Follow the path less travelled up Mt Kilimanjaro's longer — but arguably more scenic — Lemosho route, with time afterwards to explore another side of Tanzania. This 14-day tour takes you along incredible landscapes and up challenging terrain to the continent's highest peak with experienced guides and porters cheering you on. But there's plenty more that awaits closer to the Earth's surface, like Zanzibar's spice plantations and postcard-perfect beaches to rest sore muscles.
Day 1: MoshiArrive at any time.
Day 2: Moshi/Mti Mkubwa CampBegin the Lemosho trail of Mt Kilimanjaro ending for the day at the Mti Mkubwa Campsite.
Day 3: Mti Mkubwa Camp/Shira 1 CampClimb into the moorland over the Shira ridge and down to the plateau and the Shira 1 Camp.
Day 4: Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 CampTravel across the Shira plateau, with time for short acclimatization walks.
Day 5: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco CampClimb through rocky scree to the Lava Tower. Descend into the Great Barranco Valley to acclimatize and camp.
Day 6: Barranco Camp/Karanga CampTackle the Great Barranco Wall up into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley.
Day 7: Karanga Camp/Barafu CampTrek through the alpine desert up to Barafu Camp. Prepare for the midnight start of the summit attempt.
Day 8: Barafu Camp/Mweka CampAt midnight, begin the summit trek. Conquer the rim of the main crater, then cross the scree and snow to Uhuru Peak. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 9: Mweka Camp/MoshiContinue 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.
Day 10: Moshi/Stone TownFly 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.
Day 11: Beach day in ZanzibarVisit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
Day 12: Beach day in ZanzibarEnjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 13: Beach day in ZanzibarEnjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
Day 14: Stone TownMorning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
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