Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure & Zanzibar Beach Holiday 10 Days

Day 10 night 9
Offered as:
  • Climbing Adventure
  • Family/Honeymoon
  • Solo
  • Group
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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
  • Chinese
  • French

Overview

Spend  6 days | 5 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Umbwe Route.  Umbwe Route is arguably the least frequented on Kilimanjaro. Starting at the tropical rainforest it runs along  Machame Route, joining it at Barranco Camp (3800m). The shortest of the routes, Umbwe - with its steep climb and short acclimatization periods …
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Spend  6 days | 5 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Umbwe Route.  Umbwe Route is arguably the least frequented on Kilimanjaro. Starting at the tropical rainforest it runs along  Machame Route, joining it at Barranco Camp (3800m). The shortest of the routes, Umbwe - with its steep climb and short acclimatization periods - is amongst the most taxing on Kilimanjaro, while still showing off the beauties of the mountain terrain with its different habitat zones and panoramic views. While the camps along the Umbwe Route to  Uhuru Peak are well suited to acclimatization, this is still one of the more challenging ways to climb Kilimanjaro, 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 Day
  • Arrive anytime at  Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), there will be a pick-up private transfer waiting to Arusha Serena Hotel 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.

    Arusha Serena Hotel

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Umbwe Cave Camp
  • Previous climbing experience is, therefore, highly recommended for climbers contemplating taking the Umbwe Route on the way to the highest point in Africa. Drive from Moshi to the Umbwe Gate (about 1 hour). Commence the climb through the rainforest with a packed lunch en route. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Budget Lodging: Umbwe Cave Camp

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

    Elevation: 1660m/5450ft to 2850m/9350ft

    Distance: 11km/7mi

    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

    Habitat: Montane Forest

  • Day 2: Umbwe Cave Camp to Barranco Camp
  • After breakfast, we leave the glades of the forest and follow an ascending path on the open moorland to Barranco Camp. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Budget Lodging: Barranco Camp

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

    Elevation: 2850m/9350ft to 4000m/13,000ft

    Distance: 6km/4mi

    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

    Habitat: Semi-desert

  • Day 3: Hike Barranco Camp To Karanga Camp
  • After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Budget Lodging: Karanga Camp

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

    Elevation: 4000m/13,000ft to 4050m/13,250ft

    Distance: 5km/3mi

    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 4: Hike Karanga Camp To Barafu Camp
  • We continue up to the  Barafu Camp. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Budget Lodging: Barafu Camp

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

    Elevation: 4050m/13,250ft to 4700m/15,350ft

    Distance: 4km/2mi

    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Habitat: Alpine Desert

  • Day 5: Barafu Camp To Summit, Down To Mweka Camp
  • Very early in the morning (midnight to 2 am), we continue our way to the summit between the  Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers. You head in a north-westerly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. At Stella Point, you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see. Faster hikers may view the sunrise from the summit. From Stella Point, you may encounter snow on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. Once at  Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa!

    From the summit we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Mweka Camp, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You may want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. We arrive at Mweka Camp and enjoy our last evening on the mountain. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included  (FB).

    Budget Lodging: Mweka Camp

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

    Elevation: 4700m/15,350ft to 5895m/19,340ft Down to 3090m/10,150ft

    Distance: 5km/3mi up / 13km/8mi down

    Hiking Time: 5-7 hours up / 5-6 hours down

    Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit

  • Day 6: Hike Mweka Camp - Mweka Gate - Arusha
  • After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and T-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the gate, continue another hour to  Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at the Mweka gate to drive you back to the Arusha Serena Hotel in Arusha (about 30 minutes). Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast included  (FB)

    Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel

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

    Elevation: 3090m/10,150ft to 1680m/5500ft

    Distance: 10km/6mi

    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Habitat: 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
  1. Type: semi-luxury
    Facilities
    • Outdoor swimming pool
    • Free WiFi
    • Airport shuttle
    • Free parking
    • Non smoking rooms
    • The Grill Room
    • Room service
    • Bar
    • Fitness centre
  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
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • 4 Season mountain tents, Double-layered Sleeping Mats 4 inches (10cm) thick
  • Hot water for washing
  • Portable oxygen tanks
  • Ox meter
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Friendly and professional mountain guides

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 prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to 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 prior to 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. 1 Lead Guide
  2. 1 Assistance Guide
  3. 1 Cook
  4. 1 Waiter
  5. 1 Toilet porter magic word (Pilot)
  6. 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.

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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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