Transport

Private minibus, trekking, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, walking.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (9 nts), full-service alpine camping (5 nts), full-service camping (4 nts).

Guide

Kilimanjaro portion: Certified mountain guide throughout (CEO), local representative, cook, porters. Serengeti & Zanzibar portion: CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari driver/guide, camp crew, local guides.

Flights

Scenic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar *** All other flights are not included.

Meals

18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women’s Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. 6-day guided group trek up Mt Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route with local guides, cooks and porters. All permits and fees. Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive. Serengeti wildlife safari drives. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive. Scenic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Orientation walk in Stone Town. Spice plantation guided tour. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Moshi - Moshi Mamas Massage Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari Stone Town - Stone Town Walking Tour (20-40USD per person) - Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5USD per person) - Sultan’s Palace Museum (3USD per person) Jambiani - Swimming - Snorkelling (35-60USD per person) - Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200USD per person) Nungwi - Scuba Diving (65USD per person) Jozani Forest - Jozani Forest Tour (35-150USD per person)

Others

Please note: Once the park fees are paid Kilimanjaro International Park is not able to provide refunds for any unused days. Passengers should be aware that, for any reason, they are unable to make the trek to the summit, then any additional cost will be at their own expense. 1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. 2. SLEEPING BAGS - A sleeping bag is required for the entire portion of the trip - both Kilimanjaro and Safari - You can bring your own sleeping bag or rent and pay on ground - If you wish to rent please inform sales in advance when making your booking so that this can be arranged 3. MIGRATION Tanzania and Kenya The Seronera Plains, which lie in the southeast of the National Park and extend into the western Ngorongoro Conservation Area, form the main ungulate calving grounds of the Serengeti. The wildebeest typically disperse into the Seronera plains during the short rains, which fall in late November or early December, before calving in January, and staying put until the end of the long rains from January to early May. Towards the end of April the wildebeest start to congregate on the southern plains in the preparation for the 800km northward migration. The major obstacle faced by the wildebeest on this migration is the crossing for the Grumeti River through the western corridor, which typically occurs from June into early July. From July to October, the ungulates disperse again, with about half of them crossing the Mara River into Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve and the remainder spreading out through the northern and western Serengeti. By late October the animals have generally started to plod back southward to the Seronera Plains, to arrive there in late November when the cycle starts all over again. 4. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. 5. TRAVEL DAYS The safari portion of your trip is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, as long drives and poor road conditions are the rule as opposed to the exception in Tanzania. A safari is about travelling to see animals, so we cover long distances crossing the region to visit different wildlife parks. Once there, we spend the majority of the time viewing wildlife while driving in the parks. This translates to a lot of driving. Despite this, the diversity and scenery of the African landscape, the local culture and abundant wildlife are all well worth the experience. 6. HEALTH AND SAFETY Please read the Health and Safety section below for an important message on Physical Fitness and Altitude and Acclimatization. 7. OTHER TRAVELLERS Please be aware there are no minimums on the Kilimanjaro portion of this adventure. The nature of these tours is such that it is possible for certain components to have a lower number of passengers. 8. DEPARTURE You are responsible for making your own arrangements from Stone Town on day 19 (departure day), as the tour ends in Stone Town on Zanzibar. 9. LUGGAGE COMPLICATIONS FLYING INTO KILIMANJARO It occasionally happens that luggage on international flights into Kilimanjaro does not arrive. Please be aware that this may happen, especially if you have a tight connection, are flying with different airlines with a connection, have a last minute flight change or re-route, or fly from or connect through another African centre. Please be prepared and keep all important documentation and valuables on your person. As well we recommend a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If unfortunately this does happen, and your luggage does not arrive, you should be entitled to a limited initial compensation from your airline. In Kilimanjaro, the arrival of lost luggage normally takes between 48 and 72 hours after the initial plane’s arrival. The airlines technically should be responsible to forward your luggage to you, to your hotel or elsewhere in Tanzania. You may find that you will be needed to start your trek and you still have not received your luggage. Considering that the customer service standards in Tanzania are different from home, and that we find that the airlines are not always pro-active in helping luggage in its care be reunited with its owner, it is recommended that you purchase or hire locally the needed items, and speak to your G Adventures representative at the start hotel to persist with your airline to retrieve your luggage. Once your luggage is retrieved, it should be able to be forwarded to you – depending where you are. Please note that any costs that you may incur for luggage retrieval or sending luggage are not the responsibility of G Adventures, though we will always strive to assist you in any way possible. You should always keep all receipts and documentation, and contact your airline or insurance provider for reimbursement. 10. FLYING THROUGH LONDON-HEATHROW TO EAST AFRICA? Please note that regardless of the rules in other centres, travellers flying from or connecting in London-Heathrow are currently only permitted one carry-on piece of luggage on board flights to Nairobi. If you arrive to the security gate with 2 pieces, you will be forced to check-in one of them, which may result in complications noted in #8. This restriction is in place as of the time of writing, though local rules and regulations may indeed change. It is thus advisable to contact your airline directly for the most up-to-date information. 11. YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 12. ELECTRICITY The power supply in Tanzania is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected. 13. MONEY For extra expenses at the Moshi hotel, cash or visa card are the only accepted form of payment. Please note however, there will be extra charges for using your credit card. As a result of this it is preferable to settle all expenses in cash. 14. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between April 3rd and May 1st, 2022. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan in Muslim areas, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. 15. EXTRAS Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking. 16. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Moshi - Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari Stone Town - Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5USD per person) - Sultan’s Palace Museum (3USD per person) - Stone Town Walking Tour (15USD per person) Jambiani - Swimming - Snorkelling (40USD per person) - Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200USD per person) Nungwi - Scuba Diving (130USD per person) Jozani Forest - Jozani Forest Tour (35-150USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Moshi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Moshi

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Moshi/Machame Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Moshi/Machame Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Hike the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.
Most of the day is spent in the gorgeous and fascinating, forested slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, most of which is considered to be rainforest zone.

Depending on the weather, the trail will be soggy and possibly muddy if it rains.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Moshi to Machame Gate 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Day 3 Day 3: Machame Camp/Shira 2 Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Machame Camp/Shira 2 Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp and observe the spectacular views of Kibo Peak.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Day 4 Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
- Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Day 5 Day 5: Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

View the Great Barranco Wall and climb up the eastern wall, passing below the Helm Glacier.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Day 6 Day 6: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Hike during the night to the Summit via Stella Point. Watch the sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
The route from Barafu Camp to the summit is mentally and physically, the longest, most challenging day of the entire trek. Despite the difficulty, the memory of conquering Mt Kilimanjaro will stay with you forever.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Barafu Camp to Stella Point
- Stella Point to Summit
- Summit to Mweka Camp
Day 7 Day 7: Mweka Camp/Moshi (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Mweka Camp/Moshi (1B, 1L)

Continue descent through the forested, lower slopes to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Women’s Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
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 Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Mweka to Moshi 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Moshi Women’s Cooperative Visit

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage
Day 8 Day 8: Moshi/Arusha (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Moshi/Arusha (1B)

En route to Arusha, enjoy an included stop at the G Adventures-supported Moshi Women’s Cooperative. Pick up any last-minute supplies in Arusha.
Travel to the picturesque town of Arusha. En route, stop at the Moshi Women’s Cooperative to learn about what this project offers. Meet the women, learn more about their lives, and opt to purchase some souvenirs.

In the evening, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers arriving from Kenya or starting the safari portion of their Tanzania trip. Check for details of the time and location of a welcome meeting, typically around 18:00.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Transport 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Moshi Women’s Cooperative Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)

Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.

Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.

This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Arusha to Mto wa Mbu 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch
- Lake Manyara National Park Safari
Day 10 Day 10: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari
Day 11 Day 11: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Serengeti Balloon Safari

Additional Notes: If you have pre-booked a Serengeti Balloon Safari, your flight will be in the morning. You will miss the morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have spectacular views from above. If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Day 12 Day 12: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari
- Ngorongoro Crater Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive

Additional Notes: Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
Day 13 Day 13: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Ngorongoro to Arusha 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Clean Cookstove Project Visit
Day 14 Day 14: Arusha (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Arusha (1B)

A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 15 Day 15: Arusha/Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Arusha/Stone Town (1B)

Fly to the beautiful island of Zanzibar and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO in historic Stone Town, and opt to continue on for a longer walking tour, or explore on your own.
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market and Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)
- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Stone Town Orientation Walk

Additional Notes: The flight from Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport to Zanzibar is unaccompanied, and you will be met by your local Zanzibar CEO on arrival. Your CEO/driver will give you all the relevant flight information.
Day 16 Day 16: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar’s beautiful coast.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Spice Plantation Guided Tour
Day 17 Day 17-18: Beach Day In Zanzibar (2B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17-18: Beach Day In Zanzibar (2B)

Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 18 Day 19: Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Stone Town (1B)

Morning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar

Day 1: Moshi

Day 2: Moshi/Machame Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Machame Camp/Shira 2 Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Mweka Camp/Moshi (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Moshi/Arusha (1B)

Day 9: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)

Day 10: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 11: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 12: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 13: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

Day 14: Arusha (1B)

Day 15: Arusha/Stone Town (1B)

Day 16: Beach Day In Zanzibar (1B)

Day 17-18: Beach Day In Zanzibar (2B)

Day 19: Stone Town (1B)

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