Tanzania 's North Circuit is undoubtedly a wildlife paradise. Featuring Mt. Kilimanjaro , Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti Plains and Tarangire National Park . Tanzania 's limitless tradition of hospitality; peace and stability combined with almost unexplored rugged natural attractions, is by far a preferred destination.

Day 1 - KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - ARUSHA

Upon your arrival you'll be met by your driver-guide and transferred to the Mountain Village Lodge, in the outskirts of Arusha. This lodge overlooks Lake Duluti and is designed after Tanzanian village life; amidst flower gardens. In the morning wake up to a spectacular view of the lake and the imposing Mount Meru , standing at 14,000 feet.

Mountain Village Lodge

Day 2 - ARUSHA - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Morning transfer to our own Tarangire Lodge, in Tarangire National Park . Along the way you'll see the proud Maasai and their villages. Our lodge is built on a ridge overlooking the park's only water source, the Tarangire River . You may view wildlife right from your tent's veranda as they come to drink from the river. Take a refreshing dip in the Lodge's pool, or go on an afternoon game drive. In the evening, the magical sounds of Africa surround you.

Tarangire Lodge

Day 3 - TARANGIRE - LAKE MANYARA - GIBBS FARM

Early morning game drives in Trangire. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park ; a small but rich and varied park, nestled along the Great Rift Valley . Take a game drive and have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool or under an acacia tree. In addition to a large hippo population, you may se the famous tree-climbing lions. This park is also famous for Ian Douglas-Hamilton's elephant studies. Continue on to a former colonial coffee farm.

Gibbs Farm

Day 4 - GIBBS FARM - NGORONGORO CRATER

Gibbs is a charming coffee plantation with an ambience of the Out of Africa era set amidst lovely gardens. Enjoy a fresh breakfast - Gibbs grows and produces most of its food. Later drive to the edge of the world's largest unbroken caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Lunch at the Lodge. After lunch enjoy a panoramic view into the crater.

Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge

Day 5 - NGORONGORO - OLDUVAI GORGE - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After a morning game drive in the Crater, continue to the renowned Serengeti. On the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge , where Mary and Louis Leakey discovered the 1.75 million year old human fossil remains. At Olduvai Gorge have a picnic lunch and take some time to visit the museum.

Sopa/Serena/Elewana Lodge

Day 6 - NGORONGORO - SERENGETI

Morning and afternoon game drives. In addition to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and Thomson's gazelle, the Serengeti is known for its large lion and leopard populations Serengeti in Maasai language means "endless plains." It covers 23,000 square miles, known for its annual migration of hundreds and thousands of wildebeest and zebra. Watch Serengeti's life and death drama unfold as lion, cheetah, and other predators and scavengers feast.

Sopa/Serena/Elewana Lodge

Day 7 - SERENGETI - TARANGIRE

Breakfast at your lodge. Go on a game drive en route to Tarangire National Park . After lunch at Tarangire, you may go on a game drive or take a dip in the pool. Among animals you may see here are lion, cheetah, warthog, buffalo, gazelle and abundant birdlife.

Tarangire Lodge

Day 8 - TARANGIRE - ARUSHA - KILIMANJARO

After breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch. Visit the open market for Tanzania arts and crafts bargains. Later transfer to the airport for your flight back home with memories of paradise - Tanzania .

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Become encompassed by the splendor of nature and wildlife as you experience the African expanse through camping.

Day 1 - ARUSHA - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park . Along the way you'll see the proud Maasai and their villages. Take a refreshing dip in the Lodge's pool, or go on an afternoon game drive. In the evening, the magical sounds of Africa surround you. Overnight at Tarangire lodge.

Tarangire Lodge

Day 2 - TARANGIRE - NGORONGORO CRATER

Morning game drive. Tarangire Lodge is built on a ridge overlooking the Tarangire River , the park's only water source. View wildlife right from your tent veranda as they come to drink water from the river. Afternoon game drive in Tarangire's mystical baobab covered hills, home to herds of elephants and a variety of wildlife.

Tarangire Lodge

Day 3 - TARANGIRE - NGORONGORO CRATER

Drive to the edge of the world's largest unbroken caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 2,000 feet into a wildlife wonderland for a picnic lunch by an oasis. At lunch watch out for fast flying kites and swift monkeys determined to grab your food!

Camp at Rim of Crater

Day 4 - NGORONGORO CRATER

Ones again descend into the spectacular crater. This is one of the last places you may se the black rhinoceros, as well as a wide variety of wildlife. Enjoy abundant wildlife in what is often described as the eighth wonder of the world. Picnic by a hippo pool.

Camp at Rim of Crater

Day 5 - NGORONGORO - SERENGETI

Continue to the famous Serengeti, one of the world's largest game sanctuaries. On the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge , where Mary and Louis Leakey discovered the 1.75 million year old human fossil remains. Continue on to Seronera, located in the center of Serengeti and a prime place to see cheetah.

Camp at Serengeti

Day 6 - SERENGETI

Morning game drive. Later continue to the Ndutu Lake area in southern Serengeti. Depending on the time of the year, you may witness the migration of some hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra. And for predators and scavengers, it's feasting time. Photo opportunities are infinite as the life and death drama of the Serengeti unfold.

Camp at Serengeti

Day 7 - SERENGETI

Spend the whole day in the spectacular Serengeti host to most plains animals. In addition to vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and Thompson's gazelle, the Serengeti is known for its large lion and leopard populations.

Camp at Serengeti

Day 8 - SERENGETI - ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Depart Serengeti for Arusha National Park , where you'll hike and camp. Arusha is one of Tanzania 's most scenic parks. Go on a walking safari accompanied by a ranger. The park's main features are Ngurdoto Crater, the Momela Lakes and Mount Meru . Animal life is abundant, including colobus monkeys.

Camp at Arusha National Park

Day 9 - ARUSHA PARK - KILIMANJARO

After a morning game drive, transfer to Arusha , Tanzania 's safari capital in time for lunch. Visit the open market. Tonight transfer to Kilimajaro Airport for your homebound flight.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Adventure off-the-beaten-track on our walking safari, guided by the best guides in Tanzania , including the Maasai. Donkeys carry your luggage as you encounter Tanzania 's wildlife and people in a close and personal way.

Day 1 - KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL

Upon your arrival at Kilimajaro Airport , you'll be met and transferred to Novotel in Arusha.

Novotel Arusha .

Day 2 - ARUSHA - NGORONGORO CRATER

Depart Arusha, for the Ngorongoro Crater - the largest unbroken caldera in the world. On the way, visit Lake Manyara National Park - a small but rich park nestled in the walls of the Great Rift Valley . Manyara is famous for its tree climbing lions and the elephant studies done by Ian Douglas. Depart Manyara in the afternoon to camp at the rim of Ngorongoro Crater and experience one of the most spectacular views on earth.

Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Day 3 - NGORONGORO CRATER

After breakfast, a 2,000-foot descent takes you into a wildlife wonderland for a game drive. This is one of the last places you may see the black rhinoceros. Picnic lunch by an oasis. Overnight camp at the rim of the crater for a spectacular panoramic view.

Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Day 4 & 5 - NGORONGORO -SERENGETI - SOIT ORGOSS

Depart the crater and drive through the Serengeti game viewing along the way to Soit Orgoss Wilderness Area. This drive takes you through the short grass plains and into the highland wooded grasslands of the Northern Serengeti ecosystem. In this scenic rock Kopje area, off-the-beaten-track and away from other tourists, you'll explore on foot. Stalking wildlife when the chance presents itself and observing the smaller details often sassed from a vehicle. Wildlife is abundant and diverse; and the opportunity to meet with local Maasai people.

Camp Soit Orgoss Kopjes

Day 6 & 7 - SOIT ORGOSS

From the base camp, walk to explore this scenic wilderness area, taking in details that cannot be seen from a Land Rover. Wildlife is plentiful and varied with possibility of encountering lion, cheetah, buffalo, topi as well as many other species that inhabit the area. Here you'll experience a taste of remoteness, an undeveloped wilderness far from the usual tourist paths.

Camp Soit Orgoss

Day 8 - SOIT ORGOSS - MAGAIDURU

Travel east to the Maasai village of Magaiduru located in the highlands of the Northern Gol Mountains . If time permits you usually walk the 4 or 5 kilometers to your camp in the village center. Here you'll interact with the legendary Maasai people and experience first hand their lifestyles.

Camp Magaiduru Village Center

Day 9/10/11 - MAGAIDURU - MALABO - SALE

You trek through the Gol Mountains ending in the Maasai village of Malabo . Maasai guides will accompany the trek and you'll use donkeys to carry your loads. This is a 60 - 70 kilometers trek through Maasai foot and cattle trails. Trails are fairly rough - sometimes taking you over ridges and passes - down through the valleys ending with a final steep drop to the Sale plains.

Camp Gol Mountains

Day 12 - SALE - LAKE NATRON

After saying farewell to your Maasai guides, you'll travel eastward and descend the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the Lake Natron basin. Camp by the Ngare Sero River near the base of the active volcano, Oldonyo Lengai. Afternoon hike up the scenic river gorge - palm trees and water falls in the middle of this very arid environment.

Camp Oldonyo Lengai

Day 13 - NATRON - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Sunrise visit to Lake Natron shore, where flamingo and other waterfowl often concentrate. We then head south following the Rift Valley to Tarangire National Park . The road is rough and dusty but goes through spectacular escarpments and extinct volcanoes stay in Tarangire Lodge.

Tarangire Lodge

Day 14 - TARANGIRE

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. The mystical baobab covered hills are home to large herds of elephant. Among the other animals that can be seen are lion, oryx, leopard, cheetah and spectacular bird life. Tarangire Lodge is built o a ridge overlooking the Tarangire River, the park's only water source; and in the dry season you may watch the animals from your tent's veranda as they come to drink water.

Tarangire Lodge

Day 15 - TARANGIRE - ARUSHA

Today you'll transfer to Arusha for your flight back home.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

NB: Other UNIQUE safaris available upon request.

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The Selous, Mikumi & Ruaha

Located in southern Tanzania , the Selous game reserve is Africa 's largest wildlife sanctuary. The Selous covers 34,375 square miles and is one of the last great wilderness. The Selous contains the greatest concentration of big game left on earth, including large elephant, buffalo and rhino populations. Mikumi and Ruaha National Parks are delightful additions to this wildest tour.

Day 1 - DAR ES SALAAM

Upon your arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your Hotel. Dar Es Salaam , also known as "Haven of Peace" is the largest city in Tanzania and most of its buildings are of Arab style.

Kilimanjaro Hotel

Day 2 - DAR ES SALAAM - SELOUS

Early departure by Land Rover to the Selous Game Reserve. Picnic lunch on the way. Arrive late afternoon at Rufiji River Camp, on the river just inside the reserve on the east.

Rufiji River Camp

Day 3 - SELOUS

Full day of game viewing in the Selous, four times the size of Serengeti and Africa 's largest wildlife sanctuary. Here you'll find the finest virgin wildlife, flora and fauna. Experience the adventure and magic of Africa . Picnic lunch.

Rufiji River Camp

Day 4 - SELOUS

Continue to explore the Selous. You may see elephant, buffalo, sable antelope, greater kudu, eland, lion. After lunch take the adventure further, on a boat ride on the mighty Rufiji, to view wildlife down river. The Selous is real wild and animals still react strongly to humans. Picnic lunch.

Rufiji River Camp

Day 5 - SELOUS - MIKUMI

Drive to Mikumi Wildlife Lodge, a modern lodge located in Mikumi National Park . The lodge overlooks a water hole where you may watch animals drink. Picnic lunch on the way to Mikumi.

Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

Day 6 - MIKUMI - RUAHA

Drive through beautiful countryside on your way to Ruaha National Park in remote Southern Tanzania . On the way stop at the mountain town of Iringa for lunch.

Ruaha River Camp

Day 7 - RUAHA

Full day game viewing in unexplored Ruaha National Park . Large herds of elephant are known to live here. You may also see greater kudu, leopard, hunting dog and bush babies. Ruaha River flows along the park's entire eastern boarder creating spectacular gorges and scenery. Picnic lunch.

Ruaha River Camp

Day 8 - RUAHA - MIKUMI

Take a short game drive in Ruaha before heading toward Mikumi. Lunch at Iringa. Arrive at Mikumi late afternoon.

Mikumi Wildlife Lodge

Day 9 - MIKUMI - DAR ES SALAAM

Go on morning game drive. Mikumi is rich with wildlife and contains all the "big five", buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, and rhino. You may also see wildebeest, zebra, impala, warthog, giraffe and much more. After lunch depart for Dar Es Salaam . Tonight board your flight back home.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

The Selous is not accessible during the rain season. Its open for tours June through October only.

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Four Days - by road or Air

Day 1 - DAR ES SALAAM - SELOUS

Depart early for the Selous, picnic lunch on the way. Afternoon arrival at Rufiji River Camp, the Selous' oldest hunting camp, in the eastern approach.

Rufiji River Camp

Day 2 - RUFIJI RIVER CAMP

Game drives in Africa 's largest game reserve, the size of Denmark and four times the size of the Serengeti. Adventure into the virgin bush to encounter wildlife. Take a boat ride along the mighty Rufiji River , which boasts Africa 's largest population of hippopotamus.

Rufiji River Camp

Day 3 - RUFIJI RIVER

After breakfast, take a walking safari. Today you'll closely encounter Africa 's wildlife for close-up unforgettable experiences.

Rufiji River Camp

Day 4 - RUFIJI - DAR ES SALAAM

After your breakfast, depart for Dar Es Salaam . Picnic lunch on the way.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

The Selous is not accessible during the rain season. Its open for tours June through October only.

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Day 01 - Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Safari departs from Arusha in the afternoon at 1400hrs (or from Nairobi at 0800hrs). Pick up from your Arusha Town Hotel(or any other agreed point in Arusha or Nairobi) and depart by road to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to arrive in time for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 02 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater

After breakfast descend into the Crater for a spectacular full day's game-viewing drive with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa /Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 03 - Ngorongoro / Serengeti National Park

After breakfast depart for Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai - the cradle of mankind - to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa /Elewana/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 04 - Serengeti National Park

A full day in the Serengeti with game drives. Early morning game drive before breakfast. Mid morning at leisure or on a further game drive. Afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa /Elewana/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 05 - Serengeti / Lake Manyara

After breakfast depart for Manyara Serena Lodge to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive in search of 'tree-climbing' lions and other plains game including excellent bird-spotting trail. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 06 - Lake Manyara / Arusha / Zanzibar

After breakfast depart for Arusha Town to arrive in time for lunch. Lunch at the Novotel Arusha. Afternoon transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to the Tanzania 's coast and on to the ' Spice Islands ' of Zanzibar . Met upon arrival at the Zanzibar Airport and transferred to Breezes Beach Club on the north coast. Dinner and overnight at Breezes Beach Club. Half Board

Day 07 - Zanzibar at a Beach Hotel - Spice Islands

Full day spent in Zanzibar enjoying the various amenities, exploring the surroundings with optional activities or having a good time by the white sandy beaches. The ocean offers warm clear blue waters, idyllic islands excellent reefs for snorkeling and diving, fantastic deep sea fishing, water sports and of course delicious fresh fish.

And if you thought that wasn't enough, visiting the Spice plantations (cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cardamom and others) or haggling for carvings in the Central Market is great fun too. Accommodation is on bed, breakfast and dinner leaving you free to take lunch at a speciality restaurant of choice in this beach resort. Breezes Beach Club. Half Board.

Day 08 - Zanzibar at a Beach Hotel - Spice Islands

Full day spent in Zanzibar enjoying the various amenities, exploring the surroundings with optional activities or having a good time by the white sandy beaches. Accommodation is on bed, breakfast and dinner leaving you free to take lunch at a speciality restaurant of choice in this beach resort. Breezes Beach Club. Half Board.

Day 09 - Depart via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi

After breakfast you will be transferred back to the Zanzibar airport for your scheduled flight back to Arusha.

Please also note that it is possible to fly to either Dar Es salaam or Nairobi if you want to catch your outward flight from any of these towns. This can be done on request and the tour price will be subject to amendment accordingly. Details are available on request.

It is possible to add an extra night in Zanzibar . The extra cost will depend on the hotel in which you are staying in Zanzibar . Rates for extensions are available on request.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 01 - Arusha / Lake Manyara National Park

Safari departs in the afternoon at 1400hrs. After lunch depart on a light aircraft flight to Lake Manyara famed for its 'Tree-climbing Lions'. Upon arrival enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park before retiring to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Half Board

Day 02 - Full Day Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is like a small jewel. With six distinct habitats, you will enjoy the diversity of flora and fauna. Wildlife is abundant, with herds of elephant, wildebeest and impala dotting the landscape. Birdlife is prolific, as the park's 88 square-mile lake attracts a wide variety of birds. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives today. All meals and overnight at LakeManyara Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 03 - Lake Manyara / Western Serengeti National Park

A light aircraft flight takes you to the northwestern portion (Grumeti) of the Serengeti today, and your luxurious tented camp. This afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in Tanzania 's most famous park before returning for dinner and overnight at Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp/Elewana Lodge. All Inclusive.

Day 04 - Full Day in Western Serengeti National Park

A full day in the Western Serengeti with game drives. Here you have a chance to find world's greatest wildlife spectacle. Mid morning at leisure or on a further game drive. Afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp/Elewana Lodge. All Inclusive.

Day 05 - Central Serengeti National Park

A short flight by light aircraft takes you to Seronera, still in the Serengeti. Transfer to your lodge in time for lunch and an afternoon of game viewing in the Serengeti. Return for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 06 - Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater Rim

This morning, you might want to take an optional balloon safari over the Serengeti. Later, depart by road to Ol Duvai Gorge, the fascinating site of many archaeological digs and believed to be the 'Crandle of Mankind'. Then, continue on to Ngorongoro Crater, arriving later this afternoon. Arrive in the early evening to relax and enjoy your dinner and overninght at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 07 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast descend into the Crater for a spectacular full day's game-viewing drive in a 4WD safari vehicle with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro is the world's largest caldera and is home to a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife. The day on the crater's floor will

almost certainly complete your game-viewing list - if you haven't already done so... Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 08 - Back to Arusha

After breakfast depart by road for Arusha to arrive in time for lunch at the end of the safari.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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An exclusive and laxurious safari in Classic Tented Camps featuring Tanzania 's major attractions

Day 01 - Arusha / Tarangire National Park

Safari departs in the afternoon at 1400hrs. After lunch depart for Tarangire National Park with a short game-viewing drive enroute. This park is famed for it's amazing concentration of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Lodge. Full Board

Day 02 - Full Day Tarangire National Park

A full day in the Tarangire National park with game drives. One before breakfast. Mid morning at leisure or on a further game
drive. Afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Tarangire Lodge. Full Board

Day 03 - Tarangire / Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart by road to Lake Manyara National Park famed for it's 'Tree-Climbing Lions' to arrive in time for lunch at Kirurumu Tented Camp with splendid views of Lake Manyara . Afternoon enjoy a game drive in search of the 'tree lions' and other resident animals. Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Camp. Full Board

Day 04- Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive before enjoying a samptous breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart by road to the world famous heritage site which is now the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the early evening to relax and enjoy your dinner and overninght at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 05 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast descend into the Crater for a spectacular full day's game-viewing drive in a 4WD safari vehicle with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa/ Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 06- Ngorongoro / Serengeti

After breakfast depart for Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai - the cradle of mankind - to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Migration Camp. Full Board

Day 07- Serengeti National Park

A full day in the Serengeti with game drives. One before breakfast. Mid morning at leisure or on a further game drive. Afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Migration Camp. Full Board

Day 08 - Back to Arusha

After breakfast depart by road for Arusha to arrive in time for lunch at the end of the safari.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Day 01 - Arusha / Tarangire National Park

Safari departs in the afternoon at 1400hrs. After lunch depart for Tarangire National Park with a short game-viewing drive enroute. This park is famed for it's amazing concentration of bird species. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge. Full Board

Day 02 - Tarangire / Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive before enjoying a samptous breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart by road to the world famous heritage site and the 'crandle of mankind' which is now the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the early evening to relax and enjoy your dinner and overninght at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 03 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast descend into the Crater for a spectacular full day's game-viewing drive with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa /Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 04 - Ngorongoro  / Serengeti 

After breakfast depart for Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai - the cradle of mankind - to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa/Serena/Elewana Lodge. Full Board

Day 05 - Serengeti National Park

A full day in the Serengeti with game drives. One before breakfast. Mid morning at leisure or on a further game drive. Afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa /Serena /Elewana Lodge. Full Board

Day 06 - Serengeti / Lake Manyara

After breakfast depart for Manyara Serena Lodge to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive in search of 'tree-climbing' lions and other plains game including excellent bird-spotting trail. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 07 - Back to Arusha

After breakfast depart by road for Arusha to arrive in time for lunch at the end of the safari.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Day 01 - Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Safari departs from Arusha in the afternoon at 1400hrs (or from Nairobi at 0800hrs). Pick up from your Arusha Town Hotel (or any other agreed point in Arusha or Nairobi ) and depart by road to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to arrive in time for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 02 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast descend into the Crater for a spectacular full day's game-viewing drive with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 03 - Ngorongoro / Serengeti National Park

After breakfast depart for Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai - the cradle of mankind - to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa/Serena/Elewana Lodge. Full Board

Day 04 - Serengeti National Park

A full day in the Serengeti with game drives. Early morning game drive before breakfast. Mid morning at leisure or on a further game drive. Afternoon proceed on another game-viewing drive returning for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa/Serena/Elewana Lodge. Full Board

Day 05 - Serengeti / Lake Manyara

After breakfast depart for Manyara Serena Lodge to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive in search of 'tree-climbing' lions and other plains game including excellent bird-spotting trail. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 06 - Depart

After breakfast depart by road for Arusha to arrive in time for lunch at the end of the safari.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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A visit to Lake Manyara National Park famed for its 'Tree-climbing' lions. Includes a visit to Tarangire! Departs on any day of your choice.

Day 01 - Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Safari departs in the afternoon at 1400hrs. Pick up from your Arusha Town Hotel (or any other agreed point in Arusha and depart by road to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to arrive in time for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa/Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 02 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast descend into the Crater for a spectacular full day's game-viewing drive with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa /Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 03 - Ngorongoro / Lake Manyara

After breakfast depart for Manyara Serena Lodge to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon proceed on a game-viewing drive in search of 'tree-climbing' lions and other plains game including excellent bird-spotting trail. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Full Board

Day 04 - Back to Arusha

After breakfast depart by road for Arusha to arrive in time for lunch.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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MANYARA/SERENGETI/NGORONGORO 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

Day 1: 9.00am Drive to Lake Manyara for morning and afternoon tour with. Dinner and overnight the campsite/Lake Manyara Hotel.

Day 2: After breakfast depart for Serengeti with picnic lunch. Game drive en-route. Dinner and overnight the campsite /Lodge.

Day 3: Sunrise game drives. Come back to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast proceed with game drive till lunchtime. Take your lunch at the camp, thereafter drive to Ngorongoro with game drive en-route for dinner and overnight at the campsite/Lodge.

Day 4: Early morning breakfast then descends down the crater for tour with picnic lunch. Lunch will be at hippo poolside. After lunch drive back to Arusha.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Mountain biking, walking, Mt. Lengai climb, game viewing and plenty of opportunities to experience the Masai culture first hand.

Day1- Mountain biking around the back of Lengi Jave. Fly camp set up next to a Masai boma.

Day2- Mountain biking, heading towards Engaruka. Fly camp either at a Masai boma or campsite.

Day3- Mountain biking in the direction of Lake Natron . Campsite near the lake.

Day4- Rest day. Afternoon visit to the waterfalls and/or evening drive to the lake.

Day5-Early morning climb of the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Relax around the camp. Possibilities as on day

Day6&7- Drive to the Serengeti. Stay at the lodge. Game drives.

Day8&9-Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Day in the crater. Stay at the lodge or camping.

Day10- Drive back to Arusha.

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

For camping safari

The above is applicable
Cook fees
The tents and huts
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

OPTIONAL TOURS .

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro , is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world at 19,340 feet. The climb is a five-day trek of varying gradients and climates - from tropical to arctic. The culmination of the climb is the African dawn at the summit - the "Roof of Africa"

Marangu Route is the most popular and the most often climbed route. It is relatively easier and best for inexperienced climbers. Accommodation is in typical mountain climbing huts with shared rooms and facilities controlled by National Park Authorities. On summit day, successful climbers will reach Gillman's Point and then proceed to Uhuru Peak at the very summit of the mountain!!!

Day 1 - ARUSHA ( TANZANIA )

Arrival from either Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport . Overnight in Arusha Novotel. Today at leisure to acclimatize, prepare and go through orientation before you begin the climb tomorrow .

Novotel

Day 2 - ARUSHA - MANDARA HUT (KILIMANJARO)

Stage 1. Arusha - Marangu - Mandara
Drive 2 hrs, Trek 7 km, 4-5 hrs, Ascent 720m, Alt: 2700m

Slowly start up the beautiful lower slopes of the mountain. A wide path winds up through a tall hardwood forest, then through a stretch of rain forest and across several streams. The path gets narrow as it breaks out onto the high grasslands and ducks back into clumps of trees before you hit Mandara Hut, your first night's stop at 9,000 feet.

Mandara Hut

Day 3 - MANDARA - HOROMBO

Stage 2. Mandara to Horombo
Trek: 11Km, 5-7 hrs, Ascent 1020m, Alt 3720m

You start out with a steep ascent through dense forest. After about 45 minutes you break out into the open grasslands and you'll have your first glimpse of Kilimanjaro's twin Peaks; the majestic dome of Kibo Peak and the wilder, but lower Mawenzi Peak favored by technical climbers. You will see the trail traversing the mountainside and gaining altitude at a reasonably gradual rate. However, the limited oxygen supply in the air is taking its toll. You must slow down, so each mile takes much longer as you ascend. Listen to the guides when they say Pole! Pole! (Slowly! Slowly!) In late afternoon, you climb out of the last gully and suddenly find Horombo Hut at 12,500 feet. Your sleeping bag will be a welcome sight!

Horombo Hut

Day 4 - HOROMBO - KIBO

Stage 4. Horombo to Kibo
Trek 10km, 5-7 hrs, Ascent 1106 Alt: 4826

Start up the steep hills above Horombo Hut and leave two very special tropical-alpine species of plants behind, the Giant Lobelia and Groundsel. You climb up a series of long, rocky hills and finally look down on the saddle between Kibo and Mawenzi. This moonscape, where NASA astronauts used to train, is sandy and generally quite windy and therefore cold; but is a comfortable walk apart from the obvious altitude problems. You will soon see the path up the summit and also the glistening tin roof of the final hut. The last stretch up to Kibo Hut at 15,500 feet is steep and much more strenuous than it looks. Pole! Pole! After a light meal, you will likely hit your sleeping bag for some badly needed rest, before your midnight assault.

Kibo Hut

Day 5 - KIBO - HOROMBO

Stage 5a. Kibo - " Uhuru Peak "
Trek: 4km, 7-8 and half hrs, Ascent 1070, Alt 5896m

Stage 5b. " Uhuru Peak " - Horombo
Trek 4km, 4-6hrs, Descent 2176, Alt 3720m

You'll wear all the clothing you have brought to Africa . At the summit the temperature can be as low as 20 ° F before sunrise and snow can be encountered. The climbing is extremely strenuous and breathing becomes a very conscious effort. After 6 to 8 hours, (around day-break) a fortunate group will reach Gilman's Point at 18,640 feet, generally recognized as the peak. After sunrise, it gets warm quickly and layers of clothing come off fast as you rush back down to the safer altitude of Kibo Hut. Take a brief rest before moving down to Horombo Hut where you will spend the night after perhaps the toughest day of your life. You will have walked about 12 miles since 1:00am , starting at 15,500 feet, ascending to perhaps 18,640 feet, and then descending to 12,500 feet, before you can rest.

Horombo Hut

Day 6 - HOROMBO - ARUSHA

Stage 6. Horombo - Marangu - Arusha
Trek: 18km, 3-5hrs, Descend 1740, Drive 2 hrs

This morning you will feel elated, either because you made it to the top or because you are so happy to be headed for easier altitudes! Walking is now a breeze compared to coming up, except for your aching bones. However, you will walk all the way from Horombo Hut, past Mandara Hut and back to the Park Headquarters at the Marangu Gate in one day. Tonight, you will probably have at least on well-deserved bath at the hotel before collapsing for the night.

NOVOTEL ARUSHA.

Day 7 - ARUSHA-DEPARTURE

Transfer to the point of departure either to Nairobi or to Kilimanjaro Airport .
Today you'll be transferred to Arusha. Go shopping in the bustling open market. Transfer to Airport for your homebound flight.

End of the Safari.

NB: Side Trek: - From Mandara hut you can visit the nearby Maundi Crater. Clients can as well extend their safari to Lake Manyara , Ngorongoro crater, Serengeti or Zanzibar .

The following will be included in the cost of your tour:
Transport to & from the gate / 1 Guide for the group / 2 Porters per client / Park fees / Camping fees / Rescue fees / Meals / Tea and Coffee while on trek ,Air rescue services.

The following will not be included in the cost of the tour:
International flights / Accommodation at the starting point ( Nairobi / Arusha) Tip / Drinks / Climbing gear / Sleeping bags and all items of personal nature. Safari can start from Nairobi on request

Temperatures:
Lower Slopes:
Day Time: 15 to 20 centigrade
Nights Chilly - 5 centigrade
Higher altitude:
Day Time: 5 to 6 centigrade
Night dropping to - 10 centigrade
Some tips on what to bring:
Sleeping bags / Mountain boots / Thick wool sweater / Jacket / Rain coat / Gloves / Under wear slacks / Thick socks / Hat / Sun glasses / Water bottle / Torch / Climbing Stick / Headache Tablets / Lip Cream.

Safari (Expedition) Starting Point: Arusha Town ( Tanzania )

NB: Kilimanjaro climbing can be shortened to fit 6 days, and 5 days. Even though we do not recommend less than 5 days as this often lead to unsuccessful climbing to the top.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

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Day 1:
Meet clients after arrival for transfer to the gorgeous Moivaro Lodge and coffee plantation just outside Arusha. After you check into the lodge, dinner will be served on the thatched veranda overlooking the beautiful gardens that surround the chalets on the plantation. After a welcome toast and light dinner, a good nights rest will be welcome. As you close your eyes, you will definitely feel you have arrived in Africa ! Lalasalama (sweet dreams).

Day 2:
At 7.3am pick up clients at Moivaro lodge and drive to Machame gate. A two-hour drive to Machame Village where the porters are waiting for your gear. Enter the gates of Kilimanjaro National Park and begin hiking through the lush rainforest.   The trail can get quite muddy so bring the gaiters! Ascend through the rainforest to the Machame Hut camp and find your first views of Kilimanjaro as you leave the dense forest.   6 hours hiking - 3000 meters Camp.

Day 3:
The porters wake you every morning with hot tea and warm water for washing face and hands.   After breakfast, the day's trek begins with a steep hike out of camp through a new type of vegetation and volcanic rock.   Below is a sea of clouds over the rainforest with impressive Mt. Meru , the second highest peak in Tanzania (4566 meters), rising above the clouds.   You climb a beautiful ridge with Kili right in front of you.   After ascending some volcanic cliffs, you arrive at the vast moorlands of the Shira Hut camp.   Beautiful views of Kili, Mt. Meru , and the Cathedral spires.   There are some small springs for washing and collecting water.   3 1/2 miles from camp is the Shira Plateau, a beautiful side hike for those with the energy!   5 hours hiking - 3800 meters.

Day 4:  
You ascend out of Shira Camp at a nice slow pace as this is the highest weave been yet.   Kilimanjaro is in front of you throughout the hike.   After a lunch stop, we detour up a steep scree slope to the impressive Lava Tower , a tall, black volcanic mass of rock.   Some choose to scramble to the top, being rewarded with beautiful views.   Or, just kick back and relax!   On the steep hillside you can see the Western Breach trail which goes directly to the Kibo Glacier.   After admiring the Lava Tower , you descend down to a cold glacial stream, refill your water bottles, and continue on and around the mountain. At this point, you are continuing to circumnavigate Kilimanjaro and viewing this beautiful mountain from many different angles.   After hiking across a sparse lava field, you descend to the beautiful Barranco Hut camp. There is another cold stream flowing through this scenic valley with the impressive Barranco Wall on the opposite side. 3940m,   4 hours.

Day 5:
Wake up to hot tea and breakfast and immediately make your assault on the steep Barranco Wall, fondly called it the breakfast climb as it is your first hiking of the day. You see Kili from a new angle and have a nice, fairly short walk through scree and over a ridge to the Karanga River Valley Camp.   You camp beneath the ice falls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers.This is a short day of hiking so one may choose to do a day hike up the scree field and then skiî back down or just rest in camp with a good book. 4000 meters - 3 hours.

Day 6:
After climbing out of the Karanga Valley , the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu Hut, your highest camp yet, at 4600m.   This is the camp where you will be making your ascent to the top. The camp is located well above tree line and buzzes with the excitement of the summit attempt.   You arrive early to obtain plenty of rest before your 11:30 pm wake-up call.   3 hours walking.

Day 7:  
Rise and shine at 11:30 pm !   Dressed in your warmest gear and with plenty of water, snacks, and headlamps you meet for some tea and cookies.   You begin climbing by starlight, the porters always reminding you to go pole-pole (that means slowly-slowly). The steepest section arrives just before Stella Point. You ascend to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers, 4 hours; the last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and a ski pole or stick is useful for balance. From here another hour leads to Uhuru Peak , ( Freedom Peak ) at 19,340 feet, the highest point on the continent of Africa . After watching the sunrise and snapping plenty of photos, you descend back down to the Barafu Hut for a rest and lunch. Continue down the Mweka trail (for descent only) through the giant heather zone to camp at Mweka Hut camp. This is a festive camp on the edge of the rainforest(where you want to have a little extra money because beers and sodas can be purchased here).

Day 8:
Four hour hike down the Mweka trail through the rainforest. Arrive in the village of Mweka where there are plenty of wood curios, batiks, T-shirts, and souvenirs for sale. You have a delicious hot lunch in the village then get on the bus for an hour-long drive back to Moivaro lodge in Arusha. After showers and resting, another big feast awaits you and you celebrate your accomplishment!

End of the Safari.

The following will be included in the cost of your tour:
Transfer to and from the gate, Park fees, Hut fees, crews fees, Rescue fees, 3 meals a day on the climb. Two way transfer, Airport-Arusha, English-speaking mountain guide, Half Board accommodation at the Moivaro lodge

The following will not be included in the cost of your tour:
Things of a personal nature, personal gear, Alcohol, soft drinks, airport tax, visa fees, gratuities for the head guide, assistant guides, porters.

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Stage 1: Arusha - Momella gate - Mariakamba Hut
               Drive 1 Hr,  Hike Distance 10 km, 4 - 5 hrs, 1000m ascent, Alt: 2516
               Dinner and overnight Mariakamba Hut

Stage 2: Mariakamba Hut - Saddle Hut
               Hike Distance 4km, 2 - 3 hrs, and 1050m ascent, Alt: 3566
               Dinner and overnight Saddle Hut.

Stage 3A: Saddle Hut - "Meru Summit"
                 Hike distance 5km, 4 - 5 hrs, 1000m ascent, Alt 4566

Stage 3B: "Meru Summit" - Saddle Hut - Momella Gate - Arusha
                  Hike Distance 14km, 6 - 8hrs, 3050m descent, Alt: 1516
                  Drive 1 hr

End of the Safari.

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage.
Direct check-in with assistance in your Hotels
All meals as mentioned in the itineraries
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Game-viewing drives whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
Sleeping bags and all camping gears are included.

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares

Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/cook/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

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