7 Days Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour

Your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, located 46 kilometers from Moshi town. Upon arrival, our experienced English-speaking guide will welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour expedition. The scenic 1-hour transfer to your comfortable Moshi hotel passes through coffee plantations and banana groves, offering first glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro's magnificent presence. This initial day allows essential rest, equipment checks, and mental preparation for the challenging Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour journey ahead, with optional Moshi town exploration if energy permits.

Transfer to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters altitude marks the official commencement of your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour mountain adventure. The 45-minute drive from Moshi covers 28 kilometers through lush coffee estates and traditional Chagga villages, leading to the Machame Route starting point. After registration formalities and final gear inspection, your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour continues with the first trekking stage to Machame Camp at 2,835 meters altitude. This challenging 5-6 hour trek covers 11 kilometers through dense montane rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and exotic bird species, establishing the adventurous tone of your entire Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour experience.

Proceed to Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters via the spectacular Shira Plateau, continuing your challenging Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour mountain phase. This 6-7 hour trek covers 10 kilometers through moorland and alpine desert zones, offering breathtaking views of Mount Meru and the Rift Valley below. The route passes through the famous Shira Cathedral formation before descending into the Great Barranco Valley, creating dramatic scenery that highlights why this Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour ranks among the world's premier trekking experiences. Your overnight stay at Barranco Camp provides essential acclimatization while positioning you perfectly for tomorrow's summit attempt in your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour adventure.

Continue with the ultimate summit attempt of your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour, departing Barranco Camp at midnight for Africa's highest point at Uhuru Peak. This grueling 12-15 hour challenge covers 4 kilometers ascent to Stella Point at 5,756 meters, then continues 1.5 kilometers to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters above sea level. The pre-dawn climb through arctic conditions tests every limit, but reaching Africa's rooftop provides unparalleled achievement and the pinnacle moment of your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour journey. After summit celebrations and certificate presentations, the long descent to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters takes 6-8 hours, successfully completing the mountain climbing portion of your incredible Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour adventure.

Transfer to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater begins the wildlife viewing segment of your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour, transitioning from mountain peaks to Africa's premier wildlife sanctuary. The 4-hour journey covers 180 kilometers from Mweka Gate through the scenic Tanzanian highlands, offering recovery time after yesterday's summit achievement. Upon arrival at the crater rim at 2,286 meters altitude, your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour continues with an afternoon descent into this UNESCO World Heritage site. The crater floor encompasses 260 square kilometers supporting over 25,000 large animals including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhinoceros, making this wildlife experience an essential component of your comprehensive Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour.

Proceed to the world-famous Serengeti National Park for classic Big Five game drives, elevating your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour wildlife experience to legendary status. The 4-hour journey covers 145 kilometers through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Seronera Valley, the heart of Serengeti's year-round wildlife concentrations. This 14,750 square kilometer ecosystem hosts the Great Migration's dramatic river crossings and predator-prey interactions that define East African safari experiences. Your full day of game drives encounters vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles alongside Africa's most magnificent predators, cementing why this Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour ranks among the continent's ultimate adventure combinations.

Continue with your transfer to tropical Zanzibar Island, concluding your Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour with pristine beaches and cultural exploration. The morning flight from Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar takes 2 hours, transitioning from savannah wilderness to Indian Ocean paradise in your final Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour segment. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Stone Town's UNESCO World Heritage architecture awaits exploration with its maze of narrow streets, spice markets, and Swahili cultural influences. Your beach resort transfer takes 1 hour covering 45 kilometers to the eastern coast, where powder-white beaches and turquoise waters provide perfect relaxation after your adventurous Kilimanjaro Climbing Tour and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour expedition.