Experience the beauty of Tanzania. Climb Mount Kilimanjaro and experience 5 distinct climates in a matter of days. The mountain is rich in flora and fauna. You get to see the various climatic conditions starting from the bushland on the bottom of the mountain to the arctic ice region on top of the mountain. You have the tropical rain forests, the evergreen forests, the moorlands and the alpine desert regions in between. It is something like walking from the equator to the arctic pole in a matter of days. You get to see some unique plants and flowers on the mountain which is specific to Mt Kilimanjaro. End your journey in Zanzibar. Unwind and relax.
Itinerary
Depart from hotel to Marangu – Registration – Climb begins – Overnight at Mandara Hut (2,700m).
A steep ascent in the forest – Views of Kibo & Mawenzi peaks – Arrive Horombo Hut mid-afternoon & overnight (3,720m)
Trekking towards the lunar desert of the Saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo. Overnight at Kibo Hut (4,700m).
Early start – Climb taking you to the rim of the main crater, Gillman’s point (5,685m) – Short rest & Enjoy sunrise over Mawenzi – Climb to Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa – Descent to Kibo Hut for refreshments– Descend to Horombo Hut.
Descend Horombo past Madara to Marangu gate – Drive to Hotel – Overnight Kilimanjaro.
Breakfast – Fly Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar – Transfer to Hideaway Nungwi or La Gemma Dell’Est in Zanzibar.
All-day at leisure – Overnight in Zanzibar on All-inclusive.
All-day at leisure – Overnight in Zanzibar on All-inclusive.
Breakfast – Fly Zanzibar to Dar – es – Salaam – Transfer to the airport.