Machame Route & Zanzibar Adventure

Day 1  Moshi
Arrive in Moshi and meet your tour leader and fellow trekkers.

Day 2  Moshi to Machame Camp
Today’s the day to start your trek! Transfer to Machame Gate and begin hiking through the forested slopes of the mountain to your campsite. It’s a long but gradual ascent.

Day 3  Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp
Start today with a steep ascent to the edge of the forest and after climbing a ridge, rest your legs. Enjoy the view from Shira Cathedral before reaching tonight’s camp.

Day 4  Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp
Take your time walking through rocky terrain to the Lava Tower at 4,600m altitude. The air is thin at this altitude so continue slowly and admire the landscape around you. Then descend over 600m to Barranco Valley for the amazing views that surround you.

Day 5  Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
The Great Barranco Wall can look quite intimidating and this morning you’re going to climb it! The route is a steady incline though as you pass below the Helm Glacier en route to camp. On your arrival, rest up and prepare for the summit tomorrow morning.

Day 6  Barafu Camp to Mweka Camp
It’s a very early start so put your headtorch on before starting the summit attempt. This is where the benefit of a group really comes in handy as each of you wills the other on with the promise of watching the sunrise from the roof of Africa. Take your time to admire the view and bask in your achievement before descending to Mweka Camp.

Day 7  Mweka Camp to Moshi
Breathe in the extra air at the lower altitude as you descend all the way to Mweka Gate. Transfer back to Moshi by road where a hot shower awaits!

Day 8  Moshi to Stone Town
With your trek now behind you, it’s time to head for the tropical paradise of Zanzibar for the perfect post-trek chill out. Take a short flight and on arrival enjoy an orientation tour of atmospheric Stone Town.

Days 9-11  Stone Town to Zanzibar Beach Resort
Enjoy three days on a beautiful stretch of beach with free time to sunbathe and snorkel or take a tour of the island.  

Day 12  Zanzibar Beach Resort to Stone Town
Your tour ends this morning with a transfer to Stone Town for your onward plans.