African Wildlife Safari and Optional Kilimanjaro Ascent CME
The Tanzania Wilderness and Travel Medicine CME (continuing medical education) conference, is one of our African safari tours and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to summit the world’s tallest free-standing mountain (optional), Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Then view the majestic wildlife of the famed Serengeti, Tarangire National Park and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, with instruction each evening. Each park has it’s own ‘personality’ with spectacular animal viewing!
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Safari only $5,750 plus park fees
Trip Highlights
- Climb Kilimanjaro on a guided ascent that follows one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. Porters carry your gear!
- Enjoy a classic safari in some of the world’s premiere wildlife refuges!
- Visit the famed Serengeti — Africa’s premier wildlife reserve
- Travel to the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater — one of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders
- Experience the unique beauty of the baobab woodlands and fantastic concentrations of game in Tarangire
- Enjoy fantastic opportunities for genuine cultural interactions with the wonderful Maasai people!
About this trip
African Wildlife Safari and Optional Kilimanjaro Ascent CME
This CME adventure kicks off by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and one of the iconic Seven Summits, a bucket-list achievement that never gets old. Over the years, we’ve run this expedition alongside the world’s leading scholars in high-altitude medicine, making it as educational as it is inspiring.
After the summit, the adventure shifts gears into full safari mode by exploring the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Expect unforgettable wildlife encounters: lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, massive herds, and extraordinary birdlife, all guided by expert local naturalists who know these landscapes inside and out.
You’ll also spend time with the Maasai people, whose deep connection to the land adds powerful cultural perspective to the journey.
With 25 years of successful trips, this expedition is a true winner which seamlessly blends world-class adventure, wilderness and travel medicine CME, and unforgettable African landscapes. Evening CME sessions take place in beautiful safari lodges, where the day’s experiences come alive through practical, real-world medical discussions.
WILDERNESS & TRAVEL MEDICINE CLASSES: COURSE INFORMATION
Accreditation 16 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
WILDERNESS MEDICINE COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES:
- Altitude Illness
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat Illness
- Snakebites
- Travelers Illnesses
- Marine Envenomations
- Trauma Management
- Wilderness Orthopedics
- Water Disinfection
- Swiftwater Safety and Rescue
- Basic Wilderness Survival
- Wilderness Medical Kits
- Wound Management
- Patient Assessment
- Wilderness Dermatology
- Wilderness Pediatrics
CME ACCREDITATION INFORMATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Center for Emergency Medical Education and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The Center for Emergency Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Center for Emergency Medical Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Itinerary
What to expect
Days 1–2: Arrival & Safari Warm-Up
When you arrive in Arusha, you’ll settle into a beautiful lodge, and shake off travel with optional exploration or a warm-up safari in nearby Arusha National Park—a lush introduction to Tanzania with giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and big views of Kilimanjaro. This is your chance to rest, prep, and get your head (and body) ready for the climb.
Days 3–9: Climb Kilimanjaro-Polee-Polee to the Summit
The real adventure begins as you start your ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro, hiking through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacial zones. Each day is paced for smart acclimatization as you circle the mountain, cross high passes, and camp beneath massive glaciers.
Summit night is unforgettable! You will be climbing by headlamp to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, just in time for sunrise. After celebrating at the top, you descend through various changing ecosystems back to comfort, hot showers, and a well-earned feast in Arusha.
Days 10–15: Safari, Wildlife & CME in the Field
Now it’s time to switch boots for safari vehicles and head deep into Tanzania’s greatest wildlife parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti.
Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, massive herds, incredible birdlife, and nonstop “wow” moments, all guided by expert local naturalists. All Wilderness & Travel Medicine CME sessions are delivered during the safari portion of the trip, typically in the evenings at beautiful lodges, using the day’s real-world experiences as a living classroom.
With 25+ years of running this expedition, often alongside the world’s leading experts in high-altitude medicine, this trip is a proven favorite and a true standout in adventure-based CME.
Your journey wraps up with a scenic flight back to Arusha, optional visits to a local hospital or markets, and time to rest before heading home—or extending your adventure to Zanzibar or other national parks.
Lodging
Where you'll stay
ARUSHA
Arusha Serena Hotel is a tranquil safari-style hotel set on the shores of Lake Duluti beneath Mount Meru in northern Tanzania. Originally built on a colonial-era coffee farm, the property blends historic charm with lush gardens, stone cottages, and lakeview dining. Guests can enjoy activities like canoeing, mountain biking, nature walks, cultural experiences, and sundowner cocktails by the lake, alongside spa treatments and cozy country-manor-style accommodations.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire Safari Lodge is a classic family-run safari lodge perched on a bluff inside Tarangire National Park, offering sweeping views over the Tarangire River and surrounding wildlife-rich plains. Known for its authentic safari atmosphere since 1985, the lodge features traditional canvas tents and stone bungalows, with elephants, giraffes, and other animals often visible directly from the terrace or private verandas. Guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris, sundowner cocktails, and open-air dining while immersed in one of Tanzania’s most scenic safari landscapes.
NGORONGORO CRATER
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a dramatic safari lodge perched directly on the rim of the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, with every room featuring uninterrupted views into the vast volcanic caldera below. Built from river stone and covered in native vines, the lodge blends into the landscape with cave-inspired décor, torch-lit walkways, and a cozy safari atmosphere that feels both rustic and luxurious. Guests can enjoy crater game drives, sundowners overlooking the crater, guided walks, and spa treatments while staying in one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari settings.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is an award-winning safari lodge set high on an acacia-covered ridge in the heart of Serengeti National Park, with sweeping views across the endless plains and the Great Migration route. Designed as a collection of traditional stone-built rondavel huts, the lodge blends rustic African character with modern comforts, including an infinity pool, private balconies, and panoramic wildlife viewing right from the property.
*Note: depending on availability we may choose a different hotel of similar type and equal quality.
Dates & Pricing
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Dates
2026
September 21 – October 5
2027
September 21 – October 5
Pricing
2026
Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari: $8,950*
Safari only: $5,750*
2027
Kilimanjaro Climb & Safari: $9,845*
Safari only: $6,325*
*per person, based on double occupancy. Park fees not included – $850 Kilimanjaro & Safari; $420 Safari Only
Optional CME credits: 16 Hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits – $789
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African Wildlife Safari & Optional Kilimanjaro Climb CME
It exceeded expectations! The experience on the mountain was outstanding and the guides, porters and cooks were incredible. Food was amazing. Festo Mtui, our head guide and his team provided exceptional service!!
African Wildlife Safari & Optional Kilimanjaro Climb CME
Overall exceeded my expectations 🙂 Bio Bio did an amazing job coordinating, organizing and working with our group. Tilo was AMAZING! All of our guides from the Mtn to safari were great! The food, hotel arrangements and activities were all fantastic!
As far as the Safari and the CME course, I had the time of my life! Rachel is a superb guide with a superb personality and a Halo of Sainthood all around her. She made a difference on our trip!!!! All the accommodations exceeded my expectations. The food was excellent. The people, local and traveling companions were amazing. Thanks Bio Bio for a trip of a lifetime!
I have just recently returned from the Kilimanjaro/safari trip. I wanted to take a few minutes to acknowledge the exemplary work of our lead guides on this adventure: Brett and Katy Venable. This truly was the “trip of a lifetime” and this was due, in large part, to the contributions of Brett and Katy. Their expertise, confidence, and all around wonderful personalities were an integral part of my (and everyone’s) experience. In my humble opinion, they did an outstanding job and represent Bio Bio in the finest fashion. Thank you for an amazing trip and please pass on my gratitude to Brett and Katy for the excellent job they did.