17Days Adventure,Wildlife Safari and Beach holiday
Climb Kilimanjaro, enjoy a safari experience in Tanzania's best National parks and end off relax on the beach in Zanzibar. A Private Safari with knowledgeable and competent driver/guides.
Overall operator rating 9.7/10 from 19 trip reviews
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My customized 13-day trip in Tanzania was absolutely amazing!
From breathtaking Ngorongoro hiking to a taste of Kilimanjaro and local village visits, it was truly a life-changing experience.
My driver and tour manager went out of their way to accommodate my whims and made sure that my stay in Tanzania was a pleasant one. Unfortunately I fractured my ankle during one of the hikes I took, but I was taken to the hospital immediately, and taken a great care of.
I would definitely recommend this operator to anyone who's looking for a tour that's much more than just game drives.'
We went on a two day walking – canoeing trip in Arusha National Park. The tour operator also made hotel arrangements for the first three days we were in Arusha.
They stayed in contact for 11 months via email. The person I was in contact with Elifasi and our guide, Apolo Kihwil, meet us at the airport took us to our hotel. On our rest day we visited a school at our request and not part of the paid itinerary this was on their time.
Our guide Apolo was the best we had on our entire trip. He was informative, friendly and had a great sense of humor, we were rewarded with a dream trip my favorite giraffe and several at a time the last bunch we counted eleven, baboons, wart hogs, black and white monkeys, hundreds of thousand of lesser and greater flamingos on big Momella Lake he provide delicious lunches and was infinitely patient while we took photographs.
I would not hesitate to use them on my next trip to Tanzania and would request Apolo as our guide.
We had a most wonderful holiday in Kenya and Tanzania.
They looked after us very well and we were very satisfied with their service. The service provided value for money. The only comment we would make is that the email from them gave us the impression that we would be staying in a lodge but when we arrived we were in a tent. We were satisfied with the tented accomodation, however it could have been made clearer in the original email that it was tented accomodation.
The staff were very kind and helpful.
Tour Operators Reply:
Thank you for the client's feedback and contructive comment/suggestion. We are glad that they were very satisfied with the service we provided to them, despite their impression that they would be staying in a lodge instead of tent.
As per the first enquiry which the clients sent into our company, she stated that she will prefer to stay in Camping “Accommodation Preference: Camping” and the price given to them was based on Camping accommodation, and these was stated in the itinerary that “Dinner and overnight at the camp”
However, there was typing error at the end of the itinerary which indicates Lodge accommodation instead of Camping accommodation.
We will try our level best to make sure that this mistake will not happen again.
After having a wonderful safari in southern Africa organised through your webiste, we decided to return again to Tanzania after 45 years.
We booked a 19 day safari to visit six game parks...Selous, Mikumi, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangari.
Our guide/driver, Hurumu, met us at the Dar airport and drove us to a hotel for our day of jet lag recovery. We drove to Selous first. We're not strangers to East Africa, having first arrived in 1963. By far, Hurumu is the best guide that we've ever had. He was extremely knowledgeable of wildlife, has great game eyes, a good conversationalist, and was very caring for all our needs. He understood our physical age limitations (74) but was not at all solicitous. Cool water was always available. Hurumu had the ability to always get the Toyota into position for the best photograph.
We made our initial contact the operator in 2009. Elifasi, in the office, worked with me to create the itinerary. He also was most helpful. While at Selous we requested an itinerary change. Elifasi made the changes without a problem.
The entire safari was most enjoyable and problem free.
The best of Kenya & Tanzania and they made that experience a reality. They were always on time, concerned about our well being and would without any reservations recommend them! The scenery and game viewing were all memorable and expectations met. Organizing the tour was also without any hassle
I went solo, a 50 something white woman, and me and _______ (I forget his name), rode around for 5 hours. It was a unbelievable experience.
He was a wonderful guide, I called him the "Mayor" because everybody knew him! He was so popular everywhere we went that I felt completely comfortable, safe, and like an invited family friend.
He showed me 3 or 4 neighborhoods, I met coffee makers, chapati breakfast cooks (had breakfast there with a Masaai family who stopped by!), a traditional herbalist (where I learned the treatment for meconium aspiration, I'm a perinatal pathologist!), herbal pharmacist (where I saw that fenugreek seed is used to facilitate delivery with prolonged labor), local market, fabric seller, and had a delicious lunch at an outside Swahili restaurant. I played with kids, talked with everyone, and really got a great sense of the community.
My guide also is very active in local projects and inspired me to help with a bridge rebuilding project he is spear heading. The bicycle riding was easy and really the only way to get around in these neighborhoods. It was by far the best experience I had in Dar, and one of the best I have had in my many travels in East Africa!
We could not have asked for abetter way to end our incredible adventures in Tanzania. We saw everything and did everything we could have ever imagined. From the big game watching in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, to ascending the highly active volcano next to Lake Natron, it was all so unbelievably incredible. A total dream come true!
Our guide Huruma had he most expansive breadth of knowledge of the natural environment, he was a pleasure to talk to. He was also extremely flexible with us as lans often changed for various reasons, but ALWAYS for the better. Huruma made us feel safe and comfortable the whole time. Alex our cook as wonderful as well making sure we had the best quality meals possiblemade from the freshest ingredients.
Choosing a safari operator is tough, but I will just say that I will always recommend these guys. They are very professional and will do everything to make sure you have the best trip possible. Thanks again for our lifetime memories. We will be back, so you will hear from us again.
Thanks Elfasi for all your time, flexibility and support in orchestrating this dream trip.
I would without hesitation recommend this operatorfor any Kilimanjaro Climb attempt and most certainly would suggest that you ask for Florence and his team.
I am reasonably confident that should you be looking for other adventures in northern Tanzania that you give them a try
I am happy to inform you that I was really happy with their services they provided me.
A special thanks and recomendation to the manager Mr Elifasi who was very helpfull. He really did his best to make our stay a nice one : he came with the driver to the airport to pick us up, as well he came along as well to drop us again. He was very invloved and met us various times in the hotel, even onces on a sunday evening.
His guides were very profesionall and friendly. We did not reach the summit of the Kilimanjaro, but we definately can look back to a very nice time, a big part of this was due to the smooth organisation of the operator.
I had a REALLY enjoyable cycle tour with Mejah. It was one of the highlights of my stay in Tanzania and a wonderful way to end my trip.
Mejah's vision for both cycling and encouraging entrepreneurialism in Tanzania are an inspiration. I discovered a lot about parts of Dar Es Salaam that I would never normally be encouraged to visit and I also learnt more about Tanzanian culture and attitudes. Mejah's concern for local people, businesses as well as environmental issues was encouraging and very close to my own interests and concerns.
I really hope that you can encourage and sponsor more of this kind of tourism.
When I come back to Tanzania, this is precisely the kind of thing I would be looking for.
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Itinerary
Trip Information: An unforgettable holiday! - The very best of Tanzania's wildlife parks,Kilimanjaro mountain climbing combined with a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. Ideal for adventurous Honeymooners
This trip will give you a chance to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, a wildlife safari based on 3 meals a day; you will visit the Northern circuit National Parks of Tanzania, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, and also relaxation in the beautiful beach in Zanzibar.
Experience and enjoy the nature, wildlife and habitat of small to large mammals, birds and reptiles in their natural areas. Our driver guides are knowledgeable and competent.
Note: We do not place groups together. This way you are ensured the full attention of our guide, but with the added knowledge of our guides’ experiences. It also means that we can start the tour on the day you prefer.
I T I N E R A R Y
DAY 1: Arrival day - Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Meru Simba Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Half Board Accommodation: Meru Simba Lodge
DAY 2: Mandara Hut 1700m to 2740m 5500ft to 9000ft 7 km, 4-5 hours Montane Forest
After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment located at 9000 ft / 2740 m. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colubus monkeys
DAY 3: To Horombo Camp 2700m to 3700m 9000ft to 12,100ft 11 km, 6-8 hours Heathland
After about 1 hour, you will leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You will start to feel the affects of the altitude. If you wish to extend you trek, here you can spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing the small peak of Mawenzi.
DAY 4: To Kibo Camp 3700m to 4700m 12,100ft to 15,400ft 10 km, 6-8 hours Alpine Desert Ascending, we now pass the last watering point, walking onto the saddle of Kilimanjaro between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Vegetation begins with upper heathland but then disappears into "moonscape". Dinner, rest, and prepare for summit climb
DAY 5: To Summit and Horombo 4700m to 5895m (and down to 3700m) 15,400ft to 19,300ft (and down to 12,100ft) 4 km up / 14 km down 10-15 hours Alpine Desert
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), commence the climb to the summit on steep and heavy scree or snow up to Gilman's point located on the crater rim at 18640 ft / 5861 m (4-7 hours). Continuing, we now ascend to Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa: 19340 ft / 5895 m (1-2 hours). Unbelievable views at every turn. Get your picture taken at the summit to show your friends. From here, we now descend, stopping for lunch and a rest at Kibo before continuing on to the Horombo encampment for dinner and a tired but happy overnight (1-2 hours). This beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or flashlights. It will be very cold until you start descending, so you will need all of your warm layers. This is, by far, the most difficult part of the trek with many switchbacks. "Pole pole" and an optimistic attitude will get you there!
DAY 6: To Arusha 3700m to 1700m 12,100ft to 5500ft 18km, 5-7 hours
After breakfast, A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. Continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to Meru Simba Lodge in Arusha. Don't forget to tip your guides and porters it is time for celebration!
Meals: Full Board Accommodation: Meru Simba Lodge
Day 7: Arusha to Lake Manyara Park – 130 km / 2 hrs After your breakfast at 08.30 drive from Arusha with your packed lunch to Manyara park for game viewing. At 1300 hrs take your lunch in the park picnic area, evening drive to your lodge/ campsite for Dinner and overnight at Manyara.
Meals: Meals: Full Board Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena or Similar / Budget Camping
About Manyara National Park: A major attraction of the Lake Manyara National Park is the tree - climbing lions. Unfortunately there is no guarantee that you will spot them. However, there are other things to see - elephants, hippos, zebras, impalas, buffalos, baboons, plains animals as well as huge variety of birdlife, both resident and migratory.
At certain times of the year, Lake Manyara is home to thousands of flamingos (attracted by the Lake itself), which form a shimmering pink zone around the lake shore. Other birds found here include ostriches, egrets, herons, pelicans and storks. Also seen are African spoonbills, various species of ibises, ducks and the rare pygmy geese. The most noticeable of the landscape within this park are the very impressive baobab trees with their huge trunks.
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park 190 km / 3.5 – 4 hrs After breakfast at 0800hrs drive from Lake Manyara National Park with your packed lunch and game en-route to the great Serengeti Plains via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Late afternoon drive to your lodge / Campsite for the dinner and overnight.
Meals: Full Board Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge or Similar /Budget Camping
About Serengeti Endless Plains of Nature\'s Wonders: The Serengeti National Park, covering 14763 square kilometers is one of the world\'s largest wildlife sanctuaries. One of the most breathtaking events in the animal kingdom, the migration of thousands of wildebeest takes place here every year. The Serengeti, 320 kilometers from Arusha, was gazetted in 1951. It was accepted by the World Heritage Convention as a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in 1981.
Day 9: Serengeti (Optional) At 0500hrs, pick up from your lodge / Campsite for Balloon riding over Serengeti. Breakfast will be served after Balloon riding , back to your lodge for break fast. After breakfast leave with your packed lunch for game drive on the Serengeti Park acacia Savannah in the central to the east region. Around 12.30pm and 13.00pm break for your picnic lunch; thereafter proceed with tour afternoon game drive. In mid January to February, much to mid April, 95% of females of wildebeest mate to a total of 60000 then 8 to 8.5 months later those females that conceived give birth on the same southern plains after a long travel. Evening drive to your lodge / Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Full Board Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge /Budget Camping
Day 10: Serengeti – Ngorongoro/Olduvai. After breakfast with your packed lunch drive and game enroute to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It is your option whether you pass via Olduvai Gorge a historical site whereby the early man lived and you can also pass via the Maasai boma if you are interested in the real African life tradition and culture.
Meals: Full Board Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge /Budget Camping
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater - After breakfast descent into the crater for tour around the unbroken caldera that encloses the wildlife. Lunch Ngorongoro crater picnic site near Lerai Forest or hippo pool, after lunch proceed with game viewing in the crater. In the evening ascend the crater and drive Tarangire for overnight at Lodge/Camp
Meals: Full Board Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar /Budget Camping
Day 12: Tarangire National Park - After breakfast game drives in Tarangire national park. Hot lunch at the lodge/camp then drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Half Board Accommodation: Impala hotel.
Day 13: Arusha to Zanzibar - By Flight (Precisionair) departs Arusha at 1100hrs and arrive in Zanzibar at 1215hrs, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to your hotel in town (Tembo hotel) for overnight.
Meals: Half Board Accommodation: Tembo house hotel.
Day 14: Excursion in Zanzibar - In the morning after breakfast pick up from the hotel for any Two tours mentioned (Spice Tour, Historical Stone Town Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Prison Island Tour or Sunset Cruise). You will have to choose only TWO Activities among the activities mentioned in the bracket. Note that; Dolphin Tour can be arranged on request. In the evening drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight
Meals: Half Board Accommodation: Tembo house hotel
Day 15: Stone town to East coast - After breakfast you will be transferred to the hotel in the East Coast (Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort) for overnight.
Meals: Half Board Accommodation: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort.
Day 16: Rest & Relax - At leisure and overnight at your beach hotel.
Meals: Half Board Accommodation: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort
Day 17: Zanzibar - Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - Home - Pickup from your East Coast hotel and transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in connection with your departure flight back home.
End of Tour.
Price:
Option 1; USD $4,469 per person; Accommodation in Huts on the Mountain, Budget Camping on Wildlife Safari and Hotels in Zanzibar
Option 2; USD $5,463 per person; Accommodation in Huts on the Mountain, Lodges on Wildlife Safari and Hotels in Zanzibar
Costing Above Includes: - Accommodation on the first night upon your arrival at Meru Simba Lodge - All Airport transfers as per Itinerary - Flights Arusha - Zanzibar - JRO - Transport to and from mountain gates - All parks entry fees. - All camping fees. - Rescue fees. - Guide and porters. - Service of Professional English Speaking driver guide(s). - Complimentary bottle of drinking water (1.5liters per person per day). - All accommodations indicated in the Itinerary. - Cook and all kitchen utensils. - Activities as stipulated in the itinerary
Costing Above Does NOT Include: - International flights to/from JRO (Tanzania) - Hot Air Balloon Ride over Serengeti (Can be arranged at a cost of US$499 per person) - Hard and soft drinks - Sleeping bags but we can provide for hire on request. - All Mountain Gears (we can arrange hire of this) - Tips to the mountain guide(s), driver guide(s), cook(s) and Porters - All items of personal nature/use. - And all not mentioned on the plan
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