Climb Kilimanjaro by the scenic Lemosho Route, then recover with three days on Zanzibar's beaches.
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Style
- Safari & Trek
- Country
- Tanzania
- Format
- Private
10 days · Safari & Trek
At a glance
- 10
- Days
- 9
- Nights
- 8
- Places to stay
- Private
- Group
Where you'll stay
- Big Tree Camp
- Shira Two Camp
- Barranco Camp
- Karanga Camp
- Barafu Camp
- Mweka Camp
3 stops across Tanzania
- 1KilimanjaroDays 1–7
- 2ArushaDay 7
- 3ZanzibarDays 8–10
Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.
Lemosho Gate to Big Tree Camp
After an arrival night in Arusha (airport meet and greet, climb briefing and gear check, bed and breakfast), drive to Lemosho Gate for registration and trek through lush rainforest, home to blue monkeys and exotic birds, to Big Tree Camp (2,650 m). Trekking 3–4 hours.
Where you stay
Big Tree Camp (camping)
Meals
Full board
Big Tree Camp to Shira One to Shira Two Camp
Hike through moorland with panoramic views of Shira Ridge and Mount Meru. Lunch at Shira One Camp (3,610 m) then on to Shira Two Camp (3,850 m). Trekking 6–7 hours.
Where you stay
Shira Two Camp (camping)
Meals
Full board
Shira Two to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Ascend gradually to Lava Tower (4,600 m) for acclimatization, then descend to Barranco Camp (3,900 m) below the Great Barranco Wall. Trekking 6–7 hours.
Where you stay
Barranco Camp (camping)
Meals
Full board
Barranco to Karanga Camp
Tackle the scenic Barranco Wall and continue across alpine valleys to Karanga Camp (3,995 m). Trekking 4–5 hours.
Where you stay
Karanga Camp (camping)
Meals
Full board
Karanga to Barafu Camp
A short but steep climb to Barafu Camp (4,673 m). Early dinner and rest before the midnight summit push. Trekking 3–4 hours.
Where you stay
Barafu Camp (camping)
Meals
Full board
Summit Day: Barafu to Uhuru Peak, down to Mweka Camp
Start your summit attempt at midnight and reach Uhuru Peak (5,895 m), the highest point in Africa, at sunrise. After photos descend to Barafu and continue to Mweka Camp (3,100 m). Trekking 10–13 hours.
Where you stay
Mweka Camp (camping)
Meals
Full board
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Arusha
Descend through rainforest to Mweka Gate (1,640 m) for certificates and transfer back to Arusha for a well-deserved shower and rest.
Where you stay
Planet Lodge / Kibo Palace Hotel, Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, lunch
Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast fly from Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Zanzibar and transfer to Zanzibar Royal Resort on the white-sand beach. Relax or swim in the Indian Ocean.
Where you stay
Zanzibar Royal Resort
Meals
Half board
Mnemba Island snorkelling excursion
A full-day excursion to Mnemba Atoll, one of East Africa's best snorkelling sites, with vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish, then back to the resort for sunset.
Where you stay
Zanzibar Royal Resort
Meals
Half board
Stone Town and spice tour, departure
Check out and tour Stone Town with the Old Fort, House of Wonders and Sultan's Palace, then a spice farm tour before transfer to Zanzibar Airport.
Meals
Breakfast
Rates are in US dollars, per person sharing, based on the lodges in this itinerary. We'll confirm exact pricing for your dates and party.
Per person sharing
USD
Solo traveller
single room
Price quoted for a solo traveller, USD. Prices are guides and may change with season, availability and exchange rates. See our terms for payment and cancellation details.
Included
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar)
- Professional mountain guide, cook and porters
- All park fees, camping equipment and rescue fees
- Full-board meals during the climb
- Domestic flight Arusha to Zanzibar
- Zanzibar accommodation (half board)
- All Zanzibar excursions as mentioned
- English-speaking guides
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