TOUKZ001: Chimpanzee Tracking Mahale and Gombe Stream NP (8Days/ 7Nights)

    Day one: kigoma pick up

arrive in kigoma. Shuttle service from airport or railway station to kigoma hilltop hotel for overnight. Lunch at sangara restaurant. Sightseeing in kigoma town. Visit the dr. Livingstone memorial at ujiji. Dinner at sangara restaurant.
    Day two: mahale park

after breakfast departure to mahale national park by boat. Snacks & drinks at half way point. Visit the mahale park information center at the park h/quarters. Afternoon at leisure. Meals and accommodation in nkungwe luxury tented camp.
    Day three: chimpanzee tracking

breakfast at the camp. Game viewing and chimpanzee tracking in the reserve. Afternoon boat safari on the lake. Meals and overnight in the camp.
    Day four: game viewing, fishing

after breakfast game viewing and chimpanzee tracking. Lunch at the camp. Afternoon fishing by boat on the lake. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
    Day five: kigoma

after breakfast departure to kigoma. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch and dinner at sangara restaurant. Overnight in kigoma hilltop hotel.
    Day six: gombe park

after breakfast departure to gombe national park by boat. Game viewing and chimpanzee tracking in the reserve. Climb to the waterfalls. Afternoon at leisure. Meals and accommodation at gombe luxury tented camp.
    Day seven: chimpanzee tracking

after breakfast game viewing and chimpanzee tracking. Climb to jane's peak. Lunch at the camp. Departure by boat to kigoma hilltop hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Meals in sangara restaurant.
    Day eight: airport transfer

breakfast at the hotel. Drive to the airport or railway station.

Tou KZ002: Footsteps of the masai safari (10 days/ 9 nights)

    Day one: Airport transfer

Arrival at kilimanjaro international airport, pick up and transfer to impala or new arusha hotel for dinner and overnight.
    Day two: Longido trek – approx 10KMS trek

Morning pick up and drive to kawawa camp located in the foothills of the dramatic mt. Longido. This is one of the few high peaks in the region that is not volcanic. You will then have an afternoon trek in the bush to the small community of longido to help acclimatise you to the african bush, allow you to test your equipment and give you a great insight into typical african acacia bush country. The climate will be very very hot and dry and may be quite a different style of trekking to the training you may have undertaken. This trek will help you to adjust sufficiently to local conditions. Tonight will be spent in camp.
    Day three: Longido to ktitumbeine – 22KMS

Today a vehicle uplift will take you approx 20KMS further into the bush heading west towards kitumbeine to reach the day’s trek start-point. You will trek a tough 22KMS towards the majestic volcano – kitumbeine. Passing maasai villages and herdsmen, you will today have your first views of the celebrated mountain ol doiyno lengai (2,878M), the most sacred maasai mountain in the region. As on most days from now on, you will have a packed lunch provided. The trail is sandy and sometimes rocky all the way through to kitumbeine, with only porous dust soil in the last 7KMS before reaching the village camp. About 2KMS beyond kitumbeine village is kitumbeine camp your trek today will give you a real understanding of how hardy the maasai are, who walk these distances regularly. By now you will be captivated by the mystical, eternal beauty of this region, which is known as “the cradle of mankind”. Overnight will be spent at kitumbeine camp. The maasai peoples are nilotic – coming originally in vast migrations down from the nile basin. They crossed into kenya and tanzania in the 18TH and 19TH centuries and became feared and respected by the bantu tribes who had themselves moved into the region from the south and the west. We can generalise that the bantu tribes such as chagga and meru tended towards agriculture and favoured the fertile foothills of the big mountains. The maasai tended to a migratory life style and took over large swathes of land for grazing their cattle and goats.
In the maasai footsteps region you will see the traditional temporary villages with mud-built houses and
Thorn hedges; and young maasai boys herding the cattle and goats as their forefathers have done for centuries. In time the settlement into towns and the control of local government fell mainly to the bantu tribes who Prospered by virtue of their hard work in the rich agricultural lands around mt. Kilimanjaro and mt. Meru.
The maasai were marginalised to areas outside the national parks and away from the town and their Agricultural catchment areas. Their traditional lifestyle has been threatened by modern life. Your trek will bring important community funds to the maasai regions you pass through. By showing an interest in their culture, you will help encourage the maasai in their wish to retain tradition, but co-exist with other tanzanians in an emerging economy and a developing education system. Tradition must be allowed to exist alongside modernisation. It is a difficult goal to achieve and community based, eco-friendly tourism such as your trek play an important part.
    Day four: Kitumbeine mountain & village– approx16kms

Today you will take two superb treks that will show you the mountain scenery and also traditional maasai boma (village). This morning you will trek part way up kitumbeine mountain (16KMS) along a trail that takes you to the high maasai lands and endaleta village located on the side of kitumbeine.you will be visiting the market and meeting the local people. The trail is dusty and rocky to start and then mainly rocky underfoot. You will pass through lands very rarely visited by tourists and you will have, wonderful views across the plains below which make up the floor of the rift valley. You will return later to your camp for overnight.
    Day five: Across dustpans to gelai – approx 18KMS

Today you will have a vehicle uplift to north-east of kitumbeine village on rocky terrain. Crossing a low saddle   between mounts kitumbeine and gelai you will then climb into the foothills of gelai.this section is very challenging with alot of uphills and very hot weather. Onthis day and the following days you will start to see more of the wild game that populates the region. In particular look out for zebra, gerenuk, and giraffe. The birdlife is rich along the entire route and you will be fascinated by the nests of the weaver birds. The superb starlings, the go away” bird, hoopoes and numerous raptors are seen in the area. Tonight you will camp at gelai village camp site.
    Day six: Sunken crater and the lava plains – approx 22KMS

Today you will begin very early and trek west across untamed bush towards sunken crater (22KMS). You will cross a beautiful plain marked by dead volcanic vents - your journey bringing you ever closer to the escarpment of the rift valley, which rises from the bush up to the ngorongoro crater highlands. Today’s trek is likely to be hotter than ever, so wear lots of sun block, reflective clothing and wide-brimmed hats. After lunch you will trek to the impressive sunken crater and will be camping overnight at the rim of the crater .evening temperatures drop and it has been known to be rather windy.
    Day seven: To engaruka - approx 15-30KMS

This morning you will have an early breakfast, then transfer by vehicle to the last ol doinyo lengai tributary south of big sunken crater and start trekking from there. You will cross the ol kerii plain passing by small settlements, until you finally reach engaruka stream campsite situated quite near to the ruins of the ancient engaruka settlement. You will be camping near the river bank so there will be plenty of water for showers after a very hot and dusty day.
    Day eight: Ngorongoro crater

After an early breakfast you will say goodbye to your support team & head towards the bustling town of mto wa mbu and on up the escarpment of the african rift valley to the ngorongoro crater. “the views from this north-eastern area's 20KM-wide, 600M tall ngorongoro crater are most impressive. It's been compared to noah's ark and the garden of eden - and has the added advantage of actually existing. But he'd have no trouble finding lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and many of the plains herbivores such as wildebeest, thomson's gazelle, zebra and reedbuck, as well as thousands of flamingo wading in the shallows of lake magadi, the soda lake on the floor of the crater.” The lonely planet. The crater is a natural amphitheatre, where numerous species of game and birds reside. The massive sunken caldera forms a special eco-zone, both remarkable for its geography as well as its inhabitants. Here you will have the option to have a game drive into the crater to see most of the big five and plenty of other game. Optional ngorongoro crater tour costs £90PP to be booked prior to departure. (nb: there must be a minimum of 4 persons for this extension to run.) For those who decide not to do a crater tour you will be transferred directly to your hotel where you will have the rest of the day at your leisure.
    Day nine: Back to Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to arusha for last minute gift shopping with your guide and lunch. Then continue to kilimanjaro airport for the night flight to london.
    Day ten: Arrive UK

You will arrive back in London in the early hours of the Morning.

Tou KZ003: Best of Tanzania: Tarangire / Ngorongoro / Serengeti / Olduvai / lake Manyara (6DAYS /5NIGHTS)

    Day one: Arusha –tarangire – ngorongoro crater

depart arusha to tarangire national park for game viewing (120 kms). Lunch at the lodge proceed over the great rift valley escarpment to ngorongoro crater (155 kms) dinner and overnight at the ngorongoro sopa lodge.
    Day two: Full day ngorongoro crater

early breakfast, then proceed on a full day tour of ngorongoro crater with picnic lunch dinner and overnight at the lodge.
    Day three: Serengeti

after breakfast, drive straight to the serengeti (145 kms) for lunch with game viewing en route. Afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the serengeti sopa lodge
    Day four: Game drives

after breakfast, full day tour of the serengeti plains (200 kms) picnic lunch dinner and overnight at the lodge.
    Day 05: Olduvai gorge - manyara

after breakfast, drive through the serengeti via the olduvai gorge to lake manyara (215 kms). Picnic lunch en route dinner and overnight at the lodge
    Day 06: Manyara - arusha

after breakfast, morning game drive through lake manyara national park. Lunch at the lodge after lunch back to arusha. Overnight at the new arusha or impala hotel (130 kms)

Tou KZ004 tarangire / lake manyara / serengeti / lobo / olduvai / ngorongoro (6 nights / 7 days)

    Day one: Arusha – Tarangire - Manyara

pick up from your overnight accommodation in arusha and transfer to tarangire national park for game viewing. Lunch at sopa lodge tarangire. Afternoon proceed to lake manyara (95 kms) dinner and overnight at the lodge*
    Day two: Manyara – Serengeti game drive

early breakfast, morning game drive of lake manyara national park. Lunch at the lodge* afternoon drive to the serengeti (205 kms) where more than 3 million large mammals live in total freedom, including the “big five”, elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo. Dinner and overnight at the lodge*
    Day three: Game drive

after breakfast, morning game viewing of the serengeti plains. Lunch at the lodge * after lunch drive to lobo (80 kms) dinner and overnight at the lodge *
    Day four: More game drives

after breakfast, game viewing in the northern serengeti. Lunch at the lodge * late afternoon game viewing.dinner and overnight at the lodge *
    Day five: Serengeti – Olduvai Gorge - Ngorongoro

after breakfast, drive through the serengeti to ngorongoro via the olduvai gorge (235 kms). Picnic lunch en route. Dinner and overnight ngorongoro*
    Day six: Ngorongoro crater tour

after breakfast, proceed on a full day ngorongoro crater tour, the largest unbroken caldera in the world surrounded by steep walls rising 610 metres from the crater floor. This natural amphtheatre measures about 16 to 19 kms across in diameter and has an area of 259 sq kms. Picnic lunch in the crater. Dinner and overnight ngorongoro *
    Day seven: Arusha

after breakfast, drive back to arusha (190 kms)

Tou KZ005 zanzibar spice and game viewing safarizanzibar spice and game viewing safari. (12DAYS/ 11NIGHTS)

    Day one: Arrival, airport transfer

arrive kilimanjaro international airport to be met and transferred to olasiti garden lodge or moivaro lodge for dinner and overnight.
    Day two: Tarangire park

after a more relaxing breakfast drive across maasai country and onto tarangire national park dotted by baobab trees and lovely birds. Game viewing all the way to tarangire sopa lodge for lunch. Afternoon return to park to search for large group of game migrating from maasai steppe. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
    Day three: Tarangire - ngorongoro

morning game viewing after breakfast. Lunch at kirurumu tented lodge and thereafter proceed to ngorongoro sopa lodge overlooking crater below for dinner and overnight.
    Day four: Olduvai gorge - serengeti

after breakfast drive into crater floor 2000 ft below. This unique park has been labeled 'garden of eden' and home to big five (buffalo, lion, elephant, rhino and leopard) all living in close proximity. Since game viewing at crater floor is limited to half day you leave ngorongoro area around 1300 and head further north crossing into serengeti national park. On the way visit olduvai gorge, birthplace of mankind. Picnic lunch and more game viewing all the way to serengeti sopa lodge for dinner and overnight.
    Day five: Game drives

morning and afternoon game viewing at serengeti national park. Serengeti is probably the most famous game park in the world and starting point for wildebeest annual migration. The whole day will be yours to search and photograph some of most beautiful game on earth including giraffe, cheetah, kudu, eland, buffalo, lion hunting, antics of hyena, crocodile, zebra, wildebeest and many more. All meals and overnight at serengeti sopa lodge.
    Day six: More game drives

after breakfast return to central serengeti to search for more game and thereafter drive to southern serengeti and onto ndutu safari lodge for lunch. Afternoon game viewing around ndutu area until sunset. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
    Day seven: Lake manyara park

after breakfast enjoy short game viewing at ndutu before leaving for wild manyara tented lodge for lunch. Afternoon proceed to lake manyara national park nearby famous for tree climbing lion, hippo and pink flamingo. The whole afternoon will be yours at lake manyara, returning to your camp in time for shower, dinner and overnight.
    Day eight: Arusha - Zanzibar

after a leisurely breakfast drive back to arusha for lunch and short flight to zanzibar where you will be met and transferred to fumba beach lodge/ sea breeze/ ras nungwi for afternoon beach leisure and dinner.
    Day nine - Eleven
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beach leisure at fumba/zanzibar (hb) i.e. Breakfast & dinner only
    Day twelve
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transfer to airport to connect short flight to dar es salaam arriving in time for onward flight.

Tou KZ006: Zanzibar spice island safari (7DAYS /6NIGHTS)

    Day 1:

clients arrive in dar es salaam, welcome and transfer by charter flight to zanzibar island about 20 minutes, the ancient trading port of the sultans of oman in the 19 th century, this city is a medina; the only of its kind south of the equator. Carved doors and balcones decorate the houses, which are made of carol stone. Inland, the island is a garden of eden offering the most exquisite tropical species. With its golden beach, zanzibar is one of the top beach leisure per capital meeting at the airport, transfer clients to either ras nungwi/ sea breeze/ fumba beach lodge/ zanzibar beach resort or similar, dinner and overnight at your beach resort . 
    Day 2:

after b /fast, 0900 guide tour of the stone town/ historical sites p.m at leisure at your beach resort dinner and overnight at your resort
    Day 3:

after b /fast, 0900 guide tour of changuu island, 100 yrs of tortoises and beautiful beach, tour of neighboring island & the jozani forest wildlife return to the your resort, dinner and overnight
    Day 4:

b /fast, beach leisure, lots of water sports are offered at your resort. Dinner and overnight at your resort
    Day 5:

b /fast, beach leisure, dinner and overnight at your resort
    Day 6:

b /fast, day at leisure, lots of water sports are offered at your resort. Dinner and overnight at your resort
    Day 7:

b/ fast your resort, on time transfers to airport to connect short flight to dar es salaam arriving in time for onward international flight.

Tou KZ007: mount Kilimanjaro climb machame route (6DAYS / 5NIGHTS)

    Itinerary:

    Day 1: Machame gate (1800M) - Machame camp (3000M)

arrive to the machame gate from arusha/ moshi in a 4WD vehicle, introduction to your guide and porters. Registration is done and thereafter start climb {hiking/trekking} with picnic lunch through rain forest for approximately 4 to 5 hrs where you arrive to the machame hut. Later afternoon walk up to a little higher altitude is done for acclimatization. Return to machame hut for dinner and overnight. Fb
    Day 2: Machame camp (3000M) - Shira camp (3800M)

after breakfast, start climb through short savannah, forest and other vegetation for approximately 4 to 5HRS, with picnic lunch en route before arriving in the afternoon at the shira hut. In shira is where an extra day can be spent for acclimatization when climbing takes 7 days or more, dinner and overnight at shira hut. Fb
    Day 3: Shira (3800M) - Barranco (3950M)

after breakfast a slow walk through semi glacier and sandy areas with picnic lunch 3 to 4 hrs before arriving at the barranco hut for dinner and overnight. Fb
    Day 4:Barranco hut (3950M) - Barafu hut (4600M)

after breakfast, with picnic lunch enroute climb through glaciers for approximately 4 to 5 hours before arriving the barafu hut for dinner and overnight. Fb
    Day 5:Barafu hut (4600M) Uhuru peak (5895M) mweka (3100M)

an early wake up call around 01.00HRS for preparation and light breakfast before starting final ascent to the summit i.e. Either the stella point reached in approximately 5 to 6 hrs and a further ascent to the uhuru peak reached in another approx 45MINUTES. After signing and short rest at barafu hut descend via the gilman?S point down to mweka hut for an hours rest with light breakfast then descent down for dinner and overnight at mweka hut. Fb
    Day 6: Mweka hut - gate - Arusha

after breakfast, final descent to mweka gate, thereafter say goodbye to your guide/ porters and connect a private transfer to arusha. End of tour

Tou KZ008: mount Kilimanjaro climb marangu route (6 days/ 5 nights)

    Day 1: Arusha - mandara hut, 2700M

in the morning at 0830HRS pick up from your hotel in arusha or moshi town, and with your mountain guide transfer to marangu gate in a private vehicle where you will meet with other mountain crew. Your trekking to mandara hut for dinner and overnight will start after registration and other services provided by the park management has been done including weighting of luggage for porters. Ascend with lunch enroute crossing the rain forest and arrive mandara hut. Fb
    Day 2: mMandara - Horombo hut, 3720M

breakfast in mandara; there after continue ascending from the last fades forest thru the open alpine meadow. Mid daybreak for lunch, then proceed for dinner and overnight horombo hut. Fb
    Day 3: Horombo - Kibo hut, 4703M

after breakfast continue with your walking up past the cactus like giant groundsel and the last water point. Picnic lunch will be served on the way dinner and overnight kibo hut. Fb
    Day 4: Kibo - Uhuru peak 5895M - mandara hut

wake up at around 0200HRS of the mid night take light breakfast and ascend to the summit the highest point of africa via gilman?S point. Spend short time on the uhuru peak celebrating where by you can leave your sign there that you have made it. Your guide will advice time to leave from the peak descending to kibo for breakfast and there after continue descending down with a stop in horombo for lunch head down to mandara hut for dinner and overnight. Fb
    Day 5: Mandara - Marangu gate - and back to Arusha/Moshi

after breakfast, continue with final descend to marangu gate where by certificates will be rewarded to all who have made it. Congratulations. There after give tips to the crew and be picked with a private vehicle back to arusha or moshi, or transfer to the airport. End of gofan safaris services.