The best time for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is January to February and September. July to August can be colder and November to December can be wetter. January to March is the warmest months, almost clear of clouds each evening and morning. The success rates with our guides are outstanding compared to the overall success rates for all climbers who attempt to reach the top
Overview
Kilimanjaro is a mountain located in Tanzania, Africa, and is the highest peak in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). Climbing Kilimanjaro is a popular activity for adventure-seekers, with several routes available, each offering its own unique experience.
Safari is another popular activity in Tanzania, where tourists can experience the wildlife and natural beauty of the country. Tanzania is home to several national parks and game reserves, including the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. Visitors can see a variety of animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and giraffes, as well as witness the annual wildebeest migration.
Zanzibar is an island located off the coast of Tanzania, known for its beautiful beaches and rich culture. Visitors can explore the historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as relax on the white sand beaches and swim in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar is also known for its spices, and visitors can take spice tours to learn about the island’s history and culinary culture.
Itinerary
After completing the necessary registration formalities at Marangu National Park gate, we transfer by Landrover to Rongai. The climb begins from Nale Moru (1,950 m) on small fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long ‘cape’ of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp, Rongai One, is at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains. [3-4 hours walking]
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Kikelewa campsite is in a sheltered valley with giant senesces near Kikelewa Caves (3,600 m) [6-7 hours walking]
A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all-round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Mawenzi Tarn (4,330 m), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. [3-4 hours walking]
We cross the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4,700 m) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! [5-6 hours walking]
We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m) we will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. After some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach Horombo Camp (3,720 m). [11-15 hours walking]
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m). [5-6 hours walking]
At around 08.00 Am; your driver is waiting at your Hotel lounge and your luggage is parked in the 4x4 safari land cruiser ready to take off You will pass by Arusha town briefly for you to do brief shopping of a few personal effects that you may need as well as to change some money if you wish and off you leave the town past the Arusha Airport further across the Masai Steppe and across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. In the late afternoon you will drive to the campsite. Overnight at the chosen campsite
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area Lodge or Camp, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.
Early morning game and viewing the sunrise silently above the awakening bush, while descending spotting wildlife, lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. We will enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the centre in the shade of the giant acacia trees. In the afternoon we will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons - including lions, which like to lie in wait for their hunting! Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area Lodge or Camp, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested
After breakfast we descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year round water supply and fodderWe will enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor. Dinner and overnight at Arusha lodge
After your northern safari after the Kilimanjaro climb to Zanzibar. After arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, after famous Swahili great JAMBO! Check in and brief explanations and then the afternoon is free to lighten up on the beach or spend some time walking through the narrow streets of Stone Town, Overnight at Paradise Beach Resort Zanzibar or any related hotel.
After breakfast depart the hotel for a full day city Tour whereby the tour leads you through the historic old city, The tour starts from Zanzibar central market which was established in 1904 you will see a lot of tropical fruits and various types of spices where one can even buy them if you have interest. There after the tour proceed to Anglican cathedral which built by bishop steers in 1874 right on the site of the former slave market, then visit National museums of Zanzibar commonly known as peace memorial museum, British consulate, Old fort or house of wonders then the tour go ahead to Dr Livingstone House before going to maruhubi palace ruins which were built by Sultan Bar gash in 1880. lunch at Mtoni Marine Park after lunch you getting on with the tour to kizimbani spice plantations for spice tour, your stay in Zanzibar will be deficient without spice tour in Kizimbani spice plantation you can see, touch and have time to taste a wide variety of spices, fruits, herbs and decorative plants and flowers, this is the cheapest place to buy spices and spice oils till late afternoon back to hotel for dinner and over night
Today you will start in the morning after a late breakfast then travel south to Jozani Forest Reserve on the way at place called bungi you will take a short visit to Bikhole ruins and listen to the romantic stories later proceed to Jozani forest Reserve where you will be able to see Zanzibar red colubus monkey, bush babies and many other species of flora and fauna, Walking through the mangroves board walk, on the midday drive back to stone town for lunch at sundowner restaurant which is located just on the edge of stone town after lunch you will be taken back to hotel and the rest of the time will be spent on your leisure and pleasure
This is going to be the most beautiful day as most of your day will be spent just nearby Jambiani for cultural tour through the village to the beach and then enjoy yourself for a full relaxation on the east cost of this island though the cultural tour starts by visiting the local fisher man with their local fishing boat called Ngalawa, Dinner and overnight at hotel. This will be last night in Zanzibar you might leave this night or morning since you will realize your rooms on 1030 am, morning or this plan will be according to your flight times, you will have to inform us so we can see how to take you in the airport for your departure.
