18 Days Safari
18 DAYS KILIMANJARO SAFARI TANZANIA AND ZANZIBAR BEACH
Overviews
This Kilimanjaro safari in Tanzania combine Zanzibar beach will definitely show you the best of Tanzania’s wildlife areas, you will trek the astounding free standing Mountain “Kilimanjaro” and then go on safari in Tanzania to Lake Manyara National park, Ngorongoro Crater, and to “The Wild Africa” The Serengeti National park before flying to the spice islands of Zanzibar to enjoy the warm water of Indian Ocean & the white sand beaches. All these will prove Tanzania to be the top safari destination in Africa.
Spend 18 days of adventure in Tanzania starting with Kilimanjaro trekking 7 days Machame route. 5 days Tanzania mid-range lodge safari & 6 days beach holidays in Zanzibar islands.
The Highlights of Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar
Climbing the freestanding Mt. in Africa Kilimanjaro Machame route 7 days
Visiting the famous Northern Tanzania parks endowed with beautiful landscapes
Interact with locals as you visit one of the Masai village at Ngorongoro highlands
Spot enormous wildlife that you have never thought possible
Experience the great animal assembly in the Serengeti plains “The Wildebeest Migration”, the big cats & the African big 5
Enjoy the warm water of Indian Ocean, the white sand beaches of Zanzibar islands & the old town of Zanzibar The Stone town
We offer a wide range of Tanzania wildlife safaris to our precious parks & beach holiday in Zanzibar islands as well as Kilimanjaro tours in different routes which can be done independently or can combine Tanzania safari or Zanzibar beach holidays or both. However, we invite you for a tailor made package to meet your ideas and budget, just tell us your preferences.
Trip Style
Comfort & private – Clean private transfer car from Kilimanjaro international airport to your lodge in Arusha & for safari is a private 4WD safari jeep with photographic roof thatch, driven by a profession local safari driver guide. After safari back to Arusha & fly to Zanzibar, spend 6 days in Zanzibar island, 4 nights on the beach & 1 night in stone town & then fly out from Zanzibar. Accommodation will be camping on the mountain, mid-range lodges & tented camp during safari & in Zanzibar is a nice beach hotel & Tembo House hotel in Stone town.
Kilimanjaro safari and Zanzibar package starts when we meet you at Kilimanjaro international airport & drive to your lodge/hotel in Arusha or Moshi, followed by briefing & gear checking for your Kilimanjaro trekking tour Machame route 7 days. The following day after breakfast the tour will start by driving to Machame gate. Back from Kilimanjaro you will stay at the lodge in Arusha. Later meet our safari manager for detailed safari briefing & Zanzibar beach holidays, on arrival at Zanzibar airport meet our representative & drive to the beach. Zanzibar part will be handling by our representative i.e. briefing, activities & transfers.
Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
On arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport meet our safari manager and drive to Planet lodge 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. Kilimanjaro Safari/Zanzibar
Overnight at Planet in Arusha. Dinner and breakfast included.
Kilimanjaro Packing list
Day 2: To Mt Kilimanjaro – Arusha (1400 m) – Machame Camp (2980 m)
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours – 18 km
Vegetation type: Rain forest
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.
Your Kilimanjaro safari & Zanzibar beach day one at the rain forest 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: Machame Camp (2980 m) – Shira Camp (3840 m)
Hiking time: 5-6 hours – 9 km
Vegetation type: Heather & Moorland
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: Shira Camp (3840 m) – Barranco Camp (3950 m)
Hiking time: 6 to 7 hours – 15 km
Vegetation type: Semi – desert
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. Kilimanjaro Safari/ZNZ
Overnight at Barranco Camp. All suppers included.
Day 5: Barranco Camp (3950 m) – Karanga Valley Camp (3950 m)
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours. 5 km
Vegetation type: Alpine desert
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: Karanga Valley Camp (3950 m) – Barafu Camp (4600 m)
Hiking time: 2 to 3 hours – 4 km
Habitat: Alpine desert
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.
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Day 7: Barafu Camp (4600 m) – Uhuru Peak (5895 m) – Mweka Camp (3100 m)
Hiking time : 8 hours to reach the summit, 7-8 hours down to Mweka Camp
Distance: About 7 km ascent and 23 km descent
Vegetation type: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
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: Mweka Camp (3100 m) to Mweka Gate (1980 m) – Arusha
Hiking: 10 km in 3 to 4 hours.
Vegetation type: Rain forest habitat.
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 Planet Lodge in Arusha. Dinner & breakfast included.
Day 9: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
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 Marera Valey Lodge near Karatu town. All meal included.
Day 10: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
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: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
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: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
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 Marera Valley Lodge near Karatu Town or similar. All meals included.
Day 13: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Zanzibar
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: Zanzibar Beach Extension
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: Zanzibar Beach – Stone Town
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 Zanzibar Island tour). 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: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport
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.
All accommodation subjected to availability
Prices for Kilimanjaro safari & Zanzibar beach
When 2 person Sharing Prices is USD $ 5, 355 per person
When 3 person Sharing Prices is USD $ 4,974 per person
When 4 person Sharing Prices is USD $ 4,851 per person
Single room supplement for safari & Zanzibar is $ 381
Kilimanjaro safari & Zanzibar for 5 person & above please ask for prices. Thank you!
The Price includes
All transfers in Arusha & Zanzibar
7 Days Kilimanjaro trekking on Machame route for 2 to 4 person
Service of a professional & well experienced Mountain guides, chef & porters
All entry fees & camping fees on Kilimanjaro
Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
7 Days 6 nights overnight stay in tents during the trekking
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Crisis management and safety procedures
Rescue fees for Kilimanjaro
02 Nights at Planet lodge or similar in Arusha on HB.
05 Days 4 night private lodge safari for 02 to 4 persons
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 & concession 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)
The Price does not include
Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
International Flights
Drinks and beverages in lodges
Sleeping bags, please bring your own sleeping bags, but still can be rent in Arusha.
All items of a personal nature
Travel insurance if applicable
Gratuities for safari guide, Mt Crew & lodge staff (please tip separately)
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (589 US$ per person), including concession fees
Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
Any activities at Zanzibar like snorkeling or diving or private tours at Zanzibar
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