This 14 Days Tanzania Safari, Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar combines three unforgettable Tanzania experiences: an exciting wildlife safari, a challenging trek on Mount Kilimanjaro, and a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar.
The journey begins with wildlife adventures in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. After the safari, you will take on the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro before flying to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation on the Indian Ocean coast.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, mountains, culture, and tropical beaches in one comprehensive holiday.
Your Tanzania adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha.
Drive to Tarangire National Park and begin your first game drive after entering the park. Explore the scenic landscapes while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and various bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.
Later, leave Tarangire and drive to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, continue towards the famous Serengeti National Park.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic highland landscapes before reaching the Serengeti.
After entering the park, enjoy an en-route game drive as you continue towards your accommodation in the Serengeti.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch.
Explore the vast plains while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and other wildlife.
Your experienced safari guide will follow wildlife movements and select the best areas for game viewing and photography.
Enjoy your picnic lunch during the day before continuing the afternoon game drive.
Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.
Upon arrival, you will meet your Kilimanjaro trekking team for a briefing. Your guide will go through the trekking plan, equipment, safety procedures, and preparations for the climb.
You will have time to organize your trekking equipment and relax before beginning your Kilimanjaro adventure.
A morning drive through the Serengeti as you head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is an experience filled with wonderful game viewing as the animals start their adventure on the plains. Reaching the Ngorongoro, you will head to the crater rim and gaze down on the magnificent landscape of the crater floor teeming with wildlife.
Descend from the Crater’s rim to the floor and experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the most amazing geological feature in Africa. Formed three million years ago, and with a distinctive habitat, the crater is home to one of the densest wildlife populations on earth.
Get to explore and discover nearly every animal species of the East African savanna in the grass steppes and acacia forest, including the “Big Five” (rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard). With more than 500 species of bird, the crater is a birder’s paradise.
After breakfast, drive from Arusha to Machame Gate, where you will complete registration and begin your trek.
The hike takes you through lush rainforest as you gradually gain altitude towards Machame Camp.
The trail is scenic and provides opportunities to see mountain vegetation and wildlife along the way.
After arriving at camp, enjoy dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, continue your climb through the changing mountain landscape.
The trail becomes steeper as you leave the rainforest and enter the moorland zone. Continue towards Shira Camp, enjoying views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscape when weather conditions are clear.
Arrive at camp, have dinner, and rest for the night.
After breakfast, begin your trek towards Barranco Camp.
The route takes you through high-altitude terrain and past impressive volcanic landscapes. You will climb higher before descending towards the Barranco Valley, an important part of the acclimatization process.
Arrive at Barranco Camp in the afternoon and enjoy the spectacular mountain surroundings.
After breakfast, begin the day by tackling the Barranco Wall with the assistance of your experienced mountain guides.
Continue through the alpine desert zone towards Karanga Camp.
This is a shorter trekking day designed to allow your body more time to adjust to the altitude.
Arrive at camp, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.
After breakfast, continue towards Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit.
The trail passes through the alpine desert, with increasingly rocky terrain as you climb higher.
Upon arrival at Barafu Camp, receive a briefing from your guides about the summit attempt. Have an early dinner and rest as much as possible before the midnight summit departure.
Wake up around midnight and begin your summit attempt towards Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa.
The climb is challenging and takes several hours. Your guides will set a steady pace and provide support throughout the ascent.
Reach Uhuru Peak and celebrate your achievement while enjoying the incredible views, weather permitting.
After spending some time at the summit, begin your descent towards Millennium Camp.
Arrive at camp, enjoy dinner, and get much-needed rest after the long summit day.
After breakfast, begin your final descent through the mountain forest towards Mweka Gate.
Once you reach the gate, complete the necessary check-out procedures and receive your Kilimanjaro summit certificates.
Meet your driver and transfer back to Arusha.
Arrive at your hotel and spend the evening relaxing after your Kilimanjaro adventure.
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be welcomed and transferred to your beach resort.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the beach, swimming, or enjoying the resort facilities.
Enjoy a peaceful evening by the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy your final breakfast at the resort.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some free time to relax or enjoy the beach before checking out.
Your driver will transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight.
Your 14 Days Tanzania Safari, Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar adventure ends with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, mountain landscapes, and tropical beaches.
