The classic “Coca-Cola” route to Africa’s highest peak with hut accommodation for comfort.

Trip Highlights

Main destinations
📍 Serengeti 📍 Ngorongoro 📍 Tarangire
Tour type
Shared
Start / Finish
🏁 Start: Arusha 🏁 Finish: Arusha
Activities
Special features
✨ family

Itinerary Summary

Day 1 Marangu Gate to Mandara Lunch, Dinner

Day 1 — Marangu Gate to Mandara

🍽 Lunch, Dinner

Register and trek through rainforest to Mandara huts.

Marangu Gate to Mandara
Accommodation
Mandara Huts

Pole pole pace

Day 2 Mandara to Horombo Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 — Mandara to Horombo

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hike past moorland to Horombo huts with views of Kibo.

Mandara to Horombo
Accommodation
Horombo Huts

Hydration key

Day 3 Acclimatization at Horombo Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 — Acclimatization at Horombo

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Short hike towards Mawenzi for acclimatization; rest.

Acclimatization at Horombo
Accommodation
Horombo Huts

Briefing for summit push

Day 4 Into the North ngorongoro Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 — Into the North

📍 ngorongoro 🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 🏞 game drive — ngorongoro (morning)

good

Accommodation
Tan-Swiss Lodge ngorongoro double mid-luxury
Day 5 Into Mikumi tz serengeti

Day 5 — Into Mikumi tz

📍 serengeti
  • 🏞 hotel drop off — arusha (morning)
Accommodation
lodge mid-luxury
$1,990.00
👤 This package is priced per person for a minimum of 2 travellers sharing. Travelling alone? A sole-traveller rate is available — use the Sole traveler button in the booking panel (or the toggle in the quote form) to view it.
💡 Book with friends and pay less.

Included

  • Park fees
  • Park fees
  • Rescue fee
  • Guides & porters
  • Huts accommodation
  • Meals on trek

Excluded

  • Travel insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal gear
  • Sleeping bag
  • Tips
  • Drinks

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best time of year for this tour?

Dry seasons often offer easier wildlife viewing (Jun–Oct). Green seasons are beautiful and quieter (Nov–Mar).

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes — add days, change lodges (lodge/camp), or include balloon safaris/cultural visits.

What is the typical group size?

Private tours are just your party with a driver-guide. Shared departures may have 4–7 guests per vehicle.