12 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMB AND ZANZIBAR VACATION is a great way to relax after climbing Kilimanjaro. Overland Safaris provides an all-inclusive Kilimanjaro climb and the Zanzibar getaway package with four different levels of lodging to choose from.
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{DAY BY DAY TREKKING ITINERERAY}
DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA.
We stay at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort, which is a beautiful Hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare you for the adventure.
We will gather in the evening at 5:30 pm for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.
Dinner and overnight at Kilimanjaro Mountain Resort: Half board.
DAY 2: RONGAI CAMP ONE.
After an early breakfast in Marangu, you will drive to the Rongai (Nalemoru) Gate near the Kenya border. We begin our climb on this unspoiled wilderness route. The walk then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2600 m.) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
The first day is only a half-day walk. [3-4 hours walking]
DAY 3: KIKELELWA CAMP.
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Second Cave’ (3,450 m.) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern ice fields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards the jagged peaks of Mawenzi. Our “Upper Kikelewa” campsite is on a small plateau above a sheltered valley with giant senecios past Kikelewa Caves (3,750 m.) [7-8 hours walking]
DAY 4: MAWENZI TURN HUT.
A short but steep climb up grassy slopes is rewarded by superb all-around views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at “Mawenzi” (4,300 m.), spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatization. [3-4 hours walking]
DAY 5: KIBO HUT.
We cross the lunar desert of the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) at the bottom of the crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for an early morning final ascent. [5-6 hours walking]
DAY 6: SUMMIT WALK.
We start the final and most demanding part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (18,600 ft). We rest here for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three-hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (19,345 ft), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo Hut (15,400 ft) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshments, we continue the descent to Horombo Huts (12,200 ft). [11-15 hours walking]
DAY 7: HORROMBO HUT DOWN TO MARANGU GATE.
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through the lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). [6-7 hours of walking].
Dinner and overnight at Arusha Safari Lodge: Half board.
DAY 8: DEPART FOR ZANZIBAR.
We depart from your lodge and drive direct to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the evening flight to Zanzibar.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport anytime you will meet us at the airport and pick up with private transfer to Stone Town.
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
DAY 9: GUIDED TRIP IN STONE TOWN.
Your program starts with a morning visit by walking 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), 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 stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
DAY 10: SPICE FARM AND JOZANI FOREST TRIP.
Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for 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 of their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour, we invite you to an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits. After lunch, we take you to your beach resort.
On the way, you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of the rare endemic Red Colobus Monkey. With a local guide, you stroll through Jozani Chwaka National Park and look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove Ecosystem.
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
DAY 11: DOLPHIN TRIP.
One day you go on an excursion to Kizimkazi. Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi fishing village is home to several schools of bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can often be sighted following a short boat trip from the village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in big numbers disturbing the dolphins.
Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Hotel: Half board.
DAY 12: DEPARTING DAY.
Depending on your flight schedule and departure point, you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport to take a flight back home. If you are flying out of Dar es Salaam or Nairobi, we will arrange a connection flight for you to catch your flight back home.
12 DAY KILIMANJARO TREKKING AND ZANZIBAR INCLUDE.
• Hotel lodging the night before and the night after the climb (dinner and breakfast included) (double occupancy)
• Professional, experienced, mountain guides
• All Park fees
• Rescue Fees
• All meals while on the Mountain
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Crisis management and safety procedures:
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Supplement summit Emergency Oxygen
• Walking Poles
• Flying Doctor Service
• Sleeping Mattress
• Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en-suite tented camps and lodges
• Private safari guide
• Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
• Park fees
• Crater fees
• All meals while on safari
• Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
• On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks.
• Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
• All transfers while in Zanzibar.
• All entries fees as listed in the itinerary
• All accommodations on bed, dinner & breakfast
• Pick up from the hotel to Airport for flight
• All tours & excursion
• Lunch during tours & excursions
12 DAY KILIMANJARO TREKKING AND ZANZIBAR EXCLUDE.
• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person, etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
THE CANCELLATION POLICY AND TERMS OF CONDITIONS:
A non-refundable 15% deposit is required to secure the tour and begin the necessary booking processes and ground preparations. An invoice will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.
The final balance payment of the tour booked is required to be paid not later than 20 days before the tour starts. Bookings made within 20 days prior to the arrival date should be paid in full.
Cancellation received 30 days or more before the tour starts: No Cancellation Fees will be charged.
Cancellation received 15 days before the tour starts: 30% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
Cancellation received 10 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
Cancellation received within 48hrs before the tour starts: 100% Cancellation Fee will be charged.
Originally posted 2018-06-06 14:39:40.
Originally posted 2018-06-06 14:39:40.