Arusha is the safari capital. Visit the Cultural Heritage Centre, the Maasai market, and brief with your guide. Collect trekking gear for Kilimanjaro if climbing.
📅 Kilimanjaro Summit
Machame Route: rainforest to Machame Camp, moorland to Shira Plateau, Lava Tower acclimatisation, the Barranco Wall scramble, then the midnight push from Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5,895m) at sunrise. Descent to Mweka Gate.
📅 Serengeti Safari
Fly by light aircraft to the Serengeti. Three days on game drives — the Big Five, cheetah hunts at dawn, and if Jul–Aug, the wildebeest river crossings at the Mara River. Evening star-gazing from camp.
📅 Zanzibar
Stone Town spice market wandering and sunset dhow cruises. Northeast beaches — Nungwi and Kendwa — for snorkeling. Fresh octopus grilled on the beach at the Forodhani Night Market for $2.
💡 Key tips: Kilimanjaro success rate is 65% — hire an experienced guide company. Yellow fever vaccine required. Safari costs vary wildly — avoid budget operators. Zanzibar is Muslim — dress modestly in Stone Town. Book everything 6+ months in advance for Jun–Aug.
