Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar
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Small Group
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Kilimanjaro, Serengeti & Zanzibar
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19 days
Small Group
Basic
Challenging
English
Experience Overview
From its highest peak to its animals to its fascinating culture and history, this 19-day tour leaves none of Tanzania's stones unturned.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Women's Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community 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
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (9 nts), full-service alpine camping (5 nts), full-service camping (4 nts).
- 18 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
- Private minibus, trekking, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, walking.
Group Leader
- 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.
Highlights
- Conquer Africa's highest peak
- Trek past verdant forests and silent glaciers
- Watch sunrise from Uhuru Peak
- Enjoy wildlife drives in the Serengeti
- Savour traditional cuisine in a local village
- Take in the views at Ngorongoro Crater
- Meet local artisans on a village walk
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town
- Take in the aromas of a spice plantation tour
- Relax on a tropical beach.
Trip Details
19 days
Private minibus, trekking, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, plane, walking.
English
Moshi, Tanzania
Stone Town, Tanzania
Basic
Classic, Budget
Challenging
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Stella Maris Executive Lodge
Day 2: Moshi/Machame camp
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Start at the Machame Gate where the group will register and begin hiking. The slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro are a rainforest zone, so trails can be wet and muddy. Keep a look-out for black and white colobus monkeys and exotic birds. On the first day of hiking the group covers a long distance with a gradual gradient. End the day at the Machame Campsite above the rainforest.
Day 3: Machame camp/Shira 2 Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start with a steep ascent towards the edge of the forest. Climb the steep ridge and stop for a break. Before reaching camp, continue hiking to Shira Cathedral and enjoy the view of the peaks.
Day 4: Shira 2 Camp/Barranco Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Climb slowly through the rocky terrain to the Lava Tower (4600m, 15,092 ft) from the Shira 2 Camp. The route becomes increasingly challenging and steep. Some hikers might start to feel weak or short of breath from the altitude so go slowly— “pole pole” as they say in Swahili—to avoid exasperating the symptoms.Activity - Descend from the Lava Tower 650m (2133 ft) to the Great Barranco Valley. Hike about 2 hours to reach the valley, acclimate to the elevation and take in the view of the Western Breach and Breach Wall along the way. Reach the Barranco Camp and enjoy the beautiful landscape as a reward for the day’s difficult hike. The Breach Wall surrounds the Camp on three sides and the area has an amazing view of hanging glaciers and the Kibo massif.
Day 5: Barranco Camp/Barafu Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a look at the view of the Great Barranco Wall from camp then get ready to climb up the eastern wall. The route is a steady incline that passes below the Helm Glacier and meets with the Mweka route on the way down. Get some rest at the Barafu camp, the site is a on a narrow, rocky, ridge with no barriers to block the wind. Get equipment like headlamps, hiking poles and thermal clothing ready to go for the very early morning start the next day.
Day 6: Barafu Camp/Mweka Camp
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Wake up call today is at 11pm in order to reach Stella Point (5756m, 18,885 ft) in time for the spectacular view of the sunrise (depending on weather). Enjoy a snack and warm drink and get ready for the ascent in the dark up the northwest scree. Go slowly as the terrain is rocky and difficult, pass between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers before arriving at Stella Point.Activity - Start the 1 hour, gradual ascent to Uhuru peak (5895m, 19341 ft) along the snow-covered trail. Temperatures near the summit can range from -23° C (-9°f) in the morning to just below freezing overnight. Arrive at the summit at last! Take a deep breath and celebrate a successful climb.Activity - Begin the descent from the summit towards the Barafu camp, where the group will pack up and enjoy a quick rest. The route down will use the same rock and scree path as the ascent and will pass back through moorland and forest terrain. Reach Mweka hut in the late afternoon.
Day 7: Mweka Camp/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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike downhill to the Mweka Gate. Enjoy the lower altitude and the view of the forested slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro. The route can be muddy underfoot so take care. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village for lunch, normally a muddy 1 hour hike. Upon arrival to Moshi in the afternoon, relax, or opt to have that much-deserved shower and congratulatory beverage.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - This project is supported by the Planeterra Foundation and G Adventures. Women and girls are often the first to be excluded from educational programs in Tanzania, with most girls being pulled out of school by Grade 3 to help out around the home. Our ground partners provide free adult business education for women in Moshi, and Planeterra and G Adventures have rented a cooperative space to allow these students to practice their academic skills and save income to start their own business. Feel free to shop for for souvenirs and speak to the women who run the cooperative about their lives and how the project has assisted in building a brighter future.Accommodation - Stella Maris Executive Lodge
Day 8: Moshi/Arusha
Travel to the picturesque town of Arusha. En route, stop at the Moshi Women's Cooperative to learn about what this project offers. Meet the women, learn more about their lives, and opt to purchase some souvenirs.
In the evening, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers arriving from Kenya or starting the safari portion of their Tanzania trip. Check for details of the time and location of a welcome meeting, typically around 18:00.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery as you journey to your next destination.Activity - This project is supported by the Planeterra Foundation and G Adventures. Women and girls are often the first to be excluded from educational programs in Tanzania, with most girls being pulled out of school by Grade 3 to help out around the home. Our ground partners provide free adult business education for women in Moshi, and Planeterra and G Adventures have rented a cooperative space to allow these students to practice their academic skills and save income to start their own business. Feel free to shop for for souvenirs and speak to the women who run the cooperative about their lives and how the project has assisted in building a brighter future.Accommodation - The Outpost Lodge
Day 9: Arusha/Mto wa Mbu
Travel to Mto wa Mbu and take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in the area. Meet the women who run the rural town's tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.
Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.
This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - Take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in this East African town. Mto wa Mbu has attracted some 18,000 residents from 120 different tribes. During the two-hour tour, visit the community's local market, go right to the farmer's fields, see how huts are constructed, and meet artisans in their shops. Afterwards, sit down with our new friends and enjoy a traditional lunch of meat and plantains.Activity - This western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment is truly stunning. It provides a backdrop for your search for the park's phenomenal bird life (including raptors), tree-climbing lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, baboons, and buffalos. Look up and see some of the more than 400 species of birds, including pink flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, and storks. Beyond wildlife, Lake Manyara NP is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees, and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking; the open plains, huge escarpment, central alkaline lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I have seen in Africa.” Accommodation - Twiga Lodge and Campsite
Day 10: Mto wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Seronera Campsite
Day 11: Serengeti National Park
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Seronera Campsite
Day 12: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Activity - Head down into the crater and to all the best spots to view wildlife. Spot zebras, gazelles, buffaloes and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the crater floor.Accommodation - Simba Campsite
Day 13: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - Visit a Maasai village in the Monduli District and witness the benefits of the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project. In Tanzania, 95% of people rely on cooking with wood and coal. Women and girls spend hours walking to collect wood every day (making them vulnerable to assault and unable to use their time to go to school). Indoor smoke from open-fire stoves causes cancer, emphysema, pneumonia, blindness, and burns. Take a guided tour of these villages and meet the women that have been trained as stove engineers, visit bomas (traditional homes), and observe (or get your hands dirty) by helping the Stove Team build a stove in a home. See the beneficial impact of the clean-burning stoves on the health and daily lives of the Maasai villagers, especially the women.Accommodation - The Outpost Lodge
Day 14: Arusha
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - The Outpost Lodge
Day 15: Arusha/Stone Town
Transfer to the airport for a short, but scenic flight to this island paradise. Arrive in Stone Town in time for lunch and an orientation walk. If you opt to continue on for a longer tour of Stone Town, you will be visiting the Old Slave Market and Palace Museum; entrance to these sites are optional and are to be purchased on site.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - This orientation walk is just a brief introduction. If you'd like to learn more in depth information about Stone Town, we recommended going on a guided city tour.Accommodation - Spice Palace Hotel
Day 16: Beach day in Zanzibar
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Delight your senses with a guided tour and learn about an assortment of spices, such as cloves, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, breadfruit, jackfruit, vanilla, and lemongrass, and their various uses. It was the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of Zanzibar’s infamous slave trade dating back to the 1840s.Free_time - Settle into island life and explore during some free time.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani
Day 17-18: Beach day in Zanzibar
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you'd like on this island slice of paradise.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani
Day 19: Stone Town
Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 2:30pm.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
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When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
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From
AUD $11299
Duration: 19 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Challenging
From its highest peak to its animals to its fascinating culture and history, this 19-day tour leaves none of Tanzania's stones unturned.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 22 Aug 2026
Customer Reviews
10/22/2024
Amazing "Trip of a lIfe time"
10/21/2024
Overall the trip was wonderful.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/22/2024
Amazing "Trip of a lIfe time"
10/21/2024
Overall the trip was wonderful.
08/17/2024
I was disappointed in the Zanzibar portion for many reasons (sent separate email). I had a great time on Kilimanjaro and in the Serengeti.
02/22/2024
Absolutely thrilled with my trip. The staff were wonderful and I couldn’t recommend this trip more. Tanzania is my new favourite place!
02/11/2024
What an amazing adventure that did not disappoint. This is not only because of the amazing locations visited but because of the CEO’s and their teams involved. A special shout out to Sujuni and his team.
01/28/2024
Life changing experience. A first class experience from the start to the finish the people the scenery the culture the history. I feel blessed to have been a part of such an amazing journey
01/20/2024
It was an amazing experience and delighted I did it. But in comparison to other g tours I did I thought it was a little disjointed with the group which in my opinion detracted a bit from the experience, however it was still an unbelievable experience and...
01/09/2024
Incredibly committed, caring and passionate guides/crew coupled with bucket-list activities ensured a memorable life experience.
12/07/2023
A little disappointed with Kilimanjaro but every else was great experience.
12/04/2023
Classic Tanzania - full body exertion (Kilimanjaro) to full sensory exertion (Serengeti) to relaxed exertion on Zanzibar. What a wonderful expose of what Tanzania has to offer from a Rural and Urban learning perspective.
11/15/2023
It was amazing. A trip of a lifetime. The kili portion with Iddy was by far my favorite. I can't believe how nice and helpful the porters and CEOs were. They took better care of me than I do of myself at home. Iddy deserves a raise. :)
10/11/2023
I think this is a fantastic trip. Kilimanjaro, Safari, and Zanzibar are a great combination.
08/03/2023
The guides, porters, ceos, drivers… I couldn’t be more thankful for the care and attention that they showed us. Truly wonderful people, the trip wouldn’t have been the same without them.
07/21/2023
A fantastic experience overall, a great mix of adventure, local culture and relaxing round a pool!
06/27/2023
incredible - fantastic - unique and unforgettable !!!!
03/16/2023
Live changing
02/20/2023
Amazing tripe. Amazing experience with a wonderfull organisation. I think about that trip for So long and it answer all my dream!
01/27/2023
Overall a fantastic and memorable experience which will stick with me for a long time.
01/11/2023
Kilimanjaro was amazing, wouldn't change a thing. The safari was too long. There was nothing to do in Stone Town. The beach was amazing.
11/30/2022
Our experience was truly a bucketlist adventure! The combination of hiking, enjoying nature with wildlife and the beach checks every box on a memorable vacation.
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