Package	Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar
Tour	12 DAY (includes Day 0 – arrival day), 7 days Kilimanjaro Machame route – 5 days Zanzibar (Beach/Spice tour/Prison Island & Stone town tour).
Price per person	$3,300.00

 

Now offering Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, you can combine climbing the Mount Kilimanjaro through any route of your choice with your preferred safari in Tanzania. 

DEPARTURE DATES

The departure dates for all our packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed information.

SUMMARY of Price Inclusions:
Inclusion for arrival airport transfer	Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Hotel in Moshi.
Inclusion for the hotels	6 nights in total – Breakfast included 1 night before Kilimanjaro climb 1 night after Kilimanjaro climb 4 nights in Zanzibar
Inclusion for Kilimanjaro Climb	·         Private Transfer from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport ·         Hut or camping fees ·         All park fees ·         Salary for crew (guide, Porter & Cook) ·         Rescue fee ·               Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner & mineral water) ·               Two-night accommodation (one night before climb and one night after Climb) B/B ·               Tent, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipments eating utensils. ·         Oxygen cylinder and Oxy-meter. ·         All government tax (VAT) ·         Helicopter Evacuation Services (www.kilimanjarosar.com)
Inclusion for Zanzibar	All Excursions shown in the package (below) Pick up and drop off from your hotel Experienced Professional Tour guide Entrance fees Boat charges Snorkeling, swimming and safety gears Hotel Accommodation on Bed• & Breakfast
Exclusions	Tips for drivers, guides crew and cook Extra activities like visiting the Maasai villages & etc Extra personal needs e.g. alcohol drinks & cigarette

7 Day Machame Route and 5 Days Zanzibar:

You will climb Mount Kilimanjaro through the Machame Route for a total of 7 (seven) days before returning to Moshi for a night of relaxation then on the next day you will embark on an amazing 5-day Zanzibar tour.

Kilimanjaro Machame route at a glance:

Machame (“Whiskey”) Route *** Known as the “Whiskey” route, the Machame route is now the most popular route on the mountain. Compared with Marangu, the days on Machame are longer and the walks are steeper. The Machame route is considered a difficult route, and is better suited for more adventurous folks and those with some hiking or backpacking experience. The route begins from the south, then heads east, traversing underneath Kilimanjaro’s southern ice field before summiting. The minimum number of days required for this route is six days, although seven days is recommended. The Machame route is scenically beautiful and varied. However, due to the heavy crowds, it loses some of its splendor.

Zanzibar at a glance:

This Package includes the Prison Island Boat Trip, Stone Town City Tour and the Spice Tour. You can start any tour in any order on any date you request.

Itinerary:

DAY 0: 

Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will meet by a Africas Cheetahs Tours and Safari Ltd representative and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. Evening briefing at hotel to prepare you for the climb ahead, followed by group dinner, an opportunity for the group to get to know each other before the climb. 

• Six-day option available
• No hut required.
• Camping accommodation available at all camps.

DAY 1

• Machame Gate to Machame Camp
• Elevation (ft): 5,400ft to 9,400ft
• Distance: 11 km
• Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest 

The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of the mountain.

We now leave the park gate and walk through the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down, the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance until we reach the Machame Camp.

DAY 2

• Machame Camp to Shira Camp
• Elevation (ft): 9,400ft to 12,500ft
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Moorland 

After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather, until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira campsite.

DAY 3

• Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
• Elevation (ft): 12,500ft to 13,000ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Semi Desert

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 South East towards the Lava Tower, called the “Shark’s Tooth.” Shortly after the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up to the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 16,000ft. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 13,000ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as when you started, this day is very important for acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit day.

DAY 4

• Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
• Elevation (ft): 13,000ft to 13,100ft
• Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite. This is a short day meant for acclimatization.

DAY 5

• Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
• Elevation (ft): 13,100ft to 15,300ft
• Distance: 4 km
• Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert

After breakfast, we leave Karanga and hit the junction which connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu Hut. At this point, 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. The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this position.

DAY 6

• Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
• Elevation (ft): 15,300ft to 19,345ft (and down to 10,000ft)
• Distance: 5 km ascent / 12 km descent
• Hiking Time: 7-8 hours ascent / 4-6 hours descent
• Habitat: Arctic

Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), 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 (18,600 ft), you will stop for a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting). From Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your 1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.

From the summit, we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going down. Mweka Camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.

DAY 7

• Mweka Camp to Moshi
• Elevation (ft): 10,000ft to 5,400ft
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
• Habitat: Rain Forest

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, you continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in Moshi. End of the trek  

DAY 8: Leave Moshi and head to Zanzibar via airport (depending on flight time). Arrive Zanzibar airport and transfer to The Africa House Hotel for check-in.

Day 9:

Morning at 09:00 am have a trip to Prison Island, a home of Aldabra giant tortoises. Flanged by an amazing beach of reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkelling and beach relaxation return to stone town at 2:00 pm. At 02:00 pm after return from Prison Island you will begin the Stone Town City Tour which takes around the historical culture and architectural important town of Zanzibar with a century history. It includes a visit to former slave market site, now stands as Anglican church built in 1871, town market, visit the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonder built in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), Old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, Old Indian dispensary (Cultural Centre) to Maruhubi Palace Ruins via Living Stone House. The tour ends at 05:00 pm and the guide will take you back to your hotel.

Day 10:

At 09:00 pm trip to Spice Tour on this tour you will see and taste the tropical fruits, spices plantation or plots in the island. A variety of spices plants used as ornament, medicines, flowers, fruits and another interesting flora can be seen during spice tour and visit to Kidichi bath built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Shahrazad (granddaughter) of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia. The tour ends at 05:00 pm and the guide will take you back to your hotel.

Day 11:

Spend the day relaxing at the beach and souvenir shopping. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Zanzibar on bed & breakfast basis.

Day 12:

Spend the day relaxing at the beach and souvenir shopping. Depending upon your departure plans, transfer to Stone

Town/ harbor airport depending on the time of departure. END OF TOUR