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Kilimanjaro Climb and Zanzibar Vacation

11 Days

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<li><strong>Duration:</strong> 11 days</li>
<li><strong>Category:</strong> Kilimanjaro trekking, Beach holiday</li>
<li><strong>Destination:</strong> Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar</li>
<li><strong>Travel activity:</strong> Mountain Trekking, Walking safari, Sea breezing</li>
<li><strong>Major attractions:</strong> Africa’s highest mountain, Five vegetation zones, Mnemba island, Jozani forest, Spice island</li>
<li><strong>Tour guide languages:</strong> English, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Italian</li>
<li><strong>Starting point: </strong>Moshi</li>
<li><strong>Ending point:</strong> Stone town</li>
<li><strong>Recommended trekking packing list: </strong>hiking boots, fleece jacket, warm trekking socks, long sleeve shirts, hiking pants, waterproof gloves, day pack, sunglasses, digital camera and personal toiletries</li>
<li><strong>Recommended Zanzibar packing list: </strong>light weight shirts, sun hat and glasses, swimming costume, cotton pants, sandals, shorts, digital camera, toiletries</li>
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<p>•Pickup from your accommodations in Moshi and drive to Marangu gate for registration formalities</p><p>•Start climbing through the beautiful rainforest giving you a chance to see wildlife including blue monkeys</p><p>•The trail leads to Mandara hut to arrive in the late afternoon</p><p>•Dinner and sleep at the camp</p><p></p>

<p>•Climb through the rainforest approaching the moorland zone which displays magnificent views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks</p><p>•Have lunch enroute and continue trekking to reach Horombo hut </p><p>•Dinner and overnight stay at the hut</p><p></p>

<p>•Acclimatization day to enable your body getting used to high altitude and lower oxygen levels</p><p>•Climb steeply up Mawenzi ridge with beautiful scenery of the landscape</p><p>•Return to the hut in the afternoon in time for lunch</p><p>•Spend quality time resting and gaining energy for the next day</p><p></p>

<p>•Trek through barren volcanic landscape to the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo</p><p>•Arrive at Kibo hut around mid day where you will break for lunch</p><p>•Get time to rest and take much water in preparation for the summit</p><p>•It’s recommended to sleep early by 07:00 p.m</p><p></p>

<p>•Wake up around 23:30 for a hot cup of coffee and putting on trekking gears </p><p>•By midnight, transfer to the base of the mountain for the final summit attempt</p><p>•Hike through the volcanic scree to reach Gilman’s point at 5700 m</p><p>•Rest a while and make the final 1:30 hour round trip to Uhuru peak (Africa’s highest peak)</p><p>•Get time for photographs while feeling accomplished standing at the roof of Africa</p><p>•After much celebrations and rest, start descending to reach Mandara hut in the evening</p><p>•Dinner and overnight stay at the camp</p><p></p>

<p>•Have breakfast and go for a short walk to finally reach Marangu gate</p><p>•Upon arrival, show appreciation to the team by tipping them</p><p>•Get awarded with certificates whereby golden certificates are given to hikers who reached Uhuru peak and green certificates for Gilman’s point hikers</p><p>•Drive back to Moshi town for much celebrations </p><p></p>

<p>•Have breakfast and checkout the hotel for a drive to Kilimanjaro airport</p><p>•Board a flight for a transfer to Zanzibar</p><p>•Pickup at the airport upon arrival by professional and friendly guide</p><p>•Drive from the airport to the beautiful coastal city of Stone town, the main Zanzibar city </p><p>•Transfer to the booked hotel in the town</p><p>•Delivery of a short safari briefing </p><p>•Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel</p><p></p>

<p>•Pickup from your accommodations for a 1:30 hour drive to Nungwi</p><p>•Upon arrival, get transferred by boat to the exclusive Mnemba island </p><p>•The island is considered a breeding site for turtles who are seen along with dolphins and whale sharks</p><p>•Enjoy swimming, snorkeling and diving to see school of fish including striped snapper, surgeon fish</p><p>•Proceed with sailing on a traditional dhow to Muyuni beach for seafood lunch</p><p>•Beach relaxation with display of the beautiful island ahead of you</p><p>•Return back by boat to Nungwi for a drive to Stone town</p><p>•An overnight stay at the hotel</p><p></p>

<p>•Pickup at the hotel for a boat drive to Kizimkazi island </p><p>•Sail on a traditional dhow in search of dolphins which are the major island’s attractions</p><p>•Get a chance to swim and even play with dolphins for an amazing experience</p><p>•Break for an amazing seafood lunch </p><p>•Proceed with sailing to the beautiful mangrove lagoon for a swim through the mangrove forest</p><p>•Transfer back to the hotel for dinner and sleep</p><p></p>

<p>•Pick up at the hotel for a boat drive to the famous Prison island also known as Changuu island</p><p>•Explore the beautiful island to come across with the giant tortoises residing in the island </p><p>•Get time to enjoy swimming and snorkeling which provides a closer look to sea life including bannerfish, barracuda, longfin rabbitfish, clown triggerfish</p><p>•Break for a picnic lunch and start heading back to Stone town</p><p>•Upon arrival, get transferred to Nungwi beach for an overnight stay at the booked hotel</p><p></p>

<p>•Half day sea breezing in the beautiful exotic beach for ultimate relaxation of body and mind</p><p>•Spend quality time swimming and snorkeling for a great holiday experience</p><p>•Break for lunch around noon and drive back to town</p><p>•Upon arrival, transfer to the airport for a flight back home</p><p></p>

Price Include:

  • Kilimanjaro park permits
  • Camping facilities
  • Sleeping bags
  • First aid
  • 3 proper meals+ mineral water and tea/coffee
  • Experienced and professional team including guides, cooks and porters
  • Certificates for successful climb
  • All transport while in Zanzibar
  • All Zanzibar excursion packages
  • Accommodation facilities

Price Exclude:

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Trekking gears rentals
  • All things of personal nature
  • Tips for guides and cooks
  • Alcohol
  • Items not specified in terms and conditions

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