Karibu is the Swahili word for “Welcome”, which represents the warm hospitality offered by the Tanzanians. Tanzania, neighboring on Kenya’s southern border, has very pristine parks with fantastic scenery and abundant game including some rare species. It boasts the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater which some consider to be the eighth wonder of the world.

Tatum International Travel and Tours offers you many options … different tours   through Tanzania or the guided climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Simba Safari Tour

DAY 1 - Depart
Board a flight from your home city to a major gateway. Connect with your flight to Nairobi.

DAY 2 - En Route

DAY 3 - Arusha
Arrive in Nairobi. You will be picked up from the Airport and transferred to Arusha , Tanzania. Check into hotel for overnight. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 4 – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive up to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, located 2,285 miles above sea level. The crater is home to over 25,000 large mammals, The next two nights will be at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. (B,L,D).

DAY 5 – Ngorongoro Crater
Following an early morning breakfast, descend into the crater for a half day game drive.  Return to the lodge for lunch.

DAY 6 - Serengeti
A morning drive takes you to the Serengeti National Park. The park is the best known wildlife sanctuary in the world. “Serengeti” means “endless plains” in the Masai language and within its boundaries are more than three million large mammals. Serengeti, is the center stage for the great wildebeest migrations allowing a spectacle involving millions of these beasts. Visit Olduvai Gorge, the site of the famous Leakey’s excavation for the “Cradle of Mankind” before arriving at the Serengeti in time for lunch. Proceed on a game-viewing drive returning for overnight at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge your home for next two nights. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Serengeti
Another exciting day of game viewing.

DAY 8 - Lake Manyara
Following breakfast, drive through the scenic view of the Lake Manyara into the Rift Valley. The Reserve is an actual jungle with tall over hanging trees and rich undergrowth, heavily populated by a variety of animals and birds. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 - Homeward Bound
After breakfast, depart to Arusha in time for lunch. Transfer to the airport to connect with your international flight home.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

DAY 1 - Depart
Board a flight from your home city to a major gateway. Connect with your flight to Nairobi.

DAY 2 - En Route

DAY 3 - Arusha
Arrive in Nairobi. You will be picked up from the Airport and transferred to Arusha, Tanzania and continue to the Marangu Hotel, the base Hotel for the Kilimanjaro climb. In the evening receive a briefing on the climb, meet with your guide and check your equiptment. (D,B)

DAY 4 - Mandara Hut
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate and start the trek to the Mandara
Hut which takes approximately three to four hours. After lunch, you have
an option to explore the area around Mandara Hut or simply “hang out” and
enjoy all the serenity surrounding this mountain at 9,000 feet. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 and 6 - Horombo Hut
After breakfast, start your trek via Mundi Crater with tantalizing views of the summit, towards the next hut – Horombo at 12,450 feet. This will take approximately six to seven hours to reach Horombo Hut. (B,L,D).Spend the next day getting acclimatized to this altitude. All meals will be served at the Horombo Hut. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 - Kibo Hut
It will take six to seven hours to reach your next hut at 15,450 feet. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 - Uhuru Peak
After a very early breakfast, start trek to Gilmans point, a most demanding part of the climb at 18,647 feet. The final segment of the climb to Uhuru Peak takes approximately 45 minutes and you are on the top of Kilimanjaro filled with an absolute sense of accomplishment and surrounded by the magnificent beauty. The descent back to Horombo Hut takes approximately six to seven hours. Overnight at Horombo Hut. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 - Arusha
After breakfast, descend to Marangu gate to get your personal certificate of accomplishment and transfer to the town of Arusha where you will overnight.

DAY 10 - Homeward Bound
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home. 

Please Note:
Meals are included as per the itinerary. Accommodations may not always be available and we reserve the right to
substitute comparable ones .

Call Tatum International Travel and Tours: (800) 628-5722.

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