Kilimanjaro Climb, Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Stay

On a legendary trek of Africa’s highest and most famous mountain. A trek of 6 days on the Rongai Route. The Rongai Route is Kilimanjaro’s only route beginning from the north side, and few others are seen along the way. This route affords the opportunity to witness up-close the Mawenzi volcano, the second highest peak of Kilimanjaro, and the magnificent saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo Peak. Due to the rugged terrain and the limited acclimatization time, fitness plays a huge role in the enjoyment and success of this trek. Each day you see many changes of vegetation and scenery, due to the rising terrain and decrease in precipitation. The accommodation is in mountain tents and dining is in our mess tents. Chemical Toilet tents with convenient and sanitary portable flush toilets are set up at all camps.

Day 1:
Upon your arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met on arrival by a dmAFRICA representative, who will escort you to your driver and vehicle for your transfer to the Rivertrees Country Inn for check in and your overnight stay at the Rivertrees Country Inn on a half board basis.

Day 2:
RONGAI GATE (6,550 ft / 2,000 m) - 1st CAVES CAMP (9,285 ft / 2,830 m)
After an early morning briefing and gear check, you depart from the Lake Duluti Lodge by private transfer, taking approximately 3 hours’ drive to the Rongai Gate. After completion of administrative formalities and meeting with porters and guides, you will begin the 3 to 4 hour walk to the first camp. The walk is at a leisurely pace through fields and then into the rain forest. Arrive at the camp set in the heather, heading to the mess tent for a hot meal.

Day 3:
1st CAVES CAMP - SIMBA CAMP (11,300 ft / 3,450 m) - KIKELEWA CAVES CAMP (11,800 ft/ 3600 m)
About 4-5 hours trek through the heather will bring you to the second caves. If the weather is clear, Mawenzi peak will be in plain view; a stunning sight! Here you can also marvel at the exotic heather-zone flowers and plants that grown alongside the trail.

Day 4:
SIMBA CAMP – KIKELEWA CAMP (11,800 ft / 3,600m)
After a trek through the heather, a smaller track leads off the main trail, through the moorland and towards Mawenzi. The trekking time is about 6-8 hours, you will arrive in camp for dinner, surrounded by a landscape of bizarre plants and rock formations and caves.

Day 5:
KIKELEWA CAMP - MAWENZI TARN CAMP (14,160 ft / 4,315 m)
Trek from the moorland, eventually reaching the highland desert, towards Mawenzi on trails not frequented by many tourists. From the Tarn Campsite you will enjoy a magnificent view of Mawenzi, with its steeply rising rock spires. Total trekking time is 5-7 hours.

Day 6:
OUTWARD BOUND CAMP - UHURU PEAK (19,340 ft / 5,895 m) - HOROMBO CAMP (10,200 ft / 3,110 m)
You will be awoken at 00:00, and depart the camp at about 01:00. From your camp you will be heading to the rim of the crater (Gillman’s Point (18,750 ft./ 5,712 m)) to Uhuru Peak, the trekking time is about 7 - 8 hours.

The following descent to Mweka Camp is about 5 – 6 hours. Total trekking time is 12 – 14 hours. At your 01:00 departure, the local temperatures will be between -0 to -10° C, and then from 04:00 to 06:00 (just before sunrise), you can expect temperatures from -10° to -20° C. The slope is steep, with switchbacks, over loose rock and scree with some boulders as you near Gilman’s Point. You will stop at Hans Meyer cave on the way, the famous place where Kilimanjaro’s first western climber described in his journals. Once you arrive at Gilman’s Point (after about 5 - 6 hours) at the edge of the crater, the trail to the summit is less demanding, and is reached after a further 1½-2 hours along the snowy crater rim (depending on the season). After 3 hours of descending to Kibo hut, there is a pause for rest & food, then another 3 to 4 hours to reach Horombo Camp.

Day 7:
HOROMBO CAMP - MARANGU GATE (5,900 ft / 1,800 mt.) – LEGENDARY LODGE
Descend straight to the gate (5 - 6 hours), where you’ll have lunch and will be awarded your climbing certificates. Meet your Private transfer back to Arusha and to the Legendary Lodge where you'll be staying in a luxurious cottage. Perfect after your intense climb!

Your overnight arrangements will be at Legendary Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 8:
This morning, after breakfast at the Legendary Lodge, you'll be transferred to Arusha Airport to connect with your flight to Mwiba Airstrip.

On arrival at Mwiba Airstrip, you'll be met by a vehicle and driver from the Mwiba Lodge who will transfer you to the lodge for your overnight arrangements. In the afternoon at Mwiba Lodge, you'll head out for game activities. At this time of the year, we anticipate the Great Migration being nearby! Giving you a superb chance to see the endless herds of wildebeest and zebra. As well as these herds, come the predators that follow them, also increasing your chances of seeing lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena.

Day 9:
You will have a full day of game activities at the Mwiba Lodge. Overnight you shall be staying at the Mwiba Lodge on a full board basis in your luxury room.

Day 10:
This morning, you depart from the Mwiba Lodge and head East towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Watching the terrain change as you head up into the highlands and the lush vegetation takes over! You will be driven to Gibb's Farm, set on a working coffee plantation and set amongst superb tropical gardens! Here you can relax and unwind, enjoying a number of activities around the farm such as hikes into the surrounding forests, walks through the coffee plantation, or even visit the farm animals and vegetable gardens.

Overnight you'll be staying at Gibb's Farm on a full board basis in a luxurious farm cottage.

Day 11:
Today you will head to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact caldera! On arrival at the park gate, you'll drive into the park and descend to the crater floor; here you have a great chance of seeing rhino! After lunch, you'll ascend from the crater floor and be taken back to Gibb's Farm for an afternoon at your leisure.

Day 12:
After breakfast at Gibb's Farm, you head to Little Chem Chem tented camp, set in it's own private concession near the Tarangire National Park. Arriving at the entrance, you'll switch into your Little Chem Chem Open Sided 4x4 vehicle that will transfer you to the camp with some game viewing en route.

After lunch at Little Chem Chem, you'll head out for an afternoon of game activities within the private concession. Here you can even head out on foot if you wish, which gives for a truly great experience!

Overnight you'll be staying in a luxurious tented room on a full board basis at Little Chem Chem.

Day 13:
Today you'll enjoy a full day of game activities in your open sided Little Chem Chem 4x4 vehicle. Overnight you'll be staying at Little Chem Chem on a full board basis.

Day 14:
Today, after breakfast at Little Chem Chem, you'll be driven to the Arusha Airport, where you'll connect with your flight to Zanzibar International Airport.

On arrival into Zanzibar, you'll be met by a vehicle and driver from The Residence who will transfer you to the resort on the South East coast of Zanzibar.

At The Residence you'll be staying in a luxury garden villa with pool on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 15 - 20:
Your day will be at leisure at The Residence Zanzibar where you'll be staying overnight on a fully inclusive basis in your deluxe garden villa with pool.

Day 21:
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport by your Residence Vehicle. On arrival you'll connect with your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam International Airport, where you will connect with your onward international flights.

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