Abdi Expeditions · Tanzania
Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar
Trek the 8-day Lemosho Route, take a recovery day in Moshi and finish with four nights by the Indian Ocean.
- Sample duration
- 15 days / 14 nights
- Mountain route
- 8-day Lemosho trek
- Island stay
- 4 nights at a beach hotel
Mountain to coast
15-day Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and depart from Zanzibar. See the full Lemosho Route itinerary for the mountain stages and camps.
Day 01
Arrive in Moshi
Meet your driver at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi. Meet your mountain team for a route briefing and equipment check.
Day 02 · Trek day 1
Lemosho Gate to Mti Mkubwa
Start at Lemosho Gate and follow the rainforest trail to Mti Mkubwa, your first mountain camp.
Day 03 · Trek day 2
Mti Mkubwa to Shira 1
Leave the forest and climb through heath and moorland to Shira 1 Camp.
Day 04 · Trek day 3
Shira 1 to Shira 2
Cross the open Shira Plateau to Shira 2 Camp, with time to settle in before the next day’s ascent.
Day 05 · Trek day 4
Shira 2 to Barranco via Lava Tower
Climb towards Lava Tower, then descend to Barranco Camp beneath the Barranco Wall.
Day 06 · Trek day 5
Barranco to Karanga
Climb the Barranco Wall with your guides and continue across the ridges to Karanga Camp.
Day 07 · Trek day 6
Karanga to Barafu
Continue to Barafu Camp. Eat, rest and prepare your gear for the overnight summit attempt.
Day 08 · Trek day 7
Barafu to Uhuru Peak and Mweka Camp
Set out with your guides for the attempt on Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. Your guides assess conditions and how you’re feeling along the way. Descend to Mweka Camp.
Day 09 · Trek day 8
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate and Moshi
Descend through the forest to Mweka Gate, complete park formalities and return to your hotel in Moshi.
Day 10
Recover in Moshi
Take a full day to rest, sort your gear and enjoy a meal in town before the island leg.
Day 11
Fly to Zanzibar
Transfer to the mainland departure airport confirmed in your quote. Fly to Zanzibar and meet your driver for the transfer to your beach hotel.
Days 12–14
Explore Zanzibar at your own pace
Keep three full days for the coast. Ask to add a guided Stone Town walk, a spice farm visit or a sunset dhow cruise.
Day 15
Depart Zanzibar
Check out and transfer to Zanzibar Airport at the agreed time.
Four nights by the ocean
Choose your Zanzibar stay
Settle into one beach hotel and decide how much you want to do after the climb. Tell us your preferred coast, room category and meal plan. We can also quote island excursions around the days you want to keep free.
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What your quote covers
Planned inclusions
- Moshi accommodation and transfers listed in the itinerary
- Guided 8-day Lemosho trek, mountain crew, park fees, camping and meals on the trek
- Four nights at your selected Zanzibar beach hotel with breakfast
- Zanzibar airport arrival and departure transfers
Excluded unless listed in your quote
- International and domestic flights, including the flight to Zanzibar
- Visas, travel insurance, personal trekking gear and crew gratuities
- Optional Zanzibar excursions and meals outside the agreed meal plan
Before you book
Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar FAQs
How much does a Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar package cost?
Pricing depends on your travel dates, group size, Zanzibar hotel and flight arrangements. We’ll prepare an itemised quote for the climb, island stay and any extras you request.
How much time do I have between the trek and the flight?
The sample itinerary has one full recovery day in Moshi after the trek. We can add another night if you’d like more time before flying.
Can I add a safari before Zanzibar?
Yes. See our Kilimanjaro, safari and Zanzibar itinerary for a trip that includes all three.
Plan with Abdi Expeditions
Get a Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar quote
Share your preferred dates, group size and Zanzibar hotel style. Tell us whether you’d like the domestic flight included in your quote.