14 days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Summit Africa's highest mountain and get whisked away to the
magical island of Zanzibar!
For this particular tour, we recommend you to book a flight arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport with return from Dar es Salaam,
alternatively arriving at Nairobi Airport with return from Zanzibar.
Day
Activities
Overnight options
1
Transfer from point of arrival to Arusha. Overnight
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
2
An early start with a drive to Machame gate. Begin trekking through the rain forests on a winding trail for 5-7 hours until you arrive at Machame Campsite. Overnight
Machame Camp (3100 m)
3
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing a little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather until the end of the ridge. The route then turns west onto a river gorge at 3658m (5-7 hours). Overnight at the Shira Campsite (3800 m)
Shira Camp (3800 m)
4
From the Shira plateau continue trekking east towards the lava tower called "the sharks tooth". Shortly after the tower you come to a junction leading to the arrow glacier. Continue walking for about five hours to Barranco Campsite for overnight.
Barranco Camp (3950 m)
5
A day of acclimatization with a walk to Karranga Valley Camp (3963 m)
Karranga Valley Camp (3963 m)
6
Walk through the Karanga valley and the junction which is connected to the Barafu Campsite (4600 m) for overnight. The two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this point.
Barafu Camp (4600 m)
7
Just after midnight trek past the Stella point (5745m) on the way to the summit, the Uhuru peak. This part of the climb takes about 8 hours. You have now reached the highest point in Africa at 5895 meters!!! From the summit descend to Mweka Campsite (3100m) for overnight, this takes about 5 hours
Mweka Camp (3100m)
8
The day is spent descending to the Mweka park gates (3-4 hours). Transfer to Arusha for overnight.
L: Serena Mountain Village
H: New Arusha Hotel
M: Mount Meru Hotel
B: Meru House Inn
9
Transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar, where you will unwind for 6 days. Highlights include exploring the Arabic architecture, tropical fruits & spices, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling and last but not least the white palm fringed beaches and the azure waters of the Indian ocean!
Transfer to Stone Town for a last night on the legendary spice island of Zanzibar.
L: Zanzibar Serena Inn
H: Zanzibar Serena Inn
M: Dhow Palace Hotel
B: Kids Play Hotel
14
Return to Arusha or Dar es Salaam for connecting flight home.
Class
Description
L = Luxury
Five star accommodation while in Arusha and on Zanzibar. Basic camping while on Kilimanjaro
H = High end
Upper end standard while in Arusha, five star accommodation on Zanzibar. Basic camping while on Kilimanjaro
M = Medium
Medium standard accommodation while in Arusha and on Zanzibar. Basic camping while on Kilimanjaro
B = Budget
Basic camping while on Kilimanjaro and budget class accommodation in Arusha and on Zanzibar.
We can provide French and Spanish speaking guides on request.
Note that for this package we have quoted a Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route for seven days, including a day for acclimatization.
We can also offer this package with the Kilimanjaro trek via other routes, and shorten or lengthen the duration of the trek. Contact us for detailed quotes.
Rates include:
Rates exclude:
Transfer from Kilimanjaro / Arusha / Nairobi Airport and return. Note that for transfer from Nairobi Airport we use Impala Shuttle Service with departures daily at 0800 and 1400.
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis while in Arusha
Accommodation on fullboard basis while on Kilimanjaro
Accommodation on halfboard basis while on Zanzibar
Seven days Kilimanjaro trek via Machame route including park entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees, transfers, English speaking mountain guide, assistant guide(s), porters, cook, 3 meals a day while on tour, camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, chairs, tables and mess tent), walking sticks, head lamps and gloves.
Domestic flight to Zanzibar including transfer to Arusha Airport and transfer from Zanzibar Airport to hotel and return.
Entry visas
International flights
Dinner on day 1 and 8
Lunches while on Zanzibar
Items of personal nature (mineral water, alcohol, phone calls etc)
Tipping to the crew
Island excursions on Zanzibar
Return to Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Nairobi on day 21 (this will cost between 50-250 USD per person)
We are member of: Tanzania Association of Tour Operators(TATO) and we are also recognized by Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) as A registered and licenced Tour Operator in Tanzania
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