Private Vehicle
The Safari Circuit
Every Package Covers the Northern Circuit
The Northern Circuit safari parks are the finest wildlife destinations in Africa. All are within a 3–6 hour drive from Arusha, making them the perfect complement to your Kilimanjaro climb.
3–5 days recommended
Serengeti National Park
The world's most iconic wildlife arena
14,750 km² of endless savanna, home to the Great Migration and the largest concentration of large mammals on earth. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo — the full Big Five across a landscape unlike anything else on earth.
Highlights
- —Great Migration (July–September)
- —Big Five viewing year-round
- —Hot air balloon safaris
Wildlife
Lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile
Best Months
June–October (dry season), January–March (calving season)
Wildebeest herd crossing the Serengeti plains during the Great Migration
1–2 days recommended
Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest intact caldera
A 26km-wide volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. The highest predator density of any African reserve — lions on every game drive, black rhinos in the marshes, and a backdrop of towering caldera walls that makes every game drive feel cinematic.
Highlights
- —26+ black rhinos
- —Highest lion density in Africa
- —UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wildlife
Black rhino, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, flamingo, hippo, wildebeest
Best Months
Year-round (game viewing consistent)
Ngorongoro Crater at dawn — mist rising from the caldera floor
1–2 days recommended
Tarangire National Park
Elephant paradise and ancient baobabs
Famous for its massive elephant herds — up to 3,000 elephants in the park during the dry season. The Tarangire River is a permanent water source that attracts wildlife from across the park. Baobab forests line the landscape, and tree-climbing lions are a regular sight.
Highlights
- —3,000+ elephants in dry season
- —Tree-climbing lions
- —Baobab forest landscape
Wildlife
Elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, oryx, gerenuk, ostrich, python
Best Months
June–October (dry season, largest herds)
Elephant herd walking through Tarangire National Park with the Tarangire River in the background
Half day to 1 day
Lake Manyara National Park
Flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and groundwater forest
A diverse park centred on a shallow alkaline lake that turns pink with thousands of flamingos in the wet season. The groundwater forest supports colobus monkeys and baboons, and Lake Manyara's lions are famous for their tree-climbing behaviour.
Highlights
- —Flamingo colonies (wet season)
- —Tree-climbing lions
- —Groundwater forest ecosystem
Wildlife
Lion (tree-climbing), elephant, hippo, flamingo, baboon, blue monkey, giraffe
Best Months
Year-round (flamingos best in wet season, Nov–Dec and March–May)
Golden sunrise over the African savanna — flamingos on Lake Manyara in the foreground
Not sure which safari parks fit your itinerary?
Tell Don your target dates and what you most want to see — he'll recommend the right park combination for your specific trip, at no commitment.
Safari FAQ
Common Safari Questions
“Booked both our Kilimanjaro climb and a 3-day safari through Safari Kilimanjaro. Seamless from start to finish. The climb team and safari team communicated perfectly — no handoffs, no confusion, just one operator who handled everything.”
— Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer, Toronto, Canada
“We did the 7-day Kili climb and added a safari at the end. The combined package was better value than booking separately, and having one contact point made everything easier. Bobby Tours has this logistics thing down to a science.”
— Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer, Amsterdam, Netherlands
“Safari Kilimanjaro added the Serengeti portion after our summit. Best decision of the trip — watching the migration crossing on the way down from Kili was something we will talk about for the rest of our lives.”
— Verified TripAdvisor Reviewer, Singapore
Your Safari Starts Here
Summit Kilimanjaro.
Then See the Big Five.
One operator, one trip, two of Tanzania's greatest experiences. Ask Don about which safari parks fit your itinerary and dates.
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