Kilimanjaro Marangu Route 7 Days Details

11 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARIS BEACH &HOLIDAYS

Day 1: Arrival

On arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport meet our representative and transfer to Planet lodge in Arusha, This charming lodge is placed at the suburb of Arusha town and it offer a stunning views of mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Later meet our safari manager for detailed bush and beach Zanzibar safari briefing.

Overnight at Planet Lodge on full board basis

Day 2: Arusha -Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will leave for Tarangire National Park. The driving is via Arusha city where you can still do any last minute purchase, leaving Arusha city you will drive along Masai steppe & across few villages before reaching Tarangire gate. After check in you will start the game drive right away, the park runs along the lines of Tarangire River and is made up of low lying hills dominated by scattered acacia woodland and huge African baobab trees.

Tarangire River and the swamp on the southeast are the main water sources in the entire park and they act as refugee place for wild animals during the dry season. Tarangire is reputed for its large number of elephant found nowhere else in Africa, the rare species of Great Kudu, fringed-eared Oryx as well as the Ash stalling are inhabit the park.

Apart from elephant you may expect to sport herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippos and others, predators like lion, cheetahs, hyena, jackal & the illusive leopard can also be see. Tarangire is among the paces with high number of bird species, over 400 species of bird where recorded here which including the migratory birds. later drive to Sangaiwe Tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Camp on full board basis.

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Our exceptional bush and beach Zanzibar on this day takes you Serengeti National Park, the drive is along the Great East African Rift Valley and up to Ngorongoro highlands. After check in at Ngorongoro gate you will proceed to the crater view point for some fine picture of the crater floor from the rim.

Then you will drive along the crater rim and down to the endless rolling plains of Serengeti, you will visit one of the Masai Village where by some Masai warrior invites you & take you in and around their houses with some story of their nomadic life around this area, you will meet the kids and other members of the family & ask questions.

Later they will sing a farewell song which involves jumping high. Afterward proceed to Naabi Hills Gate for check in to Serengeti. After registration and other park formalities, start your game drives in the Serengeti. You can have your packed lunch at Naabi Hills gate or at the Kopjes (rocky outcropping) just some few steps from the gate. Spend the rest of the afternoon doing game drive searching for the world phenomena Wildebeest Migration. later drive to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp on full board basis

Day 4: Full Day of Game drive in Serengeti

Depart the Camp with breakfast box and lunch box in searching for wildebeest Migration, A very much rewarding game drive in the Serengeti will start with the first sun rays at 06:30 with high possibility of spotting the cat family on the road as they will be avoiding the morning mist, you may also see other nocturnal predators coming back from their long night of hunting and other animal wake up ready to begin the new day.

Proceed to where the wildebeests are packed and spend as much time with the migration of herds, break for breakfast in the bush and proceed with your game drive, packed lunch can be served at Soronera visitors center, after some rest, if you wish you can pay a short visit at the visitors Center before embarking with your afternoon game drive. Wind up this day of your bush and beach Zanzibar trip by drive back to the camp during the sunset.

Overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp on full board basis

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast your bush and beach Zanzibar safari will depart for Ngorongoro and ascend 600 meters into the crater floor for a wonderful game drive, ascending is along the very stunning road. Ngorongoro Crater is referred by many as the 8th wonder of the world and the Eden of Africa where the Big Five which include buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard and lion can be seen in the course of one day of game drive, other animal to be seen are eland, topi, zebra, warthog, wildebeest etc.

Another drow card in this picturesque crater is the dense number of predators which include lion, hyena, cheetahs, jackal and the ever illusive leopard that needs trained eyes to sport. You will also visit Lake magadi the large but shallow alkaline Lake on the northwest corner of the crater frequently visited by flock of flamingos & hippos. Packed lunch will be served at the picnic site inside the Crater floor. Later afternoon drive to Marera Valley lodge in Karatu town for dinner & overnight.

Overnight at Marera Valley lodge in Karatu town on full board basis.

Day 6: Karatu – Arusha – Zanzibar

After leisurely breakfast, check out and drive and drive back to Arusha airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar Island. On arrival at Zanzibar airport meet our representative and drive to Sunset hotel Zanzibar, at the hotel you will go through your bush beach Zanzibar safari program with our representative before he leaves you to enjoy the beach holidays.

Overnight at Gold Zanzibar hotel in Northern of Zanzibar island on full board basis.

Day 7 to 9: Zanzibar Beach

Spend 3 days relaxing on Zanzibar beaches and if you wish you can engage yourself in some sea sports offered by the by your hotel.

Overnight at Gold Zanzibar hotel Zanzibar in North East of Zanzibar island on full board basis.

Day 10: Zanzibar Beach – Stone Town

On this day of your bush and beach Zanzibar trip we take you to our Stone Town (option) en route you can do the famous spice tour guided by a very informative and knowledgeable guide. This experienced guide will sample some of the finest spices and herbs and explain on their uses in cooking, Cosmetics or medicinal.

You will then have a chance to test most of the tropical fruits growing on the Island depending on their season. Afterward proceed to the Stone Town and heck in at Tembo Hotel in Stone Town, spend the rest of afternoon touring around the historical Town of Zanzibar. See about Zanzibar Island tours

Overnight at Tembo Hotel on full board basis

Day 11: Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, spend a morning at leisure and depending on your flight time we will take you to the airport for your departure flight back home. End of this affordable Bush and Beach safari and Zanzibar

We mostly advise your departure flight to be at Zanzibar airport however, if departing at other airport a domestic flight can be arranged at extra cost.

Regardless of your budget, our 11 days bush and beach Zanzibar safari program can be customized accordingly to meet your ideas and aspiration. For more information, clarification please contact our safari experts by Email and make your dream bush beach Zanzibar safari package.

All accommodation subjected to availability.

 

What’s included

All our trips on Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro include the following, which is covered in the cost of the trip.

  • Mountain guide, cook, and porters
    • fair wages for all team members
  • Quality camping equipment
    • Sleeping tents
    • Dining tent
    • Tables and chairs
    • Dishes and utensils
  • All park fees.  
    • The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) charges various fees for activities within the park.  Some of these fees include: conservation fee (entry fee?), rescue fee, camping (or hut) fee.  We include all the park fees in the cost of your trip.
  • Transportation
    • We will transport you from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your hotel upon arrival, and we will bring you back to the airport at the end of your trip.  (If you don’t require this service, we can offer a reduction on the cost of your trip.)
    • We will transport you from your hotel to the start point of your trek and return you to your hotel after your climb.
  • Food and water while on the mountain:
    • 3 meals per day. 
    • Treated drinking water.  Water is drawn from natural sources during the climb and we filter and use chlorine / iodine (boil?).  While we are confident our water is safe to drink, many climbers prefer to bring their own treatment methods, which you are free to do.
  • Health and Safety equipment
    • Satelite phone? Or other communication?
    • Oximeter.  Used to measure blood oxygen levels.
    • First Aid Kit. (what’s included?) Note, climbers are expected to bring their own first aid kit to treat minor injuries.
    • Emergency oxygen tank (and mask etc?0
  • Hotel accommodations
    • 2 nights of hotel accommodations are included.  The night before your climb and the night after.  
    • For Mount Kilimanjaro treks, your hotel will be located in either Arusha or Moshi.  We will consider the proximity to the entrance and exit gates of the chosen route as well as the rest of your itinerary.  
    • For Mount Meru, your hotel will be in Arusha.
    • Your hotel will be a mid-range option; we will include the specific hotel details in your quote.  If you prefer either a luxury hotel or budget hotel, we can easily accommodate that. 

What’s not included

  • Tips
    • Tipping is customary on Kilimanjaro and provides a significant proportion of a guide or porter’s salary.  We recommend x per day per person.  (For example, if a group of 4 climbers treks the 6-day Machame route, the tip should be in the range of xxx USD.   
  • Some food and drinks are not included:
    • Personal snacks that you may wish to eat while hiking. The type of food is personal preference and many of the types of food you are familiar with from your own country can be obtained in Tanzania. (Granola bars, candies, chocolate).  We especially recommend having some snacks on hand during the long summit hike.
    • Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water etc. are at your own cost
    • Meals eaten at your hotel
  • Personal hiking equipment and clothing.
    • We will provide a detailed recommended packing list xxx when we give you a quote).   Items like your clothing, include cold weather gear and rain gear, hiking boots, sleeping bag, hiking poles, are not included.  Some of these items are available to rent at a reasonable cost. 
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs and discretionary spending
  • Travel insurance
    • Ensure that your travel medical insurance covers high-altitude hiking up to 5895 metres (Mount Kilimanjaro) and xxx (Mount Meru)
    • Coverage should include trip cancellation or interruption. Read your policy carefully
  • International travel costs
    • Your flight
    • Your entrance visa.  US residents pay $100 USD while most other nationalities pay $50 USD.  
    • Pre-departure expenses such as passport photos or passport renewal, vaccinations and travel medicine

Pricing and Payment Overview

  • Contact us for a quote. (We need to update the contact form to enter more details)
  • Accommodation options
  • Payment method.  We currently accept payment by bank transfer.  Although our quote will be in USD, we accept payment in either USD or the local currency, Tanzania Shillings.  We will provide our bank account details to receive the payment.  You should be able to set up a bank transfer via your home bank.  There are also many trusted third party transfer services (Wise, World Remit, Xoom, Western Union) who may offer better exchange rates or a more streamlined process.  We plan to provide credit card payment in the future, but we’re not there yet.
  • Payment and Cancellation Policy:
    • 30 days in advance of your start date, we require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total cost of your trip.
      • Date change?
      • Cancellation?
    • We require full payment 15 days in advance.
      • Date or itinerary change?
      • Cancellation outright?
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  • Best Price & Value
  • Comfortable Accommodation
  • Have a Big Group? We can help.
  • Top Notch Customer Service
  • Trip designed for Your Family