12 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

12 Days Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Overview

Duration: 12 Days

Machame route, also known as the Whisky route, has become very popular. This is camping route which offers spectacular views of various landscapes such as Mt Meru, Pare Mountains, Lake Chala and Lake Jipe. While the 6-day itinerary is very possible, it is very benefitable to have the seven days machame climb because of having one more extra day for acclimatization and resting before the summit day. Doing this will maximize your chance of reaching the top.

After your Climb, we fly to Zanzibar where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches upon the Indian Ocean await.

At a Glance:

  • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
  • It is 7 days/6-nights Machame route climb.
  • It is 4 days/3-nights – the perfect short beach holiday add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
  • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
  • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
  • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
  • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

Highlights:

  • Kilimanjaro Mountain – 7 Days Machame Route Trekking
  • Zanzibar – beach holiday

Optional Safari Activities:

  • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
  • Mnemba Atolls Snorkeling
  • Stone town & Spice farm and Prison Island tour
  • Jozani Forest

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Moshi – Pre-trek Briefing

If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

Meal Plan: Bed

Day 2: Hotel – Machame Gate – Machame Campsite

  • Elevation: 1200m to 1700m to 3000m.
  • Distance: 13km.
  • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Montane Forest

After breakfast our vehicle will transport you from the hotel drive to Machame gate. Here you will do the required registration procedures then you will start the trek through the rainforest to Machame camp where you will find the tents are already setup for you. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.

Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite to Shira Campsite

  • Elevation: 3000m to 3800
  • Distance: 9km.
  • Trekking Time: 6-7 hours
  • Habitat: Moorlands

After breakfast leave the glades of rainforest and continue ascending by crossing little valleys and steep rocky ridge covering with heather plants to the western side of the mountain where the camp is situated. At this camp you will able get the spectacular view of Mount Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak and sunset; then dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Shira Campsite to Barranco Campsite

  • Elevation: 3800m to 3950m.
  • Distance: 13km.
  • Hiking time: 5-7 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland

This is long and important acclimatization day so you will be having an early breakfast then continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. Afterwards you will continue down to Barranco camp. The camp location is in the bottom valley of Barranco wall where you will stop for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Barranco campsite to Karanga Campsite

  • Elevation: 3950m to 3900m
  • Distance: 6km.
  • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
  • Habitat: Moorland

Today is short day walk. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for supper and overnight. On the 6-day itinerary, after lunch on Day 4 the itinerary omits the afternoon acclimatization trek and continues to include the Day 5 trek, with dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.

Day 6: Karanga campsite to Barafu campsite

  • Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.
  • Distance: 8km
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert.

On this day, the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of the short distance but is steep needing a slow pace to avoid fatique. You will trek across an alpine desert. Chances are that a strong, cold wind will be blowing from Kibo peak and its ice. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you will attack the summit.

Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite / Uhuru Peak / Mweka Campsite

  • Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m
  • Distance: 15km.
  • Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
  • Habitat: Desert and ice.

Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. The trails is a series of switchbacks up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its glaciers facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak. Here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka campsite.

Day 8: Mweka campsite to Mweka gate.

  • Elevation: 3100m to 1700m
  • Distance: 9km.
  • Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
  • Habitat: Montane Forest.

Today is your last day on the mountain. After breakfast, you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across Montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. Here at the gate you will sign out and get ready to board the vehicle ready for the transfer back to the hotel for a shower and your certificate presentation and a well-deserved celebration before the late afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

Day 9: Airport Pick-up and Transfer to Hotel

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a flight to Zanzibar in the morning. Welcome to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by a Kilele Climb Tours representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

Day 10: Zanzibar Beach

After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Afterwards, we take you to Nungwi for your 2 nights’ accommodation.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included.

Day 11: Kendwa Beach

Kendwa beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

Day 12: Departure

On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. In the afternoon, we will take you to the airport for your onward destination.

Meals plan: Breakfast and lunch. As today is the end of the tour, please note that Accommodation and dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost

Departure Instructions

Please note that the Taste of Tanzania Wilderness Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday Tour – 11 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

Included while on Trekking

  • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha + to & from Zanzibar international airport to the hotel in Zanzibar.
  • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
  • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
  • Qualified guides with mountain crew
  • All national park fees
  • Hut/camping fees
  • 4 Season mountain tents
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats
  • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
  • Rescue fees
  • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
  • First aid kit
  • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
  • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
  • Government taxes
  • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

Included while on Zanzibar

  • Airport transfers
  • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
  • Government Taxes & VAT

Excluded

  • Gear for your climb
  • Items of personal nature
  • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
  • Meals and drinks not specified
  • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Visa to Tanzania
  • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
  • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
  • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
  • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
  • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
  • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

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    From 16 years and above (Full price)

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    From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

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    From 0-4 years old (Free)

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    11 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

    11 Days Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

    Overview

    Duration: 11 Days

    It is known as the “Coca-Cola” route, Marangu approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast of the Mountain. It is the oldest established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest route on the mountain. The minimum number of days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time is a bit low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended, maximizing the chance of reaching the summit. Marangu is the only route that offers sleeping huts in dormitory-style accommodations

    Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean, just 25 km off the coast of mainland Tanzania. It is famed for its historical Stone Town and stunning beaches. We will take you to interesting tours to the House of Wonders, Mosques and Arab’s Fort, Palace Museums among many others. There will be a visit to spice plantations, the reason that brought the Sultans of Oman, and what started the slave trade. You will also indulge in the white sands and clear waters of Kendwa Beach for that much deserved holiday.

    At a Glance:

    • This tour starts and ends in Moshi/Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
    • It is 6 days/5-nights Marangu route climb.
    • It is 4 days/3-nights – the perfect short beach holiday add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.
    • This tour offers any choice of your accommodation style.
    • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day.
    • However, the package can still be customized to meet your budget and ideas.
    • This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 5 -15 years old with further discounts available for families sharing triple and quad rooms.

    Highlights:

    • Kilimanjaro Mountain- 6 Days Marangu Route Trekking
    • Zanzibar – beach holiday

    Optional Safari Activities:

    • Materuni Waterfalls/Coffee tour Day trip
    • Mnemba Atolls Snorkeling
    • Stone town & Spice farm and Prison Island tour
    • Jozani Forest

    Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrival – Moshi- Pre-trek Briefing

    If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. You will meet your Guide for Pre- trek briefing at your hotel in Moshi. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at our store.

    Day 2: Moshi To Marangu Gate To Mandara Hut

    • Elevation: 1200 m to 1,750m to 2,750m
    • Distance: 9km.
    • Hiking Time: 3 hours
    • Habitat: Montane Forest to moorland and heath vegetation.

    You will be transferred to Marangu gate from the hotel and do a registration at the gate. Afterwards, you will begins trekking through the rainforest to Mandara hut. Here you will have an acclimatization opportunity of visiting Maundi Crater. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut.

    Day 3: Mandara Hut To Horombo Hut

    • Elevation: 2750 m to 3,807m
    • Distance: 13km.
    • Trekking Time: 5-6 hours
    • Habitat: Moorlands

    After breakfast, you will outclimb the rainforest and continue trekking to Horombo hut where you will trek through rolling moorlands and get your first clear view of towering Kilimanjaro. Stop halfway for lunch, where you can enjoy amazing views of Mawenzi. Arrive at the Horombo Huts by 3 PM, where you can see Kibo’s summit. Rest, unpack, and prepare for dinner. Bathrooms with running water are available. You may start to feel the effects of altitude here and to aid your acclimatization, you can choose to spend an extra day resting at Horombo or climbing to a basecamp below Kibo’s sub-peak Mawenzi.

    Day 4: Horombo Hut (This Day Is Omitted If Choosing A 5 Day Itinerary)

    Spend an extra day here at Horombo during the 6-day itinerary for acclimatization purposes. On this day you will hike to Mawenzi Ridge or Zebra Rock to have your body adjust to higher altitudes. After this session you will return back to Horombo hut for lunch, resting until dinner and overnight.

    Day 5: Horombo Hut To Kibo Hut

    • Elevation: 3807m to 4725m
    • Distance: 10km.
    • Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
    • Habitat: Desert

    Wake to breakfast as usual, but if you wake early you can get some great photos of the sunrise. The first part of the day’s hike climbs through the dwindling heathland that blends into a moonscape as you enter the sweeping saddle connecting Mawenzi and Kibo. When you stop for lunch, and later when you cross this surprisingly large saddle, you can examine the summit climb up Kibo that you will be starting in just a few hours. Be careful to notice any signs of altitude sickness. There is no running water at the Kibo Huts.

    Day 6: Summit Day Kibo Hut Camp To Uhuru Peak To Horombo Hut Camp

    • Elevation: 4,695 m to 5,895 m to 3,690 m
    • Distance: 4km up, 14km down.
    • Hiking Time: 10-15 hours
    • Habitat: Alpine Desert.

    Wake at midnight to a light breakfast then prepare for your summit ascent. Because you will climb to the summit in the dark you will need to have your headlamps/flashlights. It will also be very cold until you start descending, so you will need to have all of your warm layers. This is an important time to keep on slowly slowly (pole pole in Swahili). The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. Switchback up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Gilman’s Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,640 ft between 4 and 6 am. At this point, you will have a view of the fabled crater and its icecaps facing you. Then after 2 hours of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snow takes you to Kilimanjaro’s true summit, Uhuru Peak here you will spend some time for taking photos. After your summit photos and taking in the view, descend back to the Kibo Huts, have lunch, rest, collect your equipment and continue down through re-cross the saddle to the Horombo Huts. Have dinner and overnight at Horombo Camp.

    Day 7: Horombo Huts Camp To Marangu Gate To Moshi

    • Elevation: 3,690 m to 1,830 m to 1,387 m
    • Distance: 18km.
    • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours

    After a long sleep, you will be awaked for breakfast and pack, continue your descent through the moorland to Mandara Huts. Here you will have lunch then proceed your triumphant recessional down through the lush forest to Marangu park gate. After the gate sign out, a vehicle will take you back to the hotel where it is definitely time for your certificate presentation and celebration!

    Day 8: Airport Pick-up and Transfer to Hotel

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport and take a flight to Zanzibar in the morning. Welcome to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport you will be met by a Kilele Climb Tours representative and transferred to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure.

    Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

    Day 9: Stone Town & Countryside Tour

    After breakfast, you will go on a guided tour of stone town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience tracing the footsteps of Arab Sultans on Zanzibar and ponder on the interesting historical sites and labyrinths. See actual Zanzibar doors famous for its unique architectural tradition.

    After lunch, we will proceed to a tour of the countryside to the spice plantations. This place has a rich history and you will be welcomed by the rich aroma of spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon. In the evening, we will head north of Zanzibar to Kendwa beach, a top favorite for its white sand, clear waters and romantic sunsets

    Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

    Day 10: Kendwa Beach

    Kendwa beach is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a glass of your favorite beverage. This is also a haven for underwater lovers as you can also enjoy a day of snorkeling or scuba diving. Indeed, a place to relax for all type of travelers.

    Meals Plan: Breakfast Included.

    Day 11: Departure / Airport

    On your last day, enjoy the rest of your stay by relaxing in the pool or in the beach while taking in as much sunshine as you can. Have a hefty breakfast and don’t forget to stroll along the white sands of Kendwa beaches. After lunch in the afternoon, you will meet our drive/guide who will drive you to Airport for your flight back home. (Advice departure time).

    Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Included.

    Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost

    Departure Instructions

    Please note that the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route & Zanzibar Beach Holiday Tour – 11 Days ends at Zanzibar International Airport. (Advice departure time).

    Included while on Trekking

    • Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International airport to the hotel in Moshi/Arusha + to & from Zanzibar international airport to the hotel in Zanzibar.
    • 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi/Arusha (before and after the climb bed and breakfast)
    • Return transportation from Moshi or Arusha/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain.
    • Qualified guides with mountain crew
    • All national park fees
    • Hut/camping fees
    • 4 Season mountain tents
    • Double layered Sleeping Mats
    • Mess tent (for dining) Mini camping chairs/Tables/Candles
    • Rescue fees
    • Pulse oximeters & Portable oxygen tanks
    • First aid kit
    • 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
    • Enough treated &filtered drinking water throughout the trek
    • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
    • Government taxes
    • Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.

    Included while on Zanzibar

    • Airport transfers
    • All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (unless labeled as optional).
    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
    • Government Taxes & VAT

    Excluded

    • Gear for your climb
    • Items of personal nature
    • Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included
    • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charge $90$ for entire trek.
    • Meals and drinks not specified
    • International flight or Domestic flight (Unless mentioned otherwise)
    • Visa to Tanzania
    • Any Private Expenses (Souvenirs, travel insurance, etc.)
    • Additional accommodation at the end of tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
    • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain htt://www.kiliporters.org/ tipping_recommendations.php
    • Tipping on Kilimanjaro from the trekking group (not per climber)
    • Guides: 20$-30$ /day/guide
    • Cook: 15$-20$/ day
    • Porter: 7$-10$/day/porter

    Book this tour

      When are you planning to come?

      This is not your final travel date. This is for us to give a better quote based on seasons.

      How long do you plan to stay?

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      Choose Accommodation Style

      Approximate Budget Per Person

      Select Room Type

      Based on your preferences

      Number of Adults

      From 16 years and above (Full price)

      Number of Teens

      From 11-15 years old (70% of adult price)

      Number of Children

      From 5-10 years old (45% of adult price)

      Number of Infants

      From 0-4 years old (Free)

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