A unique experience of Mountain of Greatness Kilimanjaro, World heritage Ngorongoro crater City of Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
A unique experience of Mountain of Greatness Kilimanjaro, World heritage Ngorongoro crater City of Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
1st Day: ARIVAL KILIMANJARO
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Climbers home. Briefing, Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2
After breakfast drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the…
1st Day: ARIVAL KILIMANJARO
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Climbers home. Briefing, Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2
After breakfast drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
• Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
• Distance: 8km/5mi
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3.
You leave the glades of the rain-forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and groundsels. You may begin to feel the effects of the altitude.
• Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
• Distance: 12km/7.5mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Heathland
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4
Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into “moonscape”. Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb.
• Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
• Distance: 9km/5.5mi
• Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman’s point located on the crater rim. Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable views at every turn. Have your picture taken at the summit to show your friends and family. From here we descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment.
• Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
• Down to 3700m/12,200ft
• Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 6
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. 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).
A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate and drive you back to cL in Moshi (about 1 hour).
• Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
• Distance: 20km/12.5mi
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Forest
• Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7 : TARANGIRE
Early Breakfast then departure to TARANGIRE PARK whose main attractions are: an exceptional park with its river and numerous animals as well as its stunning flora: baobabs, sausage trees, and acacia tortelis.
Safari in the park until nightfall.
Check-in, dinner and overnight at Haven Nature Camp
DAY 8 : NGORONGORO
Breakfast at the lodge, then descending in the crater 600 meters in depth and 20km in diameter.
Its a really Noah’s Ark where the majority of the African wildlife species are represented: the big herds of herbivorous and their predators (lions, cheetahs, hyenas, etc), the big mammoths (elephants, rhinoceroses, hippos)….
Picnic lunch in the crater then drive back to Moshi for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9 : DAR ES SALAAM
After breakfast drive to Dar es Salaam by private car, lunch on the way arrive in time for dinner and overnight.
DAY 10 : Full day City tourand site seeng including Kariakoo market, Mwenge woodcavers Market, Fish Market and National Museum.
DAY 11 : An early breakfast the transfer to the port where you will board the boat to Zanzibar, transfer to the hotel. After a litle rest you will start a tour which takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a 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! Dinner and overnight stay at Coral beach resort
DAY 12 : After Breakfast drive and Stop At: Zanzibar Beach Bar, Pylos, Pylos-Nestor, Messenia Region, Peloponnese Snorkeling in Zanzibar is an experience of a lifetime. Unlike many other popular snorkeling destinations around the world it is still possible to find places that have never been explored along the coast. many varieties of coral provide a home to thousands of colourful and exotic creatures, including blue ribbon tail rays, fire fish and for the “Finding Nemo” fans, clown fish. Dinner and overnight stay at Coral beach resort:
DAY 13 : Depending on your flight schedule and departure point you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.
Points of Interest
- Climbers Home
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Dinner included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Breakfast provided
- Brunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Dinner included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Breakfast provided
- Brunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.