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Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar

Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar

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Description

Take on Tanzania’s biggest challenge, then reward your legs with a few laid-back days by the Indian Ocean. Trek the Machame Route to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, moving through lowland forest and dry mountain desert with experienced local guides, porters and even a cook by your side. Watch the sun rise from Stella Point, then make the final exhilarating push to Uhuru Peak for hard-earned views from the top of Africa. Swap hiking boots for sandals on the island of Zanzibar. Explore Stone Town’s winding lanes and markets with a local guide, taste Zanzibari flavours and maybe visit a spice plantation before heading north for some rest and relaxation on white-sand beaches surrounded by turquoise water.

Trip Name
Kilimanjaro Machame Route & Zanzibar
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
11
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Soak up Kilimanjaro’s changing scenery – rainforests, high-alpine deserts, ice fields and vast glaciers – as you tackle the trails to the top of Africa.
  • Catch a dazzling sunrise from Stella Point on your way to summit Africa's highest mountain peak – definitely a rewarding experience worth the early wake-up!
  • Enjoy hearty, freshly prepared meals from your on-hand cook throughout the climb, including local favourites like Tanzanian fried bread.
  • Relax after your Kili climb on Zanzibar’s northern beaches, where powder-white sand meets impossibly clear turquoise waters.
  • Explore the winding streets of Stone Town with a local guide, tasting traditional Zanzibari flavours and discovering the island’s vibrant culture and daily life.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and may be on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Moshi
Jambo! Welcome to Tanzania. Your hiking adventure begins in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi. You’ll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight for a full briefing and kit inspection by an experienced Kilimanjaro climber. If you arrive early, the hotel is just a short walk from the village’s bustling market and some excellent coffee shops, so you can head out and explore at your own pace. After the meeting, fuel up on a hearty dinner with your fellow trekkers and get a good night’s rest, ready to start your climb tomorrow!
Day 2 - Machame Camp, Kilimanjaro
Meet your guides and porters after breakfast this morning, then take the opportunity to organise your gear before setting off to the Machame Gate – the south-western entrance to the Mt Kilimanjaro National Park. Begin your hike around lunch time, starting with a stroll through the rainforest, looking out for some of the many brightly coloured birds here. Set up camp at Machame in the mid-afternoon, ready for your first night on Kilimanjaro! The huts fell into disrepair some years ago, so with the help of the porters, you’ll be setting up tents for the night. Tonight, enjoy a meal prepared by the porters and savour the first night of sleeping outdoors.
Day 3 - Shira Camp, Kilimanjaro
Your second day on the mountain takes you out of the rainforest and up a steep ridge into moor land. Watch as the vegetation grows sparser as you ascend along the path to the Shira Plateau – soon, several distinct species, including the giant groundsel and lobelia, will be the only plants dominating the harsh landscape. Spend the night camping on the edge of the plateau and be treated to a golden sunset over the snow-dusted peaks of Kibo.
Day 4 - Barranco Camp
After breakfast today, enjoy a fantastic walk as you continue through the rolling landscape and deep river valleys, stopping for a packed lunch along the way. The undulating land here offers a great chance to acclimatise and as you ascend to the more rugged areas of the mountain, there are great views of the Kibo Massif and its scenic surroundings. Tonight, you’ll sleep at Barranco Camp.
Day 5 - Uhuru Peak
Have breakfast together at Barranco Camp this morning, then begin today’s hike. From Karanga, head up to the intersection of the South Circuit and the Mweka route where you’ll start climbing up a ridge to Barafu Hut. Barafu is Swahili for ‘ice’ – as the name suggests, it can be very cold here at night! You should arrive at Barafu around lunchtime, allowing plenty of time to rest before the final summit attempt very early tomorrow morning.
Day 6 - Millenium Camp, Kilimanjaro
At around midnight, you’ll be woken by the guides with some hot tea and biscuits to give you energy before the long, difficult ascent up scree, and sometimes snow, to Stella Point (5780 m). Pass the giant Rebmann Glacier on the way, and hopefully arrive at Stella Point in time for sunrise and superb views of the crater and the glacier glistening in the morning sun. From Stella, it’s a further 1-hour hike along the rim of the crater to Uhuru Peak (5895m) – the highest point in Africa! From the summit, take in unforgettable views of the crater, the ice fields and the vast East African plains below. After some photos and well deserved pats on the back, you’ll begin your descent. Back at Barafu Camp, enjoy a well-earned lunch and much thicker air. After, continue to Mweka Camp for the night for a well-deserved rest.
Day 7 - Moshi
Today, you’ll continue to descend the mountain, traversing alpine meadows and rainforest to the Mweka park gate. When you arrive, have some lunch after checking out of the park and then transport back to the hotel for a relaxing shower – a real treat after the physical exertions of the last few days! Tonight, gather with your trekking companions for dinner, sharing your experiences of the past six days on the mountain.
Day 8 - Stone Town
This morning, bid farewell to your crew, transfer to Arusha Airport and take an included flight to Stone Town, Zanzibar – an archipelago with gorgeous beaches, busy markets and a layered history. On arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your accommodation before joining a local guide this afternoon to explore the many shades of historic Stone Town through its winding alleys, lively markets and local food. Once home to Arabian sultans, Zanzibar’s culture has been shaped by African, Arab and European influences.
Day 9 - Nungwi
This morning, you have the option to visit the spice plantations for a guided tour, where you'll learn about the history of the region's spice trade and have the chance to touch, smell, and taste spices like cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger, followed by a tea sampling. Alternatively, you can head directly to the white sands and sparkling blue seas of the northern beaches.
Day 10 - Nungwi
Wake up in paradise and perhaps start your day with a peaceful stroll along the coast as the sun rises over the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a full day to soak up the best of island life – whether that means relaxing on the sand with a good book, in the warm, turquoise waters, or indulging in freshly grilled seafood for lunch. Speak with your local representative for recommendations on how to make the most of your time in this idyllic setting.
Day 11 - Nungwi
Your trip comes to an end today. Please advise your booking agent at the time of booking if you need help with transfers to Stone Town Airport or the ferry terminal. If you’d like to spend more time in this island paradise, post trip accommodation can also be pre-booked at your beach resort or in Stone Town.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
16-01-202726-01-2027AUD $ 5,495-
13-02-202723-02-2027AUD $ 5,495-
27-02-202709-03-2027AUD $ 5,495-
22-05-202701-06-2027AUD $ 5,495-
05-06-202715-06-2027AUD $ 5,495-
12-06-202722-06-2027AUD $ 5,495-
19-06-202729-06-2027AUD $ 5,495-
03-07-202713-07-2027AUD $ 5,495-
10-07-202720-07-2027AUD $ 5,495-
17-07-202727-07-2027AUD $ 5,495-
24-07-202703-08-2027AUD $ 5,660-
31-07-202710-08-2027AUD $ 5,660-
07-08-202717-08-2027AUD $ 5,825-
14-08-202724-08-2027AUD $ 5,825-
21-08-202731-08-2027AUD $ 5,825-
28-08-202707-09-2027AUD $ 5,825-
04-09-202714-09-2027AUD $ 5,660-
11-09-202721-09-2027AUD $ 5,660-
18-09-202728-09-2027AUD $ 5,660-
25-09-202705-10-2027AUD $ 5,660-
29-09-202709-10-2027AUD $ 5,660-
02-10-202712-10-2027AUD $ 5,825-
09-10-202719-10-2027AUD $ 5,825-
16-10-202726-10-2027AUD $ 5,825-
30-10-202709-11-2027AUD $ 5,660-
27-11-202707-12-2027AUD $ 5,495-
25-12-202704-01-2028AUD $ 5,495-
15-01-202825-01-2028AUD $ 5,770-
12-02-202822-02-2028AUD $ 5,770-
26-02-202807-03-2028AUD $ 5,770-
20-05-202830-05-2028AUD $ 5,770-
03-06-202813-06-2028AUD $ 5,770-
10-06-202820-06-2028AUD $ 5,770-
17-06-202827-06-2028AUD $ 5,770-
24-06-202804-07-2028AUD $ 5,770-
01-07-202811-07-2028AUD $ 5,770-
08-07-202818-07-2028AUD $ 5,770-
15-07-202825-07-2028AUD $ 5,770-
22-07-202801-08-2028AUD $ 5,945-
29-07-202808-08-2028AUD $ 5,945-
05-08-202815-08-2028AUD $ 6,115-
12-08-202822-08-2028AUD $ 6,115-
19-08-202829-08-2028AUD $ 6,115-
26-08-202805-09-2028AUD $ 6,115-
02-09-202812-09-2028AUD $ 5,945-
09-09-202819-09-2028AUD $ 5,945-
16-09-202826-09-2028AUD $ 5,945-
23-09-202803-10-2028AUD $ 5,945-
27-09-202807-10-2028AUD $ 5,945-
30-09-202810-10-2028AUD $ 6,115-
07-10-202817-10-2028AUD $ 6,115-
14-10-202824-10-2028AUD $ 6,115-
28-10-202807-11-2028AUD $ 5,945-
25-11-202805-12-2028AUD $ 5,770-
23-12-202802-01-2029AUD $ 5,770-

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (5 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Beach Cottage (2 nights)

Transport

Minibus, Plane, Private Vehicle

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