Multiple Days Safari
This tour is designed to cover both trekking, safari, and Zanzibar beach holiday. If you book this tour you will enjoy a maximum discount while get all service will full meal. Only your domestic flight and international will not be covered here.
DAY 0: MOSHI 815m/670ft
Booked into your hotel in Moshi or Arusha for overnight and briefing from your guide.
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
-Driving distance: 55 km/miles,
-Driving Time: 1hour
-Habitat: Cultivated zone
-Hotel: Bed and Breakfast
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
DAY 2: LONDOROSI GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP
-Distance: 8km/5miles,
-Hiking Time: 3-4 hours,
-Eleven: 7,742ft 9,498ft
-Habitat: Rain Forest
You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate which is located at western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night.
DAY 3: MTI MKUBWA – SHIRA SHIRA TWO
-Distance: 12km/8miles,
-Hiking Time: 10-12hours,
-Eleven:9,498ft to 12,631ft
-Vegetation: Heath
Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We will stop for lunch and head to Shira two Camp. On the way we will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP TWO – LAVA TOWER – BARANCO
-Distance: 10km/6miles,
-Hiking Time: 6-8hours,
-Eleven:12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044
-Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below.
DAY 5: BARANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP
-Distance: 5km/3miles,
-Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
-Eleven:13,044 ft – 13,106 ft
-Vegetation: Alpine Desert
Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night.
DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP
-Distance: 4km/2miles,
-Hiking Time: 4-5hours,
-Eleven:13,106 ft to 15,331 ft
-Vegetation: Alpine Desert
After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camps, we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit.
DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP – UHURU – MWEKA CAMP
-Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile
-Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours
-Eleven: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft
-Vegetation: Arctic to Heath
We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest.
DAY 8: MWEKA CAMP – MWEKA GATE
-Distance: 12km/7miles,
-Hiking Time: 5-7 hours,
-Eleven:12,434 ft – 5,380 ft
-Vegetation: Rain forest
A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel
Day 9: MOSHI-ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After a breakfast, your drive will be at your hotel ready to take approximate 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the evening you reach your lodge inside the park.
Day 10: KARATU – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti and at midday you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water.
DAY 11: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from one year to another although, your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best.
Dinner and overnight at Embalakai tented camp.
DAY 12: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION
On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way you will see the very native Maasai tribe with their pure traditional life. You will overnight at lodge located on the ridge of Ngorongoro rim.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge
DAY 13: NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHA
After breakfast you will descend the crater 600m down the crater for game. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – to spotted hyenas, rare warthogs, and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch at hippo pool, you will leave the caldera in the late afternoon you will leave the crater and drive to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Zanzibar
Accommodation: HOTEL
DAY 14: STONE TOWN – FUMBA BEACH FOR SAFARI BLUE TOUR
Today after breakfast you will be picked up by our guide and head to Fumba village. The tour will start at 9am from the Fumba Beach to Kwale Island and return to Fumba beach around 3:30 pm. It’s an experience of its nature and unique you should not miss if you are in Zanzibar. You will share a traditional Dhow from Fumba beach to Kwale Island, where you will visit magnificent natural Mangrove Lagoon which only found in Kwale Island. You will also get an opportunity to witness a natural sandbank occurring with an amazing swimming around a natural blue water. You will be eating a true natural sea food cooked very traditionally. After lunch you will head to Fuba village then to Stone tow.
Accommodation: HOTEL
DAY 15: STONE TOWN TOUR – NUNGWI BEACH
Morning after breakfast, you will be met by our guide who will guide you to Stone town tour. The Old stone town is part of Zanzibar city which was declared as world heritage side by UNESCO since 2000. With your guide you will walk on the footsteps of old town across the dilapidated building of Zanzibar, exploring the wonderful labyrinths of Zanzibar and most historical sites including the house of wonders (national museums), old fort, old slave market, fruits and fish market, spice market, bazaar, streets, Zanzibar curved door and their roles. Today you will experience local lunch on the street of Stone town. After lunch you will travel to north at Ngungwi beach.
Accommodation: HOTEL
DAY 16 - 17: NUNGWI BEACH
You will spend and relax the rest of your time at this finest beach of Zanzibar. Nungwi is considered as the nice and fines beach of Zanzibar. Spending a time here will always worth your time and value for money. It time to rest and relax and forget the rest of hassling.
Hotel: Bed and breakfast basis.
DAY 18: DEPART TANZANIA
Today you will depend on your flight time. If you have a time, you can still enjoy the beach until your perfect time to be picked up. Our drive will pick you on time and head to airport for your flight back home.
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks