From its highest peak to its animals to its fascinating culture and history, this 19-day tour leaves none of Tanzania’s stones unturned. The challenge begins with a six-day trek up and down Mt Kilimanjaro’s Machame route before you embark on a safari through the Serengeti to see your favourite nature documentaries unfold in real life. Complete the adventure in tropical style, snorkelling through the turquoise waters of Zanzibar, or by simply by lounging on the white-sand beaches nearby to revel in the incredible life experiences you’ve just had.
18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
Allow USD235-305 for meals not included.
Private minibus, trekking, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, walking.
Moshi: Arrive at any time.
Moshi/Machame camp: Hike the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.
Machame camp/Shira 2 Camp: Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp and observe the spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp: Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.
Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp: View the Great Barranco Wall and climb up the eastern wall, passing below the Helm Glacier.
Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp: Hike during the night to the Summit via Stella Point. Watch the sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
Arusha/Mto wa Mbu: Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park: Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park: Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro: Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
Ngorongoro/Arusha: Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.
Arusha: A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.
Arusha/Stone Town: Fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO in historic Stone Town, and opt to continue on for a longer walking tour, or explore on your own.
Beach day in Zanzibar: Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
Beach day in Zanzibar: Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Stone Town: Morning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.