21 Days Kilimanjaro, Safari & Zanzibar
Quick Facts
| Duration | 21 days / 20 nights |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Group size | 1–21 guests |
| Destinations | Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park |
Tour Overview
Three trips, run as one
Each leg is designed to stand on its own, but the sequence matters — the safari lands where the wildlife actually is at the time of year you travel, and Zanzibar comes last, when you'll actually want to stop moving.
Days 1–9: Mount Kilimanjaro
Machame Route
A day around Moshi to prepare, then seven days climbing through rainforest, moorland, and alpine desert to Uhuru Peak, Africa's highest point.
Days 9–16 Northern Circuit Safari
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Manyara
Tanzania's classic wildlife route, with your Serengeti nights positioned according to where the migration actually is when you travel.
Days 16–21 Zanzibar
Beach & Stone Town
Six nights on the Indian Ocean — white sand, Stone Town's old alleys, a spice farm, and as much or as little else as you want.
Highlights
Summit Africa's highest point, Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
Scramble up the famous Barranco Wall
Watch the wildebeest calve on the Ndutu plains
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater — lion, elephant, rhino, all in one bowl
Walk among Tarangire's baobabs and elephants
Spot tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara
Sunrise balloon ride over the plains, if you fancy it
Get lost in Stone Town, then taste your way through a spice farm
Snorkel out at Mnemba Atoll
Six nights on Zanzibar to do absolutely nothing
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 21-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.
Day 1
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival in Tanzania
Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transferred privately to your hotel in Moshi. Rest, hydrate, and take in your first views of the mountain from town.
Day 2
Materuni Waterfalls & Trek Preparation
Materuni Waterfalls & Trek Preparation
A half-day trip to Materuni Waterfalls and a traditional Chagga coffee experience with a local farming family. In the afternoon, your guide runs a full gear check and a climb briefing.
Day 3
Machame Gate → Machame Camp
Machame Gate → Machame Camp
The first day is all rainforest — thick, humid, and often muddy underfoot. It's a longer day than most people expect, so an early, steady pace pays off. Blue monkeys and colobus are common overhead.
Distance: 11 km
Time: 5–7 hrs
Altitude: 1,800m → 3,000m
Day 4
Machame Camp → Shira Camp
Machame Camp → Shira Camp
Forest gives way to heath and moorland, and Kibo's summit comes into view for the first time. Altitude starts to make itself felt, so the pace is kept deliberately slow.
Distance: 5 km
Time: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 3,000m → 3,840m
Day 5
Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
The day that does most of the work for your acclimatisation: up to Lava Tower (4,630m), then back down to sleep in the Barranco Valley — "climb high, sleep low." Camp sits right below the Great Breach Wall.
Distance: 10 km
Time: 6–8 hrs
Altitude: 3,840m → 4,630m → 3,900m
Day 6
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
The Barranco Wall comes first thing — a scramble rather than a technical climb, usually done within the hour. From the top, wide views back over the southern icefields, then a shorter, rolling walk into Karanga.
Distance: 5 km
Time: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 3,900m → 4,035m
Day 7
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
A short, rocky day. You'll reach Barafu ("Ice") Camp by early afternoon, giving time to rest, drink water, and eat properly before midnight's wake-up call.
Distance: 4 km
Time: 3–4 hrs
Altitude: 4,035m → 4,673m
Day 8
Summit Day: Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Summit Day: Barafu → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp
Departure around midnight, climbing by headlamp. Stella Point (5,756m) comes into view around sunrise, then it's another hour or so along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak — the highest point in Africa. Descend to Barafu for a break, then continue to Mweka Camp.
Emergency oxygen, a stretcher, and daily pulse-oximeter checks travel with the crew throughout — this day is fully supported.
Distance: 17 km
Time: 11–15 hrs
Altitude: 4,673m → 5,895m → 3,100m
Day 9
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha
Mweka Camp → Mweka Gate → Arusha
An easy walk down through the forest to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your official park certificate. Tip the crew, then transfer by road to your hotel in Arusha for a well-earned shower and rest.
Distance: 10 km
Time: 3–4 hrs
Altitude: 3,100m → 1,640m
Day 10
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
A full day among Tarangire's ancient baobabs and resident elephant herds, plus giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and strong birdlife — over 550 species recorded in the park.
Day 11
Onward to the Serengeti
Onward to the Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, past Karatu's coffee farms, with a stop at the crater rim viewpoint before continuing into the Serengeti ecosystem. Where exactly you're based — central Serengeti, or south around Ndutu — depends on where the wildebeest are that month.
Day 12
Full Day of Game Viewing
Full Day of Game Viewing
A full day tracking lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, cheetah and hyena, alongside the resident plains game. Your guide reads the day's sightings and plans the route accordingly rather than following a fixed circuit.
Day 13
Second Day on the Plains — Optional Balloon Safari
Second Day on the Plains — Optional Balloon Safari
A different part of the park today, for different terrain and sightings. This is also the day to add a sunrise hot-air balloon safari and bush breakfast, if you'd like it — booked in advance, at additional cost.
Day 14
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
A final morning drive before heading to Ngorongoro. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the afternoon, with sweeping views down into the world's largest inactive, intact volcanic caldera.
Day 15
Ngorongoro Crater Descent & Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater Descent & Lake Manyara
Descend 600m onto the crater floor for one of Africa's most reliable game drives — dense populations of lion, elephant, hippo, and one of the last strongholds of black rhino. Continue to Lake Manyara in the afternoon.
Day 16
Lake Manyara Game Drive → Flight to Zanzibar
Lake Manyara Game Drive → Flight to Zanzibar
A final morning drive at Lake Manyara, known for tree-climbing lions and its flamingo-lined shores. Transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar, where you're met and taken to your resort.
Day 17
Beach Leisure Day
Beach Leisure Day
Settle in — swim, walk the beach, or make use of the resort. Kayaking, paddleboarding, and sunset dhow cruises can be arranged directly with your resort.
Day 18
Stone Town & Spice Tour
Stone Town & Spice Tour
A guided half-day through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — old alleyways, the fort, and local markets — followed by a working spice farm to see and taste cloves, vanilla and cardamom in their natural setting.
Day 19
Blue Safari / Mnemba Atoll (Optional)
Blue Safari / Mnemba Atoll (Optional)
A dhow trip out to the Mnemba Atoll area, one of Zanzibar's best snorkeling sites, with time on a sandbank and a fresh seafood lunch. Bookable directly through us or your resort.
Day 20
Beach Relaxation
Beach Relaxation
Free Day
Nothing scheduled — pool, spa, beach, or one last swim, entirely at your own pace.
Day 21
Departure
Departure
Private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) in good time for your onward flight.
What's Included
- All airport & domestic transfers in private vehicles
- 20 nights' accommodation — hotel, mountain tent, safari lodge, beach resort
- All meals as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
- Full mountain crew: guides, assistant guides, cook & porters
- All national park, conservation and rescue fees
- Camping equipment for the climb
- One-way domestic flight, Arusha to Zanzibar
- Purified drinking water on the mountain and on safari
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
What's Not Included
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa
- Travel & high-altitude trekking insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for mountain crew, safari guide & resort staff
- Personal trekking gear
- Alcoholic & premium soft drinks
- Optional activities — balloon safari, Blue Safari, diving, etc.
Destinations on This Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the 21 Days Kilimanjaro, Safari & Zanzibar?
This itinerary runs 21 days and 20 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.
How much does the 21 Days Kilimanjaro, Safari & Zanzibar cost?
This trip is priced on request. Cost depends on your dates, group size and choice of accommodation, so we build a quote around the trip you actually want rather than publishing a headline figure.
Which parks and areas does the 21 Days Kilimanjaro, Safari & Zanzibar visit?
This route covers Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.
What is included in the price?
Included: All airport & domestic transfers in private vehicles, 20 nights' accommodation — hotel, mountain tent, safari lodge, beach resort, All meals as listed in the day-by-day plan, Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide, Full mountain crew: guides, assistant guides, cook & porters, All national park, conservation and rescue fees, Camping equipment for the climb, One-way domestic flight, Arusha to Zanzibar, Purified drinking water on the mountain and on safari and Kilimanjaro summit certificate.
What is not included?
Not included: International flights to and from Tanzania, Tanzania visa, Travel & high-altitude trekking insurance (mandatory), Tips for mountain crew, safari guide & resort staff, Personal trekking gear, Alcoholic & premium soft drinks and Optional activities — balloon safari, Blue Safari, diving, etc.. We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.
How many people travel together?
Group size runs from 1 to 21 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.
How physically demanding is this trip?
We rate this trip as moderate. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.
When is the best time to do this trip?
June to October (dry season & river crossings), January to March (calving season). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.
How do I book or ask a question?
Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.
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