Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet our representative who will transfer you to the hotel (included in the rate). The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay; cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the safari.
- Main Destination:
- Moshi (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Salinero Kilimajaro Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Materuni Waterfalls and coffee tour
You will be picked up at the hotel at around 7:30 am and drive to the slopes of Kilimanjaro toward Materuni village. From there, you will hike for about 40 minutes and pass by the local coffee farmers. You will learn how local farmers grow and process coffee, up to when it’s ready to sell. You will also prepare your own coffee to drink and take some home with you. This experience will take about an hour.
You will then walk for 45 minutes to the waterfall, passing the villages of the Chagga, which is a native tribe that lives on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Near the waterfall, you will have lunch and a possibility to rest and enjoy nature. You will see a variety of exotic plants and trees, coffee and banana trees, different fruits and animals, and especially a variety of birds.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Salinero Kilimajaro Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Kayaking and walking tour
Lake Chala is one of Tanzania's hidden gems. Fed entirely by underground springs from Mount Kilimanjaro, the turquoise blue and green waters are surrounded by diverse plants, trees, and wildlife. The African fish eagle with its haunting techniques, Verreaux’s eagle, augur buzzard and many other species of birds can be seen around the crater walls. Wild mammals include blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, and baboons. Chala is an untouched part of a truly ancient land and a must-visit place.
Enjoy an hour of kayaking with special views of the crater rim. See plenty of birds, and with a bit of luck, blue monkeys playing around in the trees at the shore. After lunch, we will drive to Mkomazi National Park for an evening game drive at Mkomazi. We will be able to see black rhinos, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and birds.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Chala (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Motel
- Meals & Drinks:
Rhino viewing tour
After an early breakfast at the camp, you will go on a game drive. You’ll see endangered animal species, particularly the black rhino and wild dog, along with several bird species. After experiencing the wildness of Mkomazi, drive back to the camp for a hot lunch, then we'll drive to the west of Kilimanjaro. At the lodge, we will have a few activities to wind up our day.
At 5.30 pm, it is time for the exciting spear-throwing competition! Can you beat the Maasai and hit the wooden lion target with the Maasai spear? At 6 pm you can enjoy a cold drink while the Maasai perform their sundown dance. Dancing between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro is really an experience to remember! At 6.30 it is time for MTV (Maasai TV). Together with our Maasai staff, you will gather around the fireplace where you can taste the traditional Maasai barbeque (goat). Listen to all their great stories and just enjoy the moment.
- Main Destination:
- Mkomazi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Osiligilai Maasai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Get to know the Maasai better
In the early morning, you can enjoy the amazing sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro from your bed. After breakfast, you will take a nature walk with a Maasai guide in the surrounding areas of the lodge. Your guide will share insights into how the Maasai people live, what they eat, how they survive in nature, and how they make use of natural herbs for both food and medicine. You will see the famous rock-climbing trees, and pass a Maasai cave that has its own tradition and history. There is a small lake close to the lodge where the wild animals often come to drink in the early morning.
After the nature walk, we will visit one of the local bomas (Maasai homes). You will get to see how the Maasai families are organized and truly experience their daily activities and the women’s hard work.
- Main Destination:
- Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
- Accommodation:
- Osiligilai Maasai Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Game drive at Arusha National Park and walking safari
After an early breakfast, we will leave the lodge at 8 am for the one-hour drive to Arusha National Park. Once you arrive, you’ll stretch your legs on an out-of-this-world walking safari. You'll be accompanied by a ranger who will guide you through the rainforest up to a sparkling waterfall. Here, you’ll be able to spot black and white colobus monkeys going about their day.
After a tasty lunch, you’ll hop into the Land Cruiser for a game drive that will take you through a wider scope of the park, including the Lakes of Momella and the Nguruduto Crater. You’ll most likely spot buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthog, zebra, and gazelle, as well as a host of different bird species. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a glimpse of elephants or the shy leopards. Don’t forget your camera!
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure
On this day, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and drop you off at Kilimanjaro Airport so you can catch your flight back home.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: