22-Day Kilimanjaro Climb, Safari & Zanzibar Escape
22-Day Kilimanjaro Climb, Safari & Zanzibar Escape
Embark on an unforgettable 22-day adventure with a Kilimanjaro climb, thrilling safari, and relaxing retreat in Zanzibar. Discover breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and serene beaches for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Kilimanjaro Climb: Conquer Africa’s highest peak, experiencing stunning sunrises and panoramic views above the clouds.
Wildlife Safari: Explore iconic parks like Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, witnessing the Big Five in their natural habitat.
Cultural Encounters: Visit local Maasai villages and experience traditional customs and crafts.
Zanzibar Beaches: Unwind on pristine white sand beaches, enjoy crystal-clear waters, and explore vibrant coral reefs.
Historical Tours: Discover Zanzibar’s rich history with tours of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Diverse Landscapes: Experience varied landscapes from mountain terrains to savannahs and coastal sceneries.
Authentic Cuisine: Enjoy local dishes ranging from mountain meals to tropical seafood delights.
Activities: Mountain Climbing, Game Drives, Culture Tour, Historical Sites Visit, Beach Relaxation and Spice Tour .
On this day, our driver will pick you up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and then drive to your hotel in Moshi town for dinner and overnight stay. On this day in evening your Mountain guide will come to meet you for mountain climbing briefing and Mountain gears check list.
- Meal plan:
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid Range: Kaliwa Lodge
We leave after breakfast (if you came in on day 0) or directly from the airport (with breakfast in Arusha) if you arrive early. We head off with lunch boxes to Lake Manyara for an afternoon and evening game drive inside the national park. After the game drive, we take you back to your accommodation for dinner and a good night’s sleep.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Luxury: Lake Manyara Tree Top Lodge
After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate for checking inn then proceed with a drive to Moram Pickinc site where the you will start hike to Shira 1 Campsite. (about a 3-4-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Shira 1 campsite.
— Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft
— Distance: 6km/4mi
— Hiking Time: 2-3 hours
— Habitat: Moorland
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Shira One Cmapsite
After breakfast, a gentle hike across the plateau leads to Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. A variety of hikes are available on the Plateau, making this an excellent acclimatization day.
— Elevation: 3500m/11,500ft to 3850m/12,600ft
— Distance: 8km/5mi
— Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
— Habitat: Moorland
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Shira 2 Camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.
— Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft
— Distance: 8km/5mi
— Walking Time: 5-6 hours
— Habitat: Semi-desert
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Barranco Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail.
— Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft
— Distance: 5km/3mi
— Hiking Time: 34 hours
— Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Karanga Valley Camp
We continue up to the Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
— Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft
— Distance: 4km/2mi
— Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
— Habitat: Alpine Desert
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Barafu Camp
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all the way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!
From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain.
— Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft
— Down to 3090m/10,150ft
— Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down
— Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down
— Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Mweka Camp
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to your hotel to Arusha. Don’t forget to tip your guides and porters.
— Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft
— Distance: 10km/6mi
— Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
— Habitat: Forest
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range:Masai land Safari Lodge
Pick up from the agreed point in Arusha and depart with your picnic lunch for an evening game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park covered an area of 2,600 sq. km and was established in 1970. The park has numerous baobab trees that will primarily catch your attention. The Park derived its name from the Tarangire River that rises in the highlands of Central Tanzania and winds its way through the game sanctuary. The river beguilingly lures the herds of plains migrants from the desiccated surrounding area to its shrunken – but permanent – brackish waters during the dry season. The animals come by thousands from as far north as the shores of Lake Natron to the bank of this river, significantly swelling the resident population with wildebeest, zebra, eland, elephant, hartebeest, buffalo, and fringe-eared Oryx. During the dry season, the Tarangire pools are clotted with thirsty migrants, and the elephants begin to dig for underground streams in the dry riverbed. Tarangire National Park is said to have the highest recorded number of breeding bird species for any habitat in the world. Evening drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid Range: Ngorongoro Farm House
Early breakfast on this day to head down into the crater for a full-day game drive with your packed lunch. Inside this beautiful caldera are around 25,000 animals, including the Big Five. We break for lunch at the picnic site, then continue with the game drive until late evening, when we ascend from the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range: Ngorongoro Farm House
Breakfast at your lodge, Then drive to Mto wa Mbu village where you will meet the local site guide for a culture tourism program. Here you will have a chance to see local people in their daily life. The tour will be taking you through Banana and Rise plantations, Primary school, Local Market, orphanage, carvings etc. After this tour we head off with lunch boxes to Lake Natron. Evening visit Lake Natron, one of the world’s most alkaline lakes. Home to millions of tiny crustaceans, the lake is a haven for thousands of lesser flamingos and is one of the most important flamingo breeding grounds on earth. The area around the lake is dry and desolate.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Lake Natron Tented Camp
The lake is a haven for thousands of lesser flamingos and one of earth’s most important flamingo breeding grounds. The area around the lake is dry and desolate. The strangely beautiful landscape is the attraction in this area.After a strenuous walk up the stream, we reach the river’s source in the cascading waterfalls that gush out of the mountains. It is an excellent swim in the river and under the waterfalls for a cool-down from the hot sun. There may be baboons or other wildlife in the gorge.An early dinner and some sleep for those climbing Ol Donyo Lengai. At 1:00 a.m., the driver will be driven to the base of the Ol’doinyo Lengai mountain to start the climb. Reach the summit during sunrise and spend some time there before coming down to the mountain base.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Lake Natron Tented Camp
Around 10 am the driver will be waiting for you at the mountain base. Transfer to the camp for shower and relaxation. Evening visit the Ngarasero waterfall. Here you can swim in a natural pool. Drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Lake Natron Tented Camp
Early morning before sunrise drive to the lake for a nice photos of the sunrise. The chance to see different water Birds including the Flamingoes. Pelicans etc. The sunlight in the morning is stanning. Come back for breakfast, Then leave with your lunch box, drive to the north of Serengeti with the game on the route. A non-migrating game like an elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah can be seen all year round.
The game viewing is excellent, and you can follow the game for long periods without seeing other vehicles – truly one of the forgotten corners of the Serengeti Plains. Magnificent river trees can be found along the river lines, and birdlife such as kingfishers and fish eagles can be found here. Evening drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzania Bush Camp
Early breakfast, then leaves with your lunch box far north of the Mara River with the game on the route. From June to September, you can see the herds spread out across the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River provides the migration with its most serious obstacle.
This river gushes north of Serengeti from Kenya’s adjacent Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Watching the frantic herds of the wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River can be spectacular; there are often scenes of great panic and confusion. It’s common to see herds cross the Mara River north one day and then back south a few days later.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzania Bush Camp
After breakfast we head towards the Center of Serengeti National park at known as Seronera area – one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River and with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon and evening game drive.
{Option} On this day if you are interested to fly with a hot air Balloon its recommended to fly here so you can witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and Mara River from above. The price for this activity is $ 540 per person.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzania Bush Camp
Early breakfast, Then leave the lodge and drive to the Seronera airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar which leave at 11:10. On arrival, at 14:35 you will be picked up and transfer to your hotel at Stone Town for a shower and evening rest. Evening you can work around stone town at Forozani Garden where you can test different food with nice different spices of Zanzibar.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range :Dhow Palace Hotel
After an early breakfast, our guide will take you on a tour of the old, historic Stone town. Stop for hot lunch at the restaurant in Stone Town, then take a private boat to Prison Island for a tour and swimming. Evening you will come back to Stone Town, and drive to the north of Zanzibar for your relaxation’s the clean beach of Indian Ocean.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzanite Resort Zanzibar
On this day you will just relax at your hotel and enjoy our clean beach of Zanzibar.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzanite Resort Zanzibar
On this day you will just relax at your hotel and enjoy our clean beach of Zanzibar.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzanite Resort Zanzibar
A morning Spice Tour (included in itinerary), visiting plantations and tasting various spices. Evening we take you to The Rock Restaurant for sunset and dinner. After sunset, we take you back to your accommodation.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Mid range : Tanzanite Resort Zanzibar
Depend on your flight time, we transfer to the Stone Town airport on time for your flight for you to check in and take flight back to home.
Included in Price:
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All Accommodation as per itinerary – N.B. accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is dependent on availability at the time of booking; alternatives of a similar class may be booked instead
- Domestic Flight to Zanzibar
- All meals as per itinerary (3 a day unless otherwise stated)
- All transfers to and from agreed pick up and drop off points (e.g. Airport, Bus Station or hotel in town etc.)
- All camping gear (if you are camping)
- Service of an English speaking driver/guide
- Safari base 4×4 Vehicle with open roof for game viewing (sometimes a saloon car or other SUV for excursions in town etc.)
- Driver’s salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Bottled mineral water daily
- All Government taxes
- All National Park and Game Reserve Fees
- If included in your itinerary: foot safaris, boat safaris
- TANAPA armed ranger (where needed, e.g., on foot safaris, some boat safaris etc.)
- Crater service fees (if visiting Ngorongoro Crater)
Exluded in Price:
- Extras, personal expenses i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
- International flights & corresponding taxes
- Visa
- Flying doctors rescue services
- Travel, medical, injury and luggage insurances
- Tips to the driver & guides ($ 15-20 Per Day)
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions (above)