DODOMA TOUR | MOUNT KILIMANJARO TREK | TANZANIA LUXURY SAFARI PACKAGE

After breakfast, explore Dodoma’s cultural life with visits to local markets, traditional Gogo community areas, and artisan workshops. Continue to Dodoma Cathedral and Parliament surroundings for historical insight. In the afternoon, visit the Dodoma Wine Region, Tanzania’s most established vineyard area, for guided wine tasting and estate walks. Return to lodge for sunset relaxation.

Overnight: Dodoma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Dodoma to Moshi – Kilimanjaro Foothills

Morning departure by flight or scenic drive to Moshi. Arrive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and transfer to an exclusive mountain lodge surrounded by coffee plantations. Afternoon at leisure for rest, spa, or gentle village walk. Evening includes a comprehensive Kilimanjaro briefing, medical check, and final equipment inspection with your professional mountain team.

Overnight: Luxury mountain lodge, Moshi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

The most scenic and highest-success route, optimized for acclimatization.

Drive to Londorossi Gate for registration and permits. Transfer to trailhead and begin trekking through pristine rainforest rich in colobus monkeys and birdlife. Gentle ascent to Mti Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp.

Trekking: 3–4 hrs
Overnight: Mti Mkubwa Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ascend from forest into heath and moorland zones. Trekking becomes more open with dramatic views across the Shira Plateau and distant Mount Meru.

Trekking: 5–6 hrs
Overnight: Shira 1 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A relaxed acclimatization day crossing the vast Shira Plateau. Slow pace allows adaptation while enjoying volcanic formations and panoramic scenery.

Trekking: 4–5 hrs
Overnight: Shira 2 Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb gradually to Lava Tower (4,630m) for acclimatization. After lunch, descend into the dramatic Barranco Valley beneath the Southern Glaciers.

Trekking: 6–7 hrs
Overnight: Barranco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scramble up the iconic Barranco Wall with hands-on climbing. Continue on rolling terrain toward Karanga Camp with sweeping alpine views.

Trekking: 4–5 hrs
Overnight: Karanga Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Short but steep trek to Barafu Base Camp. Afternoon rest, hydration, and final summit preparation. Early dinner and sleep before midnight ascent.

Trekking: 3–4 hrs
Overnight: Barafu Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Midnight departure for the summit push. Reach Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, at sunrise. Descend carefully to Barafu for rest, then continue to Mweka Camp.

Trekking: 12–14 hrs
Overnight: Mweka Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Final descent through rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive official summit certificates. Transfer to Arusha for a luxury recovery stay. Afternoon at leisure with spa or pool time.

Overnight: Luxury lodge, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park. Full-day game drive among ancient baobabs and large elephant herds. Picnic lunch inside the park.

Overnight: Superior safari lodge, Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning drive to Lake Manyara for game viewing in lush forest and lakeshore habitats, famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Continue to Karatu Highlands.

Overnight: Premium lodge, Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for an extensive game drive. High density of wildlife including rhino, lions, hippos, and elephants. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool.

Overnight: Luxury lodge on crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic drive into the Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive tracking predators and migration herds depending on season.

Overnight: Luxury tented camp, Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: Serengeti – Zanzibar Island

Morning game drive, then transfer to airstrip for flight to Zanzibar. Arrival and transfer to beachfront resort. Afternoon relaxation by the Indian Ocean.

Overnight: Beach resort, Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Morning options include Stone Town historical tour, spice plantation visit, snorkeling, or spa treatment. Afternoon transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

• Best acclimatization Kilimanjaro route (Lemosho)
• Logical geographical flow minimizing fatigue
• Combination of culture, summit, safari, and sea
• Ideal for luxury adventurers, honeymooners, and high-end explorers
• Fully customizable to luxury or mid-range standards

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