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Expedition Summary and Information
Experience the highlights of Tanzania with a combination of Kilimanjaro Climb (Marangu Route) and Beach Holiday in Zanzibar - Special Offer Package.
This affordable 11 days Kilimanjaro experience with relaxation at the Zanzibar white fantastic sandy beaches, and Stone Town Experience. Excursion in the island – Spice & Stone Town tours. Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar and explore endless beaches on Zanzibar. The package starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro Marangu route has a moderate slope, making it less difficult to climb. It is the most popular way up Mountain Kilimanjaro, and is the only route with emergency evacuation service. Also, it is the only route with huts, having dormitory and simple dining roomsAll Safaris are private and are organised exclusively for you and your travel partners.
You will be allocated a safari vehicle and driver who will be solely at your disposal for the duration of your safari in Tanzania. All packages can be adjusted to suit the dates that are convenient for you. Airport transfers and booking of hotels in Arusha or Dar es Salaam can be arranged on request. Please let us know.
This itinerary starts at Kilimanjaro Airport, JRO, and ends at Zanzibar airport. Please see here for International Flights for this tour.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY |
LOCATION |
ACCOMMODATION |
MEAL PLAN |
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1 |
Arusha | Olasiti Lodge | HB |
2 |
Kilimanjaro | Mandara Hut |
FB |
3 |
Kilimanjaro | Horombo Hut |
FB |
4 |
Kilimanjaro | Kibo Hut | FB |
5 |
Kilimanjaro | Uhuru Peak - Kibo Hut | FB |
6 |
Kilimanjaro | Marangu Gate - Olasiti lodge | FB |
7 |
Zanzibar | Mtoni Marine | HB |
8 |
Zanzibar | Mtoni Marine | HB |
9 |
Zanzibar - Stone Town | -236 Hurumzi | HB |
10 |
Zanzibar - Stone Town | 236 Hurumzi | HB |
11 |
Depart | B |
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport.
We'll meet for an introductory briefing upon our arrival in Arusha, the Olasiti Lodge for the evening.
Day 2: Kilimanjaro Climb - Arusha to Mandara Hut.
Breakfast, drive from your hotel to Marangu gate, we will spend about two hours for registration, payments of fees and final parking. Start climbing through dense semi-tropical to the first hut- Mandara hut (9,000ft). Dinner and an overnight stay at Mandara hut, B.L.D.
Day 3: Kilimanjaro Climb - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut.
Breakfast; ascend through the alpine meadow, and grassland and moorland to Horombo hut (12,000ft). Both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks can be viewed easily on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Horombo hut, B.L.D.
Day 4: Kilimanjaro Climb - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut.
Breakfast, further ascending to Kibo hut (15,000ft). The landscape becomes very stony and eroded. Spectacular mountain vegetation like giant cactus, groundswell and lobelia appear on the way. Dinner and an overnight stay at Kibo hut, B.L.D.
Day 5: Kilimanjaro Climb - Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak.
Wake up at midnight, and after a snack, proceed to the summit through Gilman’s point (18,640ft). It is about 5-6hours and 1-2 hours from Kibo hut to Gilman’s point and from Gilman’s point to Uhuru Peak (19,340ft) respectively. Thus reaching the peak in the early morning of the fifth day and start descending after picture taking on the top to Horombo hut for diner and an overnight at Olasiti Lodge, B.L.D.
Day 7 – Arusha - Zanzibar
After breakfast, Mid morning at leisure, Lunch at Lodge and later transfer to Arusha Airstrip airstrip, for your direct flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Transfer to the Mtoni Marine (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 8 - Zanzibar
Relax and enjoy while staying in your Island Resort – Mtoni Marine. There is a wide range of water sport activities (not included in the cost) you can do, like snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and more. (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 9 – Zanzibar ( Stone Town)
After breakfast, transfer to stone town, on the way we will do the famous ‘Spice Tour’: We have developed a special ‘Spice Tour’ with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. Dinner and overnight at the 236 Hurumzi
Day 10 - Zanzibar ( Stone Town)
Today we will show you ‘Stone Town’ on our historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through fabled ‘Stone Town’, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace), Dr Livingstone's House and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Dinner and overnight at the 236 Hurumzi.
Day 11 - Departure
Departure to airport for your flight back home or extension of your holiday.
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| Prices in USD Tour No. ALSOKZ11 |
Per Person Sharing in twin | Single
Room Supplement (SRS) |
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| Each of 2-4 | Each of 5+ | ||
| Year 2010 | USD$ 2730 | USD$ 2394 | USD$ 250 |
| For the months APRIL and MAY we can offer up to 20% DISCOUNT on this Tanzania Safari! | |||
| PLEASE CLICK FOR YOUR CHOICE OF ACCOMODATION ON KILIMANJARO , ARUSHA, OR ZANZIBAR | |||
| Xmas , Easter & New Year suppliment (22 Dec - 04 Jan) : 35 USD per person per night. Child under 12 years sharing with two adults pay 65% of Adult Rate. | |||
| Please contact us for rate of single person travelling. | |||
| INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE 2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha town transfers to and from hotel in Arusha 5 days climbing - Marangu route mountain hut accommodation climb and park fees, porters, English speaking, professional guide, full briefing, KINAPA emergency mountain evacuation Kilimanjaro certificate 2 Nights accommodation at Mtoni Marine Resort - Zanzibar 2 Nights accommodation at 236 Hurumzi - Znz Stone Town All transfers and excursions as indicated Services of a qualified English Speaking Driver Guide NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE All International Flights + Taxes Visas Travel & Personal accident insurance personal expenses eg laundry, telephone calls…etc. Tips to guides and porters Nairobi - Arusha Shuttle bus (if desired) INCLUDED FLIGHTS : Arusha - Zanzibar flight included |
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Alternatively
One may choose an extra day for acclimatization at Horombo hut - , which may increase your chances to reach the top.
NB: > You can combine the above Kilmanjaro Climb & Zanzibar program with Safaris in Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Tanzania - best time to climb, precautions, checklist, medicine, tips
Find here a list of equipment that we can rent:
Equipment for Kilimanjaro climb
Please note that the Tanzanian National Park Authorities (TANAPA) increased the park fees drastically in 2007 suddenly, which resulted in the steep increase of prices! We reserve the right to increase prices.
In connection with any of our Safaris we can additionally organise one of the following half day and full day Cultural Tours for you:
Cultural Tourism Programme
Monduli Juu - Cultural Tourism Program
Ilkiding'a Village Cultural Tour
Mamba & Marangu Cultural Walking Tour
Kahawa Shamba Cultural Tour
Mulala Cultural Tourism Program
Ng'iresi Cultural Walking Tour
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