TANZANIA – Kilimanjaro with Safari & Zanzibar

Drive to Machame Gate after breakfast. Walk along the picturesque winding train through the rainforest up along the ridge. Be careful as the trail at the lower elevation points is slightly slippery. Make use of trekking poles and gaiters. Walk a short distance after the hike of five or six hours to reach Machame Camp.

Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 3050m/9950ft

Distance: 11km/7mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

Depart from the dense rainforest after breakfast and hike up the steep and jagged ridge crossing the beautiful valley. Turn west to follow the route of the river gorge until you reach the beautiful campsite of Shira.

Elevation: 3050m/9950ft to 3850m/12,600ft

Distance: 5km/3mi

Walking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Moorland

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

Begin the tour from the Shira Plateau and go east and upward along the ridge to the Kibo peak. Visit the Shark’s Tooth or the Lava Tower and then hike to the second junction of the Arrow Glacier. Continue downward to the fabulous Barranco Camp.

Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Semi-desert

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

Leave the Barranco Camp after breakfast and hike up the steep and rocky ridge against the Barranco Wall to reach the Karanga Valley and the scenic junction connected to the Mweka Trail.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

Distance: 5km/3mi

Climbing Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

Hike up to the majestic Barafu Camp and cover the trails of the South Circuit that offer spectacular views of the peaks from different angles. Camp at the site that overlooks the summit and unwind at the tent at night.

Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4700m/15,350ft

Distance: 9km/6mi

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

Set out on the full moon night to hike to the peak between the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers. Head over to the northwest and hike up to the crater rim of the Stella Point. Take a break from the arduous hike at Stella Point and catch a glimpse of the magnificent golden sunrise. You may experience snowfall during the hike from Stella Point to Uhuru Peak. The famous Uhuru Peak is the highest point in Africa and the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin the descent to Mweka Camp and take a lunch break at Barafu camp. Use trekking poles and gaiters to reach Mweka Camp.

Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft

Down to 3090m/10,150ft

Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

After breakfast we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy).

Transfer vehicle will be waiting for you at Mweka gate to drive you back to the hotel in Arusha. (3 hours drive)

Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

Distance: 10km/6mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

Meals: Breakfast

Activities Included:

Kilimanjaro hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

Hotel in Arusha

The grand safari tour of Lake Manyara National Park begins this day with a pickup from the hotel at around eight in the morning. The lush green forests of Mahogany and Acacia trees welcome you to the national park, and the breathtaking drive through the national park goes on until five in the evening. Take a lunch break during the safari and watch out for buffaloes, impalas, giraffes, blue monkeys, and baboons during the tour. Catch a glimpse of the famous tree-climber lion and feast your eyes on the pretty pink and white flamingos. Head back to the lodge for dinner and rest. Get a good sleep and revive your energy for the most enthralling tours and safaris.

Activities Included:

Game drive in Lake Manyara

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Lodge near Lake Manyara

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast and then make your way to the fantastic Serengeti National Park. Drive past the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter the thick and misty rainforest region before hitting the dry and dusty plains. If time permits, take an optional tour of the Masai Village and visit the Olduvai Gorge. Have lunch at Serengeti before setting out on the game drive. Spend the night at the camp.

Activities Included:

Game drive in Serengeti

Optional Activities:

Masai Village

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Camping

Set out on an exciting game drive in Serengeti National Park at the wee hours of the morning after having a quick and healthy breakfast. Tour the plain grasslands and keep your eyes on the picturesque horizon where the earth meets the blue sky. Check out the famous wildebeest and impala, two of the native African animals, at the national park, which also plays the habitat of the big five that include the elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Enjoy the fun picnic lunch before heading towards the crater rim of Ngorongoro. Feast on a delicious dinner and rest at the lodge at night.

Activities Included:

Game drive in Serengeti

Optional Activities:

Masai Village

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Accommodation:

Lodge near Ngorongoro

Embark on a descent to the crater floor or Ngorongoro after an early breakfast at the restaurant. It is the largest intact, unfilled, and intact volcanic caldera in the world with a colossal crater floor that sprawls across 260sq km. You will come across several African elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, and African lions during the tour. Begin on the ascent to the steep exit of the crater at the top. Drive back to Arusha after a picnic at the beautiful Hippo pool.

Activities Included:

Game drive in Ngorongoro

Optional Activities:

Masai Village

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Hotel in Arusha

The safari trip comes to an end today, and so it is time to bid farewell to everyone and fly back home, However, if you have made a reservation for the Zanzibar Tour, then gear up for the next phase of adventures. Board the flight to the Spice Island of Africa that is Zanzibar. Become one with the history and culture of Zanzibar and relax at the sun-kissed and palm-fringed white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

Meet the tour rep upon arrival at the Zanzibar airport and embark on the exciting stone town walking tour. Marvel at the carved doors of the Stone Town. Dine at the Rock Restaurant and then proceed to behold the glorious sunset at the Zanzibar beach.

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing in Stone town

Rock Restaurant

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

Hotel in Zanzibar

Spend a few hours in the Prison Island that had once been the detention center of the slaves of the Zanzibar sultans. Check out the tortoise of 192 years at the Prison Island, and enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Island. Check out the variety of colorful tropical fishes while snorkeling and then prepare for the spice tour in Zanzibar. Marvel at the tropical fruits, spices, herbs, and rare plants during the tour. Spend the night at the hotel.

Activities Included:

Guided sightseeing on Prison Island

Spice Island tour

Swimming

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

Hotel in Zanzibar

Make a trip to the most fabulous beaches of Zanzibar on this day. Relax at the Nungwi Beach and chill out at Kendwa Beach of Zanzibar. Go for the exciting underwater adventures too. Make a beeline for the snorkeling and scuba diving sessions and explore the vibrant reefs around the beautiful island. Have the most amazing snorkeling experience at Mnemba Atoll. Dive into the Atoll and snorkel with the dolphins, turtles, whales, and corals in the deep sea. Relish the delicious seafood and go on a sailing cruise at the beautiful dhow.

Activities Included:

Beach exploration

Snorkeling & Swimming at Mnemba Atoll

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Hotel in Zanzibar

It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and the guide as the tour ends today with a breakfast at the hotel. Check out is usually by 11am so book your return flight accordingly. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

Activities Included:

Airport transfer

Meals Included:

Breakfast