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20DAYS MOUNT KILIMANJARO→NGORONGORO→SERENGETI→ZANZIBAR ISLAND 19NIGHTS

MOUNT KILIMANJARO

The highest mountain in Africa, and the highest single free- standing volcanic mountain in the world. Towering to an altitude of 5895m above the sea level and about 4900m above its plateau base. This stratovolcanic mountain massif is found within Kilimanjaro national park. It has 3 volcanic cones KIBO (dormant), MAWENZI and SHIRA (DEAD) Lemosho Route is the longest up Kilimanjaro, being lengthy, less traffic and also provides more acclimatization time than other routes. Its acclimatization duration contributes to it being the highest summit sickness rates a dream of every climbers is to make it to the UHURU PEAK. While climbing the route has beautiful scenery from the western approach, diverse views, making it a particular scenic route. Starting from a remote trailed and ascending through forest and heather for 2 days to reach the western edge of the great Shira plateau. This route continues up either the northern circuit, western breach or the Machame southern circuit route. Registration for the route is at LONDOROSSI GATE, with the trek itself beginning at the road head at LEMOSHO GLADES. Though during the wet spells vehicles often can’t reach the trail head and climbers begin the trek on 4x4 track. Distance from Arusha to Lemosho gate is about 130km and take 3 hours’ drive. NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA This area is worldwide known for the strongholds, unique features, teeming with wildlife, Olduvai Gorge located in the Ngorongoro for those interested in understanding the early origins of humankind. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered this place on 17th July 1959. In these four world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic calderas, Irridiscent Empakai Crater, the shifting sand, all these experiences are there waiting for you. SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park, also a wide heritage site and recently proclaimed a worldwide wonder, its famous for its annual migration where millions of herbivores traverse through the 30000km2 Serengeti-Mara ecosystem plodding in clockwise direction looking for green pasture, termite mounds may be seen towering the plains, large buttressed fig trees, lots of predators prowling the plains, large granite rocks, the kopjes where rock hyraxes and lizards to scuffle around a host vantage points for the meat eaters as well as sunbathing stations. A park hosts the highest density of lions and home to big five mega carnivores and mega herbivores. ZANZIBAR ISLAND Zanzibar is one of the beautiful island in east Africa famously known for its sultry tropical climate and a multitude of idyllic sand beaches, mingle with the Zanzibaris and get to learn from them ,being known for its sea and the coral reefs, which offers both diving ,snorkeling as well as game fishing, enjoy the Kizimkazi dolphins ,the giant sea turtles of Nungwi, the primates of Jozani forest, rock aquarium and it’s seemingly endless palm-lined tropical beaches where vacationers, Homebodies, moderates, intrinsics and keen safari-goers rounding off their trip with a short stay on the island is the best option one can make.

ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY 1

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), you will be picked by a member of DASSIE SAFARIS and transferred by road to hotel or similar for dinner, an overnight bed and breakfast.
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DAY 2

LONDOROSSI PARK GATE (2100m) to BIG TREE CAMP (2700m) After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Londorossi Park Gate for about 3 hours or more depends with the point you were picked from. Driving through the Shira Plateau is one of the best opportunities to see the big game on the mountain including zebras, giraffes etc. proceeds slowly while enjoying the scenic environment to BIG TREE (MTI MKUBWA) CAMP where you will spend your overnight.
Distance-± 7km
Time-±3-4 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BIG TREE CAMP e. .

DAY 3

BIG TREE CAMP (2700m) to SHIRA 1 CAMP (3601m) After a warm breakfast at the camp, commence a short hike from BIG TREE CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP. Time taken for this hike is less than 5 hours but some rest is much required for adequate acclimatization. At this point the KIBO PEAK looms clearly commanding a panoramic view. To plant lovers and botanist hike through the MTI MKUBWA-SHIRA CAMP 1 passes through a moorland zone (lower) where the landscape is dotted by a variety of red and yellow and a mixture of colors of wild flowers and shrubs. Have lunch, rest waiting for the next day’s hike. ,
Distance-± 7km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at Shira 1 camp

DAY 4

SHIRA 1 CAMP (3601m) to SHIRA 2 CAMP (3850m) Wake to breakfast, break camp, start a short hike to Shira 2 camp, where the trip takes an overall hiking distance of 10km and a total time of about 4-5 hours. This makes it a perfect day for the entire trekkers/hikers/climbers to acclimatize.
Distance-± 10km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at Shira 2 Camp .

DAY 5

| HOROMBO HUT (3720m)-KIBO HUT (4703m) After a warm breakfast at HOROMBO HUT, continue with the trek to KIBO HUT (4703m) whereby it should be reached in 6-7 hours. Distance covered here is about 9-10km. being tough you will pass through a plant less table land linking the KIBO SUMMIT WITH MAWENZI with dinner and overnight. .

DAY 6

SHIRA 2 CAMP (3850m) to LAVA TOWER CAMP (4630m) to BARRANCO CAMP (3976m) The trip at this point covers an overall hiking distance of 10km taking you from about 8-9 hours long, on reaching the Barranco camp you will be at an altitude of 3976m. This point is somewhat difficult and is part of the toughest portion of the trip as some climbers may start to feel the changes as will be in high altitude areas. The changes being irritabilities, headaches and breathless symptoms though there will be well cared off by our guides. At this point picture lovers will have a nice opportunity for taking pictures of the western breach and the breach wall. Distance-± 10km Time-±8-9 hours Dinner and overnight stay at BARRANCO CAMP .

DAY 6

BARRANCO CAMP (3976m) to KARANGA CAMP (3995m) The trip at this day and point covers an overall hiking distance of 5 km taking around 4-5 hours walk. On reaching the camp at an altitude of 3995m. After a hearty breakfast, leave Barranco camp for Karanga via the Barranco Wall which takes about 1-1 ½ hours. An ideal point for acclimatization. Distance-± 5km Time-±4-5 hours Dinner and overnight stay at KARANGA CAMP .

DAY 7

SHIRA 2 CAMP (3850m) to LAVA TOWER CAMP (4630m) to BARRANCO CAMP (3976m) After a warm breakfast, hike to Barafu Camp, later on embark to Karanga Camp for dinner and overnight stay. Acclimatization breaks are vital as they give you more than chances of reaching the mountains summit and fulfil your long-term dreams
Distance-± 10km
Time-±8-9 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BARAFU CAMP .

DAY 8

BARRANCO CAMP (4673m) to BARAFU CAMP The trip at this day 8 covers an overall distance of 5km and costs you about approximately 4-5 hours. On reaching the BARAFU CAMP you will be at an altitude of 4673m a.s.l. The landscape and terrain/geography of the area is not that fine, it’s a little bit dangerous as tents are pitched on narrow and stony environment but the location is rather safe and secure. Check the terrain of the area in advance and mark all of the points (familiarize). On reaching this point the Kibo Peak is not that far, as this commands the last ascent to the Africa’s highest point the same night.
Distance-± 5km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BARAFU CAMP .

DAY 9

BARAFU CAMP (4673m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to MWEKA CAMP (3068m) The trip at this point covers an overall hiking distance of 17km, and costs you approximately 15-16 hours and at this point you will be at an elevation/altitude of 4673m-5895m-3068m. You will rise around 2300hours, after a 4-5hours of rest, after having a hot tea with some snacks you engage summit attempt gear, shuffle off into the night. Summit point you will pass through heavy scree towards the Stella Point on the crater rim. On reaching Stella Point 5685m you will stop and take a short rest before proceeding to the summit, beautiful sunrise is sometimes encountered if weather conditions are clear. From there you will walk for a2 hours to UHURU PEAK the final point, here you are advised not to stay for so long as weather conditions, gases emitted aren’t safe for humans and staying for long will be extremely difficult to start again due to extreme cold and fatigue. Enjoy as much as you can this great day, a mark which will last in you for the rest of your life. Climbing down then follows from the UHURU PEAK to BARAFU CAMP, rest for a while, collect the rest of your gear then down to MWEKA CAMP.
Distance-± 17km
Time-±15-16 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at MWEKA CAMP .

DAY 10

MWEKA CAMP (3068m) to MWEKA GATE (1640m) The trip takes an overall hiking distance of 10 km and costs you approximately 4-5hours and at this point you will be at lower altitude of below 2000m After a hearty breakfast, from the Mweka Gate, continue down to Mweka Village then drive to the hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a delicious hot lunch and a long overdue hot shower.
Distance-± 10km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel at around 0800am, you will be transferred by road to KUDU LODGE, Karatu, Ngorongoro Tanzania.
Enjoy your meals and overnight stay at KUDU LODGE What we love about KUDU LODGE is its accessibility, good location, a home-style comfort in a warm and cozy bungalow set among verdant tropical gardens, maximum tranquility, guaranteed services and bubbling staff.

DAY 12

After breakfast at kudu lodge at around 08:00 am, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, then proceed to Ngorongoro Crater (caldera). The caldera is the main feature of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and was formed 2-3 million years ago when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. The crater was voted by seven natural wonders as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa in Arusha 2013. The volcano was active from about 2.45-2 million years ago. Enjoy lunch at picnic site after lunch do a short game drive, embark to KUDU LODGE for dinner and overnight stay. .

DAY 13

After a hearty breakfast at KUDU lodge at around 08:00 am drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for Game drive, Game viewing and Masai culture tour traverse through the plains, and visit the spectacular moving, volcanic ash dunes magnetic in nature, visit the Olduvai Gorge, the Nasera Rock, the Olduvai Museum among other eye-catching best sub-destinations in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy lunch at picnic site and start a short game drive then proceed to SERENGETI SERENA LODGE in SERENGETI national park for dinner and overnight stay. What we love about Serengeti serena lodge is its outstanding and reliable classic service from their charming staff, location is the best at it is set high hence commanding panoramic views across the great Serengeti.

DAY 14

It’s a full day stay at the lodge, refreshing, relaxing sharing ideas, swimming on the pools and gain strength. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner (meals) at the lodge. (Bush dinner may be arranged) .

DAY 15

After a warm breakfast at Serengeti serena lodge at 08:00 am, start a full day game drive within Serengeti national park, a UNESCO world heritage site and seven wonders of Africa a huge park teeming with variety of predators both the cruel hunters and killers to stalkers, stranglers gliding effortlessly and beautiful nights with full of cricket chirrups. Enjoy lunch at picnic site, after lunch do a short game drive and embark to lodge for dinner and overnight stay. .

DAY 16

After a hearty breakfast at lodge, at around 08:00 am start a short game drive, then catch a flight to Zanzibar. Upon your arrival in Zanzibar airport you will be met by a member of DASSIE SAFARIS team who will transfer you to NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT and SPA located in PWANI MCHANGANI Enjoy meals, dinner and overnight stay. What we love about NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT and SPA is its beautiful location, easy accessibility, warm and bubbly staff, reliable and outstanding services among others.

DAY 17

After a hearty breakfast at the resort at around 0800am, visit the SPICE PLANTATION for a spice tour, a tour which will take you through and get to know various spices and herbs used in traditional food, cures for ailments and traditions, proceed to STONETOWN where you will get to learn, hear ,feel and smell the difference, get to know the places and stories of slavery, old fort, Zanzibar door, Freddie’s house, house of miracle and many more, thereafter sail in a traditional wooded boat, drink a beer in the walls of an old prison and feed the giant tortoise in the prison island [changuu island].
Enjoy meals [lunch plus fresh fruits and a local drink, beer]. Transfer back to resort for dinner and overnight stay. .

DAY 18

After a warm breakfast at the resort at around 0800am, sail to MNEMBA ISLAND, at this very point you have an opportunity to have a glimpse of the DOLPHINS and those who prefers to take a dive and swim with the dolphins are highly encouraged as it is safe and entertain, we will have an ample time for snorkeling on clear waters sands and bathe in the shallower waters. Enjoy an amphibian lunch with fresh seafood grilled right in front of our eyes. Embark to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 19

After a warm breakfast at NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT AND SPA at around 0800am visit the ROCK AQUARIUM where you will have a golden opportunity to mingle and swim with the TURTLES, then proceed along the beach to a fishing village where we will get to see the construction of the traditional dhow boats and the life of the residents, later on sail to the SUNSET in NUNGWI one of the most beautiful and breathtaking beaches having refreshments and live music in Lodz.

DAY 20

After a hearty breakfast at the resort at around 08:00am, transfer to airport and connect with your international flight back home. End of services.