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7-Day Mount Meru & Serengeti Safari

7-Day Mount Meru & Serengeti Safari

Experience Overview

A clean seven-day adventure that finishes Mount Meru before flying into the Serengeti, avoiding a long road transfer when legs are tired. It gives one complete Serengeti wildlife day and an efficient fly-out.

Route: Mount Meru -> Mount Meru / Arusha -> Serengeti -> Serengeti / Arusha

Travel Style: Mountain trek plus fly-in safari

Best For: Active travellers who want trekking followed by big wildlife

Website Publishing Notes

Publish this package as a tailor-made mountain trek plus fly-in safari with the price shown as a planning 'From' benchmark. Named accommodation is a recommended working example and is only guaranteed after written confirmation. Driving times, air schedules, border procedures and wildlife sightings remain subject to real operating conditions. Typical inclusions: professional licensed/local guide services required for the activity; park or conservation fees stated in the final quote; accommodation shown in the confirmed itinerary; meals stated in the final program; transfers specifically listed; ranger/park support where required; and operator safety systems appropriate to the confirmed activity. Typical exclusions: international flights, visa/entry costs, travel and medical insurance, personal trekking equipment, personal medication, gratuities, optional activities and anything not expressly listed in the final written quotation.

✦Route: Mount Meru -> Mount Meru / Arusha -> Serengeti -> Serengeti / Arusha
✦Mountain trek plus fly-in safari
✦Active travellers who want trekking followed by big wildlife

Safari Packing List

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Practical travel preparation

Pack simply, travel comfortably

Your final packing guidance depends on season, route and accommodation. Begin with these essentials and we will share a tailored checklist before departure.

  • Neutral, light layers for game drives
  • A warm layer for early mornings
  • Sun protection and reusable water bottle
  • Binoculars, camera and spare batteries
  • Personal medication and travel documents
  • Comfortable closed walking shoes

Safari Tour Pricing

Private safari · USD

Prices are planning guides per person and vary with season, availability, accommodation and group size. We confirm the exact quote in writing before you book.

Indicative private group pricing

Tailored to your dates
1 person $ 3,450
2 people $ 2,965
3 people $ 2,690
4 people $ 2,485
5 people $ 2,380
6 people $ 2,275

Price per person. International flights, visa costs and personal purchases are not included unless expressly listed in your confirmed quotation.

Itinerary

7 planned days

Day 1

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Destination: Mount Meru Complete Arusha National Park formalities and begin the professionally guided Mount Meru trek from the Momella side. The lower route passes through forest and wildlife habitat, so the climb is conducted with the required park support and ranger procedures. The day is paced conservatively and ends at Miriakamba Hut, allowing the body to settle into the mountain environment.

Night accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Day 2

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Destination: Mount Meru Continue upward from Miriakamba toward Saddle Hut as the vegetation changes from forest to heath and more open volcanic scenery. The professional guide sets the pace and monitors the group. Depending on conditions and the official plan, an optional acclimatisation outing in the Saddle area may be included, but no technical or self-guided ascent is expected.

Night accommodation: Saddle Hut

Day 3

Guided Mount Meru Summit Sector and Descent

Guided Mount Meru Summit Sector and Descent

Destination: Mount Meru Undertake the guided summit sector only if weather, park guidance and the climber's condition are suitable. The upper mountain is demanding, and the lead guide or ranger has final authority over turnaround decisions. After the summit attempt, descend to a lower sleeping altitude for recovery. The package deliberately describes the day at a high level rather than treating the mountain as a self-guided challenge.

Night accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Day 4

Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate

Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate

Destination: Mount Meru / Arusha Descend through the lower mountain environment to Momella Gate, complete park formalities and meet the transfer vehicle. Return to Arusha for rest or continue to the next safari component. The descent day is kept simple because legs can be tired after the summit sector.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Day 5

Fly from Arusha to Central Serengeti

Fly from Arusha to Central Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Transfer to the airport for a scheduled light-aircraft flight into the Serengeti. On landing, meet the safari guide and begin wildlife viewing directly from the airstrip, turning the transfer to camp into the first game drive. Flying removes a long road sector and is especially useful for short itineraries. Exact departure times, baggage limits and airstrip routing remain subject to the operating airline.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Full Day in Central Serengeti

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 7

Fly from Serengeti to Arusha

Fly from Serengeti to Arusha

Destination: Serengeti / Arusha Enjoy a final short wildlife drive if the flight schedule allows, then transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for the scheduled flight to Arusha. This fly-out protects the final day from a long overland return and makes the package easier to connect with an international departure, Zanzibar flight or additional Tanzania arrangements. Final reporting time and baggage allowance are confirmed in the travel documents.

Night accommodation: No overnight unless an Arusha extension is booked

Inclusions

What's included in this safari

The final inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.

  • Services confirmed in your tailor-made quotation
  • Guiding, transport and stays only where expressly listed
What's not included

Anything not expressly listed in the final quotation remains your responsibility.

  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Visa costs, gratuities and personal purchases
Expert support before departure

Our team will confirm the daily flow, recommended packing, meeting arrangements and any practical details relevant to your specific travel dates.

Visa & Travel Documents

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Visa requirements and entry conditions can change and depend on your citizenship and travel route. Select your citizenship to note it in your enquiry; we will help point you to the appropriate official guidance.

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