Wander Africa Safaris, Ltd.

Tanzania

When to go:
The standard tourist season is in January and February, when the hot, dry weather at this time of year is generally considered to be the most pleasant. But to catch the Serengeti at its best you want to avoid the dry season when virtually all the animals go on holiday to Kenya. Be prepared if you're heading in the wet season, as many roads - particularly on the south coast - can become too squishy to drive on.

Events:
The biggest annual event in Tanzania begins at the Serengeti National Park near the Kenyan border, when huge herds of wildebeests head for greener pastures in Kenya. Starting in April each year, more than 2 million of these animals migrate across the Serengeti's southern plains accompanied by zebras, antelopes, gazelles, lions and tourists. Tanzanian Independence Day (December 9) somehow pales in significance.

Safaris to Tanzania

Safari in the Snow

Safaris to Tanzania

Option I
Day 1 – Depart Nairobi, drive to Arusha via Namanga border for Lunch, PM drive to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for Dinner & Overnight
Day 2 – Full day Ngorongoro Crater tour with Lunch boxes, Dinner & Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 3 – Return to Nairobi late PM Lunch en route

Option II
Day 1 – Depart Nairobi, drive to Arusha via Namanga border for Lunch, PM drive to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for Dinner & Overnight
Day 2 – Full day Ngorongoro Crater tour with Lunch boxes, Dinner & Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 3 – Drive to Lake Manyara, PM Game Drive, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – Full Board
Day 4 – Return to Nairobi late PM Lunch en route

Option III
Day 1 – Depart Nairobi, drive to Arusha via Namanga border for Lunch, PM drive to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for Dinner & Overnight
Day 2 – Full day Ngorongoro Crater tour with Lunch boxes, Dinner & Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 3 – Drive to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge + Game Drive Serengeti Sopa Lodge – Full Board
Day 4 – Serengeti + Game Drives – Serengeti Sopa Lodge – Full Board
Day 5 – Drive to Lake Manyara, PM game drive, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – Full Board
Day 6 – Return to Nairobi late PM Lunch en route
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Safari in the Snow

Seven Day Climb up Mount Kilimanjaro

Departure: Daily
Duration: 7 Days

Assistance through immigration leads to lunch at Mount Meru Hotel or The New Arusha Hotel, from where you drive east to the town of Marangu and the Kibo Hotel on the slopes of Africa’s highest mountain followed by a relaxing afternoon.

Your guide and porters meet you the next morning leading you to the Kilimanjaro National Park HQ at the Mangaru gate for registration. A 3-4 hour walk through fascinating jungle then brings you to Mandara Hut (9,000 ft.), near the Marangu Crater for lunch tea and then dinner prepared by your guide.

Leaving the glades you ascend through the mist, heather and alpine meadows for 10 miles the next day to arrive at Horombo Hut (12,000 ft.) You will need to tread slowly as the altitude starts to take its toll during the 5 hour walk. Meals are taken in the common dining area in this well maintained hut, in radio contact with the Park HQ.

Kibo hut (15,540 ft.) is the next destination, reached after passing through cactus-like vegetation and around the "saddle", through a lunar-style landscape between the twin peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo, a 5-6 hour walk.

The final ascent starts very early (1.00am) on the morning of the fifth day in order to reach Gillman’s point (18,640 ft.) on the craters rim by sunrise for an awe inspiring view of Africa stretching below. An hours break should refresh climbers for the walk across to the summit of Uhuru peak (19,340 ft.) in time for a rapid descent back to Kibo hut for a meal and some rest followed by a further hike to Horombo hut.

A long walk to the park HQ is rewarded by an official certificate from Tanzanian rangers before continuing to Kibo Hotel, for a well earned hot bath, meal and overnight. Before the drive back to the Kenyan border the next morning.
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