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Country: KENYA, TANZANIA
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| Africa Travel Co |
P.O Box 50425
Waterfront
South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA
8001
Phone: 0027 21 3851530
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Program description: |
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Any visitor to this region of East Africa cannot fail to be awed by this mountain, standing majestically on the border of two great countries. You have probably seen all the photos and dream of it, so now experience the thrill of climbing the pinnacle of Africa's mountains. Climb to Uhuru Peak, and view the world
This trip begins in Nairobi, Kenya and travels south to Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania before ending in Nairobi, Kenya.
This trip departs early every morning from Nairobi. Should you wish to explore Nairobi, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation booked through your agent
Departure Details: Passengers staying at the Hotel Boulevard or Kenya Comfort Hotel will be collected by a representative of the Bobby Shuttle Bus at the appointed times below. Passengers not staying at either will have to make their way to these hotels to catch the shuttle. These passengers must inform Africa Travel Co. at which hotel they’ll be collected.
Hotel Addresses: Hotel Boulevard: Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi
Kenya Comfort Hotel: cnr Muindi Mbingu & Monrovia Streets, Nairobi
Check-In Time: 07h15 to 07h30
Departure Time: 08h00
Local Payment: US$500
Extra Day: US$175
Included in Trip Price:
Return Shuttle Bus between Nairobi and Moshi National Park fees
2 nights accommodation in budget hotel in Moshi Rescue fees
4 nights accommodation in mountain huts while on Mount Kilimanjaro Trip Leader & Porter salaries
Route as per the above summary All meals as specified
Please Note:
Transportation is by means of a Shuttle Bus.
You must provide your own sleeping bag.
All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.
Day 1: Nairobi to Moshi
After collection by the Bobby Shuttle Bus at the appointed hotels in Nairobi, we travel via Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha, to our hotel in Moshi. We are delivered to the Springlands Hotel, where we are met for our Pre-Departure Meeting and briefed about what climbing Africa’s highest mountain entails.
Day 2: Moshi to Mandara Hut - 2743 m (B / L / D)
An early start takes us to Kilimanjaro National Park, where we trek through the spectacular rain forests on the first section of our ascent, on the way to our camp at the Mandara Hut for the first night on this awesome mountain.
Day 3: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut - 3760 m (B / L / D)
Leaving the rain forest behind, we climb through stunningly beautiful open moor land before reaching the Horombo Hut. (Should you wish to have an extra day to acclimatise; it will be here at the Horombo Hut.) The stark scenery from this altitude is remarkable and the vegetation (although seemingly sparse after the rain forests) seems alien.
Day 4: Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut - 4730 m (B / L / D)
Trekking over “The Saddle” between the Mawenzi and Kibo peaks, we arrive at Kibo Hut. This is the final stage before we ascend the summit.
Day 5: Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak - 5895 m to Horombo Hut (B / L / D)
A very early morning start takes us via Gilman’s Point, on the rim of the crater, to Uhuru Peak. Watch the sun rise over Tanzania and Kenya from Africa’s highest point. Return to Horombo Hut for a well deserved celebration.
Day 6: Horombo Hut to Moshi (B)
Descend via the Marangu Gate, before being transferred back to the Springlands Hotel for hot showers and dinner.
Day 7: Moshi to Nairobi
After breakfast, the Bobby Shuttle Bus will collect us for the drive back to Nairobi. A late afternoon arrival in Nairobi marks the end of one of Africa’s most unique experiences.
NOTES:
Please ensure you have the correct equipment for your Kilimanjaro expedition. The Springlands Hotel in Moshi has the following items for hire:
Rucksack/Daypack: $10 Gloves: $5
Balaclava: $5 Sweater: $4
Normal Standard Sleeping Bag
–10C.Temp
$15 Sunglasses: $7
Mont bell Sleeping Bag –25C.Temp
The North Face Sleeping Bag: -25C. Temp $ 30
$ 30
Socks: $3 Raincoat: $5
Duffel Bag: $5 Rain Pants: $5
Hiking Poles (2) $10 Hiking Boots: $8
Gaiters: $7 Water Bottle: $4
Torch/Flashlight: $7 Fleece Pants: $5
Batteries: $3 Warm Jacket: $7
Long Underwear: $3 Hat: $4
We provide tents and foam sleeping pads at no charge.
Sunglasses are available for purchase in the gift shop for $10.
Oxygen is available for $30/group.
Hyperbaric Pressure Bags: $100/group.
LOCAL PAYMENT - All passengers contribute to the Local Payment for this trip equally. It is payable to the representative of our ground handler in Moshi on day 1 of your safari. Payment should only be in US dollars cash.
Accommodation is 2 nights at the Springlands Hotel in Moshi & 4 nights either camping on in base huts (dependant on availability) while on the mountain.
Meals are provided as listed on the itinerary above. Please note that no snacks are included (energy bars, chocolate etc).
Temperatures vary while ascending with day time temperatures on the lower mountain being warm and night temperatures cool; on the upper reaches temperatures are cold to freezing dependant on weather conditions. Please pack accordingly.
Luggage should be packed in a backpack with a day pack for smaller daily items such as snacks, drinking water, rain jackets and camera’s etc.
Your trekking fee includes the services of a qualified trekking guide and a porter (to carry food items etc). Please note that gratuities/tips are not included in the trekking price and tipping is at your own discretion.
Clients must bring their own personal first aid kit containing all the basic items, as well as rehydration salts, muscle rub, plasters/foot cushions for blistering, head ache tablets and possibly altitude sickness tablets.
All clients are required to have personal medical travel insurance.
For those interested in ascending Kilimanjaro on the Rongai or Machame routes – please contact your agent for prices and information.
The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.
“Safari Njema”
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: over 18's
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Group
No. in group: 2-27
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation
How long does the program last?: 1-2 weeks
What are the dates of this program: daily departures throughout the year with a minimum of 1 person
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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1/. We are an African based company and therefore very “hands on” with what is happening in the countries we travel through.
2/. We are the ONLY overland tour company to have 3 operational bases in Africa: Nairobi, Victoria Falls and Cape Town. Therefore we have unparalleled support to our passengers and crew, should it be required.
3/. All our African safaris have 3 crew members being, The Driver, Trip Leader and Safari Cook.
4/. We have an enormous frequency of guaranteed, scheduled departure dates operating in a Northbound and Southbound direction.
5/. We have over 30 scheduled trips to choose from, ranging from 3 days to 63 days. Therefore we have something that will suit every persons needs when it comes to adventure travel.
6/. We offer excellent incentives for clients booking our trips. Eg: Book any trip 10 days or longer starting or finishing in Nairobi and receive the TOUR PRICE of the 3 day Masai Mara Safari for FREE .. or book any trip 10 days or longer starting or finishing in Victoria Falls and receive the TOUR PRICE of the 3 day Hwange Community Experience for FREE... or book any trip 10 days or longer and receive the TOUR PRICE of our 3 day Cape Town City Package for FREE, local payment applies to all these offers.
7/. We do not have an upper age limit and will happily carry any client suitably fit for adventure travel and camping.
8/. Our trips are great value for money with out giving away quality.
9/. We use custom built overland trucks, self-contained with 300 – 400 liter tanks of drinking water, long-range fuel tanks, tents, camping equipment, tools and spares.
10/. All our drivers come from a strong mechanical background.
11/. We employ local staff on the road and in our offices, thus contributing to the local economy of the countries we operate in.
12/. All our vehicles have full passenger and company liability insurance underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.
13/. Besides our scheduled brochure trips we co-ordinate charters for agents and clients. Therefore we can design any itinerary that will suite your needs.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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GBP490 Local payment U$500
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Typical person for this program: |
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Our clients are an eclectic mix of world travelers, spanning all ages and nationalities, they are independent and adventurous, united by a desire to explore and learn about a countries customs and culture. They enjoy getting out and "doing" things with adventure activities being high on the list, but can be equally content to simply watch the tide come in or the sun set over the mountains. "Age is often more a number in the passport, than the condition of the body".
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