13 Days Trekking, Safaris & Zanzibar

Welcome to Tanzania: Meet and greet at arrival point by our transferring driver who will escort you to the waiting vehicle for loading your luggage then drive you to the Hotel in Moshi town. After checking in the hotel you will get a briefing about your next day's trek then your mountain guide will check your gears. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing at the pool or exploring the town of Dinner ACCOMMODATION Sellinero Hotel

After an early breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up from Moshi and driven to the Machame gate. At the gate, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your waiting lounge registering with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent into the rainforest. During this section of the hike, you should expect rain, mud, and fog. Also, be on the lookout for wildlife, including Colobus monkeys! About halfway up the trail, you will have a lunch break and you will reach the Machame Camp (2980) in the late afternoon or early evening. The porters and chefs who move very fast up the mountain will reach camp before you and set up your tents, boil drinking water, and prepare snacks for your arrival. After washing up, a hot dinner will be served followed by overnight. The Machame Route 7 Days starts here. ACCOMMODATION Machame Camp

After breakfast we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the valley along a steep rocky ridge. The route now turns west onto a river gorge until we arrive at the Shira campsite. Elevation: 2980m to 3840m. Distance: 5km/3mi. Walking time: 4-5 hours. Habitat: Moorland. ACCOMMODATION Shira Camp

From the Shira Plateau we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. Our direction then changes to the south east towards the Lava Tower (4630m). Shortly after the tower we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier, and we descend to Barranco Camp. Although you end the day at a similar elevation to where you began, this day is very important for acclimatisation and helps your body prepare for summit night. Distance: 10km/6mi. Walking time: 5-6 hours. Habitat: Alpine desert. ACCOMMODATION Barranco Camp

After early morning breakfast, it is now time to conquer the Great Barranco Wall! Although it may look intimating at first glance, hikers state that this Class 2 hike is usually much easier than they anticipated. At the top of the Wall, you will have a view of Heim Glacier and will be above the clouds. The trail then winds up and down in the Karanga Valley. This is an ideal hiking day for acclimatization. Keep on Machame Route 7 Days. ACCOMMODATION Karanga Camp

Following breakfast, you will leave Karanga Camp (3959m). The trail intersects with the Mweka Route, which is the trail used to descend on the final two days. As you continue hiking for an hour, you will reach Barafu Hut. This is the last water stop for the porters because there is no accessible water at Barafu Camp (4550m). The word “barafu” in Swahili means “ice” and this camp is located on a rocky, exposed ridge. Tents will be exposed to wind and rocks so it is important for hikers to familiarize themselves with the campsite before dark. An early dinner will be served so hikers can rest before attempting the summit the same night. Your guide will brief you in detail on how to prepare for summit night. Get to sleep by 19:00! ACCOMMODATION Barafu Camp

Your guide will wake you up around 23:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt. The route heads northwest and you will ascend over stone scree. During the ascent, many hikers feel that this is the most mentally and physically challenging part of the climb. In about 6 hours, you will reach Stella Point (5685m), located on the crater rim. After enjoying the magnificent sunrise, you will continue ascending for about 2 hours on a snow-covered trail to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro is a lifetime accomplishment! You will be able to spend a short time on the summit taking photographs and drinking tea before the descent to Barafu begins. The hike down to Barafu Camp takes about 3 hours. At camp, you will rest and enjoy a hot lunch in the sun. After eating, you will continue descending down to Mweka Hut (3100m). The Mweka Trail will lead you through the scree and rocks to the moorland and eventually into the rain forest. Mweka Camp (3100m) is located in the upper rain forest, so fog and rain should be expected. You will have dinner, wash, and rest soundly at camp. Summit attempt of Machame Route 7 Days ACCOMMODATION Mweka Camp

Following a well-deserved breakfast, your staff will have a big celebration full of dancing and singing. It is here on the mountain that you will present your tips to the guide, assistant guides, chef(s), and porters. After celebrating, you will descend for three hours back to Mweka Gate. The National Park requires all hikers to sign their names to receive certificates of completion. Hikers who reached Stella Point (5685m) receive green certificates and hikers who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. After receiving certificates, hikers will descend into the Mweka village for 1 hour (3 kilometers). You will be served a hot lunch then you will drive back to Moshi for long overdue showers and more celebrations. End of Machame Route 7 Days ACCOMMODATION Selinero Hotel / Airport

With the mountain behind you, it is time to swap peaks for plains. You are driven from Moshi to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the wildlife that gathers along the Tarangire River. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before continuing to a comfortable lodge in the Karatu highlands near Ngorongoro.

Descend some 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcanic caldera and UNESCO World Heritage Site that shelters one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Spend the day game viewing on the crater floor, with a strong chance of black rhino, lion, elephant, hippo and flamingo, before returning to your lodge in Karatu.

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of pink flamingos and lush groundwater forest. In the afternoon you are driven back to Moshi to rest ahead of your flight to the coast the next day.

Today your flight to Zanzibar leaves at 1.30 pm and takes an hour and forty minutes. One of our drivers will be there to pick you up and bring you to your hotel Real relaxation starts here! Enjoy tropical Zanzibar! The crystal clear water of the ocean and the white sandy beaches are almost too beautiful to be true. Spoil yourself by relaxing under the palm trees and enjoy the wonderful food and beverages of Zanzibar. There is plenty to do on Zanzibar. The island has a rich history and a visit to impressive Stone Town with its Arabic influences can't be missed. But the stunning ocean and the interior of the island also offer plenty of entertainment with a wide variety of activities.

The Safari Blue trip is a day trip where you'll have the chance to visit 2 different snorkel spots with a Swahili traditional wooden boat called dhow. Those amazing spots are located in Menai Bay Conservation area which is known as one of the most beautiful snorkel spots in Zanzibar. There you will swim between beautiful colored fish! This tour includes a guide on the boat and professional snorkel equipment is also provided !

Enjoy the last few hours of your trip before our driver comes to pick you up and you commence the journey home