18 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

18 Days Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Day 1:

On arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport meet our safari manager and drive to Mvuli hotel in Arusha or Similar in Moshi. After check in our Kilimanjaro manager & your guide will join you for detailed briefing & gear checking. He will then leave you to relax and spend the rest of the day in the Lodge. Overnight at Mvuli Hotel in Arusha. Dinner and breakfast included

Day 2:

Your day starts with a transfer from your hotel to Machame gate 1,815 m, driving is along villages & local farms of Maize cassava, sweet potatoes, banana & coffee plantation.Arrival at the gate registration and other park procedure will follow, afterward you will begin your hiking along the lavish forest you may expect rain, mud & sometime fog at this section.

You will possibly hear the numerous native and migratory birds in the shade above and you can frequently see some monkeys like Sykes monkeys as well as Black and White Colobus moving around the trees. Proceed hiking further up before arriving at your last point of a day the Machame Camp at 9850 ft. Porters & cook will arrive early at the camp as they are so faster so will find them already pitched your tent, mess tent and others, you will have hot water to wash before siting for coffee or tea with some bites. hang around the camp until dinner time, after dinner you may go to sleep. Overnight at Machame Camp. All meals included

Day 3:

After breakfast start your day on Kilimanjaro by hiking across the gorgeous heather land as well as alpine moorland with a stunning views of the Kilimanjaro crown. We start up the precarious track through a Savannah of tall grasses, and trees of Giant Heather and Erica. Scramble around extensive rocks as you enter the moorland zone, dominated by Lobelia and Senecio plants, and volcanic rocks hung with lichen whiskers, which protects wild alpine blossoms that developing at their bases, then you will reach Shira Camp at 12,600 feet (3840 m).

At this campsite, you will be next to a stream where you can have a great view of the Western Breach and its glaciers in the East. Similar to the first night, arriving at the camp other procedures will follow same as the first day, Please be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp. Overnight at Shira Camp. All meals included.

Day 4:

On this day of your Kilimanjaro Safari & Zanzibar beach, we will move closer the crest as we get closer to the Lava Tower. The trek turns into more strenuous as the trail steepens on the way to deal with the Lava Tower (4630 m), a 300 foot tall volcanic attachment which denote an uncovered go at 15,000 feet. Lunch will be served there while acclimatizing. After lunch and little rest you will go down to lower the altitude from Lava Tower ((4630 m) to Baranco camp (3950 m). This (680 m) drop off will be via a steep trial into the Great Barranco Valley.

Barranco camp is situated on a cool (level range) encased on three sides with steep valley dividers and the Kibo massif itself. Hanging ice sheets glimmer in the daylight above, in the midst of the frightful scene of plants like the monster groundsels (Senecio Kilimanjari), and the extraordinarily endemic Giant Lobelia. Then we gradually climbing up to our overnight stop at Barranco Camp (12,950 feet, this day and the accompanying day will be your acclimatization time. At the camp same procedures will follow as per your previous camp. Overnight at Barranco Camp. All suppers included.

Day 5:

After breakfast, it is the day to conquer the Great Barranco Wall, Kilimanjaro Safari Tours start with a plunge into the Gorge, before climbing its eastern wall where we will appreciate perspectives of Kilimanjaro’s ice fields, a tropical oddity. We will keep trekking until we reach our camp Karanga Valley camp at (13,900 feet.) 3950 m. This was a good day for acclimatization, at the camp same procedure will apply as per previous day. Overnight at Karanga Valley Camp. All meals included.

Day 6:

After breakfast you will trek up through the Karanga Valley, the trail turns relentlessly tough just after the lava ridge to the Barafu camp. The temperature will become colder and the scene more meager as we get closer to Barafu Camp. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4600 m).

Barafu Camp is situated on a little uncovered level range on an edge going about as a base camp from which you will make your summit endeavor at midnight of this day. Barafu camp stands at 15,200 feet. This is a short day of hiking get enough rest at the camp, gather the strength for you final push to the summit at night. At the camp possibly there will be no water to wash only for cooking & drinking. You will have early dinner, the guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night then get to sleep by 19:00 hrs. Try to get a good sleep as the guide will wake you up before midnight for your final hiking to the summit. Overnight at Barafu Camp. All meals included

Day 7:

Just after 00.00 hrs you will be ready to begin your final trek (12-17 hours) of trekking. You will start trekking at 00:30 or 01.00 hrs going between the Rebmann and Tarzel glaciers to the edge at Stella Point. The temperatures is just below freezing point at midnight just before beginning at the summit. As sunrise nears, we’ll summit at Uhuru Peak, the most astounding point in Africa at 19,340 feet (5895 m). Uhuru will be the finish of and the prize for 6-7 hours of strenuous trekking, “Congratulation you have made it to the top”. Spend little time at the summit if weather permits before sliding back to Barafu Camp, resting for some time before proceeding with down to Mweka Camp (9,840 feet, it will be 3-4 hours of strolling on the plunge.

Day 8:

After breakfast, you will make our last drop to Mweka gate the strolling of around 3 or 4 hours. Reaching the gate the farewell and tipping session for potters, cook and guides will take place before signing and provided with a worthwhile Kilimanjaro climbing certificate. Then you will driving back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon you will meet our safari manager for safari briefing. Spend the rest of the day relaxing & may be a long hot shower. Overnight at Mvuli Hotel in Arusha. Dinner & breakfast included.

Day 9:

Take your breakfast before 09:00 and leave for Lake Manyara National Park. The beautiful Park at the foot of the Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley escarpment famous for its tree climbing lions that spend most of their day at the branches of acacia trees. Spot from elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hippo, Impala and others. The colorful flamingos and other water birds can be seen at the shore of the Lake. Later drive to the lodge for dinner & overnight. Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn in Karatu town. All meal included.

Day 10:

After breakfast you will start your journey to the Serengeti National Park, drive across high laying farmland of Karatu and along many village, reach Ngorongoro gate for check in before driving to the highlands of Ngorongoro 2300 m. Stop at the Crater view point for some good pictures of the crater floor from the above. Then drive along the crater rim and down to the endless rolling plains of Serengeti.

On the way you will visit one of the Masai Village where by some Masai warrior invites you & take you in and around their houses with some story of their nomadic life around this area, you will meet their kids and other members of the family, you may ask questions & take pictures with them. Later they will sing a farewell song which involves jumping high. Afterward you will have a short drive to Naabi Hill gate where you will check into the Serengeti. You may have your packed lunch at Naabi Hills gate or further at the Copjes (Rocky outcropping) in the Serengeti.

Depending on where the Wildebeest Migration is packed you will drive there & spend the sunset game drive with the migration of herds. You may see some animal actions like hunting fighting even killing, the animal to be encountered are including lions, leopard, hyena, jackal, elephant, giraffe, zebra and many antelopes. Reach your Camp at central Serengeti before or during the sunset. With or without Wildebeest Migration Serengeti is as good as always as not all animals are involving in the migration of herds. Overnight at Thorn Tree Camp central Serengeti or similar . All Meals included.

Day 11:

Start with the first rays of the day with packed breakfast and lunch box for an early morning game drives. Early morning game drive allows you to spot cat family on the road as they try to avoid the morning mist. You will also see some other predator coming back from their long night of hunting or eating along the road or a group of lioness organizing a morning ambush and many many more animals actions. break for breakfast in the bush afterward, resume your morning game drive.

If Wildebeest Migration will be packed in Serengeti then, you will go straight to where they are and spend as much time as you can with the herds. Afternoon depending on where you are you can break for lunch at Soronera visitors center in central Serengeti. After lunch and some rest you can walk around before embarking with your afternoon game drives. Drive back to your camp before or after sunset. Overnight at Thorn Tree Camp central Serengeti or similar. All Meals included

Day 12:

After breakfast at your camp Leave for Ngorongoro Crater game drive on the way, descent 600 meters into the crater floor for a wonderful game drives. In this nature wonder of the world only few animals migrate in and out of the crater, you may expect to sport the rare black rhino, zebra, elephant, wildebeest, lion, hyena, cheetah, leopard and others, with a lucky day the Big Five can be spotted in the Crater in one day of game drives. Later afternoon drive to the hotel for dinner & overnight. Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn in Karatu Town or similar. All meals included.

Day 13:

After leisurely breakfast, return back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar in the afternoon. On arrival at Zanzibar airport our representative will meet you & transfer to Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar or similar for your beach extension. Overnight at Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar on the North East of the island. Dinner and breakfast included.

Day 14 - 16:

Soothe yourself on the invitingly Zanzibar beaches with option of many water sport including diving, fishing, snorkeling and many more. Overnight at Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar on the North East of the Island. Dinner and breakfast included.

Day 17:

After spending precious time on the beach, Kilimanjaro safari combine best Zanzibar beach takes you to Zanzibar Stone town (Option) on the way you can do the famous Spice Tour that includes short walks around the spice farms where you can see, touch and test most of the spices grown on this Island like cinnamon, cardamon, ginger, paper, nutmeg and many more.

You will also see and test many tropical fruits like durian, jack fruits, passion fruits but this depends on the season. During the tour will experience both Spices, herbs and medicinal plants our experience guide will explain to you on how they us them in medicine, cosmetics and in cooking. Later they will invite you for an opulent lunch cooked with spices. (see Top Things to Do in Zanzibar). Later drive to stone town and check in at Tembo House Hotel at the front part of the stone town. If you wish you can walk around the stone town on your own and explore the narrow lines & the ruins. Overnight at Tembo House Hotel in Stone town or similar. Breakfast included.

Day 18:

Your Kilimanjaro safari and Zanzibar beach holidays ends with a transfer to Zanzibar airport for your departure flight. If you will have late flight (Option) you can go for a guided stone town tour 2 to 3 hours, then to the airport.

Price:

USD 4,850 per person (at least 2 persons), contact us for Single Supplement and extra nights extension.

Price includes:

All transfers in Arusha & Zanzibar

Service of a professional & experienced Mountain guides, chef & porters

All entry fees & camping fees on Kilimanjaro

Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents

Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees

Rescue fees for Kilimanjaro

Transport and wildlife game drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch (window seat for everybody)

Services of a professional & well experienced local English speaking safari driver guide

All wildlife reserve entry fees

All game drives & activity as mentioned in the itinerary

1.5 l mineral water per person per day during game drives

Domestic flight Arusha – Zanzibar including taxes

All meals during trekking & safari as per itinerary.

5 Days 04 night at Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar or similar on HB /Sunshine suite

1 Night at Tembo House Hotel in Zanzibar Stone town on BB / Deluxe Suite (Sea front balcony)

Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority (VAT)

Price excludes:

All items of a personal nature (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff ( please tip separately)

Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure

Travel insurance if needed

Visa fee ( 50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)

Drinks and beverages in lodges

Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control

NOTE:

Depending on your budget and requirements, the itinerary can be altered to make use of a different standard of accommodation

There are various Kenya safari options that can be booked in conjunction with this itinerary as an add-on package