18 Days Combine Kilimanjaro trek with Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday

Trip starts: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Tanzania
Trip ends: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ), Tanzania
Best Time: July to October

18 Days Tanzania combination package. will trek the astounding free standing Mountain “Kilimanjaro” followed by safari in Tanzania to Lake Manyara National park, Ngorongoro Crater, and to “The Wild Africa”  The Serengeti National park. Afterwards fly to the spice islands of Zanzibar to relax and enjoy the warm waters of Indian Ocean & the white sand beaches.

Day 1: Arrival.

Upon you are arrival you will be meet our driver Guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Greeting’s and drive to Out Post Lodge in Arusha. Our safari manager will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing about your Kilimanjaro Safari Zanzibar combination, Dinner is included.18 Days Kilimanjaro Safari Zanzibar Tour

Day 2: Mt Kilimanjaro – Arusha – Machame Camp.

In the morning we’ll transfer to the Machame Park Gate 5,950 ft./ 1,815 mt. After registering with the park authority, we’ll begin our climb through the lush forest. Trekkers will likely hear the many exotic birds in the canopy above, and many even see black and white colobus monkeys and sykes monkeys as they hike along the knotted roots.We’ll continue on to some heath land before reaching our overnight camp at Machame Camp, 9,850 feet, 6-7 hours of walking, just above the forest zone. The trek is quite long, thus not steep. and mud on the forest floor.Overnight at Machame Camp. All meals included.18 Days Kilimanjaro Safari Zanzibar Tour

Day 3: Mt Kilimanjaro –  Machame Camp to Shira Camp.

Today’s segment of the ascent will continue across beautiful heath land and alpine moorland with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro Peak. We begin up the steep track through a savannah of tall grasses, and trees of Giant Heather and Erica. Scramble around large boulders as you enter the moorland zone, marked by lobelia and senecio plants, and volcanic rocks draped with lichen beards, which protect wild alpine flowers growing at their bases. We’ll overnight at Shira Camp, 12,600 feet, 5-6 hours of walking, Overnight at Shira Camp.  All meals included.

Day 4: Mt Kilimanjaro – Shira Camp to Barranco Camp.

We’ll draw nearer the peak as we get closer to the Lava Tower. The trek becomes a bit more strenuous as the trail steepens on the approach to the lava Tower, a 300 foot tall volcanic plug which marks an exposed pass at 15,000 feet In the afternoon, descend the steep track into the Great Barranco Valley.Barranco Camp is set on a cool enclosed on three sides with steep valley walls and the Kibo massif itself. Hanging glaciers glint in the sunshine above, amidst the eerie landscape of plants such as the giant groundsels, Senecio Kilimanjari, and the uniquely endemic Giant Lobelia. Then we slowly ascent to our overnight stop at Barranco Camp, 12,950 feet, 5-6 hours of walking, This day and the following day will be your acclimatization time.Overnight at Barranco Camp.  All meals included.18 Days Kilimanjaro Safari Zanzibar Tour

Day 5: Mt Kilimanjaro – Barranco Camp to Karanga Valley Camp.

The day will begin with a descent into the Gorge, before we climb its eastern wall where we will 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,Overnight at Karanga Valley Camp.  All meals included.18 Days Kilimanjaro Safari Zanzibar Tour

Day 6: Mt Kilimanjaro – Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp.

We’ll trek up through the Karanga Valley, the trail turns steadily uphill, following the lava ridge to the Barafu camp. The temperature will grow colder and the landscape more sparse as we near Barafu Camp. Barafu Camp is set on a small, exposed flat area on a ridge, acting as a base camp from which you will make your summit attempt at midnight tonight. Barafu camp, 15,200 feet, 6-7 hours of walking, Overnight at Barafu Camp, All meals included.

Day 7: Mt Kilimanjaro – Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp.

Just after midnight we start of a challenging trek, 12-17 hours of trekking. You begin trekking at 12:30 to 00:01 am, passing between the Rebmann and Tarzel glaciers to the rim at Stella Point.The temperatures range from just below freezing at midnight, to between 10 deg. F -12 deg. C to –10 F. -23 deg. C, just before dawn at the summit. As dawn nears, we’ll 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’ll then 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,Overnight at Mweka Camp. All meals included.

Day 8: Mt Kilimanjaro – Mweka Camp to Park Gate.

We’ll make our final descent to the park gate, a walk of about 3 or 4 hours. After bidding our farewells to our guide and porters, we’ll drive to Arusha,Overnight at Out Post Lodge.

Day 9: Lake Manyara.

After breakfast we depart for 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 Rift Valley Lodge at Lake Manyara.All meals included.

Day 10: Lake Manyara – Serengeti.

After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje, rock outcropping, in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive. Overnight at Mapito Tented Camp, Serengeti, All meals included,Accommodation at a Lodge at Serengeti with some supplement.

Day 11:  Serengeti.

A full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.Overnight at Mapito Tented Camp Serengeti at Serengeti. All meals included.

Day 12: Ngorongoro.

After breakfast you drive  to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After arrival you will decent into the crater for a wonderful game drive, with a picnic lunch, inside the Ngorongoro Crater. As 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, flamingos, 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 Farmhouse. All meals included.

Day 13: Ngorongoro –Arusha-Zanzibar.

After breakfast  you return to Arusha in the afternoon for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to The Zanzibari Hotel or Matemwe Beach Village, other beach resorts as per request, Breakfast and dinner included.

Zanzibar is famous for its spices and the slave trade of the 19th century, Zanzibar Island is a wonderful, romantic, historic and stunningly beautiful tropical island and is a perfect way to relax after climbing Kilimanjaro or being on safari. 

Day 14-16: Beach Extension.

Relax and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar, There are a wide range of water sport activities you can do. such as snorkelling, scuba diving, boat trips and more,Overnight at The Zanzibari Hotel or Matemwe Beach Village. Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 17: Spice Tour & Zanzibar Town.

After breakfast transfer to Stone Town. On the way we will do the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch, where you can taste the spices and fruits.In the afternoon we will show you Stone Town on our Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour 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,Overnight at Tembo Hotel or Dhow Palace Hotel. Breakfast and Lunch included.

Day 18: DEPARTURE.

The end of 18 Days Kilimanjaro Safari Zanzibar Tour.

2-4 Persons: $ 6,300 Per Person Sharing
4+ Persons: $ 6,130 Per Person Sharing
Single Room Supplements :$ 720

Safari Package Price Includes 

• All transfers in private car.
• 7 days private Kilimanjaro Climb / Machame Route.
• Fullboard during climb including mineral /drinking water.
• Professional well experienced Kilimanjaro Team with English speaking Mountain guide, porters and cook.
• All gear incl mountain tents, mattresses, – mess tent, chairs and table.
• All wildlife reserve entry fees, rescue fees, Climbing Certificates.
• 05 days of private Tanzania safari.
• Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof hatch with guaranteed window seats.
• Services of a professional English speaking safari guide.
• All wildlife reserve entry fees.
• 3 l mineral water per person / day during game drives.
• Connection flights Arusha-Zanzibar.
• 04 x FB at excellent safari lodges/tented camps as per itinerary.
• 04 x HB at the beach resort of your choice.
• 01 x BB at a good boutique hotel in Stone town.
• All tours on Zanzibar as per itinerary.
• New Wildlife Management Area Fees.
• New Tourist Development Levy.

Safari Package Price Excludes

• All items of a personal nature.
• Gratuities for safari guide.
• Travel insurance.
• Visa fee, 50 US$/100 US$ for Americans & Irish Passport Holders – to be paid upon arrival.
• Sleeping bag, rental fee 20 US$.
• Drinks and beverages in lodges.