The ideal bush and beach destination, here you can witness Kilimanjaro (the roof of Africa), the mighty herds of the Great Migration thundering across the Serengeti plains and end your unforgettable safari in Ngorongoro crater with a serene beach holiday on Zanzibar, the intoxicatingly beautiful and exotic Spice Island then boat transfer back to Dar es salaam where you will start a trip down south through Mikumi national park to Ruaha National park, the largest national park in East Africa.

Hinds

1. The tour starts in Tanzania and end in Tanzania
2. This tour will take you to Kilimanjaro- the roof of Africa
3. Your accommodations based on camping and standard lodges and hotels
4. Bateleur team will take you to the North and southern parks of Tanzania to discover the best kept secret of east Africa and Masai village tours
5. This is the only chance to explore Zanzibar Island and its property

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 0: Arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro international Airport

After your arrival you will be picked up and transferred to Moshi for preparation for Kilimanjaro which to enjoy 5 days climbing expeditions.

Day 1: Begin Kilimanjaro Climb: Base to Mandara Hut

After breakfast you will meet your guides and porters, finish packing and transfer to the park entrance where you begin your Kilimanjaro climb. Overnight Mandara Hut – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Hiking time: 4-6 hours, 6,004 feet to 8,856 feet/ 2700M above the sea level)

Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

You will be woken up early and given a cup of tea along with warm water for washing. After a cooked breakfast, leave Mandara and trek to Horombo Hut. About one half hour after leaving Mandara Hut, you will emerge from the rain forest onto alpine meadows. This will be a very pretty day with splendid views of the peaks and the plains below the mountain. Overnight Horombo Hut – Lunch/Dinner (Hiking time: 6-7 hours, 8,856 feet to 12,225 feet/ 3720M)

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut

Your climb continues to Kibo Hut at the foot of Kibo Peak. The route takes you up to the saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi and then across the high altitude desert to the huts. Until you reach the saddle, the terrain is very similar to the previous day with the landscape rugged and rocky. Again, take it slowly in order to acclimatize; the last half hour to the hut can be very tiring as the hut is some way up the peak. Slow down and drink a lot of water! Be sure to keep a positive attitude as the sight of the next day’s path can be quite daunting.

Get as much rest as possible and prepare your things for the next day. The stone house with a small dining room and a number of dormitory rooms leading off a main corridor has bunk beds for 60 people, sleeping 12 to a room. There is no water so it’s important to bring an adequate supply from Horombo Hut, but your guides will help you with this. If you cannot sleep, just relax as much as you can as your body needs the rest before the next very strenuous 24 hours ahead.-Overnight Kibo Hut – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (Hiking time: 5-7 hours, 12,225 feet to 15,520 feet/ 4703M)

Day 4: Summit to Horombo Hut

You will be woken around midnight with a hot drink. Finish putting on all your warm clothing and get ready to attempt the summit. The rim of the crater at Gillman’s Point (18,635 feet), recognized as the top is reached after a stiff climb up a very steep, loose screen slope. The first part of the ascent to the Hans Meyer cave is indirect, going around large rock outcrops. It is important to pace yourself to be ready for the steep screed slope that you have to climb in a zig- zag fashion. Try to maintain a very slow but steady pace, trudging up rhythmically through the starlight.

On average, this takes 6 hours from Kibo to Gillman’s Point, where you will hopefully see a fiery sunrise behind Mawenzi. Since Gillman’s Point (5685M) is recognized as the top, you will receive a certificate for your achievement from the Park authorities. After a rest, if you are able, if the weather and time permit, and if your guide says it is possible, you can then continue for 2 hours along the crater rim to reach Uhuru Peak, at 19,340 feet/ 5895M, Uhuru is the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro. If you reach Uhuru, you will get a gold certificate and the satisfaction of reaching the “Roof of Africa”.

The descent is in some ways as difficult as the ascent and you will be tired as your make your way down the steep slope. Back at Kibo Hut, you will have a rest and something to eat. Then, take off much of your warm clothing and continue on to Horombo hut for Breakfast and a nap then further descents to Horombo hut for Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay (Hiking time: 6 hours to Uhuru peak 19,340 feet/5895M! 4 hours descent to Horombo Hut, 3 hours to Hotombo Hut)

Day 5: After the breakfast continue your descent (slowly so as not to sprain an ankle or twist a knee) to Marangu gate. If you have made it to Gillman’s or Uhuru, you will sign the book and your head Guide will pick up your certificates. You will even be driven back to Hotel for the celebration.

Day 6: Moshi – Tarangire National Park
After your breakfast; depart from Moshi to Tarangire National Park for game drive. Stop at the Picnic Site for Picnic Lunch, 1400 Hrs. Continue for evening game drive to return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the Campsite in Tarangire

Day 7: Tarangire – Serengeti
0800hrs transfer from Manyara to Serengeti National Park for game drive. 1300 Hrs. Break for lunch which will be served at the picnic area. 1400 Hrs. Afternoon game drives in the Park to return in the evening for dinner and overnight at the Campsite.

Day 8: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast leave with your packed lunch for full game drives on the Serengeti Park acacia Savannah in the central to the east region. Around 12.30pm and 13.00pm break for your picnic lunch; thereafter proceed with tour afternoon game drive. In mid January to February, much too mid April, 95% of females of wildebeest mate to a total of 60000 then 8 to 8.5 months later those females that conceived give birth on the same southern plains after a long travel, Evening drive to your lodge or Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Ngorongoro – Crater

 After breakfast, descend into the crater floor with your lunchbox for game viewing. The famous Ngorongoro Crater is rich of wildlife, each species have their territories, so this is a very good time to visit the crater as it is during the end of November to December also during the end of the long rain season. Late April to May, numbers of animals come out for green grass and water so spotting them becomes easy. 1300 Hrs. Stop at the Picnic Site for Picnic Lunch, which will be served on the crater floor at the picnic site near Lerai forest or hippo pool. 1400Hrs. Ascend the crater and the drive back to Arusha town for onwards dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 10: Arusha – Iringa
Take breakfast then transfer to Iringa with lunch along the way, arrive for dinner and overnight at Neema craft

Day 11: Transfer to Ruaha National Park

Pick up at 930hours after your breakfast, and then departure for Ruaha National Park, followed by lunch upon arrival. Afterwards, a game Drive until late sunset. Dinner and overnight stay in the cottages

Day 12: Game viewing in Ruaha National Park

Full day of safari starting with a sunrise game drive, breakfast in the bush then driving until lunch at the camp: The game viewing will concentrate on the great Ruaha riverbank, Mwagusi Sand River and Mdonya River, ending with a sunset wilderness game drive to sunset, dinner and the overnight stay in the cottages

Day13: Walking safari in Ruaha National Park

This morning you will explore the park by a nature walk for 2 hours with a first rate Guide and two armed park rangers to insure your safety, the breakfast will be saved at the end of the trail and then it will be followed by a drive for a lunch then few hours’ drive to an exit gate, Visit Masai village for 2 hours for a traditional dance and to learn their traditional way of life before you start driving back to Iringa for lunch, relaxation and massage service before dinner and night stay at the hotel.

Day 14. Walk through Isimila then transfer to Mikumi National park

Pick-up after breakfast at the Hotel then town tours to the Gangilonga Rock “Hehe word for the talking stone” to enjoy a view of Iringa town and nearby streets and map location of the city centre. Afterwards, a short drives to Isimila Stone Age Site and Earth pillars where you will hear the origin of Homo erectus between 300,000 and 400,000 years ago B.C then drive to Mikumi hotel

for dinner and overnight stay.

 Day 15: Game drive in Mikumi National Park

Full day of safari starting with sunrise game drives to Chamgore, Millennium, and the Mkata flood plain. Lunch will follow, and then more game drives until sunset, Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16: Mikumi Zanzibar

Today you are going to do transfer from your hotel to Dar es salaam then boat transfer to Zanzibar to Meet and greet a Zanzibar ferry and get transferred to Safari Lodge in Stone Town for 3 nights’ accommodation based on bed and breakfast. Enjoy the night at Forodhani Market

Day 17: Prison Island
You wake up in the morning for breakfast and take a boat to Prison Island.
Earning its name as a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and the mainland, nowadays the island gives you the chance to escape for some peace and quiet. The island lies just off the Old Stone Town, it is also a home to giant land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Now it is more commonly known as a home of Zanzibar’s Giant Alderman Tortoise colony, some of which are over a hundred years old! This endangered species came to Zanzibar as a gift from the government of the Seychelles.

Once on the island, you have the opportunity to feed and pet the tortoises; if you have time you may also like to take a stroll through the forested interior where you will see a wide variety of birds, colorful peacocks, bats, and beautiful butterflies. Keep your eyes peeled too for the shy and elusive Duikers – an unusual tiny antelope species. The island is fringed with a beautiful coral reef, ideal for snorkeling, and has a lovely white beach for sunbathing.

This tour is a great way to see some history and wildlife, and also to see Stone Town from the sea as many old maritime legends would have done. After the tour we ride back to Stone Town for lunch, dinner and stay overnight on BB basis

Day 18: A combination of spice and city tour
Wake up and take a breakfast in the morning before getting on board at 09h00 for the spice tour. The history of Zanzibar would be incomplete without cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices which are essential ingredient in a Zanzibar’s everyday life, it is the island’s connection to spices and herbs. This is also a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside and rural areas of Zanzibar and also connect with local people.

We have developed a special Spice Tour with in-depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and detailed descriptions about their uses in traditional dishes, as cures for ailments and even for dyeing traditional ceremonial outfits for weddings and festivals. Our guided walking tour passes through villages and spice plantations, a walk through the farms as spice farms workers climbs trees, seek out specific plants and cuts off various barks, letting you see, feel and taste everything.

After the tour we invite you for an opulent traditional Swahili lunch served in a local house, here you will get a really taste of the spices in the food. After lunch we can relax for some time before leaving for Stone Town for city tour.

Shopping is also part of your tour. Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. After the tour we drive back to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight on BB basis.

Day 19: Relaxation in the beach

This morning you are going to enjoy the Nungwi beach until lunch then more relaxations to sunset view around Indian ocean before going for dinner and overnight stay in the stone town

Day 20: Transfer to Dar es salaam and departure

Breakfast at anytime then transfer to Zanzibar Airport for a flight to Dar es salaam Airport to catch up on your flight back to Greece

This price includes

• Full briefing before you trip
• All Park fees
• Rescue fees
• Food (3 meals per day)
• Water
• Salaries (guide, cooks, porters)
• Transport to and from the mountain for yourselves and the crew
• Lunch boxes on transfers
• Crew park fees
• Administration fees
• Certificates of achievement
• Camping equipments during safaris
• All tours and accommodation in Zanzibar
• Flight from Zanzibar to Dar es salaam
• Boat transfer from Dar es salaam Zanzibar sea port
• All airport transfers from pick to drop off
• Government taxes and 18% V.A.T

This price does not include the following

• International flights
• Visas
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages
• Additional personal equipment
• Tips to your team
• Additional activities after the trip