Serengeti Endless Plain nd Lake Natron Masai Culture Experience

Day 0: Arrival Day

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to  https://www.tuliahotelandspa.com/ in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today of  Tanzania Safari ; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning before depart for safari.This day will mark the beginning of our Kilimanjaro Climb Safari & Beach Safari.

Accommodation:Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

We depart Arusha 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.

  • Meal Plan: LD Budget
  • Elevation : 6,046 ft to 8,858 ft
  • Distance : 8km/5mi
  • Hiking Time : 3-4 hours
  • Habitat : Montane 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.

  • Meal Plan: Full Board
  • Elevation (ft):8,858 ft to 12,205 ft
  • Distance : 12km/7.5mi
  • Walking Time : 6-8 hours
  • Habitat : Heathland

Day 3: Horombo Hut – Zebra Rocks – Horombo Hut

Today’s purpose is getting your body to acclimatize to the altitude. Acclimatization should not be underestimated as it greatly improves your chances of reaching the summit. After a relaxing breakfast, you will set off on a trek to Zebra Rocks. The distinctive black and white stripes give the rock formation its name. On your return to Horombo Hut, a cooked lunch will be waiting for you. You can relax in the afternoon and regain your strength for the hike the following day. Overnight and evening meal at Horombo Hut.

  • Start: HoromboHut(3,700m)
  • Finish: HoromboHut(3,700m)
  • Altitude: ↑280m
  • Walking time: 4-5hrs

Day 4: 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.

  • Meal Plan: Full Board
  • Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 15,430 ft
  • Distance: 10 km/6 miles
  • Hiking Time:6-8 hours

Day 5: Hike Kibo Hut to Summit, and down to Horombo Hut

Very early in the morning (around midnight), 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 you are ever likely to see coming over 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.

  • Meal Plan: Full Board
  • Elevation (ft): 15,430 ft to 19,341 ft
  • Distance: 6 km/4 miles
  • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
  • Habitat: Arctic
  • Uhuru Peak to Horombo Hut
  • Elevation (ft): 19,341 ft to 12,250 ft
  • Distance: 16 km/10 miles
  • Hiking Time:4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Heath

Day 6: Hike Horombo Hut to trail head, drive to Arusha

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 https://keys-tours.com/keys-lodge/

  • Meal Plan: Breakfast
  • Elevation (ft): 12,205 ft to 6,046 ft
  • Distance: 20 km/12 miles
  • Hiking Time:5-7 hours
  • Habitat:Rain Forest

Accommodation:Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa

Day 7: Arusha Town & Relaxation Day

On this day you will have a time to relax at your hotel following a Mount Kilimanjaro Climb ,you will relax at Tulia Hotel ,The heart of Tulia Hotel (Swahili for ‘Relax’) philosophy is to create unique experiences around individual guests, providing them with tranquil hide away.

Tulia Hotel has a range of facilities to make our guests’ stay in Arusha city even more pleasant. The Free WI-FI from public areas to rooms,fastest 4G dedicated internet connection that will complement your stay memorable and relaxing.Tulia restaurant offering a range of delicious international cuisines Including Asian, Indian, Italian and Swahili our restaurants have quickly become both popular and acclaimed.

Accommodation:Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa

Day 8: Game drive in Tarangire National Park:

Today we drive to Tarangire National Park, for excellent game viewing. Tarangire is a small park which offers some excellent sights. Generally in the dry seasons Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife congregate on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set inside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere. Late in the afternoon, we’ll be having a brief journey from the park to our lodge.Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Accommodation:Octagon Lodge

Day 9 : En-route Game drive in Serengeti National Park

We head towards the Serengeti National Park. En route there is an opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge. It is within this steep sided ravine that Louis and Mary Leakey made some of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries in the 1950s. Here in a small museum we are able to see evidence of our ancestors that have been dated back 2.5 million years. After lunch we drive into the Serengeti itself and the rest of the afternoon is spent game viewing in the vast plains that are broken only by stands of acacia trees and the occasional kopje. In December, January and February we will normally meet the migration with large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. There are always plenty of resident animals, such as giraffe, buffalo, and elephant, and many large predators such as lion, cheetah, and leopard.Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge Central

Accommodation:Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge Central

Day 10: Game drive in Serengeti National Park

We have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions and it you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of interesting bird life, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special tented camp for the night.Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge Central

Accommodation:Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge Central

Day 11: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

We start the day  of our  Kilimanjaro Climb Safari & Beach with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. During the drive in Ngorongoro we have a chance to glimpse something of the Masai way of life. After stopping at the entrance gate, where there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape, we will drive around the rim of the Crater itself, and from here we can look down and see the herd of wildebeest or buffalos. Finally we descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino and leopard (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see in here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the late afternoon we travel back to our special tented camp.Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, situated only a few hundred meters from the crater’s rim, offers a perfect base to explore the Ngorongoro Crater and its surroundings.

Accommodation:Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Day 12: Full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you descend into the crater, enjoy full day game drive in the crater.The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino.Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its huge population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard.Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Accommodation:Octagon Lodge

Day 13: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park

We depart from your lodge and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the ground water forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.After lunch time we will drive direct to Kilimanjaro International Airport  or Arusha Airstrip for the flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Stone Town West Coast at Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .Perfect accommodation for your Luxury Tanzania Safari Holiday with Signature Safari

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 14: Guided trip in Stone town.

Your program starts with a morning visit by walk 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!Accommodation at Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 15: Spice farm and Jozani Forest trip.

Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for 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 at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort.On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.Accommodation at Paradise Beach Resort Marumbi Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .

Accommodation:  Paradise Beach Resort

Day 16: Dolphin Trip, Zanzibar

One day you go to an excursion to Kizimkazi. Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.This will mark the end of your 17th day of 18 days Kilimanjaro Climb Safari & Beach.Accommodation at Paradise Beach Resort Marumbi Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .

Accommodation:  Paradise Beach Resort

Day 17: Departure day.

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.

End of Kilimanjaro Climb Safari & Beach

Price for Kilimanjaro Climb Safari & Beach includes:
  •   All park entrance fees.
  • All airport transfers
  •   Full board accommodation on safari.
  •   Service of an English speaking driver guide, allowances to the guide.
  •   Transport based on a 4WD Vehicle with pop up roof for comfortable game viewing.
  •   Driver’s Salary and park fees for vehicle and driver.
  •   Game drives as per the Itinerary.
  •   Mileage is built in the price.
  •   Complementary bottle of water daily.
  •   Government taxes
    Kilimanjaro climbing crew, porters , cook and guides
  • Kilimanjaro camping equipment
  • All kilimanjaro park fees
  • Accommodation in Zanzibar and all activities
Price for Kilimanjaro Climb Safari & Beach does not include
  •   International flight, Visa and Travel Insurance.
  •    Tips to drivers (highly recommended).

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