| It takes about 5 days to climb Kilimanjaro
( Marangu Route), which is the highest mountain in Africa
and one of the largest extinct volcanoes. Any physically fit
person can climb it. No climbing experience is required. The
mountain climb can be in any month except during long rains
in April and May. The best months are January to March and
August to October usually with cloudless days. There are two
peaks: Mawenzi-5149m and Kibo-5895m.
Day 1
Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to
Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs
arriving at 1530hrs.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi.
Day 2

After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain
forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and
overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).
Day 3
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the
alpine - meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown
your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi
and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara.
Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520ft).
Day 4
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes
rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo
Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520ft)
Day 5
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of
the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very
steep part of the route to GILMAN'S POINT (most difficult
and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's
walk along the crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along
the craters rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo
hut for overnight
Day 6
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest,
meals and overnight at your hotel.
Day 7
After breakfast, depart for Arusha to arrive in time for
lunch
Depart in the afternoon from Arusha and drive to Tarangire
National Park.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Day 8
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Tarangire Park,
Meals and overnight at the Camp.
Day 9
After breakfast, proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and
set up camp. Ngorongoro Conservation Area's central feature
is the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the largest intact caldera
in the world and one of the most spectacular sights in
Africa.
The Olduvai Gorge in the neighborhood is the site where some
of Africa's oldest hominid fossils were found. The Crater
has densest predator population in Africa. Elephant, lion,
zebra, wildebeest and a host of other resident animals are
to be found here.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 10
Morning and afternoon game drives at the Crater floor.
Meals and overnight at the camp.
Day 11
After breakfast leave for vast Serengeti National Park,
Africa's most popular game reserve. There is an incredible
number of animals in this vast game park. Wildebeest is the
most populous followed by zebras. Elephant is notably
scarce.
Cheetahs and the rest of the big cats are regularly sighted
in the plains. The few remaining endangered black rhino are
restricted at the Moru Koppies area. The park is also famous
for the wildebeest migration, often described as the most
impressive spectacle in the world. Arrive in time for lunch.
Afternoon proceed for a game drive. Dinner and
overnight at the camp.
Day 12
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Park. Meals
and overnight at the camp.
Day 13
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park and set
up camp. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive in
the park. Birdlife in the park is very broad. The home of
tree-climbing lion, the park is also home to giraffes,
hippo, zebra, and buffalo.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 14
After breakfast proceed for an early morning game drive
en-route to Arusha town in time for lunch. Later transfer to
Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival at
Zanzibar airport meet and transfer to Mnarani Beach Cottages
in the northern coast.
Dinner and overnight at Mnarani.
Day 15
Day at leisure. Breakfast, dinner and overnight at
Mnarani Beach Cottages.
Day 16
Day at leisure. Breakfast, dinner and overnight at
Mnarani Beach Cottages
Day 17
Day at leisure. Breakfast, dinner and overnight at
Mnarani Beach Cottages
Day 18
After breakfast, transfer to the Zanzibar airport for your
flight back to Arusha
Price for the whole package above is US$2844
joining. Minimum four people.
NB: Clients can opt to terminate on day 6
Above safari can also terminate on day 14 leaving out
Zanzibar.
| This cost includes:
A) Kilimanjaro Climbing
- 2 way shuttle from Nairobi - Moshi - Nairobi
- 3 meals per day while trekking
- 6 days Kilimanjaro trek
- 5 nights accommodation while trekking
- 2 transfer from Moshi -park gate- return
- All government park fees
- English Speaking Mountain Guides and Porters
- First and Last night accommodation in Moshi.
B) Zanzibar Safari
- Park entrance fees
- Transport in a safari 4x4 vehicle (may join
others)
- Accommodation in spacious tents.
- Three meals a day while on safari prepared
by the safari cook at the Camp
- Services of a qualified tour guide/driver.
- Services of a safari cook
- Return ticket Arusha/Zanzibar/Arusha
- Accommodation in Zanzibar based on 2 meals a
day.
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