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Pick up from Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Moshi town, which is commonly known as the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Half Board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi.
<strong>Rongai Gate (1950m) - 1st Caves camp (2600m) - Hiking time: 5 hours. - Habitat: Montane forest.</strong> <br/> <br/> Register at the Marangu park gate with a transfer (approximately 2 ½ hours) to the Rongai trailhead. Meet your guide and porters before you begin your hike from the Nale Moru village. The small winding path crosses maize fields before entering pine forest, and then climbs gently through a forest. The trail is not at all steep, but is rather a gentle hike through beautiful country. The first night's camp is at First Cave, at about 2,600 meters. There is a toilet and a wooden table with benches, but no hut. Water can be found just down the trail below First Cave.
<strong>1st Cave (2600m) - Kikelelwa Cave (3600m) - Hiking time: 6-7 hours. - Habitat: Moorlands.</strong> <br/> <br/> The trail continues up towards Kibo, passing Second Cave (3450m) en-route, and reaching Kikelelwa Cave at about 3600 meters. The views start to open up and you begin to feel you're on a really big mountain! Water is in the obvious stream below the cave, although you might have to wander downhill a way to find some. Overnight at Kikelelwa Cave camp.
<strong>Kikelelwa Cave (3600) - Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Hiking time: 3-4 hours. - Habitat: Moorlands. </strong><br/><br/> A short but steep climb up grassy slopes offers superb views of this wilderness area. The vegetation zone ends shortly before you reach your next camp at Mawenzi Tarn spectacularly situated beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. Spend the afternoon acclimatizing and exploring the area.
<strong>Mawenzi Tarn camp (4330m) - Kibo hut (4700m) - Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours. - Habitat: Alpine desert. </strong> <br/></br/>Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent, which begins at midnight. Overnight at Kibo Camp.
<strong>Summit Attempt, Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720m) Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru, 6 hours to descend to Horombo. Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent. - Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit.</strong> <br/><br/> You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. This is where the going really gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot. <br/></br/> The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot of stone scree, requiring a great physical and mental effort. Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the Kilimanjaro shuffle and move slowly. From Gillman's Point you will normally encounter snow all the way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it. <br/><br/>Weather conditions on the summit will determine how long you can spend, taking photographs, before the 3-hour descent back to Kibo hut. After a short rest you gather all your gear for the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) where you will overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day. Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.
<strong>Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m) - Hiking time: 6 hours. - Distance: About 27 km's. </strong><br/><br/>After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Moshi for a long overdue hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi
After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha town.
All rates now include 18% VAT. The Extra day rate will only apply to any standard package that does not appear above.
| Oxygen Cylinder | 25 USD per Day |
| Hyperbarric Pressure Bag (Gamow Bag) | 35 USD per Day |
| Chemical Toilet | 30 USD per Day |
| Pulse Oxymeter | 35 USD per Day |
Ground transfers with pick up and drop off from Arusha or JRO to/from base Hotel in Moshi
Transport from Moshi to the Mountain gate.
Park fees.
Fees of national park approved guide and porters.
18% VAT
Food on the mountain (B/L/D).
Drinking water (Not Mineral water) & fruit juices
Experienced cooks, guides and porters.
Tents, dining or mess tents, camping table and chairs.(On camping routes only).
2 Nights hotel in Moshi HB (B/A the climb) in either Park View Inn or Sal Salinero Hotel depending on availability.
Tips.
Visas.
Airline tickets.
Airport taxes.
Laundry.
Insurances.
Items of a personal nature.
Other beverages apart from fruit juices and drinking water given on the first day of the climb (boiled water is given during the climb)
Other equipments on the mountain. (other than tents, camping table and chairs). (Mountain gear)
We book rooms with private bath/shower where possible on the basis of two persons sharing a double room. However neither single room nor rooms with private bath can be guaranteed, especially in the game lodges. The choice of hotels or lodges can change due to their availability in high or low season. Please note that if a client is not using hotel accommodation in Moshi than subtract 45USD per person per night from the above rates
The company and its agents act only as agent of agents in all matters relating to tours and shall not be liable for injury, death, delay, loss, damage, illness or weather conditions for acause in any manner.
The company's liability carried in the vehicle is governed by the respective laws of the country and all claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country. The company reserves the right to subcontract all or any part of the services agreed to be supplied. The company cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to baggage or equipment. The company draws your attention to the fact that there are certain inherent risks present when on safari, or when engaging in any strenuous physical activity. It is your sole responsibility to obtain appropriate medical advice as to medication, immunization, and whether or not you are fit enough to undertake the trip, prior to departure.
The right is reserved to change any arrangements should conditions so necessitate.
We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel comprehensive insurance when making a booking. We recommend that insurance covers loss of deposit and other monies through cancellation, loss or damage to personal baggage and loss of money, medical expenses, additional expenses to cover hotel accommodation and repatriation costs to their home country should any services need to be extended or curtailed due to illness or other insurable risk. Please note that restrictions on the time to effect insurance apply to some services such as airfares.
In the event of cancellation or amendments, a minimum charge to cover expenses incurred as well as cancellation fees chargeable at the lodges will be made if cancellation is received less than 30 days before the commencement of the tour. Refund will not be provided if parts of the service/ climb are not utilized. Cancellation during the climb, the client will not receive any refund on not used service. If the client has to be brought down to Moshi for injuries and does not complete the climb, refund will not be made to the unused services/ climb. Any extra cost will be barred by the client.
Your personal baggage limit is 12 kg per person for the climb.
Should the government introduce/increase any fees, taxes, levies etc affecting the above rates the same will be passed on to you
All reservations are confirmed upon receipt of an email to confirm a booking. A deposit of 20% may be required in some circumstances. In the event of any reservation being completed less than 30 days prior to the date of departure, We may require full payment immediately. The balance for any trip must be paid in full on or before the date of the commencement of services. Airfares are subject to prices and conditions quoted by the airlines and cannot be guaranteed by us. Should payment be delayed by the client and we have to make use of courier service, the cost will be for the client's account. An amendment fee to cover communication expenses may be levied for any client's changes to a confirmed itinerary. If there are additional balances incurred during the safari (as agreed by both parties), payment will be due upon invoicing.
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For services cancelled or reduced between 50-31 days of the date of arrival, 25% of the total invoice of the booking is charged.
For services cancelled or reduced between 30-15 days of the date of arrival, 50% of the total invoice of the booking is charged.
For services cancelled or reduced between 14-2 days of the date of arrival, 75% of the total invoice of the booking is charged.
In case of cancellation within 48 hours of the beginning of the services, or in the case of a ‘no show’, 100% of the total invoice of the booking will be charged.
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In the unlikely event of there being an unscheduled extension to the holiday caused by flight delays, bad weather, strikes or any other cause which is beyond our the control, it is understood that the expenses relating to these unscheduled extensions (hotel accommodations, etc.) will be on the account of the client. While it is possible to break away from planned holidays itineraries, it is understood that extra expenses incurred as a result of such a breakaway will be for the client's account and any unused service will not be refunded.
While every effort is made to keep to all published itineraries, we reserve the right to make changes for your convenience. In some cases, weather conditions can necessitate an alternation in the tour itinerary and this does not constitute any reason for refund. No refund for unused services will be considered in the event that the stipulated hotel accommodation, excursion service, etc., is unavailable for any reason whatsoever. We undertake to provide like or better accommodation, etc., at the same price quoted to the client.
Private Toilet Tent US $ 190 for the entire climb
AED heart-saving device (Automated External Defibrillator): US$ 245 per entire climb
Hyperbaric chamber: US$ 185 per entire climb
Oxygen: offered free on all climbs
Pulse Oximeter: US$ 80 per entire climb