15-Day Kilimanjaro Climb, Serengeti Safari, and Zanzibar

These safari is a combination of a Mt Kilimanjaro climb, Safaris in the best parks, and lounging on Zanzibar beach. Trek through the Machame trail with tent accommodation and camping at Karanga Valley all very close to ‘Nature and Wildlife.’ Most places are situated in the National Parks with spectacular views. Finally at the close of your journey, relax on the beautiful white sand beaches of Zanzibar Island and stone town.

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
You’ll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Nairobi / Amboseli National Park

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Airport in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arriving in Kibo Safari Camp for Lunch and afternoon game drive. The park is also famous for being one of the few places you can get close to free-roaming wild animals such as the big cats, herds of elephants, zebras, gazelles and buffaloes. Return back to the camp for Dinner and Overnight.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park

Day 2 Machame Gate to Machame Hut

After completing the necessary registration formalities at Machame National Park gate, we begin to trek through the beautiful and lush forest. We will have a picnic lunch en route. The walk takes between five to six hours and we will set up camp at Machame Camp (9,800 ft).

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 3 Machame Camp to Shira Camp

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. You will end the day with time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira Campsite. Today’s trek will be 5 km and takes 4-6 hours. We are ascending from 9,400ft to 12,500ft.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 4 Shira Camp to Barranco Camp

Today’s journey will take you 10 km and 6-8 hours. We will ascend from 12,500ft to 13,000 ft. From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 5 Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. Then, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, you have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this position. This journey will take 8-10 hours and is 9km long, ascending from 13,000ft to 15,000 ft.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 6 Barafu Camp to Summit down Mweka Camp

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit. From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro (Mountain)

Accommodation:
Budget camping
In or near Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 7 Mweka Camp – Gate Out

A sustained descent on a well constructed path takes us through a lovely tropical forest lively with birdsong and boasting lush undergrowth with considerable botanical interest. Our route winds down to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Mweka (5,400 ft); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village, where we are transferred to our lodging in Arusha. [4-6 hours walking].

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)

Accommodation:
Corridor Springs Hotel
Budget hotel located in or near Arusha

Day 8 Arusha – Lake Manyara

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha. Go for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park which lies at the base of the East African Great Rift Valley. The northern part of the park is home to dense forest but the further south you drive the drier the landscape becomes. In this park you are most likely to see elephant, buffalo, giraffe, large troops of baboons, impala, and sometimes even lions which have developed the habit of resting in trees to escape the annoying flies. Many flamingos find their food on the banks of the shallow soda lake while pods of hippos try to protect themselves in the water against the heat of the sun. The game drive ends shortly before sunset after which your driver takes you via steep serpentine roads up to the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands with some breathtaking views back down to the lake and across the park.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park

Day 9-10 Lake Manyara – Serengeti

The scenic road to Serengeti National Park winds through impressive montane forest along the rim of Ngorongoro Crater before descending onto the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. Along the way you can enjoy fantastic views of the caldera of Ngorongoro, some mighty extinct volcanoes, and the vast plains. Two days will be spent exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is a paradise for grazers. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and other animals such as zebra and Thompson gazelle are roaming through this unique eco-system on their annual migration, always followed by lions and hyenas hunting for prey. Whilst on a game drive in Serengeti National Park, you are most likely to spot elephant, buffalo, giraffe, ostrich, and many other animal and bird species. If you’re lucky, you might come across cheetah hunting or leopard resting in a tree.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park

Day 12 Ngorongoro – Arusha – Zanzibar

After early breakfast, we leave for Arusha town. You have an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met by our local representative. Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. If time permits, there is going to be a quick stone town tour.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Beach)

Accommodation:
Tausi Palace Hotel

Day 13-14

Beach at Leisure Smiles Beach Resort, Nungwi North Coast
Smiles Beach Hotel is found in the coastal fishing village of Nungwi, Zanzibar’s North Western coastline. Both Nungwi and the hotel boast the island’s famous white sands and crystalline waters, placing you in the picturesque postcard location. Our family owned hotel warmly welcomes all to come and enjoy everything Zanzibar has to offer. With our beach hotel on the quiet stretch of beach, all of our 16 rooms face the ocean, with only our tropical gardens and the beach separating you from the azure waters. All of our rooms offer either a balcony or patio area allowing you to relax and watch the ocean and admire the simply awe-inspiring sunsets. Our staff welcome you with genuine smiles, and will provide a personal yet low profile service to allow you to relax and unwind in peace.

Main Destination:
Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:
Smiles Beach Hotel
Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar

Day 15 Zanzibar – Dar es Salaam

You have the morning to spend at the beach. Depending on your outbound flight from Dar es Salaam, we will arrange the transfer. It will likely be by ferry to Dar es Salaam. After which you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight. End of our services.

Main Destination:
Dar es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)

Price:USD
$3,700 - 4,300 pp

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Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Day 1 The Boma Nairobi
Luxury hotel in or near Nairobi (Kenya)
Breakfast Included
Day 2-3 Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
All Meals Included
Day 4 Sawela Lodges
Mid-range hotel in or near Lake Naivasha (Kenya)
All Meals Included
Day 5-7 Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
All Meals Included
Day 8-9 Mawe Luxury Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti (Tanzania)
All Meals Included
Day 10 Rhino Lodge
Mid-range lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
All Meals Included
Day 11 Tarangire Safari Lodge
Mid-range tented camp inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
All Meals Included
Day 12-14 Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Luxury resort in or near Zanzibar (Beach, Tanzania)
All Meals Included
Day 15 End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included

Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & minivan
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, minivan & boat
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Giraffe - Common
White Rhino - common
Lion - Rare
Buffalo - Abundant
Hippo - common
Hyena - Rare
Black Rhino - Occasional
Elephant - Abundant
Zebra - Abundant
Wildebeest Abundant
Leopard- Rare

Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or
Park fees
Drinks