On this tour, you’ll first conquer the Roof of Africa on a 5 days trek through the Marangu Route before heading out to the bush. The jewel in the crown! The Serengeti in Tanzania is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world. With countless predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, it has the greatest concentration of wildlife on our planet.
Experience a unique spectacle, the great migration between late December and March, witness it during the calving season. Between May and July you might witness the thousands of wildebeest and zebras and their newborn crossing crocodile-infested Grumeti River. From August to October, they move to the remote Northern Serengeti crossing Mara River, equally populated with giant Nile crocodiles. Zanzibar is famously known as the Spice Island all over the world. Pepper, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg and many more spices are found here. Naturally, many great and often exceptional restaurants are to found on the island, making this one of the culinary hot spots in all of Africa.
Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut
Elevation change: 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
Distance covered: 8 km/5 miles
Trekking duration: 4-5 hours
Mountain zone: Rain Forest
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
We start the day continuing through the forest until the trail opens into high moorland. We may get our first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Kilimanjaro
Elevation change: 8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
Distance covered: 12 km/7 miles
Trekking duration: 6-8 hours
Mountain zone: Heath
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
We climb gradually, then cross the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Our camp, Kibo Hut, sits at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. Once here we rest, enjoy an early dinner to prepare for the summit day
Elevation change: 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
Distance covered: 10 km/6 miles
Trekking duration: 6-8 hours
Mountain zone: Alpine Desert
Day 4: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak and down to Horombo
Starting anytime between 12am and 2am, we begin our push to the summit. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. The wind and cold at this elevation and time of day can be extreme. We ascend in the darkness for several hours while taking frequent, but short, breaks. At Gilman’s point (18,600 ft), you will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise shining from behind the Mawenzi Peak. Finally, we arrive at Uhuru Peak- the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa After spending a few moments taking in the plains of Africa and your accomplishment, we descend to Horombo Hut. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep
Elevation change: 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft (and down to 12,205 ft)
Distance covered: 6 km/4 miles
Trekking duration: 6-8 hours
Mountain zone: Arctic
Day 5: Horombo to Marangu Gate
On our last day, we have a long trek mostly downhill through the tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu gate, we collect our summit certificates. A vehicle will meet us here and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi
Elevation change: 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
Distance covered: 20 km/12 miles
Trekking duration: 5-7 hours
Mountain zone: Rain Forest
Day 6 to 8: Serengeti National Park
Via Ngorongoro Conservation Area we drive to the mythical Serengeti National Park. The reference in the safari world. The name Serengeti comes from the Masaai word Siringit, which stands for endless plain. That sums it up a bit. On these grass plains, with an area covering 14,750km², you will not only find the 1.5 million wildebeest, gazelles and zebras that are part of the migration. You will also find unparalleled numbers of lions, leopards, cheetahs looking out from one of the heads . Together they deliver the biggest wildlife show on earth, if we believe the guys from National Geographic. Stay at Osinon Tented Camp for two nights (upgrades possible to Sound of Silence, Siringit Serengeti Camp)
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater
A brisk day trip follows from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). In the NCA, the Maasai tribe lives together with the wild animals.
A 3-hour drive from Serengeti is the world-famous Ngorongoro crater at an altitude of 2300 meters, from which you have a beautiful view from the viewpoint.
In the afternoon we go on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater has a large concentration of hyenas, lions and even rhinos! In the evening we leave crater. We are staying in Rhotia Valley Lodge.
Day 10: Rhotia Valley Lodge to Zanzibar
After your relaxing morning breakfast, slow 6 hour drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
On arrival in Zanzibar, picked up by our driver and transferred to Tembo House Hotel.
Day 11: Zanzibar Historical Day Trip
Morning, after breakfast, at 09:00, guided stone town tour; stone town was declared as world heritage site by UNESCO. With our guide you will walk on the footsteps of Arab Sultans of Zanzibar. Discovery of the wonderful labyrinths of Zanzibar, visit of the historical sites, presentation of the Zanzibar doors, their roles and significance. Visit of the historical sites, presentation of the Zanzibar doors, their roles and significance. Return to Tembo House Hotel at noon.
Day 12: Safari Blue Tour
Morning at 8:30 picked up from hotel to Fumba village where you will meet your special boat special Guided safari blue tour: It is about visiting three different sand banks and you stop in one of those for Sea food lunch where by later you do snorkeling and having chance of seeing dolphin. It is full day back at 17:30 Fumba village and arrives back at the hotel around 18:30.
Day 13: Spice Farm and Stone Town
Early breakfast and pick up for the trip to spice farm where you can see different types of spice and how they grow up plus tasting the seasonal fruits and to experience the normal life of the local people in the village then will have lunch at spice farm. After meal, you will have a town tour where you can have amazing history of the heart of the Zanzibar island as known as stone town, whereby you have chance to see the slave market site, daily market, house of wonder, old fort, palace museum and narrow street then will have chance to do shopping. This tour will be full day.
Day 14: Departure
After relaxing morning breakfast, prepare yourself for check-out and a pick up from the Hotel to the Airport.
• Dry Season: June to October
• Wet Seasons: November to December (short rains); March to May (long rains)
• Peak Of Wet Season: April and May
• Min Temperature Range: 15-20˚C/59-68˚F
• Max Temperature Range: 25-32˚C/77-90˚F
- Visa and travel insurance
- Local and international flights
- All drinks except Juice and Water
- Laundry
- Optional activities Ex. Mountain Trekking