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Day 1: Arrival in Moshi Kilimanjaro
Day 2 : Machame Gate (1,640 meters) to Machame Camp (2,835 meters)
Day 3 : Machame Camp (2,835 meters) to Shira Cave (3,850 meters)
Day 4 : Shira Cave (3,850 meters) via Lava Tower (4,600 meters) to Baranco Camp (3,900 meters)
Day 5 : Baranco Camp (3,900 meters) via Karanga Camp (4,034 meters)
Day 6 : Karanga camp (4,034 meters) to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters)
Day 7: Barafu Camp (4,680 meters) to Mweka hut
Day 8 : Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters) to Our hotel
Day 9 : Tarangire National Park
Day 10 : Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Day 11: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Day 12 : Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 13 : Lake Manyara to Arusha
Day 14 : Arusha to Zanzibar
Day 15-21: Stone Town to North Coast (Nungwi)
Day 22.0: Departure
During this, our 21-Days Lodge and Tented Camp Safari, we enjoy the best that Tanzania has to offer. We visited Tarangire National Pak well known for its elephant families and iconic baobab trees, as well as visiting Lake Manyara, home of the multitudinous flamingo. We visit Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five. After our safari, we fly to Zanzibar where warm turquoise waters and white sands on the Indian Ocean await.
Day 1 Arrival in Moshi Kilimanjaro
You will be picked up from the airport by Ellbark Tours representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Moshi where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come.
Activities: Transfer
Accommodation & Meals: Salsanero Hotel.
Day 2 – Machame Gate (1,640 meters) to Machame Camp (2,835 meters)
The first day trekking begins at Machame Gate (1,640 meters). Typically you will drive from the town of Moshi or Arusha to the gate, which takes approximately an hour for the former and two hours for the latter. On the way you will get to see subsistence farming and the town of Machame. At the Gate you will meet your trekking crew – your guide, porters and cook. There will be a flurry of activity as porters assemble gear for the trek; weighing packs to ensure they don’t exceed 20 kilograms. You, your guide and climbing team will in the meantime begin the ascent through the stunning rainforest that covers the South-West of the mountain. The first day trek on the Machame Route is a long one (~11km / 7miles) and takes approximately 5-7 hours to complete. Most tour operators will provide a packed lunch on route and 2-3 liters of bottled water. This is the only bottled water you will receive. From here on porters will collect water from mountain streams. The day’s trekking ends at Machame Camp (2,835 meters) which sits near the border of the rainforest zone and the low alpine zone. By the time you arrive your porters will have already setup your camp and tents, and dinner will be served.
Estimated Trekking distance: 11km / 7 miles
Estimated Trekking time: 5-7 hours
Zone: Rainforest zone
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Machame Camp (2,835 meters). B, L, D.
Day 3 – Machame Camp (2,835 meters) to Shira Cave (3,850 meters)
On day two you will rise early, pack your gear and prepare for the trek from Machame Camp to Shira Cave (3,850 meters). The trek is relatively steep as you enter the low alpine zone which is characterized by moorlands and grasslands. Shira Cave sits on a plateau which provides you with the first views of Kibo in the North-West and Mount Meru in the East. Day two takes approximately 4-6 hours and covers a distance of 5km / 3miles.
Estimated Trekking distance: 5.5km / 3 miles
Estimated Trekking time: 4-6 hours
Zone: Rainforest zone/ Low Alpine Zone
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Shira Cave (3,850 meters). B, L, D.
Day 4 – Shira Cave (3,850 meters) via Lava Tower (4,600 meters) to Baranco Camp (3,965 meters)
Day four is a long and tough trek East off the Shira Plateau through the ‘Garden of the Senecios’, up to Lava Tower and the Shark’s Tooth rock formation at 4,600 meters and then back down via the Southern Circuit (see map above) to Baranco Camp (3,900 meters). The route is approximately 11km / 7 miles in length and takes 5-7 hours to complete. Although you end the day at a very similar elevation to when you started from Shira Camp, it is arguably one of the most important days on your trek as it gives you a chance to climb high and sleep low which is important for proper acclimatization.
Estimated Trekking distance: 11km / 7 miles
Estimated Trekking time: 5-7 hours
Zone: Low alpine zone / High alpine zone
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Baranco Camp (3,965 meters). B, L, D.
Day 5 – Baranco Camp (3,965 meters) to Karanga Camp (4,034 meters)
Today the trek begins with a steep traverse up the Baranco Wall; a 257 meter rock face that requires basic scrambling skills to the top of the Karanga Valley. The path then follows a series of inclines and declines to Karanga Camp (3,960 meters). If you are on a six day trek you will stop for lunch at Karanga Camp and then continue on along the Southern Circuit until it joins the Mweka Trail up to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). For six day trekkers, day 4 takes approximately 8-10 hours to complete and covers 9.5km / 6 miles. When you arrive at Barafu around mid-afternoon you will be served an early dinner and encouraged to get some shut-eye as the summit trek commences around 24:00 that night. Note: Trekkers on the seven day route spend the night at Karanga Camp before continuing on to Barafu. This additional day is beneficial in terms of acclimatization.
Estimated Trekking distance: 9.5km / 6 miles
Estimated Trekking time: 8-10 hours
Zone: High alpine zone
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). B, L, D.
Day 6 – Karanga Camp (4,034 meters) to Barafu Camp (4,680 meters)
Today the trek begins with a steep traverse up the Barafu Camp. The path then follows a series of inclines and declines to Barafu Camp (4,600 meters). If you are on a seven day trek you will stop for lunch at Karanga Camp to complete and covers 4km. When you arrive at Barafu around mid-afternoon you will be served an early dinner and encouraged to get some shut-eye as the summit trek commences around 24:00 that night.
Note: Trekkers on the seven day route spend the night at Karanga Camp before continuing on to Barafu. This additional day is beneficial in terms of acclimatization.
Estimated Trekking distance: 4km
Estimated Trekking time: 3-4 hours
Zone: Desert zone
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Barafu Camp (4,680 meters). B, L, D.
Day 7 – Barafu Camp (4,680 meters) to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters) and then Mweka Camp (3,100 meters)
Day six is summit night (and day)! You will be awoken around 23:30 with hot tea and biscuits. Hopefully you have managed to get a few hours’ sleep; don’t worry if you haven’t as most people struggle to sleep before summit night. Do however make sure that all your kit, including warm clothes, headlamp, insulated water reserves and snacks are ready for a sharp departure at 24:00. The trek up Kibo is steep and slow. The trick is to keep your momentum moving forward, one step at a time. It takes about 6-8 hours to reach the top of the crater rim where you will see the sign for Stella Point (5,739 meters). This is not the summit of Kilimanjaro. You still have another 156 meters of altitude to walk around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,895 meters). We recommend resting briefly at Stella Point and potentially having some hot tea or hot chocolate. Dawn should be approaching. Take a moment to savor where you have got to and then dig deep for the energy to push for the summit. Over 60% of climbers stop at Stella Point but most can make it to the summit if they muster the metal strength to push through. Obviously if you are experiencing severe AMS symptoms you should descend immediately. After reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, a 4.5km / 3 mile ascent, you still have an 11km / 7 mile descent to Mweka Camp (3,100 meters)! The descent can be very grueling on your joints. It is recommend you use trekking poles and potentially wear gaiters to avoid fine glacial scree getting into your boots. Mweka is situated in the upper part of the rainforest zone. The richness of oxygen and moisture in the air will be a very welcome surprise.
Estimated Trekking distance: 5km ascent and then 11km / 7 mile descent
Estimated Trekking time: 6-8 hours to the summit and then 4-5 hours to Mweka
Zone: Glacial zone and the all preceding zones
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Barafu Camp (4,600 meters). B, L, D.
Day 8 – Mweka Camp (3,100 meters) to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters)
Day 8 is the final day of trekking on the Machame Route. By now you will be exhausted and probably only thinking about a hot shower. The trek is a pleasant one through the lower rain-forested slopes and down to Mweka Gate (1,640 meters). Although you cover 10km, the trek only takes 3-4 hours. Assuming you successfully reach Stella Point or Uhuru Peak you will be presented with official certificates a green certificate for the former and a gold certificate for the latter. It is customary to tip your trekking crew before being transported back to your hotel in Arusha.
Estimated Trekking distance: 10km
Estimated Trekking time: 3-5 hours
Zone: Rainforest zone
Activities: Hiking/Trekking
Accommodation & Meals: Salsanero Hotel, B, L.
Day 9 Tarangire National Park
In the morning you will be collected from your lodgings in Arusha by our safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along we pass many Maasai in their colorful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle, and driving donkey’s carts. Tarangire National Pak well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our state-of-the-art safari jeep, vie experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and life-giving Tarangire River, endeavoring to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe, to name a few. We may glimpse lions stalking prey or leopards watching, relaxing in the trees above. you will drive to one of our carefully selected luxury partner lodges for dinner in a tasteful restaurant, a pool at hand to soothe us, and a most capacious.
Accommodation
Mid-range: Eice:- s Pee H.- Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 10 Tarangire to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat and corn are grown by the Iraq people. Along the way, well pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to see baboons or even leopards and elephants in the dense undergrowth. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, we drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at your accommodation.
Accommodation
Luxury: :.9 Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 11 Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
This entire day is set aside for game drives to Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. After a game drive, we head for our accommodation for a hearty dinner and another night by the fire of relaxation and conversation under the sweeping majesty of the star-bright African night out upon the ‘Endless Plain.
Accommodation
Luxury: . Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 12. Full day Serengeti game drive
This entire full day is set aside for game drives in Serengeti so that client is able to experience the nature of Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. After an extensive game drive, we head for our accommodation for a hearty dinner and another night by the fire of relaxation and conversation under the sweeping majesty of the star-bright African night out upon the ‘Endless Plain.
Accommodation
Luxury: . Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 13. Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After our scrumptious breakfast, we head out of Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater. We may spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – before embarking on our journey to The Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the seven wonders of Africa, formed millions of years ago, is 600 m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. We arrive at the Crater rim before lunch, descending into the Crater, we very quickly view wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, elephant, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little luck, we may catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. After our lunch and a full afternoon inside the Crater, we head to our lodgings for delightful dining and our night of rest amid the plains and her multitudinous animal life.
Accommodation
Mid-range: Eileen’s Tree Inn
Meals & Drink: All meals included, Drinks not included
Day 14 Lake Manyara to Arusha
After breakfast, we drive to our final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha, named for the shallow, salt lake that covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park, we will see monkeys, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs.
Accommodation
Midrange: Maru Maru Hotel
Meals & Drink: Bed & Breakfast, Drinks not included
Day 15. Arusha to Zanzibar
After our breakfast, we heading back to Airport for our flight to Zanzibar (Stone Town).
Day 16 – 21 Stone Town to North Coast (Nungwi)
At the time of your choice, you will transfer to Nungwi. This large village at Zanzibar Island’s northernmost tip was once best known as a dhow-building center. Today it’s a major tourist destination, thanks in part to the beautiful beach and stunning sunsets. Diving, snorkeling, fishing, and other water sports are the main attractions here. From Nungwi, frequented dive sites are mainly down the east coast or to Mnemba Island and reefs near Tumbatu Island. For swimmers, Nungwi’s local geography and tidal pattern mean swimming is possible at any time. Other activities available include yoga, cycling, and guided tours of the village. You will spend 4 nights at this incredible place.
Accommodation
Luxury: Z-Hotel
Meals & Drink: Bed & Breakfast Drinks not included
Day 22: Departure
Today Ellbark tour bring our adventures to a close with Breakfast at our hotel.
Transfer to the airport or seaport according to the time of your departure back home, brimful of enduring images of the African Wild and our memories of unforgettable experiences.
Accommodation:
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Optional Safari Activities:
It is your choice. Ellbark Tours helps to organize flights for many of our guests, but there is little financial advantage to this. If you choose to arrange your own flights to Zanzibar, we recommend that you speak to your Tour Consultant before doing so. They will be able to advise you about timings etc. There are several international airlines that fly into Zanzibar, so it is possible to begin or end your Safari package there. On average, a one-way flight between Arusha and Zanzibar costs U$D 200 per person and takes about one hour.
Yes! It is possible to start (or finish) your Safari & Beach Tour in Zanzibar. There are several international airlines that fly to Zanzibar and this option can often reduce the need for internal connection flights. For example, you can fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO), go on safari, take an internal flight to Zanzibar and then fly home from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). Most guests prefer to finish the holiday in Zanzibar, but the choice is yours.
Different coastlines in Zanzibar offer different things and should be considered when planning your trip.
The East coast of Zanzibar is lined with long stretches of powder-white beaches. Most beaches have a very shallow gradient and as a result, the tide goes out a long way, making it difficult to swim directly from the beach.
On the North Coast, ocean swimming is much less susceptible to the tides. Smooth beaches and white sand make for dazzling days in the sun. Here the beaches are much busier. There are a large number of guest houses, bars, shops and restaurants. The setting and the beaches are beautiful, but it lacks the tranquility of other parts of the island.
The South-West Coast has fewer places to stay and some of the island’s finest marine experiences. The South-West doesn’t have the iconic stretches of powder sand beaches, but visitor numbers are lower.
Please look Zanzibar beach holiday for information about the different kinds of activities you may wish to do on Zanzibar. Your Tour consultant can help you to plan and book activities once you have confirmed your accommodation, but the easiest way to do it is to ask your hotel to organize once you arrive. Nearly all activities can be booked at short notice and you pay the hotel directly. Possible activities include SCUBA diving, snorkelling, Dhow cruises, Swimming with Dolphins, Kitesurfing, exploring the historic Stone Town, Spice Tour, Jozani Forest and more…..
The origin of the Name ellbark
E-Elephants
L-Lion
L-Leopard
Ba-Baffalo
R-Rhino
K-Kilimanjaro
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