Climbing Kilimanjaro, Savoring Zanzibar 12 Days of Exploration and Relaxation

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Offered as:
  • Climbing Adventure
  • Family/Honeymoon
  • Solo
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Duration

12 Days

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Tour Departure

Daily

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Languages

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

Overview

Spend  7 days | 6 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route. The Lemosho Route is an unspoiled, remote, little, and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the  Lemosho Glades are inhabited by buffalo, …
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Spend  7 days | 6 Nights climbing Mount Kilimanjaro via Lemosho Route. The Lemosho Route is an unspoiled, remote, little, and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the  Lemosho Glades are inhabited by buffalo, elephants, and other wildlife. The minimum duration for the  Lemosho Route is 6 days, however, we strongly recommend hiking the route in 7 days. The additional 7th day will give your body more time to acclimatize, reducing the effects of altitude sickness and giving you more time to rest before attempting the summit then escape to  Zanzibar Island and explore long stretches of virgin powdery white sand beaches. This itinerary also allows you to spend  5 Days | 4 Nights Located on the sea-front of ancient Stone Town, where you will have the chance to discover the best activities in Zanzibar Island including the  Zanzibar Spice Tour,  Stone Town City Tour,  Prison Island Boat Trip, and the  Safari Blue Sea Adventure. 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, Resort & Spa 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, Resort & Spa

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Londorossi Gate, Hike to Mti Mkubwa Camp
  • After breakfast and briefing, drive to Londorossi Park Gate (about a 3-hour drive). From here a forest track requiring a 4WD vehicle leads to Lemosho Glades. Walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included (FB).

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

    Elevation: 1830m/6000ft to 2650m/8700ft

    Distance: 6km/4mi

    Hiking Time: 2-3 hours

    Habitat: Montane Forest

  • Day 2: Hike Mti Mkubwa Camp To Shira 2 Camp
  • After breakfast, we continue as the trail gradually steepens and enters the giant heather moorland zone. After several streams are crossed we continue over the Shira Ridge past the Shira 1 camp and on to the Shira 2 camp on moorland meadows by a stream. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included (FB).

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

    Elevation: 2650m/8700ft to 3850m/12,600ft

    Distance: 16km/10mi

    Hiking Time: 7-8 hours

    Habitat: Moorland

  • Day 3: Hike Shira 2 Camp To Barranco Camp
  • From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge, passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we continue, our direction changes to the southeast towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth” (elev 4650m/15,250ft). Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which goes to the Arrow Glacier. We now continue down to the Barranco Camp. Although you end the day around the same elevation as when you began, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included (FB).

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

    Elevation: 3850m/12,600ft to 4000m/13,000ft

    Distance: 8km/5mi

    Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

    Habitat: Semi-desert

  • Day 4: 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).

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

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

    Distance: 5km/3mi

    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Habitat: Alpine desert

  • Day 5: 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).

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

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

    Distance: 4km/2mi

    Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

    Habitat: Alpine desert

  • Day 6: Hike 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 northwesterly 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).

    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 7: 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). A vehicle will meet you at Mweka gate to drive you back to Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa

    In Arusha. Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast are included (FB).

    Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa

    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 8: 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 Zanzibar Serena Hotel. Dinner and Breakfast included (HB).

    Zanzibar Serena Hotel

    Dinner and Bed & Breakfast (HB)

  • Day 9: Stone Town City Tour + Zanzibar Spice Tour + Prison Island Boat Trip
  • The morning after breakfast pick up from Zanzibar Serena Hotel 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 Zanzibar Serena Hotel for overnight (HB).

    Zanzibar Serena Hotel

    Dinner and Bed & Breakfast (HB)

  • Day 10: Safari Blue Sea Adventure
  • Morning after breakfast pick-up from Zanzibar Serena Hotel for Safari Blue Sea Adventure. A full day sailing/snorkeling/sunbathing on a traditional dhow and seafood barbecue. Setting sail from Fumba, you will explore the Menai Bay where dolphins are often sighted. When dropping the anchor at Kwale sandbank, you can be snorkeling the coral reefs. Kwale Island - is a great place to explore and climb an ancient baobab tree, which fell hundreds of years ago but still stands tall. You’ll be served a buffet of grilled fish, lobster, calamari, chicken, and coconut rice. The boat sails to a stunning natural lagoon where there is an opportunity to swim before the day is over and back to your hotel. Breakfast included (BB).

    Zanzibar Serena Hotel

    Dinner and Bed & Breakfast (HB)

  • Day 11: 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) .

    Zanzibar Serena Hotel

    Dinner and Bed & Breakfast (HB)

  • Day 12: 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
    • Family rooms
    • Free WiFi
    • Airport shuttle
    • Room service
    • Bar
    • Free parking
    • Non smoking rooms
    • The Grill Room
    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Fabulous breakfast
    • Restaurant
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area

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
  • 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 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 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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