19 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARI TOUR – KILIMANJARO CLIMB, WILDLIFE VIEWING, CULTURE, & ZANZIBAR TOUR

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour – SAFARI OVERVIEW

This 19 days Tanzania safari tour is a perfect 18 nights/19 days safari in Tanzania taking you for an unforgettable Mount Kilimanjaro climb, wildlife viewing, cultural encounters, and a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar.

Your adventure starts with an epic trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro via Machame Route, the most challenging and scenic way to the “Roof of Africa”. Once you descend,  you’ll visit Arusha National Park – before moving to world-famous wildlife destinations Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, as well as the hidden gem Tarangire National Park. And, if you time it right, you will experience the most stunning wildlife adventure in the world: the Great Wildebeest Migration.

After experiencing the wildlife adventure of a lifetime head to the exotic Zanzibar Island for the last few days of this 19 days Tanzania safari. Relax on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar and discover Spice Island’s rich history and intriguing cultures.

If you would like to book or customize this 19 days Tanzania safari adventure to suit your special interests and budget – please let us know.

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour – PRIME SAFARI ACTIVITIES

  • Climb to Africa’s highest peak at 5895m
  • Cultural walk around Arusha
  • Classic safari game drives
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in season
  • Big 5 game viewing
  • See Big Cats (Lions, Leopards, and Cheetahs)
  • Spot huge elephant herds in Tarangire
  • Fantastic birdwatching
  • Explore the natural wonder of Ngorongoro Crater
  • Visit Olduvai Gorge (the cradle of mankind)
  • Relaxation on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar
  • Tour of historic Stone Town
  • Optional water sports: scuba diving, snorkeling, kite-surfing, jet skiing, etc
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour – FEATURED SAFARI DESTINATIONS

Day 1: Arusha

Day 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6: Mount Kilimanjaro – Kilimanjaro National Park

Day 7, 8 & 9: Arusha – Arusha National Park

Day 10: Tarangire National Park

Day 11, 12, & 13: Serengeti National Park

Day 14 & 15: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 16, 17, & 18: Zanzibar & Stone Town

Day 19: Departure

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour – SAFARI HIGHLIGHT

Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport & transfer to your hotel Arusha.

Day 2: Climb Kilimanjaro: Machame Gate (1,800m) to Machame Camp (3010m).

Day 3: Climb from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3750m).

Day 4: Climb from Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp (3,960m).

Day 5: Climb from Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp (4,640m).

Day 6: Ascend to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descend to Millennium Camp (3,820m).

Day 7: Descend from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m).

Day 8: Whole day at leisure in Arusha.

Day 9: Game drive in Arusha National Park & community walk.

Day 10: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for a game drive.

Day 11: Transfer to Serengeti National Park & enjoy a game drive.

Day 12: Unlimited game drives in Serengeti National Park.

Day 13: Full-day game drive in Serengeti.

Day 14: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Olduvai Gorge.

Day 15: Full-day game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 16: Transfer Back to Arusha & fly to Zanzibar.

Day 17: Relax on the pristine Zanzibar beaches.

Day 18: Walking tour of Zanzibar Stone Town. Afternoon relaxation.

Day 19: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive At Kilimanjaro International Airport & Transfer To Your Hotel Arusha.

Welcome to Tanzania! Your fantastic 19 days Tanzania safari tour starts upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Our company’s representative transfer you to a comfortable hotel in Arusha.

Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s incredible array of national parks, and at 1400 meters above sea level, enjoys a temperate year-round climate. With no activities planned until your briefing in the evening, if you arrive early you might like to take a stroll to acquaint yourself with the town.

After the briefing, fuel up on a hearty dinner and get a good night’s rest ready to start your Kilimanjaro climb tomorrow.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Legendary Lodge/Kibo Palace Hotel/Arusha Coffee Lodge

Midrange: – Outpost Lodge

Meal Plan: – Dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Airport pick-up
  • Transfer to a hotel
  • Safari briefing

Day 2: Climb Mount Kilimanjaro: Machame Gate (1,800m) – Machame Camp (3010m).

On day two of your 19 days Tanzania safari tour, start you will begin your trek to conquer the continent highest peak. You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and driven about 1½ hours to Machame gate (1,800m) – the southwestern entrance to the Kilimanjaro National Park.

You will get your climbing permit and register with the search and rescue service. You also have a thorough briefing, meet your dedicated crew of guides, cooks, and porters, and undergo all health checks. Your health will be monitored every step of the way to ensure you are acclimatizing correctly to the thinning air.

Porters will carry everything necessary to put up a comfortable camp for you. The hike today will start with a pleasant stroll through the rainforest, where colobus monkeys and many species of brightly coloured birds can be seen. You end your day at the Machame Camp (3,010m) above the rainforest.

Accommodation: – Machame Camp

Meal Plan: – Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: – Climb 1210 meters

Hiking Time: – 5-6 hours

Difficulty: – Medium

Habitat: – Rainforest

Day 3: Climb from Machame Camp to Shira Camp (3750m).

On your second day on Mount Kilimanjaro, leave the Afromontane forest and hike into the moorland. Observe how the vegetation becomes sparser as you ascend along the trail to the Shira Plateau; soon, several unique species, including the giant groundsel and lobelia, will be the only plants dominating the harsh landscape.

Physically speaking, hiking is not very hard, but you may feel the altitude changes, so pay attention to your body and remember that choosing the proper pace is essential for good hiking. After reaching Shira Camp, enjoy lunch and relax.

You will spend the night camping here on the edge of the plateau and be treated to a golden sunset over the snow-covered peaks of Kibo.

Accommodation: – Shira Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: – Climb 740m

Hiking Time: – 4-5 hours

Difficulty: – Low

Habitat: – Moorland

Day 4: Climb from Shira Camp to Lava Tower (4,630m). Descend Barranco Camp (3,960m).

This day includes an acclimatization hike. In fact, one of the most proven ways to acclimatize to increased altitude is to ‘climb high, and sleep low, which means hiking to a point above your camp and then returning to camp to rest.

After breakfast, enjoy a fantastic trek as you ascend into a barren alpine desert.  Head up to Lava Tower (4,630m), and then back down to Barranco Camp. Barranco area is well-known for its giant groundsel plants. You will also witness the famous Barranco Wall, imposing in both its massive size and steepness!

Accommodation: – Barranco Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: – Climb 880m, Descend 670m

Hiking Time: – 6-8 hours

Difficulty: – Medium

Habitat: – Alpine Moorland

Day 5: Barranco Camp – Barafu Camp (4,640m).

After breakfast, begin climbing the Barranco Wall (it’s not a technical climb). After summiting it, you may rest and take some photos in front of the Kibo volcano. Then, embark on a trek to Karanga Camp, with many ascents and descents. On arrival, enjoy a warm lunch and take some time to relax.

Then, complete your ascent to Barafu Camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for ice, and it can be very cold here at night! Tonight, have an early hot dinner so that you can rest as much as possible before the final summit attempt very early tomorrow morning.

Accommodation: – Barafu Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner

Altitude: – 680m

Hiking Time: – 8-10 hours

Difficulty: – High

Habitat: – Alpine desert

Day 6: Ascent to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) & Descent to Millennium Camp (3,820m).

You will be awakened by your guides at about midnight. You will be offered hot tea and biscuits to give you energy before the long, difficult ascent up scree, and sometimes snow to Stella Point, which is 5780 meters above sea level.

En route, pass the giant Rebmann Glacier and hopefully arrive at Stella Point in time for sunrise and superb views of the crater, the glacier glistening in the morning sun.

From Stella, it’s a further one-hour hike along the rim of the crater to the world-famous Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. Here, you get to bask in the glory of this magnificent setting and the empowering experience of reaching the “Roof of Africa” on your own two feet. Take in unforgettable views of the crater, the ice fields, and the vast and distant East African plains below.

After photos, begin your descent. Back at Barafu Camp, enjoy a well-earned lunch and much thicker air! After lunch, continue to Millennium Camp for the night and have a well-deserved rest.

Accommodation: – Millennium Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: – Climb 1255m, Descend 2,075m

Hiking Time: – 8-12 hours

Difficulty: – High

Habitat: – Arctic

Day 7: Descent from Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m).

After breakfast today, continue descending the mountain, passing alpine meadows and rainforest to the Mweka Gate. Enjoy the lower altitude and the view of the forested slopes of Kilimanjaro. The route can be muddy, so take care.

After your descent, the whole group will gather to congratulate you, followed by offering you a chance to share your opinions on the climb in the guestbook. You receive your trekking certificate. You are then driven to your hotel in Arusha for a soft bed, electrical lighting, and – often best of all – a hot shower!

Accommodation: –

Luxury: – Kibo Palace Hotel/Impala Hotel/Arusha Coffee Lodge

Midrange: – Outpost Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Altitude: – Descend 2,180m

Hiking Time: – 4-5 hours

Difficulty: – Low

Habitat: – Rainforest

Day 8: Whole Day at Leisure in Arusha.

Day 8 day of your 19 days Tanzania safari tour is a well-deserved day of relaxation and recovery. Utilize the day to relax by the pool, soak your aching muscles, restore your energy with good food and reflect on your remarkable accomplishment.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Kibo Palace Hotel/Arusha Coffee Lodge/Impala Hotel

Midrange: – Outpost Lodge

Meal Plan: – Dinner

Day 9: Game Drive in Arusha National Park & Community Walk. 

After breakfast on day nine of your 19 days Tanzanian safari tour, take a short 45-minute drive to the beautiful Arusha National Park for a leisurely safari game drive. Although the park has no large predators, it is undeniably beautiful.

It covers an area of about 137km2 and comprises Mount Meru (4,562m), ancient fig tree forests, sulphur lakes, a volcanic crater, meandering mountain streams, and waterfalls. It is very quiet and has a variety of animals and superb birdlife. Buffaloes, elephants, hippos, waterbucks, bushbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, colobus monkeys, flamingos, and blue monkeys, can be seen.

After a game drive, return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the late afternoon, go for a community walk. Tour the colorful local markets and get a feel for African local life in Tanzania. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Kibo Palace Hotel/Arusha Coffee Lodge/Impala Hotel

Midrange: – Outpost Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Game drive
  • community walk

Optional Activities:-

  • Canoe ride on Momella Lake
  • Cycling tour through villages

Day 10: Travel to Tarangire National Park for A Game Drive.

After breakfast on day 10 of the 19 days Tanzania safari tour, take a beautiful two-hour drive to Tarangire NP in the southwest. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, have some time to rest and then embark on a four-wheel drive (4×4) game drive in search of wonderful wildlife.

Tarangire is a lovely quiet park, off the beaten safari track. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which attracts a lot of animals in the dry season.

Tarangire NP is renowned for hosting Tanzania’s biggest elephant herds and giant baobab trees – some over 1000 years old. Elephants are often present in herds of up to 300 individuals – an incredible sight for even the most seasoned safari-goer.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Midrange: – Tarangire Kirurumu Camp

Budget: – Roika Tented Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 150km/2 hours

Activities & Services: –

  • Transfer to Tarangire
  • Game drive

Optional Activity: –

  • Night game drive

Day 11: Transfer To Serengeti National Park & Enjoy A Game Drive.

On the eleventh day of your 19 days Tanzania safari tour, enjoy a good breakfast at 6.30 am. Then, set out on a 5-6 hour drive north with breathtaking views. Pass through beautiful Masai villages, Ngorongoro Crater highlands, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, skirting the might volcanic Ngorongoro Crater.

Then, descend into the endless, rolling plains of Serengeti known to the local Maasai people as Siringeti, ‘the place where the land moves on forever. Spanning some 1,4000km2, the endless plains of Serengeti are home to the most extensive population of wild animals on the planet.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for the Great Migration of nearly 2 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles – the largest animal migration on the planet, and one of Africa’s 7 Natural Wonders.

This afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch and game drive on your way to your accommodation in Central Serengeti. The area encompasses the magnificent Seronera Valley, one of the best places in Africa to see Lions, Leopards, and Cheetahs on thrilling hunts.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Serengeti Sopa Lodge/Serengeti Serena Lodge

Midrange: – Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx. 250km/5-6 hours

Activities & Services: –

  • Transfer to Serengeti
  • Evening game drive

Day 12: Unlimited Game Drives In Serengeti National Park.

In addition to huge herds of Wildebeests, Zebras, and Gazelles, Serengeti hosts a remarkable variety of wildlife year-round. Big Cat sightings are a certainty: Lions pose majestically on rocky kopjes; Leopards isolate themselves in the branches of sausage trees, and Cheetahs can stretch out to their full stride through the golden grass. The sheer openness of the plains dwarfs elephant families and large buffalo herds.

On day 12 of the 19 days Tanzania safari tour, enjoy your first full day in Serengeti. You can decide to go on a whole-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the park or set out just before dawn to experience a safari at sunrise. It is a magical time in the Serengeti, with soft light dappling the landscape, birds awakening and the sense of adventure begins to unfold.

And few predators hunt during the heat of the day, therefore the early morning is the greatest time to observe the thrilling hunts. With a sunrise safari, you’ll return to your camp for lunch and some relaxation in the heat of the day before heading out on safari again in the afternoon.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Serengeti Serena Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Midrange: – Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Budget: – Kijereshi Tented Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Game drives in Serengeti

Optional Activity: –

  • Hot air balloon safari

Day 13: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti.

After breakfast on day 13 of the 19 days Tanzania safari tour, have another full-day safari in search of Serengeti’s wildlife.

You may choose a morning game viewing on a hot air balloon safari over the endless plains. Hot-air ballooning in East Africa can be a memorable experience; if you’re interested, we highly recommend booking this extra activity before departure.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Serengeti Serena Lodge/Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Midrange: – Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Budget: – Kijereshi Tented Camp

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Full-day Game drive

Day 14: Transfer to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge.

On day 14 of your 19 days Tanzania safari tour, an en-route game drive will take you out from the rolling plains of the Serengeti to the rugged forested hills of the Ngorongoro, passing Masai villages en route.

Your destination today is the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you will stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most significant archeological sites. The gorge is where in 1959 that Mary Leakey discovered a 1.8-million-year-old ape-like skull from an early hominin (human-like being) now known as Australopithecus boisei.

This discovery, along with that of fossils of over 60 early hominids, including Homo habilis, fundamentally changed our understanding of the evolution of man. After a gorge tour, continue to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge/Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Midrange: – Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Budget: – Karatu Simba Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Distance & Time: – Approx.140km/3-4 hours

Activities & Services: –

  • Transfer to Ngorongoro
  • Game drives

Day 15: Full Day Game Drive inside Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and also one of Africa’s 7 Natural Wonders. It is surrounded by incredibly steep walls rising 2000 feet above the floor. It’s incredibly beautiful and definitely a must-visit place on any safari to Tanzania or even east Africa.

Your day 15 of the 19 days Tanzania safari tour begins early in the morning with breakfast. Then, descend 2000 feet to the crater floor for a whole day game drive. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on the 264km2 crater floor, returning late afternoon to your lodge on the crater rim for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

The grasslands within the crater host some 25,000 large animals including all the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Rhinos, Buffalo, and elephants), as well as  Cheetahs, Hyenas, Wildebeests, Zebras, Gazelles, Hippos, Waterbucks, Bushbucks, Bat-Eared Foxes, Painted wolves, and Servals. The only animal you won’t see here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Midrange: – Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge

Budget: – Karatu Simba Lodge

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Full Game drive

Day 16: Transfer Back To Arusha & Fly to Zanzibar.

After a relaxed breakfast on day 16 of the 19 days Tanzania safari tour, begin a 4 hour drive back to Arusha. Continue to Arusha Airport for your flight to Unguja, the largest island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, commonly known as Zanzibar.

You will fly over the impossibly turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean before landing on the island, a sunny destination with white palm-fringed sand beaches and a blend of cultures. Most of the best beaches are on the Zanzibar east coast, and you will travel through lively villages, vibrant markets, and spice plantations on the way to wherever you are staying on the beach. Relax for the rest of today.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Baraza Resort & Spa/the Residence Zanzibar

Midrange: – Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort/Reef & Beach Resort

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Activities & Services: –

  • Transfer back to Arusha
  • Flight to Zanzibar

Day 17: Relax On the Pristine Zanzibar Beaches

Today, enjoy your free time in this beautiful archipelago.

There are various ways you can spend your day – perhaps talk to your guide for any recommendations he might have.

You can head out for a scuba diving experience, snorkel in the transparent waters, hop aboard a sailing trip,  walk the stretch of powder white sand, paddle in the bath-like Indian ocean, take a spice plantation tour, dine on freshly caught sumptuous seafood or simply relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book. Zanzibar’s tropical setting, unique culture, and active beach-party scene make this place a very enjoyable East African Indian Ocean experience.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Baraza Resort & Spa/the Residence Zanzibar

Midrange: – Zuri Zanzibar Hotel and Resort/Reef & Beach Resort

Budget: – Pongwe Beach Hotel/Sunshine Hotel Zanzibar

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, lunch, & dinner

Day 18: Tour Stone Town & Relax in the Afternoon

After a delicious breakfast, take a walking tour of the historic Stone Town, where history appears to stand still.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a trading center for 2000 years and it is renowned for its range of architectural styles, diverse collection of languages, and the tastes, smells, and sights of many cultures – Asian, Arab, African, and European.

Wander through bustling narrow streets while admiring the historical old. Explore local fruits and vegetable markets, fish markets, Tip tipu houses, the House of Wonders, and the National Museum.

Also visit the Old Slave Market, which is now the location of Anglican Cathedral Church, a building that houses some memorials to the city’s tragic past, one of which is an altar built over the spot where the whipping post stood. All newly captured Africans were tied to the tree here and whipped to test their mettle. You retire in the afternoon for leisure, dinner, and overnight.

Accommodation:-

Luxury: – Jafferji House & Spa/Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Midrange: – Dhow Palace Hotel/Shaba Boutique Hotel

Meal Plan: – Breakfast, lunch, & dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Stone town tour

Day 19: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for Departure

Your 19 days Tanzania safari tour comes to an end today. You’ll be picked up and taken to the Zanzibar Airport for your onward flights.

End of the 19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour − SAFARI INCLUSIONS

  • Full Board Accommodation on Safari
  • Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof &AC
  • Fuel
  • Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
  • Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
  • Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
  • Bottled water while on safari
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Airport Transfers

19 Days Tanzania Safari Tour − SAFARI EXCLUSIONS

  • General tips for the driver guide, site guides, and service staff at the lodges
  • Laundry Services
  • Other Beverages/drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
  • International Flights (Arranged on request)
  • Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
  • Visas
  • Optional Activity fees
  • Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary