10 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

10 Days Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Overview

Duration: 10 Days

This program is designed for a 10 Days Tanzania Safari that combines wildlife safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday, of which during this safari you will visit four of the most well – know reserves in Tanzania’s on the “northern circuit” the Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti Park. With all the diverse landscapes and a crater full of animals. After our safari, we fly to Zanzibar where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches upon the Indian Ocean await.

A professional Safari guide with much experience in the African bush will lead your tour and provide deeper insight into the wildlife animals and scenery around you.

At a Glance:

  • This tour starts in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and ends in Zanzibar Airport.
  • This tour offers Mid-range accommodation with upgrades available
  • This tour is a private safari and runs exclusively for you and can depart any day.
  • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
  • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 0-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

Highlights:

  • Tarangire National park – Game drive
  • Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti –Game Drive
  • Ngorongoro crater – Game Drive
  • 2-nights in Arusha, 1-night Tarangire, 2 nights Serengeti,1-night Ngorongoro, & 3 nights Zanzibar
  • Enjoy the luxuries of a lodge in the heart of the Tanzania bush 
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour through historic Stone Town which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Optional Safari Activities:

  • Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara
  • Empakai crater hike
  • Maasai Village Visit
  • Hadzabe &Datoga Tribe Visit
  • Mto wa Ambu Village tour
  • Ngorongoro crater Rim Walking safari
  • Visit to the Olduvai Gorge
  • Balloon Safari Tarangire or Serengeti

Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrival – Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be picked up from the airport by a Summit Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Moshi/Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come, restore and enjoy your first taste of Africa. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.

  • Meals Plan: Dinner included

Accommodation

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National park.

Distance & Drive time: Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km/65mi)- Tarangire to Karatu takes about 1.5hour (95km/59mi)

Pick up at 7:00 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After a full day in the park, we will drive to the camp/Lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you, and spend the night.

  • Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Distance & Drive Time: Tarangire to Central Serengeti takes about 5.5 to 6 hours (197km/122mi)

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. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti.

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Accommodation

Day 4: Serengeti National Park.

Distance & Drive Time: Full day game viewing.

After breakfast enter into the corners of plains Serengeti for a full day to explore the Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s game parks and offers arguably the best game viewing in Africa. The setting is perfect –a sea of endless plains that stretches to the horizon, dotted with the occasional acacia tree and termite mound. This Savanna is home to huge herds of Wildebeest that every year make the mass migration North, through crocodile infested rivers, in a frenzied mixture of mating and galloping that is driven by instinct. Prides of lion rule here, their hungry gaze sweeping the Savannah for a chance to attack the thousands of eland, impala and gazelle. Solitary leopard stakes out their place in the high branches of the acacia tree and herds of elephant’s roam at will. This is the Africa that you have always dreamed about. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti.

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Accommodation

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater.

Distance & Drive time: central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153 km/95mi)

After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park. 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 for dinner and overnight. You will overnight at Campsite / lodge located on the ridge of Ngorongoro rim.

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.

Distance & Drive Time: NCA To Arusha takes about 3.5 to 4hours (158km/98mi)

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 am into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260sq km/161sq mi) with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 6-hours game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, black rhino, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Ngoito Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hrs drive left to where your safari will end. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you say goodbye to your safari crew.

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation

Day 7: Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a flight to Zanzibar in the morning. Welcome to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by a Kilele Climb Tours representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation

Day 8- 9: Zanzibar Beach

After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Afterwards, we take you to Nungwi for your 2 nights’ accommodation.

  • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Accommodation

Day 10: Departure

On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. In the afternoon, we will take you to the airport for your onward destination.

Meals plan: Breakfast and lunch. As today is the end of the tour, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost

Departure Instructions

Please note that the Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday Tour – 10 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

Included

  • Pick up and drop off from Kilimanjaro International airport to Zanzibar Airport.
  • 1 night of hotel Accommodation before safari in Arusha
  • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • All national park fees;
  • All accommodation in safari lodges under your program
  • Three meals per day on safari;
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
  • Medical kit;
  • Binocular (1 pair per jeep)
  • Domestic flight (Serengeti to Zanzibar)
  • All mentioned activities as per itinerary

Excluded

  • International Flights
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Optional activities
  • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (20usd/day – recommended)

Book this tour

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    This is not your final travel date. This is for us to give a better quote based on seasons.

    How long do you plan to stay?

    This is not your final travel date. This is for us to give a better quote based on seasons.

    Choose Accommodation Style

    Approximate Budget Per Person

    Select Room Type

    Based on your preferences

    Number of Adults

    From 16 years and above (Full price)

    Number of Teens

    From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

    Number of Children

    From 5-10 years old (45% of adult price)

    Number of Infants

    From 0-4 years old (Free)

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    11 Days Safari – Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti, Lake Victoria & Zanzibar Island

    Overview

    Duration: 11 Days

    Unforgettable Tanzania’s mesmerising beauty in 11 days on our Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar beach travel adventure! Get the most out of your time in Tanzania. From discovering the wildlife on an African safari to basking on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.

    This private wildlife safari offers you the opportunity to experience Tanzania at your own pace. Let majestic elephants and tropical birds in the Tarangire National Park inspire you, travel to the famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with your experienced English-speaking guide, and enjoy the comfort and safety of your own private safari vehicle. Explore the striking shores of Lake Victoria, and end a perfect Tanzania itinerary by soaking up the sun on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

    At a Glance:

    • This starts in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport and ends in Zanzibar Airport
    • This tour offers mid-range accommodation with upgrades available
    • This tour is private and run exclusively for you and can depart any day
    • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas
    • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4 and discount apply for children 2-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms

    Highlights:

    • Tarangire – Game Drive
    • Ngorongoro crater-Game Drive
    • Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti-Game Drive
    • Discover Africa’s largest lake nestled between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
    • 1-night Arusha,1-night Tarangire, 1-night Ngorongoro, 2 nights central Serengeti, 2-nights Lake Victoria and 3-nights Zanzibar Island
    • Enjoy the comforts of a lodge and the romance of a tented camp in the heart of the Tanzania bush
    • Beach holiday- Zanzibar Island

    Optional Safari Activities:

    • Maasai village
    • Visit to the Olduvai Gorge
    • Balloon safari in Serengeti

    Itinerary

    Day 1:  Arrival – Arusha

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be picked up from the airport by a Summit Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Moshi/Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come, restore and enjoy your first taste of Africa. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.

    Meals Plan: Dinner included

    Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National park.

    Distance & Drive time: Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km/65mi)

    Pick up at 7:00 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After a full day in the park, we will drive to the camp/Lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you, and spend the night.

    Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

    Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

    Distance & Drive Time: Karatu to NCA takes about 20 to 30 minutes (21km/13mi)

    After an early breakfast, you will have a short of drive to the Ngorongoro entrances, and after a few minutes, you start descending to 600m down the crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is almost 600m deep, and approximately 20 km wide and the massive caldera is home to an amazing variety of animals. On your game drive, you have the possibility of seeing all different kinds of mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – to Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and mountain reedbucks. You might also see spotted hyenas, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. After a picnic lunch in the crater and some more game viewing, you will leave the crater in the late evening and travel to the tented camp/lodge located on the ridge of Ngorongoro rim for dinner and overnight.

    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

    Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti.

    Distance & Drive Time: NCA To Central Serengeti takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153km/95mi)

    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 National Park, the Serenget, ‘Endless Plain’ in Maa, the tongue of the Maasai is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti (Seronera Area).

    Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

    Day 5: Serengeti National Park.

    Distance & Drive Time: Full day game viewing.

    After breakfast enter into the corners of plains Serengeti for a full day to explore the Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s game parks and offers arguably the best game viewing in Africa. The setting is perfect –a sea of endless plains that stretches to the horizon, dotted with the occasional acacia tree and termite mound. This Savanna is home to huge herds of Wildebeest that every year make the mass migration North, through crocodile infested rivers, in a frenzied mixture of mating and galloping that is driven by instinct. Prides of lion rule here, their hungry gaze sweeping the Savannah for a chance to attack the thousands of eland, impala and gazelle. Solitary leopard stakes out their place in the high branches of the acacia tree and herds of elephant’s roam at will. This is the Africa that you have always dreamed about. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti.

    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

    Day 6: Serengeti National park to Lake Victoria.

    Flight time: Central Serengeti to Lake Victoria takes about 3 to 4 hours

    After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park. 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 Mwanza (Lake Victoria) You will exit Serengeti National Park through Ndabaka Gate and drive further to Mwanza City arriving in the earlier evening for dinner and overnight. You will overnight at a Hotel located on the shores of Lake Victoria.

    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

    Day 7: Lake Victoria

    Full Day tour and activities

    Lake Victoria is the world’s second-largest fresh water lake and the largest in Africa. The lake is located on the Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania border with 95% of it Lying in Tanzania leaving only 5% to be shared by Kenya and Uganda.

    Tour to Lake Victoria: Boat Trip to Saanane Island

    Experience a safe walking safari at the 16th National Park of Tanzania. Established as the first zoo in Tanzania in 1964, Saanane makes a wonderful and easily accessible destination for the people of Mwanza. The park is the first-ever national park to be located within a city and the smallest national park in East Africa. The park hosts a number of mammals including Wild cats, Rock Hyrax, Zebras, Velvet Monkey, and Impala. Reptiles Like Agama Lizard, Monitor Lizards, Leopard Tortoises, Pancake, and snakes are found dominantly. Common birds to see in the park include the pied Kingfisher, fish eagles, African grey parrots, cormorants, egrets, and many others.

    Tour and Activities around Lake Victoria

    Explore the city of Mwanza, the trip will include a tour of Capri Point Peninsula to get a feel of the city and catch a glimpse of its rich history, with its many foreign influences (German, British, and Indian). The Bismark Rock makes a special landmark of the city of Mwanza, featuring a rock precariously balanced on top of a jumble of boulders, located on the waterfront by the Kamanga ferry harbor.

    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

    Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar Stone Town.

    The morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Mwanza Airport for your next destination.

    Stone Town & Countryside Tour

    On your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you’ll be met by your Kilele Climb representative and transferred to Stone town for Lunch.

    After lunch, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

    We will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. In the evening, we will head north of Zanzibar to Nungwi, Michamvi or Kendwa beach, a top favorite for its white sand, clear waters and romantic sunsets. You will spend 3 nights at this incredible place

    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

    9-10: Zanzibar Island

    The last part of your trip is for rest, relaxation and revitalization. Zanzibar beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

    Day 11: Departure

    Today you will be transferred to the airport in time to catch your flight according to the time of your departure back home, brimful of enduring images of the African Wild and our memories of unforgettable experiences.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

    Departure Instructions

    Please note that the Tarangire| Ngorongoro crater| Serengeti| Lake Victoria| Zanzibar Tour – 11 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

    Included

    • Pick up and drop off from Kilimanjaro International airport to Zanzibar Airport.
    • 1 night of hotel Accommodation before safari in Arusha
    • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof
    • Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide
    • All national park fees;
    • All accommodation in safari lodges under your program
    • Three meals per day on safari;
    • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
    • Medical kit;
    • Binocular (1 pair per jeep)
    • Domestic flight (One-way ticket Mwanza Airport to Zanzibar)
    • All mentioned activist as per itinerary

    Excluded

    • International Flights /Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
    • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
    • Travel insurance
    • Visa fees
    • Optional activities
    • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
    • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (20usd/day – recommended)

    Book this tour

      When are you planning to come?

      This is not your final travel date. This is for us to give a better quote based on seasons.

      How long do you plan to stay?

      This is not your final travel date. This is for us to give a better quote based on seasons.

      Choose Accommodation Style

      Approximate Budget Per Person

      Select Room Type

      Based on your preferences

      Number of Adults

      From 16 years and above (Full price)

      Number of Teens

      From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

      Number of Children

      From 5-10 years old (45% of adult price)

      Number of Infants

      From 0-4 years old (Free)

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      Overview

      Duration: 11 Days

      The vast herd crosses the Grummet River in June and July and the Mara River between August and November, and it is at this time that some of the most spectacular photographs and video footage can be captured. The swollen rivers sweep away members of the herd, predators harry the stragglers and the opportunistic Nile crocodiles have a feast as animals venture into the water seeking to cross. it is a bloody, dazzling display of the food chain at work. Next, we fly to Zanzibar Island (Stone town) where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches on the Indian Ocean await.

      At a Glance:

      • This tour starts in Arusha at Kilimanjaro Airport and ends in Zanzibar Airport.
      • This tour offers lodge & Tented Camp accommodation with upgrades available
      • This tour is a private safari run exclusively for you and can depart any day
      • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas
      • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 2-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and qual rooms.

      Highlights:

      • Tarangire National Park- Game drive
      • Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti-Game Drive
      • Ngorongoro crater- Game Drive
      • Mara River – Searching for Wildebeest crossing river
      • 1-night Arusha, 1-night Tarangire, 2 nights central Serengeti, 2 nights North Serengeti, 1 Night Ngorongoro, 3 nights Zanzibar Island.
      • Zanzibar Island-Beach Holiday
      • Enjoy the lodge & Tented Camp accommodation in the heart of the Tanzania bush

      Optional Safari Activities:

      • Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara
      • Empakai crater hike
      • Maasai Village Visit
      • Hadzabe &Datoga Tribe Visit
      • Mto wa Ambu Village tour
      • Ngorongoro crater Rim Walking safari
      • Visit to the Olduvai Gorge
      • Balloon Safari Tarangire or Serengeti 

      Itinerary

      Day 1:  Arrival – Arusha

      Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be picked up from the airport by a Summit Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Moshi/Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come, restore and enjoy your first taste of Africa. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.

      Meals Plan: Dinner included

      Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National park.

      Distance & Drive time: Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km/65mi)- Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5hour (79km/49mi)

      Pick up at 7:00 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After a full day in the park, we will drive to the camp/Lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you, and spend the night.

      Meals Plan: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti.

      Distance & Drive Time: NCA To Central Serengeti takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153km/95mi)

      After an early breakfast, we boot up and head out towards the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera. Almost 20km wide, approximately 600 m deep and known for its large variety of wildlife, the caldera, formed at the explosion of a volcano some three million years ago, was once taller than Kilimanjaro. A self-contained paradise, the caldera hosts an abundance of the finest animal life on the planet. In addition to the Big Five the various springs attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelle, reedbuck, and more than 500 bird species. At approximately 1430hrs we head towards the Serengeti, arriving at our lodgings in a high-grade tented camp at roughly 6:00 p.m. The Serengeti National Park, the Serenget, ‘Endless Plain’ in Maa, the tongue of the Maasai is the largest park in Tanzania and home to diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains and all of the creatures there inhabiting.

      Meals Plan: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Included

      Day 4: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti (Kogatende Area)

      Distance & Drive time: Central Serengeti to North Serengeti takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (105 km/65mi)

      You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 Am with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 Am on an early morning game drive. later return to the accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch after breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti national park. you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National park today and move towards the northern part of the park the en-route game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from the resident game. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to more hilly and broken terrain. the northern region offers a variety of resident games such as Zebra, Topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards, and lions. based on the time of your arrival you will be able good night’s rest in your accommodation.

      Meals plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

      Day 5:North Serengeti

      Distance & Drive time: Full Day Game viewing.

      You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for a full day of game drive around 9:00 Am with packed lunch and return to the lodge late evening around 6:00 pm. or you can depart at 6:00 Am on an early morning game drive later return to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and before you depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. In the month between mid-July to November, the migration can be found in this region. from mid-July to November, the river in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great wildebeest migration. fierce, deep, and heavy rain fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow some drowning and s few falling preys to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day you will be able a witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration, you might even move toward the Lobo valley. The pristine Lobo valley is scattered with woodland, plains, hills, and famous granite kopjes. it offers an enormous amount of big cat games with lions, leopards, and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of residents and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full-day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your bush lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and good rest in your choice of accommodation.

      Meals plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

      Day 6: North Serengeti to central Serengeti

      Distance & Drive time: North Serengeti to Central Serengeti takes about 5 to 5.5 hours (105 km/65mi)

      You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drivers around 9:00 Am with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 Am on an early morning game drive. later return to the accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart to central Serengeti with packed lunch. Today you will head south toward central Serengeti. The four-hour drive to the center will offer a mild en-route game. The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, and woodlands, and then back into Seronera terrain. The central portion of the Serengeti-known is the Seronera area of the richest wildlife habitat in the park. it features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. As you make your way into the Seronera one must look out for the many lions prides that thrive in this region. The interaction and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round a picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and good night’s rest in your Accommodation.

      Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

      Day 7: Serengeti National Park.

      Distance & Drive Time: Full day game viewing.

      After breakfast enter into the corners of plains Serengeti for a full day to explore the Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s game parks and offers arguably the best game viewing in Africa. The setting is perfect –a sea of endless plains that stretches to the horizon, dotted with the occasional acacia tree and termite mound. This Savanna is home to huge herds of Wildebeest that every year make the mass migration North, through crocodile infested rivers, in a frenzied mixture of mating and galloping that is driven by instinct. Prides of lion rule here, their hungry gaze sweeping the Savannah for a chance to attack the thousands of eland, impala and gazelle. Solitary leopard stakes out their place in the high branches of the acacia tree and herds of elephant’s roam at will. This is the Africa that you have always dreamed about. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti.

      Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

      Day 8: Serengeti National park to Zanzibar Island.

      Flight time: Central Serengeti to Zanzibar Airport takes about 1.5 to 2 hours

      After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park. On your outward journey to the Seronera Airstrip, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National park in the late morning, you will be transferred to Airstrip where we arrive in the late morning for your flight to Zanzibar (Stone Town).

      With an incredible experience and many memories to cherish, this is when you say goodbye to your safari crew, fly to Zanzibar Island.  A beautiful flight with exceptional views. In the coming days, you have the opportunity to enjoy the sun, sea and beach on the tropical island of Zanzibar.

      Stone Town & Countryside Tour

      On your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you’ll be met by your Kilele Climb representative and transferred to Stone town for Lunch.

      After lunch, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

      We will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. In the evening, we will head north of Zanzibar to Nungwi, Michamvi or Kendwa beach, a top favorite for its white sand, clear waters and romantic sunsets. You will spend 3 nights at this incredible place

      Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

      9-10: Zanzibar Island

      The last part of your trip is for rest, relaxation and revitalization. Zanzibar beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

      Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

      Day 11: Departure

      Today you will be transferred to the airport in time to catch your flight according to the time of your departure back home, brimful of enduring images of the African Wild and our memories of unforgettable experiences.

      Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

      Departure Instructions

      Please note that the Tarangire| Ngorongoro crater| Serengeti| Zanzibar-Wildebeest Migration Tour – 11 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

      Included

      • 1 night of hotel Accommodation before safari
      • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
      • Park entrance fees.
      • Concession/ Camping Fees.
      • 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
      • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
      • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
      • Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
      • Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
      • Government Taxes & VAT.
      • Domestic Flight (Serengeti to Zanzibar Stone town)
      • Roundtrip Airport Transfer (Unless mentioned otherwise).

      Excluded

      • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
      • Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
      • Visa to Tanzania
      • Alcohol drinks
      • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
      • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
      • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

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        12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara & Zanzibar Island

        12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Manyara & Zanzibar Island

        Overview

        Duration: 12 Days

        This tour includes 12 days of an authentic expedition crossing Kenya and Tanzania, the iconic Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. This tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Zanzibar and can be tailor-made. Depending on the Great Migration location, we can concentrate the tour in Mara or in the Serengeti. All in all, it leads to a varied and certainly unforgettable holiday in Kenya and Tanzania. Next, We fly to Zanzibar Island (Stone town) where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches on the Indian Ocean await.

        At a Glance:

        • This tour starts Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and ends in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International airport.
        • This tour offers lodge & Tented Camp accommodation with upgrades available
        • This tour is a private safari run exclusively for you and can depart any day
        • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas
        • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 0-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and qual rooms.

        Highlights:

        • Masai Mara Game reserve- Game drive
        • Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti-Game Drive
        • Ngorongoro crater- Game Drive
        • Grumeti River & Mara river – Searching for Wildebeest crossing river
        • Zanzibar Island- Beach holiday
        • 3-nights Masai Mara, 2 nights Serengeti ,1night Ngorongoro, 1night Lake Manyara and, 4-nights in Zanzibar Island.
        • Enjoy the lodge & Tented Camp accommodation in the heart of the African bush.

        Itinerary

        Day 1:  Arrival Nairobi.

        Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, you will be picked up from the airport by a Kilele Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Nairobi where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come, restore and enjoy your first taste of Africa.

        Meals plan: Bed

        Day 2:  Nairobi to Masai Mara National Park

        Pick up from your hotel in the morning at 7.30 am and head to Maasai Mara Game Reserve for lunch at your tented camp followed by afternoon game drive in the game reserve which is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary. Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, there is also resident wildlife year-round. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Masai Mara.

        Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.

        Day 2-3: Masai Mara

        Breakfast at the camp before leaving the camp at 8 a.m. with a packed lunch for an extensive 8-hour game viewing. Maasai Mara game reserve has the highest number of different species and you will be lucky to see hundreds of them. A game drive to Mara River is compulsory. During migration time, you will be impressed by it, otherwise, you will see crocodiles and hippos at the river. Dinner and overnight at the Masai Mara.

        Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

        Day 4: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

        After early breakfast at your camp, meet the guide then depart for Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes at the Kenya Tanzania border meet your guide from Tanzania and proceed on to Serengeti arriving in the afternoon for enroute game drive.
        In the evening arrive at Lodge/Tented Camps in time for dinner. Later overnight at the Lodge/camp. Located Inside the Park.

        Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

        Day 5: Serengeti National Park

        Distance & Drive time: Full day Game drive

        Full day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drive, all meals included at the camp.
        Serengeti is located on the northern part of Tanzania and is widely known for the massive annual migration of the wildebeest and Zebras, which move from one point to another in search of new grazing pasture. Some cross the crocodile infested Grumeti River while others veer northeast to Lobo Hill’s, home of the black Rhino and black eagles. Overnight at Lodge/Tented Camps Located Inside the Park.

        Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

        Day 6: Serengeti National park to Ngorongoro Crater.

        Distance & Drive time: Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153km/95mi)

        After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park. 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 for dinner and overnight. You will overnight at the lodge located on the ridge of the Ngorongoro rim.

        Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

        Day 7: Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara

        Distance & Drive Time: NCA to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 hour (59 km/36.6mi)

        Starting early, you have a half-day to explore the Ngorongoro Crater, The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq. km/161 sq. mi

        With a depth of over 200 feet. The 5- hours of game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs, and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, and continue with game viewing before earlier evening, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater. With 45 minutes. drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close, freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your Lodge.

        All these days of the safari will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari. 

        Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

        Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Kilimanjaro Airport

        Distance & Time: Lake Manyara to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (113 km/70 mi)

        On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start you will depart the Lodge at around 0800hrs and head to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions and diverse bird life. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos- an awesome(pink) sight. However, more than 400 other bird species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals. Troops of monkeys like in the forests, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests on grassy plains and elephants.

        After your tour around the beautiful lake and the amazing ground water forest, you will be transferred to Arusha/Airport where we arrive in the late afternoon for your flight to Zanzibar (Stone Town).

        With an incredible experience and many memories to cherish, this is when you say goodbye to your safari crew, fly to Zanzibar Island.  A beautiful flight with exceptional views. In the coming days, you have the opportunity to enjoy the sun, sea and beach on the tropical island of Zanzibar.

        Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

        Day 9: Stone Town & Countryside Tour

        After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

        After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. In the evening, we will head north of Zanzibar to Nungwi, Michamvi or Kendwa beach, a top favorite for its white sand, clear waters and romantic sunsets. You will spend 3 nights at this incredible place

        Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

        10-11: Zanzibar Island

        The last part of your trip is for rest, relaxation and revitalization. Zanzibar beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

        Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

        Day 12: Departure

        Today you will be transferred to the airport in time to catch your flight according to the time of your departure back home, brimful of enduring images of the African Wild and our memories of unforgettable experiences.

        Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch.

        Departure Instructions

        Please note that the Kenya & Tanzania (Masai Mara| Serengeti| Ngorongoro crater| Lake Manyara| Zanzibar Island Tour – 12 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time)

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        Included

        • Pick up and drop off from Jomo Kenyatta & Kilimanjaro International airport.
        • 1 night of hotel Accommodation before safari in Nairobi
        • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof
        • Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide
        • All national park fees;
        • All accommodation in safari lodges under your program
        • Three meals per day on safari;
        • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
        • Medical kit;
        • Binocular (1 pair per jeep)
        • Domestic flight (Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar)
        • All mentioned activist as per itinerary

        Excluded

        • International Flights &Domestic Flights (Unless mentioned otherwise
        • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
        • Alcoholic and soft drinks
        • Travel insurance
        • Visa fees
        • Optional activities
        • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
        • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
        • Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (20usd/day – recommended)

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          12 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

          12 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

          Overview

          Duration: 12 Days

          Machame route, also known as the Whisky route, has become very popular. This is camping route which offers spectacular views of various landscapes such as Mt Meru, Pare Mountains, Lake Chala and Lake Jipe. While the 6-day itinerary is very possible, it is very benefitable to have the seven days machame climb because of having one more extra day for acclimatization and resting before the summit day. Doing this will maximize your chance of reaching the top.

          After your Climb, we fly to Zanzibar where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches upon the Indian Ocean await.

          At a Glance:

          • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
          • It is 7 days/6-nights Machame route climb.
          • It is 4 days/3-nights – the perfect short beach holiday add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
          • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
          • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
          • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
          • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

          Highlights:

          • Kilimanjaro Mountain – 7 Days Machame Route Trekking
          • Zanzibar – beach holiday

          Optional Safari Activities:

          • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
          • Mnemba Atolls Snorkeling
          • Stone town & Spice farm and Prison Island tour
          • Jozani Forest

          Itinerary

          Day 1: Arrival Moshi – Pre-trek Briefing

          If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

          Meal Plan: Bed

          Day 2: Hotel – Machame Gate – Machame Campsite

          • Elevation: 1200m to 1700m to 3000m.
          • Distance: 13km.
          • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
          • Habitat: Montane Forest

          After breakfast our vehicle will transport you from the hotel drive to Machame gate. Here you will do the required registration procedures then you will start the trek through the rainforest to Machame camp where you will find the tents are already setup for you. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

          Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite to Shira Campsite

          • Elevation: 3000m to 3800
          • Distance: 9km.
          • Trekking Time: 6-7 hours
          • Habitat: Moorlands

          After breakfast leave the glades of rainforest and continue ascending by crossing little valleys and steep rocky ridge covering with heather plants to the western side of the mountain where the camp is situated. At this camp you will able get the spectacular view of Mount Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak and sunset; then dinner and overnight.

          Day 4: Shira Campsite to Barranco Campsite

          • Elevation: 3800m to 3950m.
          • Distance: 13km.
          • Hiking time: 5-7 hours
          • Habitat: Moorland

          This is long and important acclimatization day so you will be having an early breakfast then continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. Afterwards you will continue down to Barranco camp. The camp location is in the bottom valley of Barranco wall where you will stop for dinner and overnight.

          Day 5: Barranco campsite to Karanga Campsite

          • Elevation: 3950m to 3900m
          • Distance: 6km.
          • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
          • Habitat: Moorland

          Today is short day walk. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for supper and overnight. On the 6-day itinerary, after lunch on Day 4 the itinerary omits the afternoon acclimatization trek and continues to include the Day 5 trek, with dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.

          Day 6: Karanga campsite to Barafu campsite

          • Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.
          • Distance: 8km
          • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
          • Habitat: Alpine Desert.

          On this day, the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of the short distance but is steep needing a slow pace to avoid fatique. You will trek across an alpine desert. Chances are that a strong, cold wind will be blowing from Kibo peak and its ice. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you will attack the summit.

          Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite / Uhuru Peak / Mweka Campsite

          • Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
          • Distance: 15km.
          • Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
          • Habitat: Desert and ice.

          Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. The trails is a series of switchbacks up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its glaciers facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak. Here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka campsite.

          Day 8: Mweka campsite to Mweka gate.

          • Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
          • Distance: 9km.
          • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
          • Habitat: Montane Forest.

          Today is your last day on the mountain. After breakfast, you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across Montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. Here at the gate you will sign out and get ready to board the vehicle ready for the transfer back to the hotel for a shower and your certificate presentation and a well-deserved celebration before the late afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

          Day 9: Airport Pick-up and Transfer to Hotel

          After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a flight to Zanzibar in the morning. Welcome to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by a Kilele Climb Tours representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

          Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

          Day 10: Zanzibar Beach

          After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

          After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Afterwards, we take you to Nungwi for your 2 nights’ accommodation.

          Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

          Day 11: Kendwa Beach

          Kendwa beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

          Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

          Day 12: Departure

          On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. In the afternoon, we will take you to the airport for your onward destination.

          Meals plan: Breakfast and lunch. As today is the end of the tour, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

          Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost

          Departure Instructions

          Please note that the Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday Tour – 11 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

          Included while on Trekking

          • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha + to & from Zanzibar international airport to the hotel in Zanzibar.
          • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
          • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
          • Qualified guides with mountain crew
          • All national park fees
          • Hut/camping fees
          • 4 Season mountain tents
          • Double layered Sleeping Mats
          • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
          • Rescue fees
          • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
          • First aid kit
          • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
          • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
          • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
          • Government taxes
          • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

          Included while on Zanzibar

          • Airport transfers
          • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
          • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
          • Government Taxes & VAT

          Excluded

          • Gear for your climb
          • Items of personal nature
          • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
          • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
          • Meals and drinks not specified
          • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
          • Visa to Tanzania
          • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
          • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
          • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
          • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
          • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
          • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
          • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
          • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

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            12 Day Family Safari Holidays in Tanzania

            12 Day Family Safari Holidays in Tanzania

            Overview

            Duration: 12 Days

            This family safari designed to takes you on a journey through Northern Tanzania’s most famous attractions and Zanzibar! The Arusha park, the Lake Manyara, The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar combine to create a family adventure that includes great game, Oldupai gorge, Hadzabe and Maasai village visits, and a good amount of beach time. Excellent value for money!

            It’s one of our most popular family safaris, with great rates for children and a diverse range of activities.

            A professional Safari guide with much experience in the African bush will lead your tour and provide deeper insight to the wildlife animals and scenery around you.

            At a Glance:

            • This tour starts in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport ends in Zanzibar Airport.
            • This tour offers Luxury Lodge accommodation with upgrades available
            • This tour is a private safari and runs exclusively for you and can depart any day.
            • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
            • This tour accepts children ages of 2 and discounts apply for children 2-15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

            Highlights:

            • Arusha National Park – Game drive, Walking or Canoe
            • Lake Manyara National Park -Game drive
            • Lake Eyasi- Hadzabe &Datoga Tribe Visit
            • Ngorongoro Crater-Game drive
            • Visit to the Olduvai Gorge
            • Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti –Game Drive
            • 1-night Arusha, 1-night Arusha Park, 2-nights Lake Eyasi, 1-night Ngorongoro, 3 nights Serengeti and 3-nights Zanzibar
            • Enjoy the luxuries of a lodge in the heart of the Tanzania bush

            Optional Safari Activities:

            • Night Game Drive Lake Manyara
            • Tree top walk away Manyara
            • Empakai crater hike
            • Maasai Village Visit
            • Mto wa Ambu Village tour
            • Ngorongoro crater Rim Walking safari
            • Balloon Safari Serengeti

            Itinerary

            Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport- Pre-Safari Briefing

            You will be picked up from the airport by a Kilele Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. You will meet your Safari Guide for Pre- safari briefing at your Arusha hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the Safari. Today we will spend the day having a pre-safari briefing and leisure.

            Day 2: Arusha National Park.

            After breakfast, you’ll depart from your accommodations and drive to the park.

            Your visit to Arusha National Park is a flexible one, as you’ll have three choices as to how you’d like to experience the park.

            Game Drive: You can embark on a half-day or full-day game drive through the park. Your drive will pass you past park landmarks such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater – sometimes known as ‘Little Ngorongoro’.

            Canoe Safari: Available at extra cost, you’ll trade the car for a canoe as you take a guided canoe safari out on the Momella Lakes to see bushbuck, giraffes, hippos, and buffalo.

            Walking Safari: Stretch your legs with a guided walking safari through the park. While on your walking safari, you can expect to see endless acres of forest, home to black and white colobus monkeys, zebras, buffalos, and a variety of antelopes. You will also have a chance to observe more than 400 bird species including the Crowned Eagle, Lanner Falcon and many more…

            You can combine the above three options as you please, although the canoe safari and walking safari both attract an additional cost.

            You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located inside the National Park.

            • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

            Day 3: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park to Lake Eyasi

            • Distance & Time: Arusha to Lake Manyara to Lake Eyasi takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (180 km/70mi)

             After an early breakfast you will depart for Lake Manyara National park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions and diverse bird life. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos an awesome (pink) sight. However, more than 400 other species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals. Troops of monkeys live in the forests, giraffes, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests on the grassy plains and elephants. After your tour around the beautiful lake and the amazing ground water forest, In the late afternoon, you will drive to Lake Eyasi the driving is up, and across the Great East African Rift Valley, the driving to Lake Eyasi is of about 1.5 hours. Where a delicious dinner awaits you, and spend the night. Overnight will be near Lake Eyasi.

            • Meals plan: Lunch and Dinner

            Day 4: Hadzabe bushmen & Datoga visit

            You’ll be up before breakfast today, as you’ll be joining the Hadzabe bushmen for the opportunity to hunt for your food This is not a mere performance. The bushmen rely on these techniques to survive and you’ll need to be very attentive and at times quiet, while they demonstrate their use of locally made poisons in incapacitating the poor creatures on which they depend for survival. After the morning experience with Hadzabe, we return to your Accommodation for a late breakfast.

            After Breakfast you will be introduced to the extraordinary people who belong to an indigenous tribe known as the ‘Hadzabe’ (hunter-gatherer bushmen). The tribe inhabits the shores of Lake Eyasi as do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. You will visit these tribes, which will include a visit to their homesteads, learn about their way of life, animal tracking, medicinal plants, and much more. Some wildlife and a wide range of bird species can be viewed during walks around the lake, which can be arranged. Dinner & Overnight.

            • Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

            Day 5: Lake Eyari to Ngorongoro Crater

            • Distance & Drive Time: Lake Manyara to NCA takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour (41km/25mi)

            After an early breakfast you will have a sort drive to the Ngorongoro entrances and few minutes you start descending to 600m down the crater for game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is almost 600m deep, approximately 20 km wide and the massive caldera is home to an amazing variety of animals. On your game drive you have the possibility of seeing all different kinds of mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and mountain reedbucks. You might also see spotted hyenas, and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After a picnic lunch in the crater and some more game viewing, you will leave the crater in the evening and travel back to tented camp/lodge where you will be spending the second night.

            • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

            Day 6: Ngorongoro to Oldupai Gorge to Serengeti National Park

            • Distance & Drive time: NCA to central Serengeti takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153 km/95mi)

            After morning breakfast drive to Serengeti with picnic lunch. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution. Lunch will also be served at the Olduvai Gorge as you get the lecture of the evolution theory. There after proceed to the Serengeti with game viewing en route. Dinner and overnight at Camps/Lodge at Central Serengeti.

            Day 7-8: Serengeti National Park.

            • Distance & Drive Time: Full day game viewing.

             After breakfast enter into the corners of plains Serengeti for a full day to explore the Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s game parks and offers arguably the best game viewing in Africa. The setting is perfect –a sea of endless plains that stretches to the horizon, dotted with the occasional acacia tree and termite mound. This Savanna is home to huge herds of Wildebeest that every year make the mass migration North, through crocodile infested rivers, in a frenzied mixture of mating and galloping that is driven by instinct. Prides of lion rule here, their hungry gaze sweeping the Savannah for a chance to attack the thousands of eland, impala and gazelle. Solitary leopard stakes out their place in the high branches of the acacia tree and herds of elephant’s roam at will. This is the Africa that you have always dreamed about. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti.

            • Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

            Days 9: Flying Out of the Serengeti to Zanzibar

            From the Serengeti National Park, you will transfer to the closest airstrip for a flight to the tropical island of Zanzibar, off the coast of Dar es Salaam. Made famous as one of the spice routes and slave markets, today Zanzibar is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, tropical reefs teeming with life and white sandy beaches. A trip to Zanzibar would not be complete without a tour of Stone Town with its narrow streets, spice markets, history and amazing door designs.

            For those looking to relax on white sandy beaches, there are plenty of options available, typically on the east coast which has the benefit of having a protective reef, ensuring calm waters and sandy beaches. For those looking for a little more adventure there are various activities you can enjoy like snorkeling, scuba diving and more.

            For the next few nights, enjoy Zanzibar Island at your own leisure.

            • Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch included

            Day 10: Day at Leisure and Explore Zanzibar Island

            Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax. Inform us of what excursions and activities you’d like to participate in for an overall price of the trip.

            After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

            • Meals Plan: Bed and Breakfast included

            Day 11: Countryside Tour

            After lunch you will go on a guided tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. In the evening, we will head north of Zanzibar to Kendwa beach, a top favorite for its white sand, clear waters and romantic sunsets.

            • Meals Plan: Bed and Breakfast included

            Day 12: Departure

            On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. Have a hefty breakfast and don’t forget to stroll along the white sands of Kendwa beaches. After lunch in the afternoon, you will meet our drive/guide who will drive you to Airport for your flight back home. (Advice departure time).

            • Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

            This is the perfect end to your family safari to Tanzania……

            • Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost

            Departure Instructions

            Please note that the Family Safari Holidays in Tanzania Tour – 12 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

            Included

            • 1 night of hotel Accommodation before safari
            • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
            • Park entrance fees.
            • Concession/ Camping Fees.
            • 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
            • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
            • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
            • Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
            • Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
            • Government Taxes & VAT.
            • Roundtrip Airport Transfer (Unless mentioned otherwise).

            Excluded

            • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
            • Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
            • Visa to Tanzania
            • Alcohol drinks
            • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
            • Additional accommodation before and at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
            • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

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              Number of Adults

              From 16 years and above (Full price)

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              From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

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              From 5-10 years old (45% of adult price)

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              From 0-4 years old (Free)

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              11 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

              11 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

              Overview

              Duration: 11 Days

              It is known as the “Coca-Cola” route, Marangu approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast of the Mountain. It is the oldest established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest route on the mountain. The minimum number of days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time is a bit low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended, maximizing the chance of reaching the summit. Marangu is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations

              Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean, just 25 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania. It is famed for its historical Stone Town and stunning beaches. We will take you to interesting tours to the House of Wonders, Mosques and Arab’s Fort, Palace Museums among many others. There will be a visit to spice plantations, the reason that brought the Sultans of Oman, and what started the slave trade. You will also indulge in the white sands and clear waters of Kendwa Beach for that much deserved holiday.

              At a Glance:

              • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
              • It is 6 days/5-nights Marangu route climb.
              • It is 4 days/3-nights – the perfect short beach holiday add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
              • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
              • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
              • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
              • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

              Highlights:

              • Kilimanjaro Mountain- 6 Days Marangu Route Trekking
              • Zanzibar – beach holiday

              Optional Safari Activities:

              • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
              • Mnemba Atolls Snorkeling
              • Stone town & Spice farm and Prison Island tour
              • Jozani Forest

              Itinerary

              Day 1: Arrival – Moshi- Pre-trek Briefing

              If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

              Day 2: Moshi To Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

              • Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750m to 2,750m
              • Distance: 9km.
              • Hiking Time: 3 hours
              • Habitat: Montane Forest to moorland and heath vegetation.

              You will be transferred to Marangu gate from the hotel and do a registration at the gate. Afterwards, you will begins trekking through the rainforest to Mandara hut. Here you will have an acclimatization opportunity of visiting Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.

              Day 3: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

              • Elevation: 2750 m to 3,807m
              • Distance: 13km.
              • Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
              • Habitat: Moorlands

              After breakfast, you will outclimb the rainforest and continue trekking to Horombo hut where you will trek through rolling moorlands and get your first clear view of towering Kilimanjaro. Stop halfway for lunch, where you can enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts by 3 PM, where you can see Kibo’s summit. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms with running water are available. You may start to feel the effects of altitude here and to aid your acclimatization, you can choose to spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a basecamp below Kibo’s sub-peak Mawenzi.

              Day 4: Horombo Hut (This Day Is Omitted If Choosing A 5 Day Itinerary)

              Spend an extra day here at Horombo during the 6-day itinerary for acclimatization purposes. On this day you will hike to Mawenzi Ridge or Zebra Rock to have your body adjust to higher altitudes. After this session you will return back to Horombo hut for lunch, resting until dinner and overnight.

              Day 5: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

              • Elevation: 3807m to 4725m
              • Distance: 10km.
              • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
              • Habitat: Desert

              Wake to breakfast as usual, but if you wake early you can get some great photos of the sunrise. The first part of the day’s hike climbs through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. When you stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours. Be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. There is no running water at the Kibo Huts.

              Day 6: Summit Day Kibo Hut Camp To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut Camp

              • Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895 m to 3,690 m
              • Distance: 4km up, 14km down.
              • Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
              • Habitat: Alpine Desert.

              Wake at midnight to a light breakfast then prepare for your summit ascent. Because you will climb to the summit in the dark you will need to have your headlamps/flashlights. It will also be very cold until you start descending, so you will need to have all of your warm layers. This is an important time to keep on slowly slowly (pole pole in Swahili). The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 am. At this point, you will have a view of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snow takes you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some time for taking photos. After your summit photos and taking in the view, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment and continue down through re-cross the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo Camp.

              Day 7: Horombo Huts Camp To Marangu Gate To Moshi

              • Elevation: 3,690 m to 1,830 m to 1,387 m
              • Distance: 18km.
              • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

              After a long sleep, you will be awaked for breakfast and pack, continue your descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed your triumphant recessional down through the lush forest to Marangu park gate. After the gate sign out, a vehicle will take you back to the hotel where it is definitely time for your certificate presentation and celebration!

              Day 8: Airport Pick-up and Transfer to Hotel

              After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a flight to Zanzibar in the morning. Welcome to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by a Kilele Climb Tours representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

              Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

              Day 9: Stone Town & Countryside Tour

              After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

              After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. In the evening, we will head north of Zanzibar to Kendwa beach, a top favorite for its white sand, clear waters and romantic sunsets

              Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

              Day 10: Kendwa Beach

              Kendwa beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

              Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

              Day 11: Departure / Airport

              On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. Have a hefty breakfast and don’t forget to stroll along the white sands of Kendwa beaches. After lunch in the afternoon, you will meet our drive/guide who will drive you to Airport for your flight back home. (Advice departure time).

              Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Included.

              Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost

              Departure Instructions

              Please note that the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday Tour – 11 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

              Included while on Trekking

              • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha + to & from Zanzibar international airport to the hotel in Zanzibar.
              • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
              • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
              • Qualified guides with mountain crew
              • All national park fees
              • Hut/camping fees
              • 4 Season mountain tents
              • Double layered Sleeping Mats
              • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
              • Rescue fees
              • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
              • First aid kit
              • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
              • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
              • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
              • Government taxes
              • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

              Included while on Zanzibar

              • Airport transfers
              • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
              • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
              • Government Taxes & VAT

              Excluded

              • Gear for your climb
              • Items of personal nature
              • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
              • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
              • Meals and drinks not specified
              • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
              • Visa to Tanzania
              • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
              • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
              • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
              • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
              • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
              • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
              • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
              • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

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                13 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route & Best Northern Tanzania Safari

                13 Days Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route & Best Northern Tanzania Safari

                Overview

                Duration: 13 Days

                Kilimanjaro the Lemosho Route & Best Northern Tanzania Wilderness safari Combine trekking the world’s highest freestanding mountain on the Lemosho Route with an exceptional 4-day Wildlife safari that takes you through the highlights of renowned parks of northern Tanzania. Tarangire, famous for its dense wildlife population then to Ngorongoro crater, which supports a year-round resident population of mammals, A visit to Serengeti follows, a big game haven that hosts over 3 million large mammals.

                At a Glance:

                • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
                • It is 8 days/7-nights Lemosho route climb.
                • It is 4 days/3-nights safari – the perfect short safari add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
                • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
                • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
                • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
                • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

                Highlights:

                • Kilimanjaro Mountain- 7 Days Lemosho Route Trekking
                • Tarangire National Park – Game drive
                • Serengeti National Park – Game Drive
                • Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive

                Optional Safari Activities:

                • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
                • Night Game Drive Lake Manyara
                • Maasai Village Visit
                • Mto Wa Ambu Village tour
                • Ngorongoro Crater Rim walking safari

                Itinerary

                Day 1: Arrival Moshi – Pre-trek Briefing

                If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

                Meal Plan: Bed

                Day 2: Moshi to Londorosi gate to Big tree campsite

                • Elevation: 1,200m to 1,950 m to 2,850 m
                • Distance: 9km.
                • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
                • Habitat: Montane Forest to moorland and heath vegetation.

                We will pick you up from your hotel your hotel and transport you to Londorosi gate for registration. After this formality, you board the vehicle and drive again to Lemoho glade. From this point you will start the trek across undisturbed Montane forest decorated with Black and White Colobus Monkey to the camp where dinner and overnight will take place.

                Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

                Day 3: Big tree campsite to Shira 1 campsite

                • Elevation: 3500m to 3800m
                • Distance: 7km.
                • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
                • Habitat: Moorland and Rocky

                This is an acclimatization trek because you will gain over 650m by starting walking across a beautiful valley outside Shira caldera rim (3600m). After few hours you will reach into Shira caldera. A high-altitude desert, Shira is the one among the three peaks which erupted in Kilimanjaro ecosystem. The peak later collapsed and formed a crater which eventually became filled with the lava flow from Kibo peak. Its rim is eroded and blasted away by weather and volcanic action. Camp and overnight at the Shira 1 campsite.

                Day 4: Shira 1 campsite to Shira Two Campsite

                • Elevation: 3500m to 3800m
                • Distance: 7km.
                • Hiking time: 3-4 hours
                • Habitat: Moorland

                This day you will trek to east across Shira plateau visiting (Cathedral peak 3850m) for acclimatization. Reaching at this peak you will find spectacular views of Mt. Meru and Kibo Peak. We then continue trekking to Shira two camp where we will stay for dinner and overnight place.

                Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                Day 4: Shira two Campsite to Barranco campsite

                • Elevation: 3800m to 3950m
                • Distance: 13km.
                • Hiking Time: 7-8 hours
                • Habitat: Moorland

                This is long acclimatization day. You will have an early breakfast then trek east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. Afterwards, you will descend down to Barranco campsite for dinner and overnight.

                Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                Day 6: Barranco campsite to Karanga campsite

                • Elevation: 3950m to 3900m
                • Distance: 6km.
                • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
                • Habitat: Moorland

                Today is short day of trekking. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the Southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

                Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                Day 7: Karanga campsite to Barafu campsite

                • Elevation: 3900m to 4620m
                • Distance: 8km.
                • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
                • Habitat: Alpine Desert

                Today the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is difficult because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of short distance but is steep which required a slow pace to avoid fatigue. You will walk across an alpine desert with strong, cold winds blowing down from Kibo peak and its glaciers. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you commence your push for the summit.

                Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                Day 8: Barafu hut campsite to Uhuru peak to Mweka hut campsite

                • Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
                • Distance: 15km.
                • Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours
                • Habitat: Desert and ice

                Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Departure for the summit is at 12:00AM. Switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim (5,861 m/18,640 ft) between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend time for taking photos. After your summit activities, you will descend back to the Barafu Huts campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your gear, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka Huts campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka hut campsite.

                Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                Day 9: Mweka hut campsite to Mweka gate

                • Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
                • Distance: 9km.
                • Hiking Time: 3 – 4 hours
                • Habitat: Montane Forest

                Today is your last day on the mountain. After breakfast, you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. At the gate you will sign out and board the vehicle, ready for the transfer back to your hotel for your certificate presentation celebration.

                Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

                Accommodation: Park View Inn Moshi

                Day 10: Moshi/Arusha to Tarangire National Park.

                • Distance & Drive Time:  Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (104 km) Tarangire to Lake Manyara Village takes about 1hour (69 km)

                After a breakfast, your drive will be at your hotel ready to 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.

                Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                Day 11: Lake Manyara Village to Serengeti National Park.

                • Distance& Drive Time: Lake Manyara Village to Central Serengeti takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (196 km)

                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. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti at Seronera area.

                Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                Day 12:  Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater.

                • Distance& Drive time: Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153 km)

                After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park.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 for dinner and overnight. You will overnight at lodge located on the ridge of Ngorongoro rim.

                Accommodation: Simba Public Campsite

                Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                Day 13- Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.

                • Distance &Drive Time:  NCA to Arusha takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (158 km)

                On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq. kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at JRO Airport or to your hotel in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening, where your safari will end. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you say goodbye to your safari crew.

                Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch. As today is the end of the safari, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

                Departure Instructions

                Please note that the Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route & Best Northern Tanzania Safari Tour – 13 Days ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17.00 hours. Your departure can only take place today if you have pre-booked a domestic flight which leaves from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19.00 hours or after, or an international flight which leaves at 21.00 hours or after. Otherwise, you will need to book an extra night’s accommodation (not included in the tour price) and take a flight the following day.

                Included while on Trekking

                • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
                • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
                • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
                • Qualified guides with mountain crew
                • All national park fees
                • Hut/camping fees
                • 4 Season mountain tents
                • Double layered Sleeping Mats
                • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
                • Rescue fees
                • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
                • First aid kit
                • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
                • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
                • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
                • Government taxes
                • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

                Included while on Safari

                • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
                • Park entrance fees.
                • Concession/ Camping Fees.
                • 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
                • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
                • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
                • Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
                • Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
                • Government Taxes & VAT

                Excluded

                • Gear for your climb
                • Items of personal nature
                • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
                • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
                • Meals and drinks not specified
                • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
                • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
                • Visa to Tanzania
                • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
                • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
                • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
                • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
                • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
                • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
                • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
                • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

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                  Number of Adults

                  From 16 years and above (Full price)

                  Number of Teens

                  From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

                  Number of Children

                  From 5-10 years old (45% of adult price)

                  Number of Infants

                  From 0-4 years old (Free)

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                  11 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route & Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari

                  11 Days Kilimanjaro Rongai Route & Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari

                  Overview

                  Duration: 11 Days

                  Kilimanjaro the Rongai Route & Taste of Tanzania Wilderness safari Combine trekking the world’s highest freestanding mountain on the Rongai Route with an exceptional 3-day Wildlife safari through northern Tanzania including a visit to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.

                  At a Glance:

                  • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
                  • It is 7 days/6-nights Rongai route climb.
                  • It is 3 days/2-nights safari – the perfect short safari add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
                  • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
                  • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
                  • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
                  • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

                  Highlights:

                  • Kilimanjaro Mountain- 7 Days Rongai Route Trekking
                  • Tarangire National Park – Game drive
                  • Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive

                  Optional Safari Activities:

                  • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
                  • Night Game Drive Lake Manyara
                  • Maasai Village Visit
                  • Mto Wa Ambu Village tour
                  • Ngorongoro Crater Rim walking safari

                  Itinerary

                  Day 1: Arrival Moshi – Pre-trek Briefing

                  If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

                  Meal Plan: Bed

                  Day 2: Moshi to Rongai gate to Simba Camp

                  • Elevation: 1,387/915 m to 1,950 m to 2,750 m
                  • Distance: 9km.
                  • Hiking Time: 4 hours
                  • Habitat: Montane

                  Forest You will have an early breakfast. Transfer by our vehicles through many villages and coffee and plantations for 2-3-hour drive to Rongai gate (1,950 m/6,398 ft). After signing in and preparing the porters, you will start hiking on a wide path winding through fields of maize and potatoes, and then enter into montane forest. You will then start to climb gently but consistently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin as you arrive at Simba Camp (2,600 m/8,530ft) with fantastic views over the Kenyan plains.

                  Meals: Dinner & Lunch Included

                  Day 3: Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp

                  • Elevation: 2,750 m to 3,600 m
                  • Distance: 17km.
                  • Hiking Time: 7 hours
                  • Habitat: Moorland

                  After an early breakfast you will have a steady ascent to the second cave where you will stop for lunch. You leave the direct trail at this point and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path toward Mawenzi side peak.to Kikelewa Camp in a sheltered valley. At the Kikelewa Camp you will settle for your dinner and overnight rest.

                  Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 4: Kikelewa camp to Mawenzi turn hut

                  • Elevation: 3,600m to 4,330m
                  • Distance: 7km.
                  • Hiking Time: 4 hours
                  • Habitat: Semi-Desert

                  After breakfast you will face a short, steep climb up grassy slopes; rewarded by superb all-round views, immersed in the vast surrounding wilderness. Soon after, you leave the vegetation behind and arrive at the Mawenzi Tarn Camp, which is situated in a spectacular cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi Peak. After this hike, you will reach to the Mawenzi turn hut camp where you will also see the amazing undried Lake with no inlat as well as outlet here you will have lunch and rest then dinner and overnight at this camp.

                  Day 5: Acclimatization day (6-day itinerary skips this day)

                  This is your extra day on the mountain, and you will spend two nights at Mawenzi Tarn. You will hike up towards Mawenzi for a splendid acclimatization hike. Then after return back to the camp for lunch the dinner and overnight.

                  Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 6: Mawenzi Tarn hut to Kibo Huts Camp

                  • Elevation: 4,330m to 4,695m
                  • Distance: 8km.
                  • Hiking Time: 5 hours
                  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

                  After an early breakfast you will cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Kibo peak and Mawenzi peak to Kibo Huts at the bottom of Kibo’s crater wall. You should spend the remainder of the day resting and preparing for your summit climb.

                  Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 7: Summit Day! Kibo Huts camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts camp.

                  • Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895m to 3,690m
                  • Distance: 4km up, 14km down.
                  • Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
                  • Habitat: Alpine Desert

                  Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 AM. At this point, you will have views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue on down, re-crossing the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo camp.

                  Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 8: Horombo Huts camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi

                  • Elevation: 3,690 m to 1,830m to 1,387m
                  • Distance: 18km.
                  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

                  After a long and enjoyable sleep, you will be awaked for breakfast and pack up, start descend through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed with your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. Here you will sign out then after a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for certificate presentation and celebration!

                  Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 9: Moshi/Arusha To Tarangire National Park:

                  • Distance & Drive Time: Moshi to Tarangire takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (239 km)

                  You will be picked up at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha at 07:00hrs and transferred to the Tarangire National Park to start off your game viewing experience in this magnificent park which is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population, and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentration of elephants in the country. After your tour around the park, we will have a drive of about an hour to reach Karatu Village with an approximation of 67kms to your lodge where you will be spending the night

                   Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 10: Karatu Village – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu Village

                  •  Distance & Drive Time: Karatu to crater floor takes about 30 Minutes 29 km

                  After breakfast, we descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a morning, half-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. another big draw card to this picturesque national park is the dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, after a picnic lunch in the crater and some more game viewing, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to our Lodge at Karatu village.

                  Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                  Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park – Moshi

                  •  Distance & Time: Lake Manyara to Moshi takes about 4 hours (214 km)

                  After breakfast, you will pack your things and check out from your lodge as continue to Lake Manyara National Park. We will have a drive of about half an hour (30-Minutes) journey travel to reach Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse parks in Tanzania. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos – an awesome (pink) sight. However, more than 400 other bird species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals. Troops of monkeys live in the forests, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests on the grassy plains, and elephants and lions in the acacia woodlands. From the adventure open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to watch the animals and absorb the stunning landscape of the park and its Great Rift valley. After an extensive game drive, you will exit the park and drive back to Moshi town/ off Airport at around 1800hours.

                  Meals plan: Breakfast and lunch. As today is the end of the tour, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

                  Departure Instructions

                  Please note that the Kilimanjaro Rongai Route & Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari Tour -11 Days ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17.00 hours. Your departure can only take place today if you have pre-booked a domestic flight which leaves from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19.00 hours or after, or an international flight which leaves at 21.00 hours or after. Otherwise, you will need to book an extra night’s accommodation (not included in the tour price) and take a flight the following day.

                  Included while on Trekking

                  • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
                  • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
                  • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
                  • Qualified guides with mountain crew
                  • All national park fees
                  • Hut/camping fees
                  • 4 Season mountain tents
                  • Double layered Sleeping Mats
                  • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
                  • Rescue fees
                  • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
                  • First aid kit
                  • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
                  • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
                  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
                  • Government taxes
                  • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

                  Included while on Safari

                  • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
                  • Park entrance fees.
                  • Concession/ Camping Fees.
                  • 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
                  • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
                  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
                  • Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
                  • Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
                  • Government Taxes & VAT

                  Excluded

                  • Gear for your climb
                  • Items of personal nature
                  • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
                  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
                  • Meals and drinks not specified
                  • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
                  • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
                  • Visa to Tanzania
                  • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
                  • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
                  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
                  • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
                  • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
                  • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
                  • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
                  • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

                  Book this tour

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                    This is not your final travel date. This is for us to give a better quote based on seasons.

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                    Based on your preferences

                    Number of Adults

                    From 16 years and above (Full price)

                    Number of Teens

                    From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

                    Number of Children

                    From 5-10 years old (45% of adult price)

                    Number of Infants

                    From 0-4 years old (Free)

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                    11 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Best Northern Tanzania Safari

                    11 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Best Northern Tanzania Safari

                    Overview

                    Duration: 11 Days

                    Kilimanjaro the Marangu Route & Best Northern Tanzania Wilderness safari Combine trekking the world’s highest freestanding mountain on the Marangu Route with an exceptional 5-day Wildlife safari that takes you through the highlights of renowned parks of northern Tanzania. Tarangire, famous for its dense wildlife population then to Ngorongoro crater, which supports a year-round resident population of mammals, A visit to Serengeti follows, a big game haven that hosts over 3 million large mammals.

                    At a Glance:

                    • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
                    • It is 5 days/4-nights Marangu route climb.
                    • It is 5 days/4-nights safari – the perfect short safari add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
                    • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
                    • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
                    • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
                    • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

                    Highlights:

                    • Kilimanjaro Mountain- 5 Days Marangu Route Trekking
                    • Tarangire National Park – Game Drive
                    • Serengeti National Park- Game Drive
                    • Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive

                    Optional Safari Activities:

                    • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
                    • Night Game Drive Lake Manyara
                    • Maasai Village Visit
                    • Mto Wa Ambu Village tour
                    • Ngorongoro Crater Rim walking safari

                    Itinerary

                    Day 1: Arrival Moshi- Pre-trek Briefing

                    If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

                    Day 2: Moshi To Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

                    • Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750m to 2,750m
                    • Distance: 9km.
                    • Hiking Time: 3 hours
                    • Habitat: Montane Forest to moorland and heath vegetation.

                    You will be transferred to Marangu gate from the hotel and do a registration at the gate. Afterwards, you will begins trekking through the rainforest to Mandara hut. Here you will have an acclimatization opportunity of visiting Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.

                    Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

                    Day 3: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

                    • Elevation: 2750 m to 3,807m
                    • Distance: 13km.
                    • Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
                    • Habitat: Moorlands

                    After breakfast, you will outclimb the rainforest and continue trekking to Horombo hut where you will trek through rolling moorlands and get your first clear view of towering Kilimanjaro. Stop halfway for lunch, where you can enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts by 3 PM, where you can see Kibo’s summit. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms with running water are available. You may start to feel the effects of altitude here and to aid your acclimatization, you can choose to spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a basecamp below Kibo’s sub-peak Mawenzi.

                    Day 4: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

                    • Elevation: 3807m to 4725m
                    • Distance: 10km.
                    • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
                    • Habitat: Desert

                    Wake to breakfast as usual, but if you wake early you can get some great photos of the sunrise. The first part of the day’s hike climbs through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. When you stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours. Be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. There is no running water at the Kibo Huts.

                    Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                    Day 5: Summit Day! Kibo Huts camp to Uhuru Peak to Horombo Huts camp.

                    • Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895m to 3,690m
                    • Distance: 4km up, 14km down.
                    • Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
                    • Habitat: Alpine Desert

                    Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Leave to the peak at 12; 00AM, switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 AM. At this point, you will have views of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue on down, re-crossing the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo camp.

                    Meals: Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch Included

                    Day 6: Horombo Huts camp to Marangu Gate to Moshi

                    • Elevation: 3,690 m to 1,830m to 1,387m
                    • Distance: 18km.
                    • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

                    After a long and enjoyable sleep, you will be awaked for breakfast and pack up, start descend through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed with your triumphant recessional down through lush forest to Marangu park gate. Here you will sign out then after a vehicle will take you to back to the hotel where it is definitely time for certificate presentation and celebration!

                    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                    Day 7: Moshi/Arusha to Tarangire National Park.

                    • Distance & Drive Time:  Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (104 km) Tarangire to Lake Manyara Village takes about 1hour (69 km)

                    After a breakfast, your drive will be at your hotel ready to 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.

                    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                    Day 8: Lake Manyara Village to Serengeti National Park.

                    • Distance& Drive Time: Lake Manyara Village to Central Serengeti takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (196 km)

                    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. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti at Seronera area.

                    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                    Day 9:  Serengeti National Park.

                    • Distance & Drive Time: Full day game viewing.

                    After breakfast enter into the corners of plains Serengeti for a full day to explore the Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives. The Serengeti National Park is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s game parks and offers arguably the best game viewing in Africa. The setting is perfect – a sea of endless plains that stretches to the horizon, dotted with the occasional acacia tree and termite mound. This Savannah is home to huge herds of buffalo that every year make the mass migration north, through crocodile infested rivers, in a frenzied mixture of mating and galloping that is driven by instinct. Prides of lion rule here, their hungry gaze sweeping the Savannah for a chance to attack the thousands of eland, impala and gazelle. Solitary leopard stakes out their place in the high branches of the acacia tree and herds of elephant’s roam at will. This is the Africa that you have always dreamed about. You will overnight at lodge/Campsite located central Serengeti at Seronera area.

                    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

                    Day 10:  Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater.

                    • Distance& Drive time: Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153 km)

                    After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park.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 for dinner and overnight. You will overnight at lodge located on the ridge of Ngorongoro rim.

                    Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

                    Day 11- Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha.

                    • Distance &Drive Time:  NCA to Arusha takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (158 km)

                    On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq. kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off at JRO Airport or to your hotel in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening, where your safari will end. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you say goodbye to your safari crew.

                    Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch. As today is the end of the safari, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

                    Departure Instructions

                    Please note that the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Best Northern Tanzania Safari Tour -11 Days ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 17.00 hours. Your departure can only take place today if you have pre-booked a domestic flight which leaves from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 19.00 hours or after, or an international flight which leaves at 21.00 hours or after. Otherwise, you will need to book an extra night’s accommodation (not included in the tour price) and take a flight the following day.

                    Included while on Trekking

                    • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha.
                    • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
                    • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
                    • Qualified guides with mountain crew
                    • All national park fees
                    • Hut/camping fees
                    • 4 Season mountain tents
                    • Double layered Sleeping Mats
                    • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
                    • Rescue fees
                    • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
                    • First aid kit
                    • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
                    • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
                    • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
                    • Government taxes
                    • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

                    Included while on Safari

                    • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver/guide.
                    • Park entrance fees.
                    • Concession/ Camping Fees.
                    • 4×4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof.
                    • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
                    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
                    • Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary.
                    • Drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day).
                    • Government Taxes & VAT

                    Excluded

                    • Gear for your climb
                    • Items of personal nature
                    • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
                    • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
                    • Meals and drinks not specified
                    • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
                    • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
                    • Visa to Tanzania
                    • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
                    • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
                    • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
                    • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
                    • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
                    • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
                    • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
                    • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

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