Mount Meru is one of Africa's highest and most beautiful volcanoes. The route to the summit passes through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. Finally, the summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater and Kilimanjaro in the background. Over 400 species of birds, rhino, elephant, buffalo, baboon, warthog, black and white Colobus monkey and duiker are all found in this delightful 'gem amongst parks'. The visit to the Ngurdoto crater and Momella lakes, with their superb scenery, flamingoes and other wildlife, is an unforgettable experience.
The group will be accompanied on Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro by a Park Guide and porters together with our Esprit Montagne UGIAM mountain Guide. On the mountain we use dormitory style huts. A sleeping bag and mat are required for the huts.

Accommodation at Momella Lodge is an optional extra. Momella lodge is located in Arusha Park.

Day 1.
Arrive at the hotel Arusha, overnight on bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2.
Drive to the park gate and walk through game-filled parkland up to Miriakamba Hut, at 2470m. Along the way there are many fine views; including Kilimanjaro from Miriakamba Hut.

Day 3.
The path passes through fine forests and heather to the Saddle Hut, at 3500m, 3 hours walking. An ascent of Little Meru is possible in the afternoon.

Day 4.
A very early start takes us first to a superb viewpoint on the crater rim and then onto an airy ridge which leads up to the summit. Return to Miriakamba.

Mount Kilimanjaro - Uhuru Peak (5895m)

Kilimanjaro represents a powerful life force for the local Chagga people and all those who have made their lives around this mountain, providing rich volcanic soils for agriculture and an endless source of pure spring waters. One of the most amazing aspects of the mountain in the present day is the accessibility of its peak to climbers with no mountain climbing equipment or real previous experience of scaling such heights. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain that regular tourists can climb, although it remains a considerable feat of human endurance! The breathable oxygen at the top is less than half the amount than is common at sea level, and climbers cover at least eighty kilometres on nothing but their own two feet over the days it takes to reach the top and return.
Kilimanjaro is the world's highest free standing, snow-covered equatorial mountain. Now charted and climbed; stories of her resident man-eating spirits are relegated to the realms of folklore. But Mount Kilimanjaro continues to preserve a mysticism that defies all recent knowledge of her slopes.

Mt. Kilimanjaro: Mt Kilimanjaro Trekking – Lemosho Route
The Lemosho Route: is an unspoilt, remote, little used and beautiful way up to the Shira Plateau. It can either be used to gain the Western Breach route or followed by the Kibo South Circuit to ascend by the easier Barafu Route. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant and other big game animals.

Day 6.
Breakfast, Drive to the gate of Londorosi for a few minute of registration and other formalities. The 4WD will take you further up to Lemosho glades, thereafter you can walk for about 4hrs to Mti Mkubwa Campsite (9,200ft) Dinner and overnight at the camp, B.L.D.

Day 7.
Breakfast, leave the Mti Mkubwa campsite for Shira plateau (11,550ft), walking through the moorland steepenning track. Dinner and Overnight at the Shira I Camp, B.L.D.

Day 8.
Breakfast, hike across the high desert to Shira II camp (12,220ft) with significant acclimatization effect as we goes up the mountain. B, L, D.

Day 9.
After breakfast, we leave Shira II for Baranco hut (13,100ft). We will pass through the last water drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Baranco hut, B, L, D.

Day 10.
After breakfast, we leave Baranco hut for Barafu hut (14,910ft). We will pass through the last water drop at Karanga valley on the way up. Overnight Barafu hut, B, L, D.
Final descent and transfer to Arusha

Day 11.
Wake up at midnight, and after a small snack, start ascending to Uhuru Peak through the Stella point (18,640ft), then after reaching the summit, we will head down to Mweka hut (10,100ft) for dinner and overnight, B, L, D.

Day 12.
After breakfast, we will head down to Mweka gate with lunch packet, and the waiting vehicle will take you to your hotel in Arusha, B, following Breakfast, Flight by charter to Zanzibar, Stonetown

Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb: Machame Route

Day 6.
Depart from Hotel
Machame Forest 10,000 ft. (BLD) - Walk through the Machame rainforest for 6 hours to your campsite in the giant heather.

Day 7.
Shira Plateau 12,500 ft. (BLD) - Trek for approximately 6 hours up to the Shira Plateau.

Day 8.
Barranco 12,795 ft. (BLD) - Climb and descend steep ridges with spectacular views of the glacier to Barranco during a 6 hour walk.

Day 9.
Bafaru 15,092 ft. (BLD) - Follow the Kibo Southern Circuit up to Bafaru 'ice' hut after a 6 hour walk.

Day 10.
Summit Day! 19,340 ft. (BLD) - Leaving shortly after midnight, the tough 5 hour climb is up loose scree. On a starlit night there are views to the town and villages below. Arrive at Hans Meyer Peak at 18,340 ft at dawn. Then the final ascent to Uhuru Peak. After photographs, return to Barafu for a short rest and then descend for about six hours to Mweka valley.

Day 11.
Base Hotel (BLD) - An easy descent through the rainforest to Mweka Village. Transfer to Arusha.

ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Most prominent of the Spice Islands, Zanzibar has a potent mix of history, legends and unique cultures. Visually stunning with exceptional natural beaches and the haunting architecture of Zanzibar town, the island has lured travelers to its shores for centuries. Its past was dominated by merchants, rulers, explorers, scholars - today tourism is playing a key role. Zanzibar provides the perfect compliment to an East African safari or climb.

Zanzibar is famous for being a major producer of cloves, and infamous as being a slave entry-port, the old stone town of Zanzibar has a fascinating labyrinth of narrow winding streets lined with whitewashed, coral-rag houses with overhanging balconies and magnificently carved brass studded doors, shops, bazaars, mosques, courtyards, squares etc. Outside town there are more ruined palaces, Shirazi remains, Persian baths, and magnificent palm fringed beaches with warm clear water, ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

Our Accomodation here is in a luxury private beach house located directly on the most beautiful beach in Zanzibar! Full service on FB basis. You can leave your shoes behind! Nothing needed but a bathing suit and suntan lotion.

5 days/5 nights

*OPTIONAL Safari Package: Can be added after Kilimanjaro

Flight by private charter directly to Klein’s Camp

Day 1: Arrival and evening game drive
Day 2: 2 Game drives morning and afternoon
Day 3: 2 Game drives morning and afternoon
Day 4: Fly by private charter to Zanzibar, Stonetown

Trips can all be tailored to family groups with mixed age and ability range  

PRICE:  5.058,00 € 18 days                    
UGIAM mountain guide plus local Tanzanian guide
All Park fees throughout

Based on B&B for hotel nights, Camping with FB for all nights Meru or Kilimanjaro, FB for all nights Zanzibar
All porter and Guide fees. Tents and equiptment.
Flights Dar es Salaam-Arusha-Zanz-Dar es Salaam Included
Transfers all included
Prices based on twin sharing at hotels in Arusha
Hotel in Arusha is Serena Hotel Arusha (www.serenahotels.com)
Upgrade Hotel is Arusha Coffee Lodge (www.kiwicollection.com) Upgrade cost 300€

 
Clients are responsible for the following:
International travel to/from Dar es Salaam
Entry Visa
Personal Sleeping Bag
Any extra beverages/Alcohol
Tips for staff
Personal incidental items