Itinerary Overview: 18-Day Safari, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Days 1-6: Hiking Mount Kilimanjaro

• Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
  • Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for overnight stay.

• Day 2: Begin Kilimanjaro Trek (Machame Route)

  • Start your trek from Machame Gate.
  • Hike through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (3,000 m).

• Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp

  • Ascend through moorland to Shira Camp (3,840 m).

• Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

  • Continue hiking towards Barranco Camp (3,960 m), enjoying stunning views.

• Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp

  • Climb the Barranco Wall and hike to Karanga Camp (4,035 m).

• Day 6: Karanga Camp to Uhuru Peak

  • Early morning ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895 m) for sunrise.
  • Descend back to Mweka Camp for overnight stay.

Days 7: Tarangire National Park

• Day 7: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
  • After breakfast, meet your safari guide.
  • Drive to Tarangire National Park; enjoy game viewing en route.
  • Overnight at a lodge in Mto wa May.

Days 8-10: Serengeti National Park

• Day 8: Drive to Serengeti National Park

  • Breakfast around 8:30 AM; pack lunch for the day.
  • Drive to Serengeti; evening game drive searching for big cats.

• Days 9 &10: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti

  • After breakfast each day, embark on full-day game drives until sunset.
  • Return for dinner and overnight at your camp.

Day 11: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Day 11: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu
  • Early morning game drive until about 8:30 AM.
  • Return for breakfast; check out and drive via Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Overnight at a lodge in Karatu.

Day12: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

• Day12: Full Day at Ngorongoro Crater
  • Early breakfast followed by a full-day exploration of Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Evening return drive back to Mto wa May; overnight at the lodge.

Days13-18: Zanzibar Beach Holiday

• Days13-14: Travel from Tanzania Mainland to Zanzibar

  • Day13: Depart from Mto wa May after breakfast; transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for flight to Zanzibar.
  • Check into your beach resort upon arrival. Enjoy leisure time on the beach or explore Stone Town.

• Days15-17: Relaxation and Activities in Zanzibar

  • Spend these days relaxing on the beach or engaging in activities such as snorkeling, diving, spice tours, or cultural excursions.

• Day18: Departure

  • Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some last-minute relaxation before transferring back to the airport for departure.