01/10/2024
18 Day “Best of Tanzania” Tour – Wildlife Safari, Kilimanjaro Climb and Zanzibar(2025/2026 products to adventure)
Tanzania Adventures “Best of Tanzania “private safari includes all of major highlights of Tanzania –from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to a lodge safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lake Manyara to relaxing on the white sandy Indian Ocean beaches of Zanzibar. It’s unlikely that you will go home disappointed after you have experienced a visit of all of Tanzania’s diverse pleasure.
DAY 1:
ARRIVE IN ARUSHA KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
We will meet for an introductory briefing by our representative upon our arrival in Arusha, before transferring you to the River trees country Inn or Mount Meru Lodge for evening.
DAY 2:
KILIMANJARO CLIMB – ARUSHA TO MACHAME CAMP.
Early in the morning we will transfer you to Machame Park Gate. After registering with the park authority, we will continue on to some beautiful heath land before reaching our overnight camp at (10,000 feet, 6-7 hours of walking).
DAY 3:
KILIMANJARO CLIMB- MACHAME CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP.
Today’s part of the ascent will continue across the heath land and alpine moorland with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak. Overnight at Shira Camp (12,500 feet, 6-7 hours of walking).
DAY 4:
KILIMANJARO CLIMB – SHIRA CAMP TO BARRANCO CAMP.
We will draw nearer the peak as we pass the Lava Tower. The trek becomes a bit more strenuous as the trail steepens on the approach to our overnight stop at Barranco Camp (13,800 feet, 5-6 hours of walking).
DAY 5:
KILIMANJARO CLIMB – BARRANCO CAMP TO KARANGA VALLEY CAMP
The day will begin with descent into the Gorge, before climbing its eastern wall where all enjoy views of Kilimanjaro’s ice fields, an equatorial anomaly. We will continue trekking until we reach our camp in Karanga Valley (13,900 feet, 4-5 hours of walking).
DAY 6:
KILIMANJARO CLIMB – KARANGA VALLEY CAMP TO BARAFU CAMP.
We will trek up through the Karanga Valley, following the lava ridge to the Barafu camp (15,500 feet 6-7 hours of walking).
DAY 7:
CLIMB – BARAFU CAMP TO SUMMIT TO MWEKA.
Just after midnight, we will begin our summit attempt, passing between the Rebmann and Tarsal glaciers to the rim at Stella point. As down we will summit at Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa at 19,340 feet. Uhuru will be the culmination of – and the reward for 6-7 hours of strenuous hiking. We will descend back to Barafu Camp, resting for a while before continuing our descent to Mweka Camp (9,840 feet, 3-4 hours of walking on the descent).
DAY 8:
KILIMANJARO CLIMB- MWEKA CAMP TO GATE, TRANSFER TO ARUSHA.
On our final day we just descend to Machame Gate, where our car wait for you. After bidding our farewells to our guides and potters transfer to River trees country Inn Mount Meru Game Lodge, for relaxations (2-3 hours walking).
DAY 9:
START SAFARI: NGORONGORO CRATER
Your safari start with a driver to Ngorongoro Crater. Your driver/guide will make several stops along the way to various places of interest, including stop at the edge of the escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara. After arrival in Ngorongoro you will descend into the crater for game drive at the bottom. A very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingoes, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. Your driver/guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge at Ngorongoro. All meals included.
DAY 10:
After breakfast you start your way to Serengeti National Park. A picnic lunch will be provided. On the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and goon a game drive. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Mapito Tented Camp at Serengeti. All meals included.
DAY 11:
A full day of game drive around Serengeti. Depending on the time of the year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippo’s rhinos, antelopes and many bird species and others. As in Ngorongoro your driver/guide will be in contact with other safari drivers to amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals’ .overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Mapito Tented Camp at Serengeti. All meals included.
DAY 12
After breakfast we head to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo and others. Overnight at E Unoto Retreat Lodge at Lake Manyara. All meals included.
DAY 13
Early game drive in Lake Manyara, then drive back to Arusha. Overnight at Planet Lodge in Arusha. All meals included.
DAY: 14
Flight from Zanzibar Airport in the morning. On arrival on Zanzibar will bring you to the Matemwe Beach Village (or similar) or upgradable 4 star Hotel. En route we will do spice Tour. Overnight at Kikoi Boutioue Hotel. Breakfast and dinner.
DAY 15-16
Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar. There is a wide range of water sport activities you can do, like snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and more. Breakfast and dinner.
DAY: 17
Transfer to Stone town Tembo. Here we will show you this ancient town to our Historical Stone Town Tour, where history appear to stand still. With visit to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (people’s palace) Dr Livingston’s House and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques. Alternatively you can do a boat tour to prison Island, the safari Blue or a private island trip (full day, extra costs). Overnight at Tembo Hotel. Breakfast and dinner.
DAY: 18
Transfer to the point or harbor Zanzibar.
From 4500$ per person minimum 3pax
Including
Accommodations
Park fees
All transfers open roof land cruiser
Water for the holly safari
Soft drinks and bottle of champagne end of the safari
Domestic air tickets
Excluded
Tips
International flying ticket
Extras needs
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