Tanzania: Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route & Zanzibar Beaches

Tanzania: Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route & Zanzibar Beaches

• Trip code: 478X043
• Dauer: 13
• Stil: Active

Thirteen days. One epic climb and a beach at the end of it. Take on Kilimanjaro's scenic Lemosho Route — threading through forests and moorland before high-alpine deserts open up on the way to Uhuru Peak. Then trade mountain air for ocean breeze as Zanzibar's white-sand beaches deliver the kind of finish that makes the hard work feel very, very worth it.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), full-service alpine camping (7 nts)

Checklist

Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Kilimanjaro - Available for Rent:
• Balaclava ($5 USD)
• Camel bag (Water bag) ($15 USD)
• Chamber ($200 USD)
• Crampons ($40 USD)
• Day pack ($30 USD)
• Down jacket ($20 USD)
• Duffel bag ($20 USD)
• Fleece pants ($6 USD)
• Fleece top/sweater ($10 USD)
• Gaiters ($10 USD)
• Gloves - Finger ($10 USD)
• Gloves - Finger Liner ($5 USD)
• Goggles - SKI ($15 USD)
• Head Torch ($15 USD)
• Mobile Toilet ($236 USD)
• Oxygen ($118 USD)
• Poncho ($20 USD)
• Rain jacket / windproof ($15 USD)
• Rain pant ($15 USD)
• Rucksack cover ($10 USD)
• Scarf or neck warmer ($5 USD)
• Sleeping bag ((-25 to -35°C) $40 USD; If you are planning to rent a sleeping bag for your Mt Kilimanjaro trek, please let your booking agent know so that we can prepare your group leader.)
• Summit Jacket ($20 USD)
• Summit socks ($5 USD)
• Sunglasses ($10 USD)
• Sun hat ($15 USD)
• Sweater ($10 USD)
• Thermal top ($10 USD)
• Thermal underwear ($10 USD)
• Walking poles ($12 USD for two poles)
• Walking trouser ($15 USD)
• Water Bottle ($5 USD)

Kilimanjaro - Other:
• Electrolytes (Powder or tablets, optional)
• Hand sanitizer
• Medication (Consult with your doctor about options to manage altitude sickness)
• Metal/aluminum water bottle (This style of bottle can double as a heat source at night when filled with hot water. We recommend a Sigg-style bottle.)
• Moisturizer/lip balm
• Pee bottle and/or She-Wee (You can use these items to avoid having to leave the tent at night)
• Reusable water bottle (Water bottles should carry up to 3 litres of water (minimum 2 litres); please note that this recommendation is made based off of the water intake of the average hiker, but may vary due to personal needs. We recommend platypus-type water bladders/camel backs made out of a material that will prevent water from freezing at high altitudes.)
• Sunblock
• Toilet paper
• Wet wipes (Recommended)

Kilimanjaro - Technical Clothing:
• Waterproof lightweight hiking boots (required)
• Windproof rain jacket (required) (A breathable jacket, with a hood is recommended)
• Balaclava (Optional)
• Fleece jacket or warm layer
• Fleece pants ($10 USD)
• Gaiters (Optional)
• Hat (A hat with a brim is recommended)
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Insulated Jacket
• Light gloves
• Lightweight wicking shirts
• Long-sleeved shirt for hiking (2 moisture-wicking shirts, and 1 breathable shirt recommended)
• Quick-dry socks (Wool or synthetic)
• Shorts (Optional)
• Short sleeve t-shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking
• Slip-on sandals or shoes (Optional extra shoes to wear around camp)
• Thermal underwear (Moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
• Underwear (Moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
• Warm gloves (Waterproof recommended)
• Warm hat
• Waterproof pants (Pants with a side zipper recommended)

Kilimanjaro - Technical Gear:
• Day pack (30-35L - can be rented in location)
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• Dufflel bag (50-90L - can be rented in location)
• Sleeping bag and liner, 4 season (Sleeping bags can be rented for approximately $40 USD for the duration of the tour; if you are planning to rent a sleeping bag, please let your booking agent know so that we can prepare your group leader. Purchasing sleeping bags in Arusha might be more difficult to source.)
• Walking poles (Highly recommended)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Bitte beachte: When packing your gear, the best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials, as this is quick-drying and can keep heat in better. The optimum clothing for trekking is layering, as it allows for easy temperature regulation as you ascend or descend. We suggest a base-layer, then a mid-layer such as a sweater, followed by a fleece jacket or similar, then a windproof and waterproof jacket. For your bottom half, thermal underwear, hiking pants then windproof and waterproof layers are recommended.

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, sports bag, or backpack, no larger than 30cm(height) x 30cm(width) x 60cm(length), maximum 15kg, plus a day-pack (5kg).

Below are the suggest sizes for both medium and large rucksacks with a maximum weight of 15kg.

Medium Rucksacks: 48 Litre to 58Litre
Large Rucksacks: 60+ Litres

A refillable water bottle/flask is required for the trek, no plastic or disposable bottles are allowed on the mountain and they may be confiscated prior to the hike.

The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Group Leader

For the Kilimanjaro portion of the itinerary the group will be accompanied by a certified mountain guide, local representative, cook, and porters. For the safari portion a CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides will accompany the group

Group Size Notes

Max 14, avg. 10

Highlights

Take the scenic Lemosho Route — Kilimanjaro's most beautiful path to the summit, Camp on the mountain under some of the clearest skies you've ever seen, Stand at Uhuru Peak at sunrise and take in Africa from its highest point, Unwind on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches — you've more than earned it

Introduction

Thirteen days. One epic climb and a beach at the end of it. Take on Kilimanjaro's scenic Lemosho Route — threading through forests and moorland before high-alpine deserts open up on the way to Uhuru Peak. Then trade mountain air for ocean breeze as Zanzibar's white-sand beaches deliver the kind of finish that makes the hard work feel very, very worth it

Meal Budget

Plane USD235-305 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Moshi
- Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage

Zanzibar
- Zanzibar Snorkelling

Jozani Forest
- Tour im Jozani Forest (36-160USD pro Person)

Jambiani
- Schwimmen

Start / Finish

Moshi nach Stone Town

Transport

Private minibus, trekking, private vehicles, plane

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Moshi-Frauenkooperative, Moshi
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. 8-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route with local guides, cooks and porters. Additional "acclimatization day" during ascent. All permits and fees. Stone Town Orientation Walk. Spice Tour Zanzibar. Free time in Karatu, Serengeti National Park, and Zanzibar. Internal Flight to Zanzibar. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Packing Note

When packing your gear, the best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials, as this is quick-drying and can keep heat in better. The optimum clothing for trekking is layering, as it allows for easy temperature regulation as you ascend or descend. We suggest a base-layer, then a mid-layer such as a sweater, followed by a fleece jacket or similar, then a windproof and waterproof jacket. For your bottom half, thermal underwear, hiking pants then windproof and waterproof layers are recommended.

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, sports bag, or backpack, no larger than 30cm(height) x 30cm(width) x 60cm(length), maximum 15kg, plus a day-pack (5kg).

Below are the suggest sizes for both medium and large rucksacks with a maximum weight of 15kg.

Medium Rucksacks: 48 Litre to 58Litre
Large Rucksacks: 60+ Litres

A refillable water bottle/flask is required for the trek, no plastic or disposable bottles are allowed on the mountain and they may be confiscated prior to the hike.

The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Internationale Flüge

No, international flights are generally not included in the price of your tour.

However, on some combo tours travelling between two different countries, international flights are included as part of the itinerary and price of the tour. Please speak to your GCO or booking agent for further details.

In addition, check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport

Meals Included

12 Frühstück, 8 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Moshi

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Moshi/Mti Mkubwa Camp

Wir beginnen den Lemosho-Pfad am Kilimandscharo hinauf zum Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 3 Mti Mkubwa Camp/Shira 1 Camp

Klettere ins Moorgebiet hinauf, über den Shira-Grat und hinunter zum Shira 1 Camp

Day 4 Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 Camp

Überquere das Shira Plateau. Dabei hast du Zeit für kurze Akklimatisierungs-Spaziergänge

Day 5 Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp

Steige durch Felsgeröll zum Lava Tower. Abstieg ins Great Barranco Valley zum Akklimatisieren und Campieren

Day 6 Barranco Camp/Karanga Camp

Überwinde die Barranco-Wand hinauf in die Bergwüste des Karanga Valley

Day 7 Karanga Camp/Barafu Camp

Wandere durch die Bergwüste zum Barafu Camp. Bereite dich darauf vor, um Mitternacht den Anstieg auf den Gipfel zu beginnen

Day 8 Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp

Der Gipfelsturm beginnt um Mitternacht. Bezwinge den Rand des Hauptkraters und steige dann durch Geröll und Schnee zum Uhuru Peak. Abstieg zu Mweka Hut

Day 9 Mweka Camp/Moshi

Setze den Abstieg über die bewaldeten niederen Hänge bis nach Moshi fort. Lerne bei einer Kletter-Zeremonie die Frauen der von G Adventures unterstützten Moshi-Frauenkooperative kennen

Day 10 Moshi/Arusha

Auf dem Weg nach Arusha besuchen wir die von G Adventures unterstützten Moshi-Frauenkooperative

Day 11 Arusha/Jambiani

After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk of Stone Town before going to Jambiani. Grab lunch on your own and then take advantage of free time to settle into island life. There are plenty of local restaurants in the area for you to have dinner at your leisure this evening

Day 12 Jambiani

Head out on an included spice tour to gain a sense of Zanzibar's history and the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of the slave trade here dating back to the 1840s. The remainder of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps, pre-book the snorkelling to witness the underwater life here off of Tanzania's coastline, or head to the nearby Jozani Forest for a tour. You can also simply relax on the beach and swim. Dinner this evening is at your leisure

Day 13 Jambiani/Stone Town

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before your included group transfer back to the airport outside of Stone Town. You should arrive at the Zanzibar airport by 11:30AM where your tour ends. Please do not book onward flights prior to 2:30PM

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Moshi

Day 2 Moshi/Mti Mkubwa Camp

Day 3 Mti Mkubwa Camp/Shira 1 Camp

Day 4 Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 Camp

Da die Wanderzeit heute nur etwa 3Stunden beträgt, kannst du die Zeit zur freien Verfügung nutzen, um einige kurze Akklimatisierungsspaziergänge rund um das Shira 2 Camp und oberhalb davon zu unternehmen. Dieses Camp liegt ungeschützter als das Camp der vorherigen Nacht. Es kann windiger und kälter sein und die Temperaturen fallen möglicherweise unter null.

Day 5 Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp

Day 6 Barranco Camp/Karanga Camp

Day 7 Karanga Camp/Barafu Camp

Um dich auf den finalen Aufstieg in derselben Nacht vorzubereiten, machst du dich vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit mit dem Gelände vertraut und bereitest deine Ausrüstung und Thermokleidung für den Gipfelsturm vor. Schlafen kann schwierig sein, aber leg dich nach dem Abendessen hin, um es zu versuchen und dich für die letzten 1.295 m Aufstieg auszuruhen.

Day 8 Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp

Dieses Teilstück ist der längste und mental und körperlich anspruchsvollste Abschnitt der Wanderung. Aber das Gefühl, den Berg Kilimandscharo erobert zu haben, wird dir für immer in Erinnerung bleiben.

Day 9 Mweka Camp/Moshi

Arrive to Moshi in the afternoon. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.

Opt to pre-book the Lala Salama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage, which partners with Moshi Women's Cooperative, by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Day 10 Moshi/Arusha

Fahrt in die malerische Stadt Arusha. Unterwegs besuchen wir die Moshi-Frauenkooperative, um zu erfahren, worum es bei diesem Projekt geht. Triff die Frauen und erfahre mehr über ihr Leben. Optional kannst du auch ein paar Souvenirs erwerben.

Abends stoßen möglicherweise weitere G Adventures Reisende hinzu, die aus Kenia anreisen oder den Safariabschnitt ihrer Tansaniareise starten. Informiere dich über die Uhrzeit und den Ort eines Begrüßungstreffens. Normalerweise findet es ungefähr um 18:00 Uhr statt.

Day 11 Arusha/Jambiani

Day 12 Jambiani

Day 13 Jambiani/Stone Town

Please do not book onward flights prior to 2:30PM