Mount Kilimanjaro, Safari, & Zanzibar

Unbelievable offer staying 16 days in Tanzania and having great time to enjoy 3 best activities at affordable price all in one package. Machame route the most popular & one of the most scenic routes on the mountain. All climbers sleep in tents tents are included and meals are served in a dinner tent or on a blanket outside. After finishing Hiking then we will go to see Big 5 Tanzania animals in 3 different national parks. Our last adventure chilling in Zanzibar the most famous Island in Africa.

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Route

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Tour Features

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Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, beach time, nature hikes/walks & mountain climbing


Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle.


Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, boat, hiking/walking & air transfer.


A transfer from and back to the airport is included.

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Accommodation & Meals

• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.




Day	Accommodation	Meals
Day 1	Ameg lodge / Pink flamingo / Chanya lodge / Sal salinero hotel • Mid-range hotel / lodge in Moshi	All Meals Included
Day 2-8	Budget camping • In or near Mt Kilimanjaro	All Meals Included
Day 8	Ameg lodge / Pink flamingo / Chanya lodge / Sal salinero hotel • Mid-range hotel / lodge in Moshi	All Meals Included
Day 9	Lake Manyara Serena Lodge / Country lodge / Farm of dreams / Pembeni Africa • Mid-range lodge just outside Lake Manyara NP	All Meals Included
Day 10-11	Tanzania Pure Tented camp / Mbugani tented camp / Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Serengeti Serena Lodge / Serengeti Katikati Tented camp • Mid-range tented camp / lodge in or near Serengeti NP	All Meals Included
Day 12	Tembo House Hotel / Dhow Palace Hotel / Zanzibar Serena Hotel • 4 / 5* star hotel in stone town, zanzibar	All Meals Included
Day 13-14	Kendwa Rocks / Sunset Kendwa / Amaan Kendwa beach resort / Nur Beach Hotel and The Loop / Cristal Resort • 4 / 5* star hotel near Kendwa beach, Zanzibar.	All Meals Included
Day 15	Tembo House Hotel / Dhow Palace Hotel / Zanzibar Serena Hotel • 4 / 5* star hotel in stone town, zanzibar	All Meals Included
Day 16	End of tour ( No accommodation )	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport — Moshi Town.

• Elevation: 1,000m to 1,200m.
• Distance: 36 km
• Driving Time: 45Min
• Habitat: Town

Our driver will meet and pick you up from JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi for overnight B/B.

Main Destination: Moshi Town.

Accommodation: Ameg lodge / Pink flamingo / Chanya lodge / Sal salinero hotel

• Mid-range hotel / lodge in Moshi town.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: From Hotel — Machame Gate / Machame Campsite.

• Elevation: 1200m to 1700m to 3000m.
• Distance: 13 km.
• 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.

Main Destination: Machame Camp.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite — Shira Campsite.

• Elevation: 3000m to 3800m.
• Distance: 9 km.
• Hiking time: 6-7 hours.
• Habitat: Moorland.

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.

Main Destination: Shira Campsite.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Shira campsite — Barranco campsite.

• Elevation: 3800m to 3950m.
• Distance: 13 km.
• 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.

Main Destination: Barranco Campsite.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Barranco campsite — Karanga campsite.

• Elevation: 3950m to 3900m.
• Distance: 6 km.
• 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 acclimitization trek and continues to include the Day 5 trek, with dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.

Main Destination: Karanga Campsite.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6: Karanga Campsite — Barafu Campsite.

• Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.
• Distance: 8 km.
• 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.

Main Destination: Barafu Campsite.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7: Barafu Camp — Uhuru Peak / Mweka Camp.

• Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m.
• Distance: 15 km.
• 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.

Main Destination: Kilimanjaro summit, Uhuru Peak.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8: Mweka campsite — Mweka gate.

• Elevation: 3100m to 1700m.
• Distance: 9 km.
• 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 your certificate presentation and a well deserved celebration.

Main Destination: Mweka Gate.

Accommodation: Budget camping

• In or near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9: Moshi / Arusha — Lake Manyara.

After having breakfast will leave Arusha at 09.00 am, drive for about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park. Spend the afternoon on a game drive of this park, described as one of the hidden gems of Tanzania. This park is famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, hippos and baboons, tree climbing lions and large herds of elephant. Lake Manyara is an alkaline lake and at certain times of the year hosts thousands of flamingos and a diversity of other bird life. Although it is one of the smallest parks, its vegetation is so diverse enabling it to host a variety of wildlife habitats. Late afternoon you will be transferred to hotel/tented camp for hot shower, dinner and overnight will take place on top of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge / Country lodge / Farm of dreams / Pembeni Africa

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10: Lake Manyara — Ngorongoro Crater — Serengeti.

After breakfast drive to the the rim of Ngorongoro crater and descend into the Crater – a wonderful haven for wildlife. Ngorongoro is unique in that almost all the wildlife lives within the crater, hence you have the opportunity to find game easily. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pond before proceeding your drive to Serengeti. Overnight in lodge or tented camps.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro crater.

Accommodation: Tanzania Pure Tented camp / Mbugani tented camp / Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Serengeti Serena Lodge / Serengeti Katikati Tented camp

• Mid-range tented camp / lodge near Serengeti NP.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 11: Serengeti — Full day game viewing.

Today you have a full day to explore the Serengeti. Break the day into morning and afternoon game drives or take a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. The park have endless plain which is a home for lion, leopard, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest migration, eland, wild dog, gazelle, crocodiles and many more. Also you will enjoy variety of birds that decorate the park with different sounds. Dinner and overnight in Seronera, Serengeti at lodge / tented camp.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park.


Accommodation: Tanzania Pure Tented camp / Mbugani tented camp / Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Serengeti Serena Lodge / Serengeti Katikati Tented camp
• Mid-range tented camp / lodge near Serengeti NP.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 12: Serengeti — Zanzibar.

An early morning starts in the Serengeti to try and find cats before they retreat away from the blazing sun during the day. After a few hours’ game drive in the Serengeti take flight to the Zanzibar. Overnight at hotel in stone town.


Main Destination: Zanzibar – Stone Town


Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel / Dhow Palace Hotel / Zanzibar Serena Hotel
• 4/ 5* star hotel located in stone town, Zanzibar.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 13: Stone Town Guided 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. Accommodation here is based on Bed, Dinner and Breakfast.

Main Destination: Zanzibar – Stone Town.


Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks / Sunset Kendwa / Amaan Kendwa beach resort / Nur Beach Hotel and The Loop / Cristal Resort
• 4 / 5* star hotel near Kendwa beach, Zanzibar.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 14: Stay at 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. Accommodation here is based on Bed, Dinner and Breakfast.

Main Destination: Kendwa Beach.


Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks / Sunset Kendwa / Amaan Kendwa beach resort / Nur Beach Hotel and The Loop / Cristal Resort
• 4 / 5* star hotel near Kendwa beach, Zanzibar.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 15: Kendwa Beach — Stone town.

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 and to take photos for your loved ones. In the afternoon, we will transfer you to stone town for Bed and Breakfast.

Main Destination: Kendwa Beach.


Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel / Dhow Palace Hotel / Zanzibar Serena Hotel
• 4/ 5* star hotel located in stone town, Zanzibar.

Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)



Day 16: Stone town — Zanzibar Airport.

Morning relaxation in Zanzibar, time to buy souvenirs and prepare yourself for the transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Airport


Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)




End of tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

Included on the climb

• Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the standard hotel in Moshi
• Park fees, camp fee, rescue fees
• Transfers to/from the mountain gates.
• Expert guides, cook, assistant guides, and porters.
• Three meals a day during the climb.
• Bottled water on the first day of the climb boiled and filtered on the mountain.
• Entry fees, Camping fees, rescue fees and crew fees.
• Mountains 4 Season sleeping tents double occupancy.
• Sleeping mattress, foam, 1.5 inches thick.
• Mess tent, table, chairs and lanterns.
• Oxygen tank in case of emergency.
• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent.
• Crew salaries (Guides, cook and porters).

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Excluded on the climb

• Airfare.
• Single supplement tent or hotel rooms and extra hotel nights in Moshi
• Beverages and food at hotel.
• Personal trekking gear.
• Laundry Services.
• A doctor for the group.
• Emergency evacuation helicopter services
• Tips for porters, guides, cook and assistant guides.

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INCLUDED IN YOUR SAFARI PACKAGE:

• Accommodation sharing twin/double in lodges / tented camps.
• All meals at lodges and tented camps.
• Experienced English / French speaking guide.
• Toyota Landcruiser 4×4 Safari vehicle with pop up roof, 6 window seats, power adapters, and refrigerator.
• Drinking water.
• All park entry fees.

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EXCLUDED IN YOUR SAFARI PACKAGE:

• International Flights.
• Visa.
• Medications.
• Medical / Travel Insurance.
• Optional activities such as Hot Air Balloon Rides, Canoeing etc.
• Single room supplement in lodges / tented camps.
• Alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Tipping (we recommend $30 per car per day).

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Tipping Recommendation

• Head Guide $20 to $25 per day from the group.
• Assistants Guide $15 to 20 per day from the group
• Cook $15 to 20 per day from the group.
• Tent crew, Kitchen porter and Toilet porter $10 to $12 per day from the group.
• Normal porter $6 to 10 per day

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Note: You are responsible for bringing the required, recommended and optional personal gear and equipment listed below. Be very selective in what you take with you, our porters are limited to carry 15kg of your personal belongings. Communal equipment such as tents, food utensils et cetera is provided.

Required and recommended items.

• 1 x walking poles
• 1 x sleeping bag
• 1 x duffle bag
• 1 x waterproof jacket, breathable with hood
• 1 x insulated jacket, synthetic or down
• 1 x sleeping pad/mattress
• 1 x soft jacket, fleece or soft-shell
• 2 x long sleeve shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
• 1 x short sleeve shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
• 1 x waterproof pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
• 2 x hiking pants (convertible to short recommended)
• 1 x fleece pants
• 1 x short (optional)
• 1 x long underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
• 3 x underwear, briefs moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
• 2 x sport bra (women) head wear
• 1 x brimmed hat, for sun protection
• 1 x knit hat for warmth
• 1 x balaclava, for face coverage (optional)
• 1 x Bandana (optional) hand wear
• 1 x gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
• 1 x gloves liners, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)
• 1 x hiking boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces
• 1 x Gym shoes to wear at camp (optional)
• 3 x socks, thick, wool or synthetic
• 3 x socks liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (option)
• 1 x gaiters, waterproof (option)
• 1 x sun glasses or goggles
• 1 x backpack cover, waterproof (optional)
• 1 x poncho, during rain season (optional)
• 1 x water bottle (Nalgene, 32oz (recommended)
• 1 x water bladder, camelback type (recommended)
• 1 x towel, light weight, quick-dry (optional)
• 1 x pee bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)
• 1 x sleeping bag liner, for added warmth (optional)
• 1 x head lamp
• 1 x daypack, for you to carry your personal gear.

 

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Rent your climbing equipment.

Climbing equipment can be rented on your arrival and payable in USD – cash only.

Item	Price per item per trip
1 x walking poles	$20.00
1 x sleeping bag	$50.00
1 x duffle bag	$20.00
1 x waterproof jacket, breathable with hood	$20.00
1 x insulated jacket, synthetic or down	$20.00
1 x sleeping pad/mattress	$20.00
1 x soft jacket, fleece or soft-shell	$20.00
2 x long sleeve shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric	$10.00
1 x short sleeve shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric	$10.00
1 x waterproof pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)	$15.00
2 x hiking pants (convertible to short recommended)	$20.00
1 x fleece pants	$20.00
1 x short (optional)	$20.00
1 x long underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)	$20.00
3 x underwear, briefs moisture-wicking fabric recommended)	$20.00
2 x sport bra (women) head wear	$5.00
1 x brimmed hat, for sun protection	$10.00
1 x knit hat for warmth	$10.00
1 x balaclava, for face coverage (optional)	$10.00
1 x Bandana (optional) hand wear	$10.00
1 x gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)	$10.00
1 x gloves liners, synthetic, worn under gloves for added warmth (optional)	$10.00
1 x hiking boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces	$40.00
1 x Gym shoes to wear at camp (optional)	$40.00
3 x socks, thick, wool or synthetic	N/A
3 x socks liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (option)	N/A
1 x gaiters, waterproof (option)	$10.00
1 x sun glasses or goggles	$20.00
1 x backpack cover, waterproof (optional)	$20.00
1 x poncho, during rain season (optional)	$20.00
1 x water bottle (Nalgene, 32oz (recommended)	N/A
1 x water bladder, camelback type (recommended)	N/A
1 x towel, light weight, quick-dry (optional)	N/A
1 x pee bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended)	$20.00
1 x sleeping bag liner, for added warmth (optional)	$30.00
1 x head lamp	$20.00
1 x daypack, for you to carry your personal gear	$30.00

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Packing Checklist for Safari

Tipping Guidelines

Tip is not included in your tour price.

Please find below our guidelines for tipping your safari crew.

Tip is shared amongst all travelers:

• 1 Safari Guide- $30 per day
• 1 Safari Chef- $25 per day

Important to Know

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• A private tour is available on request, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
• This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
• This tour accepts children who are 5 years and above.

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Prices are based on per person per trip in USD

Start dates	Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
1 PAX	2742.79 USD	2742.79 USD
2 PAX	1960.61 USD	1960.61 USD
3 PAX	1811.53 USD	1811.53 USD
4 PAX	1653.25 USD	1653.25 USD
5 PAX	1637.14 USD	1637.14 USD
6 PAX	1560.69 USD	1560.69 USD