DAY 1: ARRIVE at ARUSHA.

Upon arrival you will be greeted by your guide who will then escort you to the car, for an hour drive to your Hotel on the slope of Mount Meru and outskirts of Arusha town, for overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After your morning Breakfast, drive slowly to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is the sixth largest national park inTanzania that covers an area of approximately 2,600 square kilometers. Tarangire is famous for its huge numbers of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing pythons.Lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon you will go for game drive in the park. Enjoy the first day of wildlife experience!!

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 3: TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

After your morning breakfast, drive from your Lodge to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing. Lake Manyara is a freshwater lake in Tanzania. At certain times of the year, Lake Manyara is home to thousands of flamingos (attracted by the Lake itself), which form a shimmering pink zone around the lake shore. Other birds found here include ostriches, egrets,herons, pelicans and storks. Also seen are African spoonbills, various species of ibises, ducks and the rare pygmy geese. The most noticeable of the landscape within this park are the very impressive baobab trees with their huge trunks.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 4: MANYARA TO NGORONGORO CRATER

After breakfast drive from Manyara to Ngorongoro crater, descend to the crater floor for game viewing. This is world heritage site; the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater is the world’slargest caldera. Dominated by cliffs standing some 600 meters high presenting a sheer drop down to a wide open space of some 246 square km, and you may see everything from elephants to lions, and if you are lucky, the near extinct black rhino, all amongst large herds of zebra and wildebeest. Your lunch will be served  in the Crater. Late afternoon ascend the crater.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 5: NGORONGORO TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After your breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area andVia Olduvai Gorge the Park covers 14,763 square kilometers of grassland plains and savannah as well as river trine forest and woodlands. The park lies in the north of the country,bordered to the north by the national Tanzania and Kenya border where it is continuous with the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 6: SERENGETI FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Full day game viewing in the Serengeti endless plains. Serengeti is perhaps most well-known for the annual migration that takes place across the great Savannah plains. This is a phenomenal sight: thousands upon thousands of animals, particularly wildebeests, as far as the eye can see. During the rainy season (from November to May), the wildebeests, whose population has been estimated at around 1’500’000, are found in the eastern and southern section of the Serengeti and also from June to December the migration is found in the western and moving towards the northern parts of Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya. When the dry season begins at the end of June, the annual migration commences as the animals move in search of food pasture. The Serengeti is also famous for cheetahs, leopards and lions, some of which migrate with the wildebeests while others remain in the central plain.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 7: SERENGETI TO ZANZIBAR

After breakfast drive to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar arrive in Zanzibar, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

Accommodation: Optional |Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 8: ZANZIBAR STONE TOWN EXCURSION

After breakfast, pickup from your hotel for any tour of you choosing either, Spice tour, Historical stone town, Jozani forest, Prison Island or Sunset cruise, dolphin tour on request. Later transfer to your hotel for overnight and Dinner.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

Accommodation: Optional |Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 9 & 10: REST AND RELAX

A tour of Stone Town, revealing its rich history through its architecture and its modern-day vibrancy through its busy bazaars. At leisure and overnight at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

Accommodation: Optional |Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 11: ZANZIBAR TO DAR-ES-SALAAM

Pickup from your hotel and transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight to Dar-Es-Salaam in connection to your departure flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

 Price Includes:

•  Accommodation as stipulated in the Itinerary
• 3 ways Airport transfers
• Domestic flight from Manyara – Zanzibar and Zanzibar DAR
• Sightseeing as specified in itinerary
• Transport on safari in a 4WD vehicle with an open roof
•  All parks entrance fees
• Service of English Speaking driver guide
• Crater fees.
• Mineral water

 Price Above Excludes:

•  International flights.
• Accommodation after safari
• Hot and cold drinks.
• Olduvai/Visit of Maasai Boma
• Flying doctors’ insurance
• Tips to the driver/guide and all items of personal nature/use.
• And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.

This 9 Days/8 Nights topmost Luxurious Safari will take you through the most scenic landscapes and richest wildlife areas. Explore Tanzania’s most spectacular treasures on this outstanding luxury safari adventure. And lastly enjoy and have some fun at a Phenomenal Private Mnemba.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Lake Manyara small yet incredibly striking and breathtaking, it offers a variety of landscapes, from its flat soda lake to its dense forests and the rugged cliffs of the Rift Valley escarpment. The mysterious Ngorongoro Crater offers vast views over a beautiful natural sanctuary where wildlife encounters lie around every corner. A landscape like no other on earth. Be enthralled among the enormous plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations and the leading safari destination park in Africa, where horizons know no end and a mesmerizing variety of wildlife call it home. And lastly enjoy a Lavish but yet enchanting stay at a extraordinary Private Island Mnemba Island. 1 night Arusha| 2 nights Lake Manyara National Park | 2 nights Ngorongoro Crater | 3 nights Serengeti National Park |&Beyond Mnemba Island

ITINERARY 

DAY 1: ARUSHA

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a member of the team who will transfer you by road to Legendary Lodge Arusha. At the foot of magnificent Mount Meru lies the luxury Legendary Lodge surrounded by lush tropical gardens and century old coffee estate. The exclusivity of this place’s architecture and décor will enthrall your heart.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

Accommodation: Optional |Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 2 – 3: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK & TARANGIRE

Enjoy an early morning breakfast before going on an exciting game en route drive to Tarangire National park, one of Tanzania’s ‘secret’ wildlife havens… teaming with large populations of elephant, predators and their fleet-footed prey. At your hotel take  the opportunity to relax after your long day and enjoy the splendid lodge, the sparkling swimming pool and even treat yourself to a relaxing yet splendid bath in your room.Go on an exciting game drive to Lake Manyara National Park, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the elephant herds it protects. Spoil yourself by either waking up early for the sunrise or taking time to see the golden peach hue over a colorful sundowner cocktail at the lakeshore.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 4-5: NGORONGORO /NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE

Take a scenic drive over Lake Manyara Park escarpment. On arrival at Ngorongoro, you will be transferred to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for refreshments. The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area is home to more than 30,000 protected animals. It is an area of spectacular beauty and excellent game viewing, a truly unique safari destination in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world.Wake up early to the views of the Crater, and after breakfast head off for a full day game drive on the Crater floor, abundant with wildlife -view Black rhino that are protected within its rim, giant tusked elephants, big-maned lions stalking the grasslands, and bright pink flamingos crowding the soda lakes.Take a stroll on the rim of the Crater with your guide and relish sunset with a sensational view.In the evening, appreciate an alluring wine at the Wine store, where a special tasting can be arranged.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 6-8: SERENGETI/ SINGITA GRUMETI RESERVE

After breakfast, transfer to Manyara Airstrip, for your scheduled flight to the Singita Grumeti Reserves’s Sabora Tented Camp for lunch. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure by the pool, playing tennis or head out on an afternoon game drive in the Grumeti Private Reserve. Experience another 3 full days exploring the Grumeti Private Reserve including off road game drives and activities back at the lodge in which you’re Camp Manager and Ranger can help you plan for all the fun activities in the Serengeti.Relish twice-daily game drives, with sunrise and sundowner stops. Or take a full day game drive and gorgeous picnic, so that you can spend the entire day out. Singita Sabora Tented Camp is one of three lodges in the enormous Singita Grumeti Reserve, a private concession just outside Serengeti National Park. Take the time to enjoy the private concession, with opportunities to go on peaceful nature walks and thrilling night drives, or visit a Maasai community and gain insight into the day to day lives of this pastoralist community.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

DAY 9: ZANZIBAR /MNEMBA ISLAND

Leave the lodge early for your drive to Sasakwa airstrip or drive back to Arusha airstrip to connect to your flight to Zanzibar.On your arrival in Zanzibar, you will be welcomed by your driver who will take you to Muyuni Beach – where a boat will be waiting for a short 10 minute hop to Mnemba Island. Be utterly mesmerised at this idyllic island paradise, your home for the next three days.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

Accommodation: Optional |Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 10 – 11: ZANZIBAR

Unwind in absolute peacefulness and do as little or as much as you would like to. We recommend indulging in a private yoga class or wellness treatment in the privacy of your banda. Explore the spectacular underwater world and go diving or snorkeling. Sail into the billowing orange hued sky on a sunset dhow cruise. Curl up with a good book in your beach banda or simply gaze at in the shimmering ocean. Enjoy a spot of retail therapy and peruse beautiful items in the Beach Shop.

Meals: Breakfast|Lunch|Dinner

Accommodation: Optional |Luxury or Mid-range

DAY 12: DEPARTURE

After breakfast hop on a boat to Muyuni beach where your driver will be waiting to take you to Zanzibar International Airport for your international flights back home.

 Price Includes

• National Parks and entry fees

• Accommodation as stipulated in the Itinerary

• Meals and Accommodation as per itinerary

• Transportation in a 4WD with safari driver/guide

• Game Activities as per the itinerary

• Bottled water, Hot and Cold Drinks

• Government taxes and levies

• Airport/Airstrip transfers

• Scheduled flight from Sasakwa – Zanzibar / Zanzibar – Dar

Price Excludes

• Tips and Gratuities

• International flights

• All items of a personal nature

• Optional Hot Air Balloon ride over Serengeti

• And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.

Day 1: Arusha – Zanzibar

After breakfast depart from Arusha or Serengeti national park head to Zanzibar, arrive there, then transferred to your hotel for lunch and a short rest, thereafter explore the town then come back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 2: Stone Age town

Relaxed after breakfast in the morning proceed to the Old Stone town en route to David Livingstone house, then drive to Maruhubi, Kidichi and Kizimbani Persian Bath. In the afternoon visit the local villages, birds site at Kidichi then proceed to Fuji Snack Bar and Restaurant for lunch after which you will drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 3: Stone Age – Spice villages and Slave chamber

After breakfast leave Old Stone town at 9.00a.m. Proceed to Spice vegetation’s, visit local villages at Kidichi and Kizimbani then to Persian Bath, birds site at Kidichi, lunch at Fiji Snack Bar and Restaurant. After lunch you proceed to Mangapwani Beach, pay a visit to Vanilla plantation, Slave Chamber and Coral Cave at Mangapwani. From here you drive to Old Stone Town while en route you make a stop-over at Maruhubi Sultan Palace. From here you go direct to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 4: Full Fun Sea Excursion Day

After breakfast enjoy full day sea excursion to Changu Islet. In the afternoon you will be served with lunch at Changu Restaurant. Later you will go for swimming at coral reef followed by visiting the home of the Giant Tortoise. Thereafter sunbathing and water sports is done; here. After that sail go back to Old Stone Town to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 5: Kizimkazi – Stone Age

After breakfast drive to South Coast (A) Kizimkazi Beach and Hotel for land half hour to Bikhole ruins at Bungi while enroute you make a stop-over at Jozani Forest to watch the rare Colobus monkeys then to Kizimkazi Beach Hotel for lunch and leisure at the beach. Thereafter drive back to Old Stone Town to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 6: Stone Age – Dar es salaam

After breakfast enjoy shopping around – make sure you get Zanzibar gifts and jewelry for your friend’s prior boarding a boat for your route back in Dar es salaam ready for your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:-

Experience the big five areas of Tanzania in 13 days safari. Start with Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti National Park and then Ngorongoro crater and to top up your Package visit lake Natron. All the parks are home to small and large animals including birds and reptiles.

Day 1: Arrive Arusha Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro international airport and transfer to the lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Although most flights lands at Kilimanjaro airport after sunset, we may say, the snow of Kilimanjaro will  cross your mind as you journey the short distance from the airport to your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from your lodge to Tarangire National Park game drive where you’ll see the African wilderness as the early explorers did with crowds. One of the best experiences on the northern circuit to see elephants, Tarangire’s wildlife population includes herds of Zebra, Jackals, Giraffe, Gazelle and Buffalo. Arrive your safari lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive into landscape dotted with baobab trees and umbrella throne acacias. Stop at the picnic site for picnic lunch. Continue for evening game drive, then drive back for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 3: Lake Manayara National Park

After your breakfast depart from your lodge to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive. Enter the great Rift Valley and Manyara National Park. The lake’s water sustains a bountiful avian population, including Flamingos, as well as numerous pods of hippos. Stop for picnic lunch continue game drive, in the evening return for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 4: Lake Eyasi

After break drive from Karatu to Lake Eyasi. Meet your locals guides here for briefing activities and schedule. After briefing, visit the Datoga black smith. Learn how to make jewelry, arrows, tools etc. visit the Datoga family group, tour traditional homes, grind maize, build livestock hedge, talk to the women ( through translator) and learn about traditional dress.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 5: Lake Eyasi culture (Hadzabe / bushmen tribe tour)

Wake up early for a pre-sunrise breakfast. Drive from the camp for approx. 20 minutes to locate the nomadic bushmen ( Hadzabe). In the company of the bushmen, you will hunt on foot using traditional weapons i.e  bow and arrows. The bushmen are related to the Kalahari bushmen of South Africa. They speak the same click language but do not understand each other, as they have been apart fro very long. The bushmen live a medieval kind of lifestyle. They do not build permanent homes but follow animals in the area as they trap and kill them for food. They are hunters and gatherers. After abrief hunting stint with the bushmen, we go back to our vehicles and drive to a camp for lunch.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 6: Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, drive from Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro and decent into the crater floor with your lunch box for game viewing. The famous Ngorongoro crater is rich in wildlife, each species has their territories. Stop for picnic lunch which will be served on the crater floor at the picnic site near Lerai forest/ hippo pool. Ascend the crater and drive to your lodge / campssite for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 7: Ndutu- Serengeti

After breakfast depart from your lodge to Ndutu. Ndutu situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, part of the southern Serengeti eco-system for game drive. It is your option either you pass by Olduvai Gorge a historical site whereby the early man lived and can also pass by the Masai if you are interested for a real African life and culture. Stop for lunch at the picnic area. Drive to Serengeti with game en-route for dinner and overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 8&9: Central Serengeti- Northern Serengeti National Park

Early morning game drives in the park. Full cage game drive in the Serengeti endless plains. Serengeti is perhaps well- known for the annual migration that takes place across the great savannah plains.  This is a phenomenal sight: thousand upon thousands of animals particularly wildebeests as far as the eye can see. During the raining season ( November to May), the wildebeest, whose pollution has been estimated at around 1’500’000, are found in the eastern section of the Serengeti and also the Masai Mara in Northern Kenya.When the dry season begins at the end of June, the annual migration commences as the animals move in search of food pasture. Return to the lodge for breakfast. After your breakfast, depart with picnic lunch to Northern Serengeti, break lunch will be served at the picnic area. Afternoon game drives incentral Serengeti area following the wildebeest movement.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 10: Serengeti -Lake Natron

Drive slowly from Serengeti heading to Lake Natron and start exploration inside Tanzania, driving along the Rift Valley to the shores of lake natron. The Lake is in northern Tanzania onthe border with Kenya, lying in the East Africa Rift Valley system, 70 miles (113km) northwest of Arusha. The Lake is 35miles ( 56km ) long and 15miles ( 24km) wide and contains salt soda and magnesite deposits.

The Lake’s warm water is an ideal breeding ground for Rift Valley Flamingos. The Gelai volcano ( 9652feet[2942m]) is at lake’s south-eastern edge. Visit Ngaresero waterfall which descends from the Nguruman escarpment west of Lake Natron.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 11: Explore Lake Natron (Trekking Oldonyo Lengai)

Just before midnight you will trek. Escorted by experienced Maasai guide, your climb will take 5 to 6 hours whereby you will reach the summit in time to witness the amazing sunrise asit illuminates the great Rift Valley. After exploring the peak you will head back down to the camp in time to rest and relax.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Tented camp | comfort style

Day 12: Lake Natron to Arusha

After your breakfast, drive to Arusha and have a picnic lunch en-route. You have the option to go shopping or have the afternoon leisure at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast| Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional | Luxury or Mid-range

Day 13: After breakfast transfer to Arusha airstrip by flight ( coastal Aviation ) depart from Arusha and arrive in Dar Es Salaam for your further arrangements.

Prices include:

Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary

• Airport Transfers
• Domestic flights from Arusha- Dar
• Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary
• Transport on Safari in a 4WD vehicle with open roof
• All parks entrance fees
• Service of English speaking driver guide
• Crater fees
• Hot and cold drinks
• Mineral water 1.5Ltr per person

Price above exclude:

• International flights
• Olduvai/ visit of Maasai Boma
• Flying doctor insurance, we can arrange for USD per person
• Tip to the driver/ guide and all items of personal nature/use

Even though it is hard trail to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro but, the Machame route is also known as the Whiskey route, given its reputation for being a tough climb, in contrast to the easier Marangu route, which is known as the Coca Cola route. Unlike the gradual incline and hut accommodations found on the Marangu Route, the climbers on Machame hike steeper trails, for longer distances, while sleeping in tents. You will be picked up by the staff of Wildbird safari from Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Necessary equipment will be checked.

Day 1: Arusha to Machame gate (1490m) to Machame Camp (2980m)

Climate: Montane forest

Distance: barely 9kms

Time taken: approximately 7hrs

Early in the morning after breakfast at your Hotel, you will depart to Machame gate from Arusha barely 2hrs, for registration and urgent information before start ascending to Machame camp. You will then begin your ascent into the rainforest. During this section of the hike, you should expect rain, mud, and fog. The porters and chef, who move very fast up the mountain, will reach camp before you and set up your tents, boil drinking water, and prepare snacks for your arrival. After washing up, a hot dinner will be served.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Eco-lodge

Day 2: Machame Camp (2980m) to Shira Camp (3840m)

Climate: Moorland

Distance: barely 9kms

Time taken: about 6hrs

Rise up in the morning at the mid of the Mountain, after breakfast guide and porters will lead your way to Shira camp, through the moorland climate. You will cross many streams and walk over a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau that leads to Shira Camp. Similar to the first night, your tents will be set up prior to arriving at camp and the porters will prepare drinking and washing water for you. You will enjoy evening snacks then dinner prepared by our chef. Be prepared for a cold night as temperatures drop below freezing at this exposed camp.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Shira Camp

Day 3: Shira camp (3840m) to Lava tower (4630m) to Burranco camp (3950m)

Climate: Low Alpine desert

Distance covered: barely 12kms

Time taken: about 8hrs

After early hot breakfast at Shira camp you will experience, a short ascending to Lava tower before descending to Burranco camp. Packed lunches are served at the Tower and hikers have the option of climbing the massive Lava Tower weather permitting. The 6800m descent gives hikers a huge advantage to allow their bodies to adjust to the conditions of high altitude. Camp is located in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall (“Breakfast Wall”). Drinking and washing water and dinner will be served as hikers view the sun setting.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Burranco Camp

Day 4: Burranco Camp (3950m) to Karanga Camp (4000m)

Climate: High Alpine desert

Distance: barely 4kms

Time taken: about 2 hours

Early in the morning after breakfast at Burranco camp, you will experience a short ascending to Karanga camp. Hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. This is an ideal hiking day for acclimatization.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Karanga valley camp

Day 5: Karanga Camp (4000m) to Barafu Camp (4600m)

Climate: Glacial

Distance: about 4kms

Time taken: barely 3hrs

After morning breakfast, Guide and porters will lead your way to Barafu camp, where you will stay preparing for summit day. The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: barafu camp

Day 6: Summit Day, Barafu Camp (4600m) to Uhuru peak (5895m) to Mweka camp (3100m)

Climate: Glacial

Distance covered: about 7kms ascending and 18kms descending

Time taken: about 8hrs ascending and 9hrs descending

Your guide will wake you around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak. Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours. The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have a dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Meeks camp

Day 7: Mweka Camp (3100m) to Mweka Gate (1980m) to Arusha

Climate: Montane forest

In the morning rise and shine, after breakfast at Mweka camp, you will proceed to descend heading to Mweka gate. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Arusha for long overdue showers and more celebrations.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch

Accommodation: SG Premium Resort

Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport

After checking out, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the airport to start your journey home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodation: –

What is included in this tour

Mount Kilimanjaro Park fees

Hut/camping fees and tents

First aid kit

Guides, Porters, Cook, Waiter Salaries

JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airport | Airport transfers

All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain

Whats not included in this tour

Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags)

Emergency Oxygen

Visa fees & travel insurance. Flight tickets.

Additional nights, hotel nights included

Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit).

Gear for your climb, some equipment is available for rent.

The Rongai route ascends Kilimanjaro from the northeastern side of the mountain, along with the border between Tanzania and Kenya. This route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness and offers a different perspective on Kilimanjaro by approaching it from the north.

You will be picked up by the staff of Wildbird safari from Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Necessary equipment will be checked.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: MOUNT MERU HOTEL

DAY 1

Rongai Gate to Rongai Cave

Elevation: 6,398 ft to 9,300 ft

Distance: 8 km/5 miles

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

We drive from Moshi to Marangu Gate for permits before taking a short transfer to the Rongai Gate trailhead. The path winds through corn and potato fields and then climbs gently through the forest which is home to a variety of wildlife, including the black and white colobus monkey.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: RONGAI CAMP

DAY 2

Rongai Cave to Second Cave

Elevation: 9,300 ft to 11,300 ft

Distance: 6 km/4 miles

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Heath

Second Cave to Kikelewa Cave

Elevation: 11,300 ft to 11,811 ft

Distance: 6 km/4 miles

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Forest

We begin this morning with a steady incline up to Second Cave. We continue trekking through moorland, leaving the main trail for a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi, before finally arriving at Kikelewa Cave for the night.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: KIKELEWA CAMP

DAY 3

Kikelewa Cave to Mawenzi Tarn

Elevation: 11,811 ft to 14,160 ft

Distance: 5 km/3 miles

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

The hike today is short and steep up a grassy slope. Possibility to Views the wilderness area are stunning. As we exit the heath zone and emerge into the Alpine Desert zone, the landscape changes dramatically. Our camp is situated beneath the jagged spires of Mawenzi, The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing or exploring the area/ view.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: MAWENZI TARN CAMP

DAY 4

Mawenzi Tarn to Mawenzi Ridge

Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft -14,400 ft

Distance: 2 km/1 mile

Hiking Time: 1-2 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Mawenzi Ridge to Mawenzi Tarn

Elevation (ft): 14,400 ft -14,160 f

Distance: 2 km/1 mile

Hiking Time: 1-2 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

This is an extra day meant for acclimatization and can be spent day hiking on Mawenzi Ridge. The unique landscape offers motivating views of Kibo and Mawenzi. After spending a few moments exploring the area we head back to Mawenzi Tarn for camp.

DAY 5

Marwenzi Tarn to Kibo Hut

Elevation (ft): 14,160 ft to 15,430 ft

Distance: 8 km/5 miles

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the “Saddle” between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we will have time to rest and enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: KIBO CAMP

DAY 6

Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak

Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft

Distance: 6 km/4 miles

Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

Habitat: Arctic

Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut

Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft

Distance: 16 km/10 miles

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Heath

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see coming over Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your achievement we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: KIBO CAMP

DAY 7

Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft

Distance: 20 km/12 miles

Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rain forest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch

Accommodation: MOUNT MERU HOTEL

DEPART DAY

Departure transfer which is included from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight unless you have an option to have a short safari or any other option we will discuss.

Meals: breakfast

Accommodation: –

What is included in this tour

Mount Kilimanjaro Park fees

Hut/camping fees and tents

First aid kit

Guides, Porters, Cook, Waiter Salaries

JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airport | Airport transfers

All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)

Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain

Whats not included in this tour

Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags)

Emergency Oxygen

Visa fees & travel insurance. Flight tickets.

Additional nights, hotel nights included

Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit).

Gear for your climb, some equipment is available for rent.

Day 1: Arriving in Zanzibar Spice Island

This depends where your a flying from maybe after a wildlife safari or mountain trekking and arriving time of your flight to Zanzibar Island for beach holiday. Zanzibar hotels are the ultimate exotic retreat, on the famous ‘Spice Islands’ off Tanzania’s coast. Zanzibar holiday boast some of the world’s best diving amongst rainbow coral reefs, the quaint customs and cuisine of the Swahili people, and the Indian Ocean’s spotless beaches.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 2: Kizimkazi southern beach and Dolphin tour

Continuing enjoy sand, sun and sea at Kizimkazi southern beach Zanzibar. Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the early morning to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, as big numbers of them disturb the dolphins.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 3: Kizimkazi to Bwejuu Eastern beach

After breakfast at Indigo resorts, depart from southern beach to enjoy and explore the Eastern beach of Bwejuu beach. This part of the coast features a magnificent white-sand beach which runs continuously for 20km, backed by stands of palm trees and fronted by a stunning coral lagoon with a fringing reef around 1km offshore.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

Day 4: Nungwi northern beach holiday

Wake up in the morning, open windows and looking for beach strip and getting sunrise pictures before depart to the northern beach of Nungwi. Right on the northernmost point of the island, the beach that surrounds this area is truly stunning. Azure waters and white sands are what awaits those that come here. The only drawback really is that many of the hotels have had to perch on the coral cliffs that run north from the village and, as such, lose their beaches at high tide.Departing here in Zanzibar depends on your flight schedule, either you can spend overnight on day 4 and depart early on the next day  or take your flight on the same day.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

6 Day Zanzibar beach holiday tour

Despite its size and obscure location, Zanzibar holds an almost legendary status among travelers as an exotic island paradise blessed with palm fringed shores, lush spice plantations and much more. It’s packed with activities to keep you smiling throughout your stay, regardless of your interest.Its amazing to experience sunsets in Zanzibar. While on sunset cruising you will be fascinated with changing sky from shades of pinks and blues to magnificent golden colors as you sail alongside the glimmering lights of Stone Age.

From cultural and historical tours to pristine reefs and magical forests, Zanzibar can provide it all. Zanzibar has got everything to give to create the perfect safari and beach destination both for leisure (luxury), budget and honeymoon. Blue Ocean of Zanzibar is one of the most exhilarating experiences to be had on any beach holiday safari.

Meals included: Breakfast|Lunch | Dinner

Accommodation: Optional| Luxury or Mid-range

The Marangu Route is the most popular route up Mount Kilimanjaro, and also considerably easier than any of the other trips to the summit. Climbers usually cover the 34km each way over a period of at least four or five nights on the mountain, making use of three stages of wooden huts for overnight accommodation en route. You will be picked up by the staff of Wildbird safari from Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Participants will be given a short briefing for the climb the next day. Necessary equipment will be checked.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha(luxury) or Arumeru lodge (mid-range)

Day 1: Arusha to Marangu gate (1860m) to Mandara Hut (2700m)

Climate: Montane forest

Distance: about 8kms

Time taken: about 3-4hrs

Early in the morning after delicious breakfast at your lodge/hotel, depart for registration and trekking arrangement at Marangu gate. There you will find our professional English-speaking Mountain guide, Chef and porters who will help you all days at Kilimanjaro. Through mountain forest you will enjoy to see birdlife, colobus monkey and eucalyptus tree species. Recommended to eat and drink well to compensate the lost water through sweating. Shorts and t-shirt usually will suffice at this altitude but you have to keep your rain gear and warm clothes in your daypack just in case. You will stop for lunch in halfway through your trek before continue to mandara hut.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Mandara hut

Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m) to Horombo (Hut 3750m)

Climate: Moorland

Distance: about 11kms

Time taken: barely 7hrs

Rise and shine in the morning at Mandara hut, after enjoying a hot breakfast prepared by our Chef; you will continue to ascend heading to Horombo hut through the moorland climate. Your trek began through ascending tropical rainforest glades before ascending through heathland and on into the open moorland, where vegetation is sparse with small shrubs. Stop halfway for lunch overlooking the view of mawenzi. You will arrive at horombo huts around 3pm.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Acclimatization Day

You may begin to feel the effects of altitude at Horombo, this is why we use this day as an aid to your acclimatization. Depend on how you are feeling, your guide will recommend whether to stay in hut or hiking up to mawenzi base camp and return to Horombo huts for the second night.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Horombo Hut (3750m) to Kibo Hut (4690m)

Climate: Alpine desert

Distance: about 8kms

Time taken: about 4hrs

In the morning after breakfast at Horombo huts, kip on ascend to Kibo hut across the Alpine desert climate, together with guide, Chef and Porters. The day trek begin through the heathland and quickly turn into moonscape when you enter the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. Stopover in the mid of the journey for lunch, whereby you will start to see the summit and prepare your body to face.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Kibo hut

Day 5: Summit day, Kibo hut (4690m) to Uhuru Peak (5895m)

Climate: Glacial

Distance: about 6kms ascending and 8kms descending

Time taken: about 5hrs ascending and 9hrs descending

Rise up early in the mid-night for summit ascent. Start trekking around 1 am in the night aiming to summit in 7 am in the morning. From Gillman’s Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and a well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Kibo hut

Day 6: Horombo Hut (3750m) to Mandara hut (2700m) to Marangu gate (1860m)

Climate: Moorland to Montane forest

Distance: About 18kms

Time taken: about 7hrs

Wake up early in the morning for breakfast, then descending through moorland to mandara huts for lunch. It is strongly recommended not to pay your porters any tips until you and all your gear have reached the gate safely. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman’s Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m), receive gold certificates. You now drive back Arusha for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations.

Meals: Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner

Accommodation: Gran Melia (luxury) or Arumeru River Lodge (mid-Range)

Fly back home

After breakfast, we can arrange for a private transfer or taxi to Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO). Drive time :1 hour

Meals: breakfast

Accommodation: –

What includes in this tour?

Park fees

All transportation (unless labeled as optional)

Round trip airport transfer

All taxes/VAT

All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

All activities (unless labeled as optional)

Drinking water on all days

What’s not included in this tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Alcohol drinks

Climbing gears

Sleeping bags