Climb with Macon Dunnagan

Zara Tours have a friendly partnership with Macon Dunnagan, 55, author of the novel “Sons of Kilimanjaro“. Macon climbs the mountain at least twice every year, and you can join him!

Macon’s novel is a captivating tale of four men who climb Kilimanjaro, an endeavor which helps them to overcome their personal struggles. Without being moralizing or preaching, in his book, Macon gives inspiration to those who want to learn about unusual experiences and life beyond the limited knowledge. He has climbed Kilimanjaro 35 times and is one of the few individuals who has ever climbed Kilimanjaro twice within one month.

Macon wants to share his mountain and life experiences with everyone and invites you to join him to the top of his favorite mountain.

Dates for 2018 & 2020:

Price includes:
*Two night’s accommodation in Moshi bed and breakfast at the Springlands Hotel, this is the night before and after the kili climb
*Transfer from Moshi to the starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi
*Transfer to/from airport
*National Park Gate fee
*Camping fee
*Rescue fee
*Equipment like tent
*Guide salary
*Porters and cook salaries
*All meals on the mountain

Price excludes:

*Tips for your guide, porters, cook and other staff
*Lunch, dinner and drinks at the Springlands Hotel
*Any personal expenses

Note: We can arrange extra nights at the Springlands Hotel if you are arriving early or staying longer and also we can arrange Zanzibar beach holidays & Tanzania safaris as an add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.

Go on safari to view Total Lunar Eclipse in Tanzania on July 27/28 2018 – with Zara Tours

5 DAYS SAFARI TOUR TO VIEW Total Lunar Eclipse July 27/28 – TANZANIA

Day 1: 25th July 2018: Arrive at the Kilimanjaro airport, picked and transferred to Springlands hotel or similar hotel for overnight. Bed and breakfast

Day 2: 26 July 2018: At 9:00 a.m. take the drive from Moshi (Springlands hotel) to Lake Manyara National Park takes about 4 hours. After having a picnic lunch in Manyara, you start a late afternoon game drive, which is the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an impressive backdrop to the lake. In the tall trees of the ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, and on the escarpment, elephants stand in the shade. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others. Overnight at Highview hotel or similar hotel; -full board.

Day 3: 27th July 2018: The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Then in the late evening, drive to and overnight at the Serengeti wild camp: – full board. 9 pm viewing of total lunar eclipse

Day 4: 28th July 2018: After breakfast, venture into the Serengeti’s wilderness corners for a full day of game viewing in the park and viewing with a picnic lunch beside you, take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late evening, go to the Ikoma Wild camp or Similar, dinner, and overnight. Full board

Day 5: 29th July 2018: After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as the pride of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to Highview hotel or Similar for Dinner and overnight. FB

Day 6: 30th of July 2018: The drive from the Highview Hotel to Tarangire National Park takes two hours. This park is spectacular in the dry season when many of the migratory wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands and Oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good grazing areas. In the late afternoon drive back to Moshi at Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight bed and breakfast.

Day 7: 31 of July 2018: Transfer to Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro Climb or the airport for the flight back home.

SAFARI 5 DAYS:

1 Person = USD $4,290.
2 People = USD $2,735 PER PERSON
3 People = USD $2,595 PER PERSON
4 People and above = USD $2,570 PER PERSON

For Ballon riding option at Serengeti: US$ 550 PER PERSON

2ways airport transfers(to/from JRO): US$ 40 PER PERSON SHARING

TANZANIA COFFEE EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH A SAFARIS ITINERARY:

Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport; pick up by Zara driver transfer to the Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight bed and breakfast.

Day 2: After breakfast around 9 am takes the drive from Springlands hotel to Arusha National park for walking Safari on the way stop off at union coffee for Tanzanian coffee. The park has a wealth of  Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, the highland montane forest and the rugged Mount Meru (4575m) are the four distinctive features of the park, also there is wildlife including Colobus monkeys, velvet monkeys, bushbucks, buffalos, red forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Birdlife especially waterfowl is abundant and interesting. In the late afternoon drive to Arusha Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: After breakfast, take the drive from Arusha Coffee Lodge to Lake Manyara National Park takes about 1 hour. After having a picnic lunch in Manyara, you start a late afternoon game drive, which is the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an impressive backdrop to the lake. In the tall trees of the ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, and on the escarpment, elephants stand in the shade. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others. Overnight at Highview hotel or similar hotel; -full board

Day 4: The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Then in the late evening, drive to and overnight at the Serengeti wild camp: – full board.

Day 5: After breakfast, venture into the Serengeti’s wilderness corners for a full day of game viewing in the park and with a  picnic lunch beside you, take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late evening, go to the Ikoma Wild camp or Similar, dinner, and overnight. Full board

Day 6: After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colourful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to Highview hotel or Similar for Dinner and overnight. FB

Day 7: The drive from the Highview Hotel to Tarangire National Park takes two hours. This park is spectacular in the dry season when many of the migratory wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands and Oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good grazing areas. In the late afternoon drive back to Moshi at Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight bed and breakfast.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.

Price includes

• Accommodation as per the itinerary
• All meals as per the program
• National park entrance fees
• Services of an experienced English speaking driver guide
• Transport in 4X4 safari vehicles
• Flight to and from Zanzibar

Price excludes

• Tips
• Laundry services
• Drinks
• Expenses of personal Nature
• International airfare.

Perfect Safari with Zara tours.

Day 1: Arrive at KIA airport, met and transferred to Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 2: After breakfast depart for Arusha National Park, after clearing with the park authorities enjoy a guided walking safari in the park which offers great view of Mt Meru. After enjoy the guided walk depart for lunch at The Arusha Hotel. In the afternoon drive to Highview Hotel or similar for dinner& overnight.

Day 3: After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Then in the late evening, drive to and overnight at either the Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or similar.

Day 4: After breakfast, venture into the Serengeti’s wilderness corners for a full day of game viewing in the park. With a picnic lunch beside you, take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late evening, go to either the Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or similar for rest, dinner, and overnight.

Day 5: Enjoy an early morning balloon ride and later drive to Ngorongoro Craterfor a game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Wild Camp or similar for Dinner and overnight.

Day 6: The drive from the wild camp to Tarangire National Park takes three hours. Tarangire national park is a diverse and picturesque African wildlife sanctuary. Game drives in Tarangire features excellent landscapes views of beautiful riverine forests, acacia woodlands, ancient African baobab trees and endless rolling hills. Resident animals include elephant, mongoose, giraffe, bushbuck, rock hyrax, hartebeest, dik-dik, impala, waterbuck, warthog and reedbuck. Primates include olive baboon, vervet monkey and bush baby. Other migrant but very common animals include buffalo, wildebeest and zebra. With a little luck you may encounter some rare antelope species such as lesser kudu, eland and fringe-eared Oryx, African wild hunting dog. Carnivores include lion, leopard, hyena and jackal. Tarangire is also a haven for bird enthusiasts who can expect to see dozens of species even in the dry season. In the evening drive to the Arusha Hotel for dinner& overnight hotel.

Day 7: After breakfast enjoy time at leisure and later board a flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to Dongwe Ocean View Hotel for dinner& overnight.

Day 8: Day at leisure. Dongwe Ocean View Hotel for dinner& overnight.

Day 9: Day at leisure. Dongwe Ocean View Hotel for dinner& overnight.

Day 10: After an early breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight to Moshi. Upon arrival transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight on bed& breakfast.

Day 11: After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your departure flight back home.

Cost breakdown

• Cost per person sharing if 2 pax travelling @US$3,764
• Cost per person sharing if 4 pax travelling @US$3,365
• Cost per person sharing if 8 pax travelling @US$3,353
• Cost per person sharing if 10 pax travelling in 3 safari vehicles @US$3,421
• Cost per person sharing if 12 pax travelling in 3 safari vehicles @US$3,349

Price includes

• Accommodation as per the itinerary
• All meals as per the program
• National park entrance fees
• Services of an experienced English speaking driver guide
• Transport in 4X4 safari vehicles
• Flight to and from Zanzibar

Price excludes

• Tips
• Laundry services
• Drinks
• Expenses of personal Nature
• International airfare.
• New year and or Christmas supplement US$75

For more information about This package & Zara Tours please  Email us:
zara@zaratours.com

5 DAYS SAFARI TOUR TO VIEW ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE – TANZANIA 2016

Day 1: 29th Aug 2016: Arrive to the Kilimanjaro airport, picked and transferred to Springlands hotel or similar hotel for overnight. Bed and breakfast

Day 2: 30th Aug 2016: At 9:00 a.m. take the drive from Moshi (Springlands hotel) to Lake Manyara National Park takes about 4 hours. After having a picnic lunch in Manyara, you start a late afternoon game drive, which is the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an impressive backdrop to the lake. In the tall trees of the ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, and on the escarpment, elephants stand in the shade. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others. Overnight at Highview hotel or similar hotel; -full board

Day 3: 31st Aug 2016: The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Then in the late evening, drive to and overnight at the Serengeti wild camp: – full board.

Day 4: 1th Sept 2016: After breakfast, venture into the Serengeti’s wilderness corners for a full day of game viewing in the park and viewing Annular Solar Eclipse with a picnic lunch beside you, take your leisure while exploring this world heritage site, where earth’s largest concentration of plain game still roams free! In the late evening, go to the Ikoma Wild camp or Similar, dinner, and overnight. Full board

Day 5: 2nd Sept 2016: After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colourful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. In the late afternoon drive to Highview hotel or Similar for Dinner and overnight. FB

Day 6: 3rd Sept 2016: The drive from the Highview Hotel to Tarangire National Park takes two hours. This park is spectacular in the dry season when many of the migratory wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands and Oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good grazing areas. In the late afternoon drive back to Moshi at Springlands Hotel or similar for overnight bed and breakfast.

Day 7: 4th Sept 2016: Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.

SAFARI 5 DAYS:

1 Person = USD 3,137 PER PERSON

2 People = USD 2,147 PER PERSON

3 People = USD 2,022 PER PERSON

4 People and above = USD 1,842 PER PERSON

For Ballon riding option at Serengeti: US$550 PER PERSON

2ways airport transfers(to/from JRO): US$ 40 PER PERSON SHARING

 “Our clients come to Tanzania in expectation our Safaris /Kilimanjaro and journeys on to Zanzibar but also of shopping for and buying Tanzanite for a long term keepsake of their adventure to this wonderful country ” said Zainab Ansell President of Zara Tours

“After listening to our Clients needs we understood that there would a benefit for our clients to shop for Tanzanite at the Hotel “Springlands” giving them a truly relaxing enjoyable shopping experience, in a quiet peaceful setting with a certified and well respected local dealer of this gemstone.

She went on to say ” Our clients can contact us at anytime before or after they arrive and at their conveyance we would set up a time at the hotel for the Gemologist to come by and a no pressure atmosphere look over the Tanzanite stones and with no obligation to purchase.”

We at Zara Tours continue to find ways to enhance our clients experience while in Tanzania and we feel sure that this we be one of many fine memories for them when they return home…