The must-sees of Tanzania

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (according to your flight schedule). After collecting your luggage, welcome by a local representative. Assistance and transfer to your accommodation. Briefing for the ascent of Kilimanjaro by the English speaking guide. 

Lunch at your own charge.

Dinner and overnight stay at Outpost Lodge or similar.

After breakfast, we head to the Chaga village of Machame which will be the starting point for this trek. Of the seven main routes used to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the most popular because it offers incredible views and a variety of habitats. Through dense rainforest, giant ferns, begonias and ficus trees, the vegetation changes as the altitude increases.

Picnic lunch. Our camp is established near the Machame camp (3000m).

Dinner and night on the spot.

Walking time : 4 to 5 hours.

Positive altitude : + 1,188 m.

Accommodation: Bivouac under tent with full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Leaving the camp in the morning after breakfast, if the weather is good, a wonderful view of Uhuru (summit) will be waiting for us. We take a steep path through a savannah of tall grass, volcanic rocks and heather... Then the first giant seneca trees, like sentinels guarding an inviolate treasure, will be there, along the road. The steeper path leads us through a ghostly landscape of volcanic lava. Caves, mossy streams with senna growing on the edge, until we reach the Shira plateau. The camp of Shira is at 3840m.

Lunch and dinner. Night on spot.

Walking time : 4 to 5 hours.

Positive altitude : + 1,188 m.

Accommodation: Bivouac under tent with full board.
 

We leave Shira camp after breakfast, then head towards Kibo. The climb is steady until the Lava Tower pass (4600m) to acclimatize. We will start the descent to the barranco camp at the edge of a gigantic canyon. The Grand Barranco, is home to giant senecions, very watered by countless small waterfalls that converge there. The camp is at 3950m.

Lunch and dinner. Night on the spot.

Walking time : 6 to 7 hours.

Positive altitude  + 1,188 m.

Accommodation: Bivouac under tent with full board.

After the breakfast, walk to reach the camp of Karanga at 4200m. Impressive encounter with the great wall of Barranco. No difficulty. Then, a long crossing, all made of ascents and descents on the slopes of Kilimanjaro during the morning. In the afternoon, we will take time to acclimatize around the camp. 

Lunch and dinner. Night on spot.

Walking time : 3 to 3h30.

Accommodation: Bivouac under tent with full board.

Walk to reach the Barrafu camp at 4600m. To the right is the majestic Mount Mawenzi and above our heads, the Kibo (summit). 

Walking time: 2h30 to 3 hours.

Accommodation: Bivouac under tent with full board.
 

Departure around midnight with a temperature between -2 and -15 degrees Celsius. We wind our way up the slopes to the foot of the Ratzel and Rebman glaciers, between which we enter. The slope is steep and zigzagging. The unreal atmosphere in the middle of these suspended glaciers is a unique experience. After 6 hours of walking, at the first light of dawn, we arrive on the edge of the crater between the point Stella and Hans Mayer. It takes another 45 minutes or 1 hour of walking on the crest, usually covered with snow, to reach Uhuru Peak (5896m). Descent to Barrafu Camp, where it is advisable to rest for 30 minutes or an hour and drink, then set off again for Mweka Camp (3100m).

Walking time: 10 to 14 hours.

Positive altitude : + 1 458 m.

Negative elevation : - 2,929m.

Accommodation: Bivouac under tent. Night under the tent with full board.

After breakfast, direct descent to the park gates. Walk downhill through the forest as on the first day. Diplomas will be given to those who reach the top. The descent is 3h30. Lunch on the way and transfer to the hotel. Installation and free time. 

Dinner and night at Outpost Lodge or similar.

Positive altitude : 0

Negative elevation : - 1 300 m.

After breakfast and preparation of the bags around 8:00 am, departure for the park of Tarangire. This park, created in 1970, covers an area of 2600km2. It is located in the middle of the Maasai steppe. Its name comes from the Tarangire River which crosses it, a watering place for the animals during the dry season. The concentration of animals is important at this time: elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, leopard lions, cheetah, dikdik. This park is also known by its majestic baobabs.

Transfer : 2h30.

Accomodation : at the camp under tent outside the park with full board. 

After breakfast and preparation of the bags in the morning around 8:00 a.m, departure to enter the park. This park located in the rift valley has an area of 330km2 is composed of two parts: the lake and a tropical forest. The park has a variety of fauna, birds, and vegetation quite impressive. The lake is very alkaline and hosts dozens of flamingos and birds.

Transfer : 2h30.

Accomodation : at the camp under tent outside the park with full board. 

After breakfast and packing, we will depart for the Serengeti Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After entering Ngorongoro and arriving at the crater rim, we will head west across the vast plains of the Serengeti while watching the animals. These vast plains are famous for their concentrations of wildebeest (if it is the wildebeest migration period), zebra and their predators, constantly on the move in search of pasture. We follow the tracks and the animals to Seronera campsite (located in the center of the park). 

Transfer : 4 hours.

Accomodation: at the camp under tent inside the park with full board.

During this you will be able to drive around the park on the many tracks that allow you to get close to the animals in beautiful landscapes and follow the wildebeest migration. Enjoy this adventure in the middle of the savannah to live unforgettable moments.

Accommodation: at the camp under tent inside the park with full board. 

After breakfast in the morning and preparation of the bags, departure for the descent to the crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of 8,288 square kilometers, and is home to a 260 square kilometer crater with a diameter of 20 kilometers. It is a unique place in its setting, which was created to protect the wildlife, and let the Maasai population cohabit this territory. Observe the numerous herds of wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, hippos, lions, hyenas, thomsons and grant gazelle, elephants and flamingos. After 6 hours of discovery of this natural wonder, we will leave the crater to join Karatu camp. 

Transfer : 3h30.

Lodging: at the camp under tent in the park with full board. 

After breakfast, preparation of bags and departure for Arusha. Transfer to the airport for Zanzibar. Arrival at the airport, welcome by your new local guide and assistance. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Lunch at your own charge. Guided tour of Stone Town; this city has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. With the guide you will walk in the footsteps of the Arab sultans of Zanzibar. Discovery of the wonderful labyrinths of Zanzibar, visit of the historical sites, presentation of the gates of Zanzibar, their roles and the importance of this site.

Free diner. Overnight at Al johari Hotel Zanzibar (or similar hotel).

After breakfast at 9:00 am, enjoy a short boat trip to discover the giant tortoises. As an option, you will have the possibility to try snorkeling. Back to the city at noon, Lunch at your own charge. 

After lunch, at 2:00 pm, transfer and installation. 

Night at the Reef & Beach Resort Jambiani Zanzibar or similar. 

Accommodation: three nights in a double room with half board (breakfast and dinner).

Breakfast. Free day and relaxation during which you can enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Take the opportunity to relax. Lunch at your own charge.. It is the ideal moment to think of nothing else but this moment of pure happiness. Let yourself go according to your desires! 

Dinner and overnight at the Reef & Beach Resort Jambiani Zanzibar or similar. No guide/driver service on these days.

Breakfast. Today again enjoy the day as you please. You will be able to enjoy all the activities of the beach (jet ski, diving, tour of the island by boat, guided tours of the villages etc...). Lunch at your own charge.

Dinner and overnight at the Reef & Beach Resort Jambiani Zanzibar or similar. No guide/driver service on these days.

After your breakfast, transfer back to Zanzibar International Airport for your afternoon flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Lunch at your own charge. Check-in and return flight. Dinner and overnight stay on board the aircraft.