Inclusions:

• 2 night Accommodation in Moshi
• 2 night Accommodation in Machame
• 2 night Accommodation in Kilimanjaro National Park
• 3 Nights Accommodation in Arusha
• 1 night Accommodation in Mto Wa Mbo
• 2 nights Accommodation in Serengeti National park
• 1 night Accommodation in Ngorongoro carter
• 2 night Accommodation in Stone town
• 3 nights Accommodation in Zanzibar
• 18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners
• Transportation and sightseeing as per the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Moshi

• Arrive at any time. Overnight stay in Moshi

Day 2: Moshi/machame Camp

• Most of the day is spent in the gorgeous and fascinating, forested slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, most of which is considered to be rainforest zone.
• Depending on the weather, the trail will be soggy and possibly muddy if it rains.

Day 3: Machame Camp/shira 2 Camp

• Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp and observe the spectacular views of Kibo Peak.

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/barranco Camp

• Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.

Day 5: Barranco Camp/barafu Camp

• View the Great Barranco Wall and climb up the eastern wall, passing below the Helm Glacier.

Day 6: Barafu Camp/mweka Camp

• The route from Barafu Camp to the summit is mentally and physically, the longest, most challenging day of the entire trek. Despite the difficulty, the memory of conquering Mt Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.

Day 7: Mweka Camp/Moshi

• Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.
• Opt to pre-book the Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Day 8: Moshi/Arusha

• Travel to the picturesque town of Arusha. En route, stop at the Moshi Women’s Cooperative to learn about what this project offers. Meet the women, learn more about their lives, and opt to purchase some souvenirs.
• In the evening, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers arriving from Kenya or starting the safari portion of their Tanzania trip. Check for details of the time and location of a welcome meeting, typically around 18:00.

Day 9: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu

• Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
• Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
• This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

Day 10: Mto Wa Mbu/serengeti National Park

• Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

Day 11: Serengeti National Park

• Rise early for a morning wildlife safari drive, returning in time for lunch. Continue the search for the “big five” in the afternoon while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

Day 12: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro

• The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

Day 13: Ngorongoro/arusha

• Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.

Day 14: Arusha

• A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.

Day 15: Arusha/stone Town

• Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.

Day 16: Beach Day In Zanzibar

• Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar’s beautiful coast.

Day 17: Beach Day In Zanzibar

• Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island

Day 18: Beach Day In Zanzibar

• Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.

Day 19: Depart Zanzibar