Climbing Kilimanjaro Zanzibar
8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar via the Lemosho Route. Compare trek options, arrange flights and request your personalized trip quote today.
$2100-2500 USD
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8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar
8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar is a mountain trekking package combining travel from Zanzibar with an eight-day Mount Kilimanjaro adventure via the Lemosho Route. It includes rainforest trails, high-altitude camps and an attempt to reach Uhuru Peak, with private or group trekking options.
Quick Package Overview: 8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights on the mountain itinerary, with arrival and departure arrangements to confirm.
Route: Lemosho Route.
Price: USD 2,100–2,500 per person for the trek package starting and ending in Moshi.
Tour type: Private or group hiking.
Summit: Uhuru Peak, 5,895 m (19,341 ft).
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging, depending on fitness and altitude response.
Accommodation: Camping on the mountain.
Activities: Guided mountain hiking with English-speaking guides.
Starting point: Your Zanzibar hotel, Zanzibar Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Moshi or Arusha, depending on arrangements.
Ending point: Moshi, Kilimanjaro Airport, Zanzibar or another agreed location.
Solo travellers: Join a scheduled group when availability and dates match.
Toilets and showers: Shared campsite toilets are available; private portable toilets or showers may be arranged at additional cost.
The Lemosho trek covers roughly 70 kilometres (43 miles), depending on the itinerary used. Summit success depends on acclimatization, health, weather and the final route schedule; no success rate can be guaranteed.
Price for 8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar
The trek package costs approximately USD 2,100–2,500 per person, starting and ending in Moshi. The broader budget may reach USD 3,000–3,400 when additional services are selected. Zanzibar transfers, return flights, Kilimanjaro Airport transfers and hotel stays before and after trekking may add around USD 900, depending on the arrangements.
Your final quotation depends on group size, private or shared trekking, accommodation choices, included transfers and the services requested. Flight fares vary with travel dates and booking time and are not included unless explicitly stated. Request a personalized quote to confirm the total cost.
What Is Included in 8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar?
Confirm the final package inclusions in writing. The proposed trekking package includes:
Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi transfer on arrival, when specified.
Hotel accommodation in Moshi before the hike, when specified.
Kilimanjaro National Park fees.
Mountain camping accommodation.
Meals and boiled drinking water during the trek.
English-speaking mountain guide or guides.
Mountain cook and supporting porters.
Emergency oxygen for use under the guide's safety procedures.
Transport from Moshi to the Kilimanjaro entrance gate and back.
Moshi to Kilimanjaro Airport transfer, when included in your quotation.
What Is Not Included?
Unless specifically included in your confirmed quotation, budget separately for:
International flights and domestic flights between Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro.
Zanzibar airport transfers and additional hotel nights.
Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and evacuation.
Tanzania visa fees and personal expenses.
Alcoholic drinks and personal gear rental.
Tips for guides, cooks and porters.
Private portable toilets or showers.
Private and Group Tours for 8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar
Private trekking suits travellers who prefer a dedicated group arrangement and greater flexibility within the agreed itinerary. Friends travelling together can share some group costs, depending on the package and number of participants.
Solo travellers can request a place in an available group for their preferred dates. Group departures depend on availability, so confirm the dates before arranging flights.
How to Get From Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro
The most convenient option is usually a flight from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), taking approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes when a suitable nonstop service operates. Flight schedules and airlines vary. Alternatively, take a ferry to Dar es Salaam and continue by long-distance bus to Moshi, a journey that can take around 8–12 hours by bus alone.
What to Pack for the Lemosho Route
Bring a 25–50-litre daypack, warm sleeping bag, waterproof jacket and trousers, insulated summit jacket, hiking boots, trekking poles, thermal layers, gloves, warm hat, headlamp, UV-protection sunglasses, sunscreen, water containers and hiking socks. Personal equipment is not included unless stated. Your guide can check your gear on arrival, and missing essentials may be rented in Moshi, subject to availability.
Request a Quote for 8 Days Climbing Kilimanjaro From Zanzibar
Before booking, confirm the final camp sequence, departure dates, flight arrangements, accommodation and full inclusions. Check Availability for your preferred travel dates.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | None | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi to Lemosho to Big Tree Camp
Kilimanjaro
Moshi Town to Lemosho Gate/Londorossi Gate to Big Tree Camp — Stretch: 6 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Rainforest. Complete registration and begin hiking through forest vegetation, watching for birds and other wildlife. Follow your guide's pace and allow time to settle into camp. Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch; dinner arrangements to be confirmed.
Big Tree Camp
Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp
Kilimanjaro
Big Tree Camp to Shira 1 Camp — Elevation: 2,785 m (9,137 ft) to 3,504 m (11,496 ft) | Stretch: 7.9 km | Hiking time: 4–6 hours | Habitat: Moorland. Continue uphill through changing vegetation towards the Shira Plateau, taking regular breaks and drinking water to support acclimatization. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Shira 1 Camp
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Kilimanjaro
Shira 1 Camp to Shira 2 Camp — Elevation: 3,504 m (11,496 ft) to 3,895 m (12,779 ft) | Stretch: 6.9 km | Hiking time: 5–7 hours | Habitat: Moorland. Walk across the Shira landscape, where open views and thinner air become more noticeable. Maintain a comfortable pace and report altitude symptoms promptly. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Shira 2 Camp
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Kilimanjaro
Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp — Stretch: 10 km | Hiking time: 6–8 hours | Habitat: Semi-desert. The route crosses higher, drier terrain before descending towards Barranco. This elevation change supports acclimatization, although the exact path and any intermediate stops should be confirmed with the final itinerary. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Barranco Camp
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Kilimanjaro
Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp — Elevation: 3,986 m (13,077 ft) to 4,034 m (13,253 ft) | Stretch: 5.2 km | Hiking time: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert. Tackle the Barranco Wall with guidance, then continue over uneven mountain terrain. The supplied schedule also mentions proceeding to Barafu, so confirm whether this day ends at Karanga or continues farther. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Karanga Camp
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Kilimanjaro
Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp — Elevation: 4,034 m (13,253 ft) to 4,662 m (15,295 ft) | Stretch: 3.3 km | Hiking time: 4–5 hours | Habitat: Alpine desert. Continue towards the high-altitude base camp. Rest, hydrate and prepare summit equipment before the planned night departure. The final schedule should confirm the camp allocation and summit timing. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Barafu Camp
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka
Kilimanjaro
Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Camp — Stretch: 5 km ascent and 12 km descent | Hiking time: 7–8 hours ascent and 4–6 hours descent | Habitat: Arctic near the summit. Begin the summit attempt at night, conditions permitting, and aim for Uhuru Peak. After photographs and a short rest, descend carefully towards Mweka Camp. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mweka
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi
Kilimanjaro
Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi — Descent elevation: 3,090 m (10,150 ft) to 1,680 m (5,500 ft) | Stretch: 10 km | Hiking time: 3–4 hours | Habitat: Rainforest. Descend through forest to the gate, complete departure formalities and transfer to Moshi. Arrange an additional hotel night or a suitable onward flight before travelling back to Zanzibar. Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch.
Moshi
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