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Tanzania: Kilimanjaro's Machame Route & Zanzibar Shores

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CAD 5,549

Duration

11 days

Countries

Tanzania

Activity

challenging

Group size

Max 14

The adventure

Eleven days. One legendary climb and a beach waiting at the bottom. The Machame Route — nicknamed the Whiskey Route for good reason — earns its reputation through forest, moorland, and glaciated ice fields on the way to Uhuru Peak. Then Zanzibar steps in with white-sand beaches and ocean breezes to remind you that the best adventures always end well.

Arrive at any time.

Hike the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.

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

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

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

Hike during the night to the Summit via Stella Point. Watch the sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.

Day by day

A serene view of a hot air balloon floating over the African savannah at sunrise, perfect for travel and adventure themes.

Your journey through

Tanzania

Showing Days 1-7

11-day itinerary

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time.

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Hike the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame CampMost 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.

A picturesque trail leads to a snowy mountain peak under a clear blue sky.

Kilimanjaro

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.

Day 3Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2…

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

Day 4Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower

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

Day 5View the Great Barranco Wall and climb up…

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

Day 6Hike during the night to the Summit via…KilimanjaroThe 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.

Kilimanjaro

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.

Day 7Continue descent through the forestedMoshiArrive 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.

Drone shot of a vibrant townscape in Mbeya, Tanzania, surrounded by greenery and hills.

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.