Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar
19 days, Moshi to Stone Town
From its highest peak to its animals to its fascinating culture and history, this 19-day tour leaves none of Tanzania's stones unturned. The challenge begins with a six-day trek up and down Mt Kilimanjaro's Machame route before you embark on a safari through the Serengeti to see your favourite nature documentaries unfold in real life. Complete the adventure in tropical style, snorkelling through the turquoise waters of Zanzibar, or by simply by lounging on the white-sand beaches nearby to revel in the incredible life experiences you've just had.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
Physical Rating: 5 - Challenging
Serious high-altitude hikes, cycling, or other instances of heavy exercise. Come prepared to sweat a bit.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 14, avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visa Requirements
19 days
Moshi to Stone Town
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Places visited
- Kilimanjaro
- Tanzania
Kilimanjaro
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Day 2Moshi/Machame camp
Hike the lower slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro to Machame Camp.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Machame camp/Shira 2 Camp
Hike through lower alpine moorland to Shira 2 camp and observe the spectacular views of Kibo Peak.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Hike to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower. Enjoy the fantastic view of Western Breach and the Breach Wall.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp
View the Great Barranco Wall and climb up the eastern wall, passing below the Helm Glacier.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
Hike during the night to the Summit via Stella Point. Watch the sunrise before descending to Mweka Camp.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Mweka Camp/Moshi
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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 8Moshi/Arusha
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.
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BreakfastDay 9Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
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.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Serengeti National Park
Rise early for a morning wildlife safari drive, returning in time for lunch. Continue the search for the "big five" in the afternoon while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
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.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Ngorongoro/Arusha
Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha for the night.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 14Arusha
A free day to explore Arusha, or relax at the lodge.
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BreakfastDay 15Arusha/Stone Town
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.
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BreakfastDay 16Beach day in Zanzibar
Visit a local spice plantation for a guided tour. Continue to the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar's beautiful coast.
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BreakfastDays 17–18Beach day in Zanzibar
Enjoy free time to lounge on the beach, snorkel, or tour the island.
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BreakfastDay 19Stone Town
Morning group transfer from the beach. Depart Stone Town upon arrival in the late morning.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- 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: 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
Accommodations
Simple hotels (9 nts), full-service alpine camping (5 nts), full-service camping (4 nts).
Meals
18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private minibus, trekking, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, walking.
Staff & experts
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.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
Serengeti Balloon Safari - From $4489.00
Spirited aloft in a hot-air balloon, view the wildlife and terrain of the Serengeti that only the birds see. Enjoy a champagne breakfast and keep that shutter-finger good and limber—you’ll be using it plenty over the course of your hour in the air.
My Own Room - From $3069.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure - with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour - for any group, big or small (even just one traveller).