Ready for Your Ultimate Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar Luxury Adventure?
Conquer Africa's highest peak and unwind on Zanzibar's pristine beaches in one epic journey
Luxury Adventure & Beach Combo
Highlands & Island Dreams: 11-Day Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar Luxury Tour
- Dream Trails Expeditions
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- High-End Trekking + Coastal Luxury
From - $9700
✨ Tour Overview
Conquer Africa's highest peak in style on the iconic Machame Route — a scenic, challenging climb known for dramatic landscapes and high summit success. Your journey features luxury-grade tents, gourmet mountain dining, elite guides, and a focus on comfort and safety. After the summit, unwind in Zanzibar's most exclusive resorts with spa sessions, ocean adventures, and curated cultural experiences.
- Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Destinations: Mount Kilimanjaro (Machame Route) • Zanzibar (Nungwi / Kendwa / Paje)
- Accommodation: Luxury expedition tents + 5-star beach resorts
- Travel Style: High-end trekking + bespoke coastal luxury
- Group Size: 1–6 guests (private climb)
- Transfers: Private transfers + domestic flight
- Best For: Adventurers wanting comfort, photographers, seasoned hikers, luxury explorers
⛰️ Kilimanjaro — Africa's Ultimate Summit Experience
- Premium private climbs with elite certified mountain guides
- Enhanced comfort: luxury expedition tents, thick mattresses & upgraded dining domes
- Exceptional safety standards with daily health checks & advanced support teams
- Gourmet mountain cuisine prepared by trained alpine chefs
- Optional pre-climb lodge stay & post-climb spa recovery package
- Personalized summit pacing for higher success and comfort
- Private porter team ensuring ethical treatment & responsible trekking
- Stunning glacier views and iconic sunrise summit experience
🏝️ Zanzibar — Luxury Island Escape
- Premium beachfront resorts or private villas
- White-sand beaches, spice tours, dhow cruises, snorkeling & diving
- Romantic sunset experiences and gourmet seaside dining
- Cultural tours in Stone Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Kilimanjaro
- Best seasons: January–March (clear skies & moderate temps)
- June–October: Dry season with stable trekking conditions
Zanzibar
- June – October: Cool, dry season; calm seas and perfect beach weather
- December – February: Warm, sunny, and ideal for snorkelling/diving
- November & March – May: Short and long rains — still good for travel with lush green scenery and fewer crowds
🛂 Travel Documents & Entry
- Passport valid for 6+ months
- Tanzania tourist visa (available online or on arrival)
- Yellow fever vaccination only required if arriving from infected areas
🎒 Packing Essentials
- Neutral-colored safari wear
- Lightweight layers for early morning drives
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Reef-safe sunscreen & insect repellent
- Power bank & universal adapter
🏥 Health & Safety
- Bottled or filtered water provided throughout
- 24/7 communication with Dream Trails Expeditions
- Professional guides trained in wilderness first aid
🚗 Transport & Transfers
- All airport transfers private and pre-arranged
- Optional upgrades to helicopter or private charter flights
✨ What's Included
- VIP airport meet & fast-track assistance
- Luxury Kilimanjaro climb with upgraded tents & gourmet expedition meals
- Certified summit guides + private safety support team
- Ethical porter program & high-quality gear setup
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser transfers
- Luxury beach resorts or private villas in Zanzibar
- All meals + select premium beverages
- Private sundowners & curated dining experiences
- All park fees & conservation charges for Kilimanjaro
- Domestic flight between mainland and Zanzibar
- 24/7 personal concierge support
- Complimentary luxury welcome package
- Optional hot-air balloon safari (additional cost)
❌ Exclusions
- International flights
- Premium champagne, whisky & top-shelf spirits
- Specialist photographic gear rentals
- Spa treatments unless specified
- Personal shopping
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
Dream Trails Expeditions offers full customization:
- ⛰️ VIP Kilimanjaro climbs — luxury camp setups, hot showers & personal chefs
- 🧗 Private guides & personalized acclimatization pacing
- 🏝️ Zanzibar add-ons: private villas, boutique resorts, Mnemba upgrades
- 🌊 Marine adventures: dolphins, yacht charters, scuba, sandbank escapes
- 💆 Post-climb wellness — spa therapy, aromatherapy, hammam, deep-tissue massages
- 🍽️ Exclusive dining: rooftop dinners in Stone Town or beachfront setups
- 📸 Professional photoshoot packages after summit achievement
- 👨👩👧 Multi-generational luxury retreats with private pools & activities
- Tailor-made luxury: Every element — transfers, dining, guides, and timing — is customised to your preferences and paced for privacy and comfort.
- Exclusive access: Private vehicles, optional private photographer, preferential air and ground handling, and curated sundowners and dining make your experience intimate and elevated.
- High success rate: 98% Summit success rate with longer routes for better acclimatization.
- Exclusive Trekking amenities: Private trek guides, heated tents, hot showers, portable toilets, personal porters and optional helicopter transfers.
- Local expertise: Our guides are Tanzanian-trained, detail-focused storytellers who connect wildlife sightings to conservation and culture.
- Concierge continuity: From pre-arrival planning to departure, our 24/7 concierge ensures seamless logistics and thoughtful personal touches.
- Responsible luxury: We partner with community projects and conservation initiatives to ensure tourism benefits local people and wildlife.
11-Day Kilimanjaro Climb & Zanzibar Luxury Beach Itinerary
01
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha
- Distance: 1-hour drive from JRO to Arusha (50km)
- Elevation: 1,400m | Habitat: Urban
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Private transfer in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with guide briefing
- Rest and attend a pre-trek briefing with your Kilimanjaro guide
- Optional evening stroll in Arusha or visit to a local market
Overnight: Ilboru Safari Lodge (cozy mid-range lodge with en-suite rooms, pool, and lush gardens)
02
Day 2: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Arusha → Machame Gate → Machame Camp
- Elevation: 1,800m to 2,850m | Ascent: 1,050m
- Distance: 11km | Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
- Habitat: Rainforest
- 1.5-hour shuttle transfer to Machame Gate (1,800m)
- Begin trek through rainforest to Machame Camp (2,850m)
- Enjoy porter-prepared meals and guide-led briefings
Overnight: Tented camp with sleeping mats and dining tent
03
Day 3: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Machame Camp → Shira Camp
- Elevation: 2,850m to 3,750m | Ascent: 900m
- Distance: 5km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Trek to Shira Camp through moorland
- Acclimatization walk in the afternoon
Overnight: Tented camp
04
Day 4: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Shira Camp → Lava Tower → Barranco Camp
- Elevation: 3,750m to 3,900m (via 4,600m) | Net Ascent: 150m
- Distance: 10km | Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Trek to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower (4,600m) for acclimatization
- Stunning views of the Barranco Wall
Overnight: Barranco Camp (3,900m)
05
Day 5: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Barranco Camp → Karanga Camp
- Elevation: 3,900m to 3,995m | Ascent: 95m
- Distance: 5km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Climb the Barranco Wall to Karanga Camp
- Short day for acclimatization
Overnight: Karanga Camp (3,995m)
06
Day 6: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Karanga Camp → Barafu Camp
- Elevation: 3,995m to 4,673m | Ascent: 678m
- Distance: 4km | Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Habitat: Alpine desert
- Trek to Barafu Camp, the base for summit day
- Early rest for midnight summit push
Overnight: Barafu Camp (4,673m)
07
Day 7: Summit Day - Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp to Arusha
Barafu Camp → Uhuru Peak → Mweka Camp → Arusha
- Elevation: 4,673m to 5,895m to 3,100m
- Distance: 12km ascent, 17km descent | Hiking Time: 10-14 hours
- Habitat: Arctic zone to rainforest
- Midnight summit attempt to Uhuru Peak (5,895m)
- Descend to Mweka Camp (3,100m)
- Return to Arusha by shuttle (1.5-hour drive, 40km)
Overnight: Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha
08
Day 8: Arusha to Zanzibar
Arusha → Zanzibar
- Flight: 1.5 hours | Distance: 600km air distance
- Habitat: Coastal and marine environment
- Private light aircraft transfer from Arusha to Zanzibar International Airport
- Relax on the beach or by the pool
- Evening seafood dinner with Swahili flavors
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Hotel (mid-range beachfront resort in Stone Town with en-suite rooms, pool, and ocean views)
09
Day 9: Zanzibar Exploration
Full Day in Zanzibar
- Marine and cultural experiences
- Optional: Additional water activities or relaxation
- Morning snorkeling trip to Mnemba Atoll, a marine reserve with vibrant coral reefs and fish
- Afternoon guided tour of Stone Town, visiting spice markets, the Old Fort, and Freddie Mercury's birthplace
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
10
Day 10: Zanzibar Spice Experience
Full Day in Zanzibar
- Cultural and culinary experiences
- Optional: Water sports included at resort
- Morning spice plantation tour to learn about Zanzibar's spice trade
- Afternoon at leisure for beach relaxation or optional water sports (kayaking, paddleboarding)
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
11
Day 11: Zanzibar to Arusha - Departure
Zanzibar → Arusha → Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Flight: 1.5 hours | Distance: 1-hour drive to JRO (50km)
- Private light aircraft transfer to Arusha
- Dayroom access at Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Optional Arusha activities like shopping at the Maasai Market or visiting the Cultural Heritage Centre
- Enjoy lodge amenities like the pool or garden
- Private transfer to JRO for departure
- Farewell gift (e.g., Zanzibari spice box or Maasai keychain)
End of Tour: Kilimanjaro International Airport
