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12 days kilimanjaro and zanzibar
Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar

12 day kilimanjaro trekking and beach holiday

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12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar Adventure in Tanzania

12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar adventure in Tanzania. This tour combines the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, with the relaxation of Zanzibar’s pristine beaches and rich cultural experiences. On this 12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar tour, travelers enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, tropical island beauty, and a perfect mix of adventure and leisure.

Kilimanjaro Trekking Tour on Your 12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar

The first part of your  journey focuses on a scenic Kilimanjaro trekking tour. Ascend through lush forests, alpine meadows, and rocky highlands while guided by experienced local guides. In addition, this Kilimanjaro adventure offers unforgettable panoramic views and the rewarding experience of reaching the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain.

Optional Northern Tanzania Safari Extension

Some 12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar itineraries include an optional northern Tanzania safari extension. Explore iconic parks such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Serengeti, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras. Furthermore, combining this safari with your Kilimanjaro trek creates a full Tanzanian adventure that blends mountain, wildlife, and nature experiences seamlessly.

Zanzibar Beach Escape and Cultural Tour

After the mountain adventure, unwind on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches on the Zanzibar extension of your 12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar package. Snorkel in clear turquoise waters, explore historic Stone Town, and visit spice farms. Moreover, Zanzibar’s rich Swahili culture provides a fascinating contrast to your Kilimanjaro trekking experience, making this tour both diverse and memorable.

Comfort and Seamless Tanzanian Adventure

Throughout this 12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar journey, travelers stay in comfortable lodges, camps, and beachfront hotels. In addition, professional guides ensure a safe, educational, and unforgettable adventure. Ultimately, this 12 Days Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar tour is perfect for travelers seeking a complete Tanzanian experience, combining trekking, wildlife, cultural immersion, and beach relaxation.

Destination  Kilimanjaro Trekking, Zanzibar Holiday
Included
  • All accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
  • A safari briefing,
  • Guaranteed window seat in safari vehicles/Jeep driven by experienced driver guides
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • All sightseeing and game viewing
  • Meals according to the safari itinerary
  • All park entry fees
  • 1.5 liter of mineral water per person per day during game drives
  • All mentioned activities as per itinerary
  • All government taxes
  • Medical evacuation
Excluded
  • Domestic and International Flights
  • Tanzania Visa Entry Fees
  • Tips and Gratuities for the driver guide and cook
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Accommodation before and after the safari
  • Optional visit to Oldupai Gorge and a Maasai village
  • Lunches, dinners, drinks at your hotel in Arusha
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation in town

 

Details

Upon arrival, you will be met timeously at Kilimanjaro Airport by our transfer specialist who will welcome you and then transfer you to your arranged hotel in Moshi or hotel in Arusha. That evening your mountain guide will meet you for a briefing on the hike and check your trekking gears and ensure that you have all the necessary equipment that you required for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Distance:7 kilometers
  • Hiking Time:4-5 hours
After having your delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be heading to Marangu gate on Mount Kilimanjaro National Park 1,840 meters, you will be having a lunch box at Marangu gate. After the registration and weighing of the luggage for the porters have been done, your hike will be starting and you will soon be trekking through the Montana forest or rainforest. On your way to the camp, you might see black and white colobus monkeys scrambling through the lush vegetation. you will reach your first day’s camp located in the Montana forest, the Mandara Hut. After enjoying your delicious dinner, your guide will meet you for a briefing about the next day’s hike.
  • Distance:11 kilometers
  • Hiking Time:6-7 hours
The day commences with an early breakfast and shortly after you have left Mandara Hut, you will arrive at the tree line where vegetation will start to change to shrubs. Just about 6 hours later, the Horombo Hut will come into sight at an altitude of about 3,720 meters above sea level. From the hut, you will have breathtaking views overlooking the Mawenzi peak, Kibo peak, and the Masai grassland.
  • Distance:9 kilometers
  • Hiking Time:6-7hours
After early breakfast you will begin your trekking to Kibo Hut, today’s hiking is long and the trail goes through the “last water point” which is followed by the so-called “saddle”. This near plant less plateau links the summit of Kibo with Mawenzi. Today’s destination is Kibo Hut and it may be reached in about 5 to 6 hours. Tonight, you have early dinner so that you can have an early enough rest since you will get up at midnight.
  • Distance:5 kilometers
  • Hiking Time:7hours
  • Hiking Time: from Kibo to Horombo 4hours
Today is the “long day” – the summit final. You will embark in the middle of the night when the lava ash is still frozen and passing through on it is easier. You will begin with the long and strenuous trek to the summit in the dark. Passing the Hans Meyer cave at 5,200 meters, the hike slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gilman’s Point 5,715 meter on the crater rim. Soon you will be starting feeling warm and after another 1 to 2 hours, you will arrive at Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. Now you are at “The Top of Africa”. The descent takes the same trails and the lava ash will now have melted encouraging a fast descent. On your way back to Kibo Hut, a hot lunch awaits you and you can take a rest while to regain your strength. After a 1-hour break, you will be going back down to the Horombo Hut 3,700 meter where you will be reaching in the evening.
  • Distance:18kilomiters
  • Hiking Time5-6 hours
The last day goes back through the heather and moor zone to the Mandara Hut 2,700 meter where you will get a cooked lunch. After having lunch, you will again be in the lush tropical rainforest and after about 4 hours of trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park gate 1,860 meters. After your guide sign for the certificate, you will be transferred to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha and after a warm shower, you will relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for a flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a driver will take you to Canary Hotel, where you can relax or explore the beach at your own pace.
You will have the opportunity to explore the zanzibar island and enjoy many local activities
On this day you will depart from Tanzania.

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