5 Days Best Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip

Your exciting Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip begins with pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a 1-hour drive to Moshi town, known locally as "Mji wa Kilima" (Hill Town). This adventure-packed Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip continues with a 45-minute transfer to Machame Gate (1,640m), the starting point for your Kilimanjaro day hike through the lush montane forest. Your thrilling Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip Day includes a 5–6-hour trek through diverse vegetation zones, reaching Machame Hut at 2,835m where you'll enjoy spectacular views of the Western Breach and Barranco Valley before descending back to the gate for your overnight stay in Moshi.

Early morning on your Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip starts with breakfast before continuing your mountain adventure with another exploration of the Machame route, covering approximately 11km of diverse terrain. This exhilarating Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip Day allows you to experience the unique flora and fauna of the "Whiskey Route," including giant heather and endemic flowers while acclimatizing to higher altitude. Your memorable Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip continues with a leisurely descent back to Machame Gate, followed by a transfer to Moshi town where you'll enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest before tomorrow's journey to Zanzibar's pristine beaches.

Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip transitions today with an early morning transfer from Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, approximately 1 hour drive through the scenic foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. This exciting phase of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip includes a 1.5-hour flight to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, followed by a warm welcome to the "Spice Island" known locally as "Unguja." Your tropical Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip continues with a 1-hour transfer to Nungwi Beach on the northern tip, where you'll check into your beachfront accommodation and spend the afternoon relaxing on the powdery white sand beaches with crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Wake up to paradise on your Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip with a full day of beach activities at Nungwi, renowned for having some of East Africa's most beautiful beaches with minimal tidal variation. This relaxing Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip Day offers optional snorkeling excursions to Mnemba Atoll, located 3km northeast of Zanzibar, where you can explore vibrant coral reefs and encounter dolphins in their natural habitat. Your cultural Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip continues in the afternoon with a 1.5-hour transfer to Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar and UNESCO World Heritage site known locally as "Mji Mkongwe" (Old Town), where you'll explore narrow alleys, bustling markets, and stunning Swahili architecture.

The final day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip begins with a fascinating spice tour to rural plantations, approximately 30 minutes from Stone Town, where you'll discover why Zanzibar is called the "Spice Island." This aromatic Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip experience includes visits to clove, cardamom, cinnamon, and vanilla plantations in areas known locally as "Kijijini" (Village Areas), where local guides explain traditional farming methods and medicinal uses of various spices. Your unforgettable Kilimanjaro Safari and Zanzibar Beach Trip concludes with last-minute souvenir shopping in Stone Town's markets before a 20-minute transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure, carrying with you memories of both the majestic "Roof of Africa" and the enchanting "Spice Island."