Trekking, climbing, bush walks, game drives, canoe safaris, visit village and interact with local people.

Usambara Mountains, Mt Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Crater Highlands

Bush camps, farm stays, mountain huts & tents, upmarket safari lodges, mid-range hotels, luxury safari lodges and camps.

Guided trekking & climbing safaris with fullboard accommodation, fullboard accommodation and game drives at all safari lodges & camps, accommodation with breakfast in city hotels, all national park and conservation fees, all flights and transfers within Tanzania, Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover.

Welcome to Enchanting-Africa! Our tour manager will receive you at the airport at the foot of Kilimanjaro and take you to your hotel for check in.

Arusha is nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Kilimanjaro. It is a convenient base from which most travellers visit the country’s most renowned game reserves and offers a number of rewarding excursions close by such as Arusha National Park, one of the least frequently visited northern Tanzania national parks, making it a wonderful and rewarding off-the-beaten-track.

Accommodation: Kigongoni Lodge or Onsea House

Drive from Arusha to Lushoto (3-4 hours)

The little known Usambara Mountains are one of Tanzania's gems and a relict patch of the great tropical rainforests that once spanned Africa from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Dubbed the "Galapagos" of the plant world, the Usambara's have a huge number of endemic tree and plant species which makes them a hiking, birding and primate-spotting paradise.

During your hikes you will cross fertile slopes on which farmers cultivate small plots as well as dense tropical forests. Enjoy refreshing waterfalls, fantastic views of Kilimanjaro on the horizon and sunsets which turn the area into a tremendous pallet of unforgettable colours.

Accommodation: Swiss Farm Cottage

Drive Usambara Mountains to Kilimanjaro (ca. 4 hours)

Mount Kilimanjaro is the crown of Tanzania. With an altitude of 5895m, it is the highest peak in Africa, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, and one of the largest volcanoes. The base of the immense mountain has a diameter of about 70 km. On a clear day his impressive formation can be seen from more than 160 km away, and although it is only three degrees below the Equator, his peak is permanently covered with snow and ice. Elephants, leopards, lions and colobus monkeys are among the residents of the park. The encircling rain forests ensure the fertility of the lush, lower lying countryside, where the Chagga cultuvate their coffee, maize and bananas.

The summit of Kilimanjaro is definitely a challenge, and there are risks involved, but it can be reached by any reasonably fit person who enjoys hiking, and reaching the summit will be an experience of a lifetime!

Accommodation: 1st and last night in hotel, other mountain huts/ tents

Transfer Kilimanjaro – Lake Manyara (ca. 2.5 hours)

Rest from the tiring mountain climb in the stunningly beautiful Lake Manyara National Park which is nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. As you enter the gate, you pass through "clouds" of butterflies in the lush forest, home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. Buffalo and hippo lurch in the adjacent Hippo Pool. The vegetation merges into flat topped acacia woodland where, in the heat of the day, you can see the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara stretched on the branches of these trees. Two thirds of the park is dominated by the slightly alkaline lake which is home to more than 400 species of birds including flamingos and pelicans.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge or Lake Manyara Wild Africa Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater (1-2 hours)

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the world; its six mountain peaks are constantly in view and sightings of the big five – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard – are frequent. The plains and swamps teem with game and an enormous variety of birds. The conservation area is also home to Masai people and their cattle which co-exist with the existing wildlife in a unique ecosystem. The foothills between the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara offer beautiful lush green landscapes dotted with picturesque coffee and tea plantations.

Crater Highlands

Transfer Ngorongoro Crater – Crater Highlands (1-2 hours)

Enjoy the awesome scenery and abundant wildlife of the Crater Highlands - discover Empakai crater; descend to the Salei plain with magnificent views over Lake Natron & Mt. Lengai; visit Lake Natron for a beautiful sunset and ascend Mt Lengai, an active volcano and home of the maasai god, Ngai.

Drive from Crater Highlands to Arusha and transfer to the International Airport for departure (3-4 hours).

If you want to book this itinerary or if you want to receive more information on it please contact us at info@enchanting-africa.com. We will be happy to customize and adapt this itinerary to your specific interests and requirements.