Day 1 Arrive in Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport
We'll meet for an introductory briefing upon our arrival in Arusha, before transferring to the KIA Lodge for the evening. Dinner

Day 2 Kilimanjaro Climb - Arusha to Machame Camp.
At 7:30 a.m., we'll transfer to the Machame Park Gate. After registering with the park authority, we'll begin our climb through the lush forest. We'll continue on to some heath land before reaching our overnight camp at Machame Camp (10,000 feet, 6-7 hours of walking). All meals included

Day 3 Kilimanjaro Climb - 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'll overnight at Shira Camp (12,500 feet, 6-7 hours of walking). All meals included

Day 4 Kilimanjaro Climb - Shira Camp to Barranco Camp
We'll draw nearer the peak as we pass the Lava Tower. The trek becomes a bit more strenuous as the trail steepens on the approach to our overnight stop at Barranco Camp (13,800 feet, 5-6 hours of walking). All meals included

Day 5 Kilimanjaro Climb - 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). All meals included

Day 6 Kilimanjaro Climb - Karanga Valley Camp to Barafu Camp
We'll trek up through the Karanga Valley, following the lava ridge to the Barafu camp (15,500 feet, 6-7 hours of walking), where we will overnight. All meals included

Day 7 Kilimanjaro Climb - Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp
Just after midnight, we'll begin our summit attempt, passing between the Rebmann and Tarzel glaciers to the rim at Stella Point. 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 to Mweka Camp (9,870 feet, 3-4 hours of walking on the descent). All meals included

Day 8 Kilimanjaro Climb - Mweka Camp to Park Gate, transfer to Arusha
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 where we stay at the KIA lodge. Breakfast and dinner.

Day 9 Safari
Your Safari starts with the drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Your Driver/Guide will make several stops along the way at various places of interest, including a stop at the edge of the escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara. After arrival in Ngorongoro you will descend into the crater for a game drive at the bottom. 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 Sopa Lodge at Ngorongoro. All meals included

Day 10
After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. A picnic lunch will be provided. On the way you will stop at the Olduvai Gorge where anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey made many significant discoveries, contributing to the theory that human life originated in Africa. 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 at Serengeti. All meals included

Day 11
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. As in Ngorongoro 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 Mapito Tented Camp at Serengeti. All meals included

Day 12
After breakfast we head 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 E Unoto Retreat at Lake Manyara. All meals included

Day 13
Early morning visit of a Masai Village, then drive back to Arusha, for your flight to Zanzibar Island.
You transfer (15 minutes) to your hotel on arrival. As a result of its trade in slaves and spices, Zanzibar was for many years the most important town on the East Africa Coast. The Sultans of Oman, who introduced the clove tree to its fertile soil at the start of the last century, moved their court here from Muscat in the Gulf and ruled until independence in the early 1960s. As a major trading centre, the ‘Spice Island’ is also reputed to be the birthplace of Swahili, the people of different languages. In the heart of the original merchant city the baleful cry of the muezzin calling the faithful to prayer resources though the narrow stone streets.
Hotel – 2 nights (Swimming pool) – Bed & Breakfast

Day 14
You have the day to explore the atmospheric, faded splendour of the Stone Town. It’s fun to wander unhurriedly through the narrow, whitewashed streets and make chance discoveries. The bustle of the old fish market, the vibrant colours of the stalls in the fruit market, the curious mix of black Africa and Islam-veiled women, men with white pillar-box hats, and traces of Arabic origins in the faces of merchants.

In the afternoon you can take a half-day ‘spice tour’ (optional), which brings to life the story of the island by visiting its many ruins, and the extensive plantations which produce cloves, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom as well as fruits and herbs. (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 15-16 – ZANZIBAR BEACH
This morning you transfer to your beach resort (approx. 11/2 hrs). The beautiful coastline with its palm-fringed beaches creates an image of a forgotten paradise. Most are protected by coral reefs and are made of white coral-sand. Here you can relax on the balmy, tropical shores of the Indian Ocean or skorkel in its crystal clear water. Alternatively you may choose to rent bicycles, walk to a nearby village or enjoy optional excursions to other parts of the island. Hotel 2 nights – half board (Bed, Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 17
You will transfer to Zanzibar airport and board your light aircraft for a short flight to Saadani National Park. You transfer (15 minutes) to your beach safari camp on arrival. The camp is on the edge of the park, which situated to the north of the historic town of Bagamoyo (where slaves were once brought from the interior to be shipped to Zanzibar).

Bordering the park, your fixed tents are beautifully situated on the beach, with a bar and restaurant. Nearby there’s the small local village of Mkwaja as well as the historical ruins of an early mosque.
A late afternoon walking safari reveals a stunning array of bird life, including coucal, lovebird, rollers and sunbird, as well as offering close encounters with big game. Overnight at A Tent With A View. All meals included

Day 18
Today you head out by open-topped Land Rover (the all-purpose workhorse of these parts), to seek out a wider variety of game including the elusive oryx, sable and kudu. Wildebeest, hartebeest, eland, reedbuck, warthog and zebra also occur in numbers and some of the largest herds of giraffe found in Africa. This afternoon there may be an opportunity to visit the nearby local school – Mkwaja Primary School. It’s a great place to interact with the local villagers and to see their way of life.  Overnight at A Tent With A View. All meals included

Day 19
You most relaxing safari outing is a full-day boat safari on the Wami River. You motor slowly up-river past a wonderful array of kingfishers, bee-eaters and other river birds, with hippopotamus and crocodile basking in the warm, shallow waters. Many primates are also visible – especially black and white colobus monkey. You can then anchor or simply drift down-river in silence for a while before returning by vehicle through the park to camp. Overnight at A Tent With A View. All meals included

Day 20
A short flight takes you to Dar es Salaam. The city is centred on the large harbour where traditionally rigged dhows complete with modern cargo ships. The city itself is an eclectic mix of Swahili, German, Asian and British architecture, reflecting its colonial past and more recent history. It is a relatively new city Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar, saw the potential of Dar as a deepwater port because of its strategic position at the centre of the East African coast. In 1866, he began work on his palace, built of coral blocks hewn on Changuu Island off Zanzibar. He died before its completion and the palace fell into ruin – he gave the tiny port its name – ‘’Heven of Peace’’.  Hotel (Comfortable hotel with en suite facilities) – 1 night Bed & Breakfast

Day 21: Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your overnight flight.

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