MOUNT KILIMANJARO→ZANZIBAR ISLAND 16DAYS/15NIGHTS MOUNT KILIMANJARO
The highest mountain in Africa, and the highest single free- standing volcanic mountain in the world. Towering to an altitude of 5895m above the sea level and about 4900m above its plateau base. This stratovolcanic mountain massif is found within Kilimanjaro national park. It has 3 volcanic cones KIBO (dormant), MAWENZI and SHIRA (DEAD) Lemosho Route is the longest up Kilimanjaro, being lengthy, less traffic and also provides more acclimatization time than other routes. Its acclimatization duration contributes to it being the highest summit sickness rates a dream of every climbers is to make it to the UHURU PEAK. While climbing the route has beautiful scenery from the western approach, diverse views, making it a particular scenic route. Starting from a remote trailed and ascending through forest and heather for 2 days to reach the western edge of the great Shira plateau. This route continues up either the northern circuit, western breach or the Machame southern circuit route. Registration for the route is at LONDOROSSI GATE, with the trek itself beginning at the road head at LEMOSHO GLADES. Though during the wet spells vehicles often can’t reach the trail head and climbers begin the trek on 4x4 track. Distance from Arusha to Lemosho gate is about 130km and take 3 hours’ drive.ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Zanzibar is one of the beautiful island in east Africa famously known for its sultry tropical climate and a multitude of idyllic sand beaches, mingle with the Zanzibaris and get to learn from them ,being known for its sea and the coral reefs, which offers both diving ,snorkeling as well as game fishing, enjoy the Kizimkazi dolphins ,the giant sea turtles of Nungwi, the primates of Jozani forest, rock aquarium and it’s seemingly endless palm-lined tropical beaches where vacationers, Homebodies, moderates, intrinsics and keen safari-goers rounding off their trip with a short stay on the island is the best option one can make.ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), you will be picked by a member of DASSIE SAFARIS and transferred by road to hotel or similar for dinner, an overnight bed and breakfast. ASCENT .
DAY 2
LONDOROSSI PARK GATE (2100m) to BIG TREE CAMP (2700m)
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Londorossi Park Gate for about 3 hours or more depends with the point you were picked from. Driving through the Shira Plateau is one of the best opportunities to see the big game on the mountain including zebras, giraffes etc. proceeds slowly while enjoying the scenic environment to BIG TREE (MTI MKUBWA) CAMP where you will spend your overnight.
Distance-± 7km
Time-±3-4 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BIG TREE CAMP
After a rest, your guide will take you to the Maundi crater where you can enjoy wonderful views of Lake Chala and Jipe, Usambara and Amboseli national park but only if the weather is clear.
Trails are well established that you trek excellently, flora and fauna are present here.
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DAY 3
BIG TREE CAMP (2700m) to SHIRA 1 CAMP (3601m)
After a warm breakfast at the camp, commence a short hike from BIG TREE CAMP TO SHIRA CAMP. Time taken for this hike is less than 5 hours but some rest is much required for adequate acclimatization. At this point the KIBO PEAK looms clearly commanding a panoramic view. To plant lovers and botanist hike through the MTI MKUBWA-SHIRA CAMP 1 passes through a moorland zone (lower) where the landscape is dotted by a variety of red and yellow and a mixture of colors of wild flowers and shrubs. Have lunch, rest waiting for the next day’s hike.
Distance-± 7km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at Shira 1 camp
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DAY 4
SHIRA 1 CAMP (3601m) to SHIRA 2 CAMP (3850m)
Wake to breakfast, break camp, start a short hike to Shira 2 camp, where the trip takes an overall hiking distance of 10km and a total time of about 4-5 hours.
This makes it a perfect day for the entire trekkers/hikers/climbers to acclimatize.
Distance-± 10km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at Shira 2 Camp
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DAY 5
SHIRA 2 CAMP (3850m) to LAVA TOWER CAMP (4630m) to BARRANCO CAMP (3976m)
The trip at this point covers an overall hiking distance of 10km taking you from about 8-9 hours long, on reaching the Barranco camp you will be at an altitude of 3976m.
This point is somewhat difficult and is part of the toughest portion of the trip as some climbers may start to feel the changes as will be in high altitude areas. The changes being irritabilities, headaches and breathless symptoms though there will be well cared off by our guides. At this point picture lovers will have a nice opportunity for taking pictures of the western breach and the breach wall.
Distance-± 10km
Time-±8-9 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BARRANCO CAMP
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DAY 6
BARRANCO CAMP (3976m) to KARANGA CAMP (3995m)
The trip at this day and point covers an overall hiking distance of 5 km taking around 4-5 hours walk. On reaching the camp at an altitude of 3995m.
After a hearty breakfast, leave Barranco camp for Karanga via the Barranco Wall which takes about 1-1 ½ hours. An ideal point for acclimatization.
Distance-± 5km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at KARANGA CAMP
DAY 7
SHIRA 2 CAMP (3850m) to LAVA TOWER CAMP (4630m) to BARRANCO CAMP (3976m)
After a warm breakfast, hike to Barafu Camp, later on embark to Karanga Camp for dinner and overnight stay. Acclimatization breaks are vital as they give you more than chances of reaching the mountains summit and fulfil your long-term dreams
Distance-± 10km
Time-±8-9 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BARAFU CAMP
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DAY 8
BARRANCO CAMP (4673m) to BARAFU CAMP
The trip at this day 8 covers an overall distance of 5km and costs you about approximately 4-5 hours. On reaching the BARAFU CAMP you will be at an altitude of 4673m a.s.l. The landscape and terrain/geography of the area is not that fine, it’s a little bit dangerous as tents are pitched on narrow and stony environment but the location is rather safe and secure. Check the terrain of the area in advance and mark all of the points (familiarize). On reaching this point the Kibo Peak is not that far, as this commands the last ascent to the Africa’s highest point the same night.
Distance-± 5km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at BARAFU CAMP
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DAY 9
BARAFU CAMP (4673m) to UHURU PEAK (5895m) to MWEKA CAMP (3068m)
The trip at this point covers an overall hiking distance of 17km, and costs you approximately 15-16 hours and at this point you will be at an elevation/altitude of 4673m-5895m-3068m.
You will rise around 2300hours, after a 4-5hours of rest, after having a hot tea with some snacks you engage summit attempt gear, shuffle off into the night.
Summit point you will pass through heavy scree towards the Stella Point on the crater rim. On reaching Stella Point 5685m you will stop and take a short rest before proceeding to the summit, beautiful sunrise is sometimes encountered if weather conditions are clear. From there you will walk for a2 hours to UHURU PEAK the final point, here you are advised not to stay for so long as weather conditions, gases emitted aren’t safe for humans and staying for long will be extremely difficult to start again due to extreme cold and fatigue. Enjoy as much as you can this great day, a mark which will last in you for the rest of your life. Climbing down then follows from the UHURU PEAK to BARAFU CAMP, rest for a while, collect the rest of your gear then down to MWEKA CAMP.
Distance-± 17km
Time-±15-16 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at MWEKA CAMP
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DAY 9
MWEKA CAMP (3068m) to MWEKA GATE (1640m)
The trip takes an overall hiking distance of 10 km and costs you approximately 4-5hours and at this point you will be at lower altitude of below 2000m
After a hearty breakfast, from the Mweka Gate, continue down to Mweka Village then drive to the hotel in Arusha/Moshi for a delicious hot lunch and a long overdue hot shower.
Distance-± 10km
Time-±4-5 hours
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 10
After a warm breakfast at the hotel, drive to catch a flight to Zanzibar. Upon your arrival at Zanzibar airport you will be met by a member of DASSIE SAFARIS team who will transfer you to NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT and SPA located in PWANI MCHANGANI
Enjoy meals, dinner and overnight stay.
What we love about NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT and SPA is its beautiful location, easy accessibility, warm and bubbly staff, reliable and outstanding services among others.
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DAY 11
After a warm breakfast at the resort at around 08:00am visit the Jozani Forest, a visit to this forest is enlightening especially for photographers
The forest is a home to endemic red monkeys, blue monkeys, both gray and red squirrels and other various wildlife, also visit an algae plantation and get to learn more.
Enjoy lunch and drinks at Rock Restaurant in the middle of the ocean or at the local village of PAJE.
Transfer back to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 12
After a warm breakfast at the resort at around 08:00am visit the Jozani Forest, a visit to this forest is enlightening especially for photographers
The forest is a home to endemic red monkeys, blue monkeys, both gray and red squirrels and other various wildlife, also visit an algae plantation and get to learn more.
Enjoy lunch and drinks at Rock Restaurant in the middle of the ocean or at the local village of PAJE.
Transfer back to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 13
After a hearty breakfast at the resort at around 0800am , visit the SPICE PLANTATION for a spice tour, a tour which will take you through and get to know various spices and herbs used in traditional food, cures for ailments and traditions, proceed to STONETOWN where you will get to learn, hear ,feel and smell the difference, get to know the place s and stories of slavery, old fort, Zanzibar door, Freddie’s house, house of miracle and many more, thereafter sail in a traditional wooded boat, drink a beer in the walls of an old prison and feed the giant tortoise in the prison island [changuu island].
Enjoy meals [lunch plus fresh fruits and a local drink, beer].
Transfer back to resort for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 14
After a warm breakfast at the resort at around 0800am, sail to MNEMBA ISLAND, at this very point you have an opportunity to have a glimpse of the DOLPHINS and those who prefers to take a dive and swim with the dolphins are highly encouraged as it is safe and entertain, we will have an ample time for snorkeling on clear waters sands and bathe in the shallower waters.
Enjoy an amphibian lunch with fresh seafood grilled right in front of our eyes.
Embark to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 15
After a warm breakfast at NEPTUNE PWANI BEACH RESORT AND SPA at around 0800am visit the ROCK AQUARIUM where you will have a golden opportunity to mingle and swim with the TURTLES, then proceed along the beach to a fishing village where we will get to see the construction of the traditional dhow boats and the life of the residents, later on sail to the SUNSET in NUNGWI one of the most beautiful and breathtaking beaches having refreshments and live music in Lodz. Enjoy meals Transfer to resort for dinner and overnight stay. .
DAY 16
After a hearty breakfast at the resort at around 08:00am, transfer to airport and connect with your international flight back home. .
What included/journey inclusions
- Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary
- Transport (A 4WD) extended and spacious safari jeep
- All transfers as per itinerary
- All National park gates fees, rescue fees and the Hut fee.
- Conservation fees & concession fees
- Value added tax (V.A.T)
- Tanzania Tourism development Levy
- Expert guides, assistant guides, cook and porters (climbing crew)
- Accommodation (Full-Board) basis (per person sharing quoted rates)
- Sleeping bag, foam (mattress) 1.5 inches thick
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- Game drives
- Mnemba island tour
- Maasai Bomas Cultural tour
- Jozani forest tour
- Spice plantation tour
- Sunset cruise [nungwi]
- Internet services/WI-FI
- Bonfire
- Bites and snacks
- Bottled water.
- Domestic Flight from ARUSHA to ZANZIBAR
- Air fare
- Things of person nature
- Personal gear and equipment
- Hard and soft drinks
- Tips and other gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry (can be arranged upon request)
- Travel insurance
- Visa