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Tanzania: Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route & Zanzibar Beaches
From
CAD 7,749
Duration
13 days
Countries
Tanzania
Activity
challenging
Group size
Max 14
The adventure
Thirteen days. One epic climb and a beach at the end of it. Take on Kilimanjaro's scenic Lemosho Route — threading through forests and moorland before high-alpine deserts open up on the way to Uhuru Peak. Then trade mountain air for ocean breeze as Zanzibar's white-sand beaches deliver the kind of finish that makes the hard work feel very, very worth it.
Arrive at any time.
Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Travel across the Shira plateau, with time for short acclimatization walks.
Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu Camp. Prepare for the midnight start of the summit attempt.
At midnight, begin the summit trek. Conquer the rim of the main crater, then cross the scree and snow to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Continue descent through the forested, lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
En route to Arusha, enjoy an included stop at the G Adventures-supported Moshi Women’s Cooperative. Pick up any last-minute supplies in Arusha.
After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk of Stone Town before going to Jambiani. Grab lunch on your own and then take advantage of free time to settle into island life. There are plenty of local restaurants in the area for you to have dinner at your leisure this evening.
Head out on an included spice tour to gain a sense of Zanzibar's history and the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of the slave trade here dating back to the 1840s. The remainder of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps, pre-book the snorkelling to witness the underwater life here off of Tanzania's coastline, or head to the nearby Jozani Forest for a tour. You can also simply relax on the beach and swim. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before your included group transfer back to the airport outside of Stone Town. You should arrive at the Zanzibar airport by 11:30AM where your tour ends. Please do not book onward flights prior to 2:30PM.
At a glance
Duration
13 days
Route
Moshi → Stone Town
Countries
Tanzania
Activity level
challenging
Style
Active & Multi-Sport, Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Max 14
Ages
12+
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome
Where you'll go
Day by day
Your journey through
Tanzania
Showing Days 1-7
13-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Begin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending…
KilimanjaroBegin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Day 3Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge…
Climb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Day 4Travel across the Shira plateauBecause the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
Because the hiking time is only about 3 hours today, use the free time to take a number of short acclimatization walks around and above the Shira 2 Camp. This camp is more exposed than the previous night's camp. It may be windier and colder, with temperatures dropping to below freezing.
Day 5Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower
Climb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Day 6Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up…
Tackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Day 7Trek through the alpine desert up to Barafu CampIn preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
In preparation for the final ascent the same night, you will familiarize yourself with the terrain before dark, and prepare your equipment and thermal clothing for the summit attempt. Sleep may be difficult, but lie down after dinner to try and rest for the 1295m final ascent.
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