Everlast tours & safaris

Zanzibar tours, Tanzania excursions and Serengeti safaris

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sample  itineraries

Everlast Tours and Safaris will customize an itinerary based on your available time, budget and your unique interests and passions. To get some specific ideas, please browse through our land, ocean and safari adventures. Then read some sample itineraries below or start your own adventure today!

Example of 1-week Serengeti safari
Day 1: Kibo Palace hotel

Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Overnight at Migunga tented lodge/public camp sites.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Overnight at Sopa/Hotel and lodges/ public camp sites.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Overnight at Sopa/Hotel and lodges/public camp site.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Overnight at Sopa/hotel and lodges/public campsites.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation area
Overnight at Sopa/hotels lodges/public campsites.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation area
Descend into the crater, overnight at Lake Manyara Migunga tented lodge/public campsite.


Example of 1-week Zanzibar "Take it Easy" adventure
Day 1: Stone Town Hotel
Meet and greet at the Zanzibar Airport with a transfer to Stone Town Hotel. Briefing by our professional tour guide. R & R in Stone Town (overnight).

Day 2: Sand Bank Picnic
After breakfast, you'll sail away for a full day with a traditional dhow crew for a sand bank picnic.

Day 3: Stone Town Shopping and Spice Farm
After breakfast, a pick up is scheduled for a city tour of Stone Town including shopping at the Antique stores and gifts shops. Lunch is served at Mtoni Marine Restaurant, followed by the Spice Farms tour.

Day 4: Jozani Forest and Dolphins
Pick up from hotel for a full day at Jozani Forest. The Kizimkazi Dolphin tour will take place first, followed by lunch at the Kizimkazi Restaurant. After lunch you'll explore the invigorating nature of Jozani Forest. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Day At Your Leisure
Spend the day at your own pace. Go snorkelling, redo a favourite tour, take a sunset cruise, or simply relax on the beach.

Day 6: Zanzibar Departure
Breakfast is served. Departure transfer to the Seaport/Airport to catch a flight home, or to a continuing arrangement.


Example of 7-day Mount Kilimanjaro "Marangu" Route
Day 1: Arrive JRO or Arusha
Transfer to Moshi Impala Hotel for overnight Bed/breakfast. Meet your mountain guide for briefing.

Day 2: Ascent to Mandara Hut
After breakfast, transfer to Marangu gate 1,400 metres to start the climb. Climb For 3 - 4 hours to Mandara hut 2,700 metres for lunch. Afternoon tour Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight Mandara Hut.

Day 3: Ascent to Horombo Hut
Rise early and climb for 7 - 8 hours through forests and across open moorland (this is a 10 mile walk) to Horombo Hut, 720 metres. Fullboard Horombo Hut.

Day 4: Acclimatisation at Horombo Hut
Acclimatisation at Horombo with fullboard accommodation.

Day 5: Ascent to Kibo Hut
Climb through the saddle lying between Mawenzi and Kibo peaks to Kibo Hut at 4,703m with full board.

Day 6: Ascent to Uhuru Peak
Rise shortly after midnight and climb for 6 - 7 hours Gilman's Point (5,685 m) situated on the crater rim and watch dawn break over a hot cup of tea. Continue round the rim for 1 - 2 hours to Uhuru Peak 5,895m. Descend to Kibo Hut for lunch. Descend further to Horombo hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Descent to Marangu gate
This is the last day on the mountain. Descend to Marangu gate arriving shortly after noon. Picnic lunch. Transfer to Moshi Impala Hotel for day room, then transfer to the airport for flight home or start a safari as the case may be.