18 Days Tanzania Safari

per person

This tour is designed to cover both trekking, safari, and Zanzibar beach holiday. If you book this tour you will enjoy a maximum discount while get all service will full meal.

Tour Overview

This tour is designed to cover both trekking, safari, and Zanzibar beach holiday. If you book this tour you will enjoy a maximum discount while get all service will full meal. Only your domestic flight and international will not be covered here.

Tour Includes:

Lodge safari according to the itinerary
Park fees, camping fees, Hut fees & rescue fees
Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope with basic first kit
Oxygen Cylinder
Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.
18% Value Added Tax on tour fees & services
Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mat, camp chairs, camp tables, mess tent & cutlery for meals) and 3 Season mountain tents
Transportation to & from the mountain gate
Medically qualified mountain guides, cooks and porters
3 Meals while on the mountain + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.
Hot water for washing up daily and treated water for drink while climbing.
Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
Unlimited mileage game drive
Professional, English-speaking guide
Overnight stays in Lodges
Meals according to the itinerary
Mineral water on all days
All mentioned activities
All park entrances fees
Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
All government taxes

Tour Exclude:

Flights ( International)
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Tips for safari guide
Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
Visa fees ( 100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
Immunization documents ( yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees

18 Days

12+ Age

Combined Tours

Group Tours

Lodge & Tented Camps

Departure

Moshi, Kilimanjaro - Airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
Departure Time

After Breakfasst at 08:00 AM for a prompt departure at 09:00 AM.
Return Time

05:00PM Rest at the Campsite/ Lodge

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DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day. Driving distance: 55 km/miles, Driving Time: 1hour Habitat: Cultivated zone Hotel: Bed and Breakfast

DAY 2: LONDOROSI GATE – MTI MKUBWA CAMP

You will be picked up at your hotel at around 08:00am and transferred to the Lemosho route at Londorosi gate which is located at western side of Kilimanjaro. After the registration process you will still start our climb steadily through the forests of the Lemosho glades to reach Big Tree camp where you will be spending the night. Distance: 8km/5miles, Hiking Time: 3-4 hours, Elevation: 7,742ft 9,498ft Habitat: Rain Forest.

DAY 3: MTI MKUBWA – SHIRA SHIRA TWO

Today you will trek across a plateau of grassy moorland and heather scattered with volcanic rock formations. Our destination for today is the Shira 1 Camp from where there are often views of Kibo Peak floating on the clouds. We will stop for lunch and head to Shira two Camp. On the way we will get the chance to view the Northern Ice fields from the western side of the mountain with some unusual views of Kibo. Our steady climb across the moorland of the Shira Plateau will help with acclimatization and we enjoy great panoramic views. Our destination today is the Shira 2 Camp. In the afternoon you will take an acclimatization walk then head back to camp for dinner and overnight. Distance: 12km/8miles, Hiking Time: 10-12hours, Elevetion: 9,498ft to 12,631ft Vegetation: Heath

DAY 4: SHIRA CAMP TWO – LAVA TOWER – BARANCO

Your trek starts with an ascent with far-reaching panoramic views, walking into the climatic zone of the upland desert and on the lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. You will reach the distinct pinnacle of the Lava Tower (4640 m), our high point for the day and a great place to enjoy your lunch. In the afternoon we make a steep descent to our camp for the night, located in the base of the Great Barranco Valley (3960 m), sheltered by towering cliffs but with extensive views of the plains below. Distance: 10km/6miles, Hiking Time: 6-8hours, Elevation: 12,500ft to 15,190ft to 13,044 Vegetation: Alpine Desert

DAY 5: BARANCO CAMP – KARANGA CAMP

Our day starts by descending into the start of the Great Barranco, a huge ravine. We then exit steeply, up the Great Barranco Wall, which divides us from the southeastern slopes of Kibo. It’s a climb over rock, not technical but long and tiring. Passing underneath the Heim and Kersten glaciers, we head towards the Karanga valley. From here we have a steep climb up from Karanga valley to our night’s camp at Karanga camp, set at 3963m. For those feeling strong we will go for a mid-afternoon acclimatization trek up to around 4200m before descending back to camp for the night. Distance: 5km/3miles, Hiking Time: 4-5hours, Elevation: 13,044 ft – 13,106 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert

DAY 6: KARANGA CAMP – BARAFU CAMP

After a good night’s rest and breakfast, we set off on our walk to Barafu camp at 4640m. The climb will take us across desolate scree slopes with no vegetation around us at all. It’s a tough steep walk made more difficult by the altitude. On arriving at camps, we eat and spend the afternoon resting as we prepare for a long night and day ahead. It is important to keep hydrated and warm. We have an early dinner and then try to get some sleep as we will be getting up at between 11pm and 12pm to start the climb to the summit. Distance: 4km/2miles, Hiking Time: 4-5hours, Elevation: 13,106 ft to 15,331 ft Vegetation: Alpine Desert

DAY 7: BARAFU CAMP – UHURU – MILLENNIUM CAMP

We start off at around midnight and walk steeply upwards to the summit glaciers. We will be climbing scree for 4 to 5 hours but gain incredible height over a short distance. The views are spectacular. We should be on the crater rim at Stella Point (5739m) as the first rays of the sun hit us. Spectacular ice cliffs within the crater surround us and the views to jagged Mawenzi peak and beyond are breathtaking. Another hour’s walking takes us to the summit, Uhuru Peak (5895m). We begin our descent by returning to Stella Point and then descending on scree slope and track back to Barafu Camp for breakfast, before finally heading down to Mweka Camp for a long well-earned rest. Distance: 5km/3miles and 7km/4mile Hiking Time: 6-8 hours and 2-4 hours Elevation: 15,331 ft to 19,341ft and 12,434 ft Vegetation: Arctic to Heath

DAY 8: MILLENNIUM CAMP – MWEKA GATE

A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower then celebrate with cold drinks. Overnight at your arranged Hotel Distance: 12km/7miles, Hiking Time: 5-7 hours, Elevation: 12,434 ft – 5,380 ft Vegetation: Rain forest

DAY 9: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After a breakfast, your drive will be at your hotel ready to take approximate 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the evening you reach your lodge inside the park. Dinner and overnight at Marera Lodge

DAY 10: KARATU – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti and at midday you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. Dinner and overnight at Embalakai Tented Camps.

DAY 11: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from one year to another although, your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. Dinner and overnight at Embalakai tented camp.

DAY 12: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CONSERVATION

On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way you will see the very native Maasai tribe with their pure traditional life. You will overnight at lodge located on the ridge of Ngorongoro rim. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge

DAY 13: NGORONGORO CRATER – ARUSHA

After breakfast you will descend the crater 600m down the crater for game. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – to spotted hyenas, rare warthogs, and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch at hippo pool, you will leave the caldera in the late afternoon you will leave the crater and drive to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight to Zanzibar Accommodation: Tausi Hotel

DAY 14: STONE TOWN – FUMBA BEACH FOR SAFARI BLUE TOUR

Today after breakfast you will be picked up by our guide and head to Fumba village. The tour will start at 9am from the Fumba Beach to Kwale Island and return to Fumba beach around 3:30 pm. It’s an experience of its nature and unique you should not miss if you are in Zanzibar. You will share a traditional Dhow from Fumba beach to Kwale Island, where you will visit magnificent natural Mangrove Lagoon which only found in Kwale Island. You will also get an opportunity to witness a natural sandbank occurring with an amazing swimming around a natural blue water. You will be eating a true natural sea food cooked very traditionally. After lunch you will head to Fuba village then to Stone tow. Accommodation: Tausi Hotel

DAY 15: STONE TOWN TOUR – NUNGWI BEACH

DAY 15: STONE TOWN TOUR – NUNGWI BEACH Morning after breakfast, you will be met by our guide who will guide you to Stone town tour. The Old stone town is part of Zanzibar city which was declared as world heritage side by UNESCO since 2000. With your guide you will walk on the footsteps of old town across the dilapidated building of Zanzibar, exploring the wonderful labyrinths of Zanzibar and most historical sites including the house of wonders (national museums), old fort, old slave market, fruits and fish market, spice market, bazaar, streets, Zanzibar curved door and their roles. Today you will experience local lunch on the street of Stone town. After lunch you will travel to north at Ngungwi beach. Accommodation: Aman Beach Bungalow Hotel

DAY 16: NGUNGWI BEACH

You will spend and relax the rest of your time at this finest beach of Zanzibar. Nungwi is considered as the nice and fines beach of Zanzibar. Spending a time here will always worth your time and value for money. It time to rest and relax and forget the rest of hassling. Hotel: Bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 17: NGUNGWI BEACH

DAY 18: DEPART TANZANIA

Today you will depend on your flight time. If you have a time, you can still enjoy the beach until your perfect time to be picked up. Our drive will pick you on time and head to airport for your flight back home.

18 Days Tanzania Safari