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14 Day Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar: Best of Tanzania

These 14 days gives one a perfect blend of different adventures from the 6 days Kilimanjaro Mountain Hike, to the awe-inspiring wildlife encounters of the Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Wildebeest migration and a UNESCO’s World Heritage site then to the stunning beaches of Zanzibar that will offer you a perfect holiday relaxation from all the earlier activities.

Itinerary overview

Day 1: Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro

Day 2: Hike from Mandara to Horombo

Day 3: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut and zebra rock climbing

Day 4: Hike from Horombo to Kibo

Day 5: Hike to the summit then back to Horombo

Day 6: Hike from Horombo to Marangu gate

Day 7: Arusha Sightseeing

Day 8: Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Day 9: Full day Serengeti game drive

Day 10: Full day Serengeti game drive

Day 11: Transfer to Arusha

Day 12: Transfer to Zanzibar

Day 13: Dolphin Excursion and transfer to Stone town

Day 14: Walk through Stone town and departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Kilimanjaro

Early morning, an English speaking driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you for the Kilimanjaro hike. On arrival, you will register at the Marangu gate then proceed on a hike to the Mandara hut at an altitude of 2700m where you will stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Overnight: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Hike from Mandara to Horombo

After an early breakfast at the hut, pick up a packed lunch and proceed on a hike through the rainforest and the moorland to the Horombo Hut at an altitude of 3700m. During this hike you will spot the beautiful peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. This will be between a 6 to 8 hours hike.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Overnight: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Acclimatization at Horombo Hut and zebra rock climbing

Arise to breakfast then proceed for an activity that prepares you for acclimatization and helps your body adjust to the constantly increasing altitudes. This exercise involves climbing up to the Mawenzi Ridge then back to the Horombo Hut where you will stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Overnight: Horombo Hut

Day 4: Hike from Horombo to Kibo

After breakfast, continue on a hike through the so-called saddle to the Kibo hut at an altitude of 48000m where you will be in time for a hot lunch. Have some rest at the hut then an early dinner will be served so that you can get an early rest in preparation for the summiting hike that begins at midnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Overnight: Kibo Hut

Day 5: Hike to the summit then back to Horombo

On this day, arise at midnight and begin the final ascend hike to the Uhuru peak. You will use about 6 hours to reach the Stella point where you can enjoy the beautiful view of the sunrise then continue for about another 1 hour on a snow covered trail to Uhuru. After reaching Uhuru you will descend to the Horombo hut where you will have dinner and stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Overnight: Horombo Hut

Day 6: Hike from Horombo to Marangu gate

After breakfast, you will continue on your final descend hike through the rainforest to the foot of the mountain where you will meet your driver waiting for you. At the foot of the mountain you will be awarded a Kilimanjaro hiking completion certificate then proceed with your driver back to the hotel in Arusha where dinner will be served and you will stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Outpost lodge Arusha. https://outpost-lodge.com/

Day 7: Arusha Sightseeing

Breakfast will be served early morning at the hotel then you will head out with your driver guide to Arusha for a sightseeing. During this you will visit places like the Materuni waterfalls, Kikuletwa hot spring, spend some time with the local Chagga people, and then enjoy a coffee tour which will end with having a taste of the rich Tanzanian coffee. You will have a stopover for lunch midway the sightseeing then later in the evening the driver guide will take you back to the hotel where you will stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Outpost lodge Arusha. https://outpost-lodge.com/

Day 8: Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti National Park

On this day the lodge will serve you a tasty breakfast in the morning and provide you with a packed lunch, then you will check out and embark on a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park. Arrival in Serengeti National Park will be in the afternoon then you will go for a short afternoon game drive before continuing to the lodge. At the lodge you will check in, dinner will be served then you will stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Dancing Duma. https://www.dancingduma.com/

Day 9: Full day Serengeti game drive

Wake up before sunrise for a breakfast at the lodge, then with a packed lunch proceed out for an exploration of the Central Serengeti, which is a residence of a number of big cats such as lions, leopards, cheetah, hyenas, among others. Along with them you will be able to spot other wildlife and bird species. After enjoying an entire day of wildlife viewing, return to the lodge for a dinner and a night’s rest.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Dancing Duma. https://www.dancingduma.com/

 Day 10: Full day Serengeti game drive

Wake up to another day of wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. The lodge will provide you with an early morning breakfast and a packed lunch to go. During the game drive you will spot more wildlife such as warthogs, giraffes, elephants, buffalos, impalas, gazelles, hippos, among others as well as more of the big cats. Return to the lodge later in the day for a rest and dinner will be served in the evening.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Dancing Duma. https://www.dancingduma.com/

Day 11: Transfer to Arusha

After a restful night, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast at the lodge then pick up and packed lunch and embark on a return journey to Arusha where you will spend the night as you await the next day’s flight to Zanzibar.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Outpost lodge Arusha. https://outpost-lodge.com/

Day 12: Transfer to Zanzibar

After a breakfast at the lodge, proceed to Arusha Airport where you will take a transfer flight to Zanzibar. Once you arrive at Zanzibar airport, you will meet a destination driver who will take you to your resort for relaxation. Later in the evening dinner will be served before you take the day’s rest.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Kendwa rocks beach resort

Day 13: Dolphin Excursion and transfer to Stone town

The hotel will provide you with a morning breakfast after which you will head out to the South Coast for a dolphin tour in Kizimkazi. While at this spot, you can take a swim at the Kizimkazi beach as you enjoy the views of the bottle nose and Humpback dolphins. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the beach then later in afternoon take a trip to Stone town where you will stay the night.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Day 14: Walk through Stone town then departure

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and take a short walk through Stone town during which you will appreciate its beauty and as well make some purchases of souvenirs and gifts to take back home. Stone town is a coastal trading town known for its ancient stone buildings and portrays a mixture of cultures and traditions from the Arab culture, Indian culture and the European culture hence gives an entirely different experience. After this, proceed for a drive to Julius Nyerere International Airport where you will catch your flight to the next destination.

Trip Includes: Airport Transfers, 4×4 safari vehicle, Professional English Speaking Driver Guide, All Park entrance fees, Accommodation with all meals as per Itinerary, and Mineral drinking water.

Trip excludes: International Visa, Tips and things of personal nature such as laundry.

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