Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at any time during the day and meet up with your CEO and group. This first gathering sets the tone for everything ahead, so take a moment to connect with everyone before the real adventure begins.
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Stella Maris Executive Lodge)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Day 2
Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Your trek on Mt Kilimanjaro kicks off at Londorossi Gate on the Lemosho route. The terrain varies as you make your way up to Mti Mkubwa Campsite for your first night. This is about getting your legs working and settling into the rhythm of mountain life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mti Mkubwa Camp)
Included Activities
- Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa Camp
Landmarks Londorossi Gate Mti Mkubwa Camp - Day 3
Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Today takes you through moorland and over Shira ridge before descending onto the plateau. You'll reach Shira 1 Camp by evening. The varied landscape gives you a feel for how the mountain changes as you climb higher.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Shira 1 Camp)
Included Activities
- Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Landmarks Shira 1 Camp - Day 4
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
A shorter day of roughly 3 hours across the Shira plateau. Most of your time goes to acclimatization walks around Shira 2 Camp, which sits pretty exposed up here. Temperatures drop below freezing/0°C, so bundle up and let your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Shira 2 Camp)
Included Activities
- Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Landmarks Shira 2 Camp - Day 5
Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
You'll climb through rocky scree up to Lava Tower, one of the mountain's most distinctive landmarks. After that, you descend into the Great Barranco Valley and camp for the night. This up and down helps with acclimatization.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Barranco Camp)
Included Activities
- Shira 2 Camp to Lava Tower
- Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
Landmarks Lava Tower Barranco Camp - Day 6
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
The steep Great Barranco Wall tests your legs as you climb up into the alpine desert of Karanga Valley. Karanga Camp is your destination for the night. The terrain here feels different from what you've seen so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Karanga Camp)
Included Activities
- Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Landmarks Karanga Camp - Day 7
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
You'll trek through alpine desert terrain up to Barafu Camp. Spend your afternoon getting familiar with the area before dark sets in. Check your thermal clothing and equipment, then rest as much as you can after dinner before the midnight push.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Barafu Camp)
Included Activities
- Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Landmarks Barafu Camp - Day 8
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp
This is it. You start trekking around midnight in the dark, pushing toward the crater rim and then across scree and snow to Uhuru Peak at nearly 6,000 metres/19,685 feet. After summiting, you descend to Mweka Camp. It's the hardest day mentally and physically, but reaching the peak stays with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mweka Camp)
Included Activities
- Barafu Camp to Stella Point
- Stella Point to Summit
- Summit to Mweka Camp
Landmarks Stella Point Uhuru Peak Mweka Camp - Day 9
Mweka Camp to Moshi
You continue down through forested lower slopes and reach Moshi in the afternoon. After freshening up, the mamas of the Moshi Women's Cooperative give you a proper welcome. They'll present you with a gift and certificate recognizing your climb at this G Adventures supported project.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Stella Maris Executive Lodge)
Included Activities
- Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
- Mweka Gate to Mweka Village
- Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit
Optional Activities
- Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage
Landmarks Mweka Gate Moshi Women's Cooperative - Day 10
Moshi to Zanzibar
A flight takes you from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar. Once you transfer to your hotel, your CEO leads an orientation walk through Stone Town's historic streets. Later, you can join an optional longer walking tour or just wander and find your own spots around the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stone Town Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Stone Town Walking Tour (15 USD per person)
- Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market (5 USD per person)
- Sultan's Palace Museum (3 USD per person)
Landmarks Stone Town - Day 11
Zanzibar Spice Tour and Beach
You'll head to a local spice plantation for a guided tour learning about Zanzibar's famous spices. After that, it's time to hit the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of the island's coast. Relax and soak in the island vibes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Island Hotel and Resort)
Included Activities
- Spice Plantation Guided Tour
- Days 12 - 13
Zanzibar Beach
The day is yours. Head to the beach to relax, swim, snorkel, or check out different parts of the island on your own. Spend your time however feels right, whether that's lounging in the sun or exploring somewhere new.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Spice Island Hotel and Resort)
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkelling (40 USD per person)
- Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200 USD per person)
- Jozani Forest Tour (36-160 USD per person)
- Scuba Diving (130 USD per person)
- Day 14
Departure
Your group transfer from the beach happens in the morning. When you arrive back in Stone Town late morning, you'll depart. Just schedule any onward travel for 2:30pm or later to give yourself enough time for the transfer without rushing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
