Start in Moshi and end in Zanzibar! With the Hiking & Trekking tour Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Zanzibar Adventure, you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Moshi, Tanzania and 5 other destinations in Tanzania. Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Zanzibar Adventure includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1: Moshi
Arrive in Moshi and head to the hotel. Attend a pre-departure meeting with the local guide to go over last minute details of the trip.
Accommodation:
- Stella Maris Lodge (or similar).
Included Activities:
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Additional Notes: Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable, to make alterations. On Day 1 of the tour you will be advised of any amendments.
Day 2: Moshi/Mandara Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
Most days the hiking will begin early in the morning, with hikes of around 5 to 6 hours. The guides will set a moderate pace, so as to allow for time to acclimatize to the altitude changes. Guides will continually repeat the words, “pole pole” (po-ly, po-ly), which means “go slowly” in Swahili.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Moshi to Marangu Gate 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Day 3: Mandara Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
Hike through the heather and moorland zone to Horombo Hut.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Day 4: Horombo Huts/Kibo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
Proceed onto the Kilimanjaro Saddle, through a desertlike alpine zone, to Kibo Hut.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Day 5: Kibo Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
Night hike to the summit via Stella Point. Appreciate the beautiful sunrise from the roof of Africa, then descend back to Horombo Hut.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Included Activities:
- Kibo Hut to Summit
- Summit to Horombo Huts Camp
Day 6: Horombo Huts/Moshi (1B, 1L)
Transfer by shuttle bus to Moshi. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
Opt to pre-book the Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Accommodation:
- Stella Maris Lodge (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Marangu Gate to Moshi 00:45 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Horombo Huts Camp to Marangu Gate
- Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit
Day 7: Moshi/Stone Town (1B)
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.
Accommodation:
- Tausi Palace Hotel (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)
- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Stone Town Orientation Walk
Day 8: Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)
Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
Accommodation:
- Fun Beach (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Spice Plantation Guided Tour
Days 9-10: Zanzibar Beach Resort (2B)
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Accommodation:
- Fun Beach (or similar).
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 11: Stone Town (1B)
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)
Included Activities:
- Departure Day (Activities)