Summit the Roof of Africa and Chill in Zanzibar 10-Days Journey

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Offered as:
  • Climbing Adventure
  • Family/Honeymoon
  • Group/solo
  • Beach Holiday
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Duration

10 Days

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Tour Departure

Daily

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Languages

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • French
  • Chinese

Overview

Spend  6 days | 5 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route  Known as the  “Coca-Cola”  route, the  Marangu Route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well-established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, due to…
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Spend  6 days | 5 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route  Known as the  “Coca-Cola”  route, the  Marangu Route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well-established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, due to its more gradual slope. It is also the only route that offers sleeping huts with dormitory-style accommodation. There are 60 bunk beds at both  Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at  Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at  Kibo Hut then escape to  Zanzibar Island and explore long stretches of virgin powdery white sand beaches. This itinerary also allows you to spend  4 Days | 3 Nights at  The Sands Beach Resort which is located on the South Coast of Zanzibar where you will have the chance to discover the best activities in Zanzibar Island including the  Zanzibar Spice Tour,  Stone Town City Tour, and the  Prison Island Boat Trip. You can start on any date you request. We can also help to arrange flights and speed boats in and out of Zanzibar.

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Itinerary (Day by Day)

  • Day 0: Arrival
  • Arrive anytime at  Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a pick-up private transfer waiting to  Airport Planet Lodge in Arusha. All airport transfers are part of the package, no extra fee is required. We will gather in the evening for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.

    Airport Planet Lodge

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut
  • After breakfast you will be taken to the  Kilimanjaro National Park  gate at 1,840 m. Upon completion of the necessary paperwork, your trek commences and soon you will be hiking through the dense rainforest of Marangu. Looking up, you might have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the thumbless black and white colobus monkeys. After you have reached the Mandara Hut (2,700 m) in approximately 4 hours and you have had some time to catch your breath, you will have the option to join a walk to the  Maundi Crater  where you will enjoy a breath-taking view of the Kenyan interior, as well as of the gleaming lakes which share the border between Kenya and Tanzania. You will stay the evening at  Mandara Hut . Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB) .

    Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast (FB)

    Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

    Distance: 8km/5mi

    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Habitat: Montane Forest

  • Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut
  • An early breakfast strengthens you for the trek ahead and shortly after leaving  Mandara Hut you will reach the crossroads between  Horombo Hut and  Maundi Crater. Heading in the direction of  Horombu Hut the vegetation will change to shrubs and you will cross the open moonland land reaching your destination in approximately 4 – 6 hours. Looking back your path will already be shrouded in clouds and looking forward you will catch glimpses of Mawenzi,  Kibo peak, and the  Maasai steppe. After your evening meal, you will drift off to sleep at the  Horombu Hut. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast (FB)

    Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

    Distance: 12km/7.5mi

    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

    Habitat: Heathland

  • Day 3: Horombo Hut (3,700 M) – Zebra Rocks (3,980 M) – Horombo Hut (4,700 M)
  • Zebra Rocks is on the agenda today, for your body to acclimatize to the altitude. Acclimatization plays an important role in improving your chances of reaching the summit and this 2 to 4-hour trek offers you the opportunity to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air.  Zebra Rocks  (3,980 m) is named after the distinct black and white stripes covering the rock formation. A hot lunch will await you on your return and the rest of the afternoon is for you to enjoy the spectacular views around you and regain your strength for tomorrow’s hike. You will stay another night at  Horombo Hut. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast (FB)

    Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft

    Distance: 4km/2.5mi

    Hiking Time: 1-2 hours

    Habitat: Heath and moorland

  • Day 4: Horombo Hut (3,700 M) – Kibo Hut (4,700 M)
  • After breakfast a long and tough journey to Kibo Hut awaits you. The vegetation slowly changes into an alpine desert and you will pass the  “last waterpoint”  on your way to the so-called  “saddle”, a plateau situated between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo. You will arrive at the  Kibo Hut in about 5 to 6 hours and go to bed straight after dinner as the summit calls for an early start, at approximately 23h00. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast (FB)

    Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft

    Distance: 9km/5.5mi

    Hiking Time: 6-8 hours

    Habitat: Alpine desert

  • Day 5: Kibo Hut (4,700 M) – Uhuru Peak (5,895 M) – Horombo Hut (3,700 M)
  • The summit day has finally arrived and at around midnight, when the lava ash is still frozen, you will start your ascent. Your path will be strenuous with only your headlight to light the way. You will pass the Hans Meyer Cave at 5,200 m and slowly make your way up.  Gilman’s Point at 5,715 m will be reached as the sun rises over the crater rim. You will continue another 1 to 2 hours to  Uhuru Peak  (5,895 m). The cold is soon forgotten as you stand on the  “Roof of Africa”, basking in the rays of the morning light. After a well-deserved photo opportunity, you will descend along the same path. The lava ash will now have thawed, allowing for a faster descent. Upon your arrival at Kibo Hut, a warm meal and approximately 2 hours of rest awaits you, before you continue down to the  Horombo Hut. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast (FB)

    Elevation: 4700M to 5895 and down to 3700M

    Distance: 6 km up/15 km down/9 km to Horombo

    Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 15km/9mi down

    Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

  • Day 6: Hike Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate – Arusha
  • The surrounding vegetation becomes greener as you continue your descent and soon you will arrive at the Mandara Hut (2,700 m), where a hot lunch awaits you. The journey back to the park gate gives you another chance to observe the beautiful tropical rainforest and spot anything you have missed on the way up, like the Impatiens Kilimanjaro Flower, which is endemic to the rainforest on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. Arriving at the gate you will say goodbye to your mountain crew and be taken back to your Airport Planet Lodge. You can enjoy a shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB) .

    Meal Plan: Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast (FB)

    Elevation: 3700M to 1900M

    Distance: 19km/12m

    Hiking Time: 5-8 hours

    Habitat: Moorland to Montane forest

  • Day 7: Kilimanjaro International Airport - Zanzibar Island
  • Morning after breakfast drive to  Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will take your flight to  Zanzibar Island. On arrival, you will be met and greeted by our guide and driver at Zanzibar Airport. Our representative will be holding a name card for you for easy identification and transfer to The Sands Beach Resort  (Located on the South East Coast of Zanzibar Island). Dinner and Breakfast included  (HB).

    The Sands Beach Resort or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 8: Stone Town City Tour + Zanzibar Spice Tour + Prison Island Boat Trip
  • The morning after breakfast pick up from  The Sands Beach Resort for the  Zanzibar Spice Tour on this tour you will see and taste the tropical fruits, spices plantations, or plots on the island. A variety of spice plants used as ornament, medicines, flowers, fruits, and other interesting flora can be seen during the spice tour and if you have time, you will visit the Kidichi bath built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad (Granddaughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia). After the Spice Tour, we'll head to Stone Town one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Cultural Arts Centre of East Africa. You will have the  Stone Town City Tour take you around the historical culture and architectural town of Zanzibar with a century of history. It includes a visit to the former slave market site, which now stands as an Anglican church built in 1871, a town market, the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, the House of Wonder built-in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian dispensary (Cultural Center). After Lunch, you will have a trip to  Prison Island Boat Trip and visit Lloyd Mathew's Architecture built in 1893 and the Island is a home of Aldabra Giant Tortoises. Flanged by an amazing beach of reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation. After tours, you will be dropped off at  The Sands Beach Resort for overnight  (HB).

    The Sands Beach Resort or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 9: Beach Leisure
  • Day leisure or swims and play at the beach in front of the hotel, enjoying the beach or flexible to arrange any other activities. Dinner and Breakfast included  (HB).

    The Sands Beach Resort or similar

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 10: Beach Leisure
  • Breakfast at the Hotel – Swims or Some leisure with the Hotel till the time for the transfer to the Airport/Seaport for departure transfer (Depending on the flight departure timing).

    None/ On Request

    Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  1. Facilities
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Free WiFi
    • Airport shuttle
    • Free parking
    • Non smoking rooms
    • Room service
    • Bar
    • Fabulous breakfast
    • Restaurant
    • Family rooms
    • Tea coffee maker in all rooms
  2. Facilities
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Free WiFi
    • Airport shuttle
    • Free parking
    • Non smoking rooms
    • Room service
    • Bar
    • Fitness centre
    • Fabulous breakfast
    • Private beach area
    • Restaurant
    • Beachfront
    • Family rooms

Included

  • Park fees (for non residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day by day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/vat
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Ox meter
  • Portable oxygen tanks
  • Hot water for washing
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides,cook and porters,
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
  • 4 Season mountain tents
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees

Excluded

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Personal items (souvenirs travel insurance visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour Policy

CANCELLATION

·40% Deposit payable upfront. The remaining balance is payable 45 days before trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure, but the 40% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 20 days of departure.

PAYMENT

A deposit of 40% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days before departure. For any bookings within 30 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We advise you to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Moonlight Tours Expedition recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.

CREW LIST IDEA FOR 2 CLIENTS IS PER BELOW:

1 Lead Guide

1 Assistance Guide

1 Cook

1 Waiter

1 Toilet porter magic word (Pilot)

10 Regular porters

CERTIFIED ETHICAL CLIMBING:

We believe the tourism industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world’s natural habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility. As a Partner for Responsible Travel, we are proud members and active supporters of the porters.

The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project, (KPAP) is an initiative of the International Mountain Explorers Connection, (IMEC). KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters.

Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment, and sleeping conditions. We think it’s pretty great and our clients do as well, check out our TripAdvisor profile to see what people are saying about us.

Tour disclaimer

  • The exact order contents and rates of this tour is subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked we will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • We reserve the right to change the rates advertised on moonlight tours expedition company without prior notice.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour.
  • If flights cost more your quote will reflect this tour.
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  • No booking fees
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