8 Days Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday begins with pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to Machame Gate (1,640m) located on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. This inaugural day of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday includes registration with park authorities and meeting your experienced mountain guides who will accompany you throughout the climb. Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday adventure commences with the first day's trek through lush rainforest to Machame Camp (3,010m), covering approximately 11 kilometers over 5-7 hours through the verdant "Msitu wa Mvua" (Rainforest).

Day two of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday continues with an early morning departure from Machame Camp, trekking through the moorland zone toward Shira Camp (3,845m). This challenging segment of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday covers approximately 5 kilometers over 4-6 hours, offering spectacular views of the Shira Plateau and the surrounding peaks known locally as "Mlima wa Theluji" (Snow Mountain). Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday journey today provides crucial acclimatization as you traverse the heather and moorland zones, preparing your body for the higher altitudes ahead.

Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday continues with a crucial acclimatization day, trekking from Shira Camp to the imposing Lava Tower (4,630m) before descending to Barranco Camp (3,960m). This strategic day of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday follows the "climb high, sleep low" principle, covering approximately 10 kilometers over 6-8 hours through the alpine desert zone. Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday experience today includes traversing the dramatic landscape of the Barranco Valley, known locally as "Bonde la Barranco," where you'll spend the night beneath the towering Barranco Wall.

The pinnacle of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday arrives with summit day, beginning with a pre-dawn assault on Uhuru Peak (5,895m) via Stella Point (5,739m). This epic day of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday starts at midnight from Barranco Camp, covering approximately 17 kilometers over 12-16 hours through the arctic zone to reach Africa's highest point, known locally as "Kilele cha Uhuru" (Freedom Peak). Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday achievement is celebrated at the summit before beginning the long descent to Mweka Camp (3,100m), where you'll rest after conquering the roof of Africa.

Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday transitions today with a final descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate (1,640m), covering approximately 10 kilometers over 3-4 hours through the montane forest. This concluding mountain phase of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday includes certificate presentation at the gate before a 1-hour drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday seamlessly continues with arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, followed by a 45-minute transfer to Stone Town, where you'll check into your beachfront accommodation and begin the relaxation phase of your adventure.

Day six of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday begins with a comprehensive exploration of Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage site known locally as "Mji Mkongwe" (Old Town). This cultural immersion of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday includes visits to the House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens, and the former slave market, covering the historic quarter on foot over 3-4 hours. Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday continues with a scenic 1.5-hour drive north to Nungwi Beach, where you'll transfer to your beachfront resort and enjoy your first taste of Zanzibar's pristine coral beaches and turquoise waters.

Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday continues with a morning visit to nearby Kendwa Beach, just 10 minutes south of Nungwi, famous for its stunning sunsets and calm waters. This diverse day of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday includes a 1-hour drive south to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the endemic red colobus monkeys known locally as "Kima Punju." Your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday experience culminates with a fascinating spice tour in the countryside near Kizimbani, where you'll discover why Zanzibar is called "Kisiwani" (Spice Island), learning about cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves that made the island famous.

The final day of your Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday begins with a leisurely morning at your beachfront accommodation, enjoying last moments of Indian Ocean serenity. Your memorable Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday concludes with checkout and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, a 45-minute drive from Stone Town through the aromatic spice plantations. As your transformative Kilimanjaro African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday ends, you'll carry home incredible memories of conquering Africa's highest peak and experiencing the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, having journeyed from 5,895 meters above sea level to pristine coral beaches in one extraordinary adventure.