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KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: Trip Inclusions Inclusion Tour price includes (climbing): •Pick up and drop off at the Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO ) •Two nights’ Accommodation in Moshi – one night prior the climb and one night after the climb (including bed and breakfast). •Transfer to the trail head and after the climb •Professional mountain crew. All guides have "Wilderness First Responder" and "Wilderness First Aid" •Kilimanjaro National Park permits and value added Tax (VAT 18%) •Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees; •Camping; •Guides / Chef and Porters salaries. •Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only and pulse oximeters. •First aid kit; •Four season, 3 person mountain tents, double occupancy •Trekking equipment (dining tent, table and chairs ) •Sleeping pad, foam, 2 inches thick •Kilimanjaro National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt •3 meals a day on the mountain ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) SAFARI: Wildlife Safari - Package Includes: •All park entrance fees and administrative costs (Value added Tax-VAT 18%) •4x4 Land Cruiser transportation including unlimited mileage on safari •Experienced Safari guides (employee has eleven years’ experience in the safari industry) •Full board basis on safari ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) •Mineral water on board safari vehicle. •Only 3 nights - (Standard Lodges and Tented Lodge) - Single, Double/ Twin and Triple -sharing rooms •Arrival and departure airport transfers/ Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO).

Accommodation

Kilimanjaro Climbing: Two nights’ Accommodation in Moshi – at Panama Garden Resort or Park view inn, one night prior the climb and one night after the climb (including bed and breakfast). Safari: This package offers two safari choices to suit both schedule and style: Mid-range and Standard. The accommodations for these safaris are a mix of tented lodges and standard lodges. Tented camps are permanent or semi-permanent camps sited in areas of excellent game viewing. These rooms are covered in a canvas tent and include a bed and a bathroom. Nights: Big 5 Safari include only - 4 nights - (Standard Lodges and Tented Lodge) •One night @ - Marera Valley Lodge •One night @ - Embalakai Tented Lodge •One night @ - Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Transport

Our Package include: •Pick up and drop off at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO ) •Transfer to the trail head and after the climb. •Coaster / Hiace Safari: •4x4 Land Cruiser transportation including unlimited mileage on safari

Meals

Kilimanjaro Climbing: Three meals a day on the mountain ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) Safari: •Full board basis on safari ( breakfast, lunch and dinner ) •Mineral water on board safari vehicle.

Guide

Climbing: Kilimanjaro Guides Safari: Safari Guides KILIMANJARO CLIMBING GUIDES: Our guides have proven expertise on how to lead clients safely and effectively to the top of Kilimanjaro. Our Mountain Guides are dedicated to providing you a safe and memorable Kilimanjaro experience. Our guides are certified Wilderness First Responders (WFR), which means they have the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions. Our best Mountain Guides are local in Kilimanjaro, and are registered with Kilimanjaro National Park. They have all necessary qualifications and training and have years’ experience on Kilimanjaro having climbed to the mountain’s summit numerous times. Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate Guides are trained to lead you to the summit safely and comfortably. They are professionals who intimately know the mountain. They explain everything you are going to see and feel on Mount Kilimanjaro and they give you their support, which means always a helping hand and the advice to go “Pole Pole”. But most importantly: they use their techniques and extensive experience to keep you going when you are close to reaching your limits. All our guides, like many Tanzanians for that matter, have a good sense of humor and will help make your trip the experience of a life time. SAFARI GUIDES: Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate - provides best trained Professional Safari Guides – With a minimum of 11 years’ experience in the field, they have superior wildlife spotting skills and offer local insights that can’t be found in guide books. More than leaders, spotters, and wildlife experts, they are true ambassadors for Tanzania.

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Optional

Acclimatization On Kilimanjaro: In short, to acclimatize to the altitudes of Kilimanjaro means to develop certain physiological adaptations of your body to survive in the decompressed environment with abnormally low levels of oxygen. Such adaptation is the most important issue in mountaineering, and it is directly impacted by your fitness, good equipment, adequate supplies and professional crew. Essentially, all these arrangements are made to simplify the process of adaptation to the abnormal altitudes. The Following are Recommended To Achieving Acclimatization: •Pre-acclimatize prior to your trip by using a high-altitude training system. •Ascend Slowly. Your guides will tell you, "Pole, pole" (slowly, slowly) throughout your climb. Because it takes time to acclimatize, your ascension should be slow. Taking rest days will help. Taking a day increases your chances of getting to the top by up to 30% and increases your chances of actually getting some enjoyment out of the experience by much more than that. •Do not overexert yourself. Mild exercise may help altitude acclimatization, but strenuous activity may promote HAPE. •Take slow deliberate deep breaths. •Climb high, sleep low. Climb to a higher altitude during the day, then sleep at a lower altitude at night. Most routes comply with this principle and additional acclimatization hikes can be incorporated into your itinerary. •Eat enough food and drink enough water while on your climb. It is recommended that you drink from four to five liters of fluid per day. Also, eat a high calorie diet while at altitude, even if your appetite is diminished. •Use FDA approved drug Diamox for prevention and treatment of AMS. •Diamox should not be taken in by those who have debate or are sulfur-allergic. At the same time, if you have one of these conditions, this is not a reason to abandon your dream adventure. Consider taking our 8-day programs to give your body more time for natural acclimatization, and make sure to inform our wildlife adventure experts, who will take care of the necessary arrangements. •Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other depressant drugs including, barbiturates, tranquillizers, sleeping pills and opiates. These further decrease the respiratory drive during sleep resulting in a worsening of altitude sickness. KILIMANJARO CLIMBING - GEAR LIST Climbing Kilimanjaro is challenging so having the right gear is important for a comfortable experience on the mountain. How Do you Prepare to Climb Kilimanjaro? This section covers what gear you need to bring, physical training, Tanzania entry requirements (passport & visa), immunizations and vaccinations, and travel insurance. What Gear Do You Need to Bring? You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment while communal equipment (tents, food, cooking items, etc.) is provided. Below is a gear list of required, recommended and optional items to bring on your climb. Clothing: •Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood •Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down, warm •Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shell •Long Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric •Short Sleeve Shirt, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric •Waterproof Pants, breathable (side zipper recommended) •Hiking Pants •Fleece Pants •Shorts (optional) •Long Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric •Underwear, moisture-wicking fabric recommended •Sport Bra (women) Headwear •Brimmed Hat, for sun protection •Knit Hat, for warmth •Balaclava or Buff (recommended) Handwear •Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended) •Gloves, light Footwear •Hiking Boots or Shoes, warm, waterproof •Socks, wool or synthetic •Gaiters, waterproof Accessories •Sunglasses or Goggles •Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional) •Water Bottle (Nalgene) •Water Bladder (Camelbak type, 2 to 3 liters) •Towel, lightweight, quick-dry •Pee Bottle, to avoid leaving tent at night (recommended) Equipment •Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons* (with a temperature rating of 0F or warmer (-20F) –(Recommended) •Camp Pillow, inflatable (optional) •Trekking Poles, collapsible (highly recommended) * •Head Lamp, with extra batteries •Duffel Bag, 70L-90L capacity, for porters to carry your equipment •Daypack, 30-35L capacity, for you to carry your personal gear Gear which is missing can be rented from us on location. Other •Toiletries •Prescriptions •Sunscreen •Lip Balm •Insect Repellent, containing DEET •First Aid Kit •Face Mask (Required) •Hand Sanitizer (Required) •Toilet Paper •Wet Wipes (recommended) Food Guide companies generally provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinking water during your climb. You’ll want to add to this by bringing snacks, drink mixes and energy foods. Check with your guide company to see what food is provided. •Energy bars •Energy gels •Electrolyte replacement drink mix •Snacks (cookies, GORP, Snickers, etc.) SAFARI: Optional Activities During A Tanzania Safari: More Than Just a Safari: There is so much more to a Tanzanian vacation than game-driving. Sure, seeing the animals of the Big Five is undoubtedly the motivating factor for many visitors, but there is a wealth of options available to visitors who want something a little different. •Hot air balloon and champagne breakfast While morning and evening game drives offer fantastic game-viewing opportunities for visitors to the Serengeti, taking to the skies for a dawn hot air balloon safari is an unforgettable way to see the park. After a visually spectacular tour over the savannah, you’ll alight in the wilderness for a delicious champagne breakfast. •Walking Safari Without predators such as leopards and lions, Arusha National Park is an excellent place for walking safaris. Guided by a local ranger, visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the park to a picturesque waterfall. Along the way you can expect to see animals such as black and white colobus monkeys, giraffes, baboons, and more. •Masai Boma Visit The iconic Masai are omnipresent in and around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and a visit to one of their traditional villages is a thrilling cultural excursion. In addition to a tour of a working Masai village, visitors can also expect demonstrations of traditional dance and the opportunity to purchase authentic, locally made jewelry. •Masai Market Tour Available only on Thursdays or on the 22nd of each month, a visit to an active and bustling Masai market is a truly amazing cultural experience. Visitors will have the chance to browse the market, marvel at the many people who come to sell their wares, and try some traditional Masai BBQ. •Village Walk Get an inside look at the homes and exquisite craft of Mto wa Mbu’s many tribes. Visitors will get a chance to meet locals and learn about banana beer, Makonde woodcarvings, and the tribal painting techniques; the village provides a great introduction to everyday life in Africa. •Mount Meru Arusha sits at the foot of Mount Meru, the confident and handsome brother to often shy Kilimanjaro. If climbing Kilimanjaro is your goal, Mount Meru is often recommended as a good training hike – and offers an amazing view of both the city and Kilimanjaro to those who make it to the top. •Marangu Village Tour The nearby village of Marangu offers a variety of cultural activities for those wanting to see something beyond the usual tourist attractions. Organic coffee plantations, banana beer breweries, ancient Chaga caves, and serene waterfalls are all on offer for those visiting this village in the Kilimanjaro foothills.

Flights

FLIGHT Airline tickets; ( international and domestic flights ) are not included. Arrival: If you are arriving at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, then airport transfers to and from those airports are included in your trip, we strongly suggest you to email your flight ticket to your Tour Agent / Tour Consultant so we can arrange your transfers accordingly. Our office driver will display your name on a Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate signboard. These procedures ensure that you are picked up by the correct driver at the Airport. Visa Requirements: Make sure that you have a valid passport whose expiry date is sufficient for you to be allowed to enter Tanzania. (Usually, the expiry date must be at least six months from the date of travel, for tourists, and longer for business travelers. With the exception of those travelling from certain African countries (and a few other countries), all visitors to Tanzania must have a valid visa. It is the responsibility of travelers to arrange this. Visas are best arranged in advance. If you are arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, without having arranged a visa in advance, please follow the procedure outlined below, to ensure that you get the correct visa and meet up with your driver-guide outside the arrival door: 1.Complete the visa request form (either on the ﬂight or on arrival). 2.Join the queue for one of the visa counters – please don’t let yourself be assisted by anybody at the airport or be persuaded to give your visa money to anyone apart from the staff at the counter. 3.Pay for the visa – USD 100 per person for US nationals and USD 50 per person for nationals of other countries (visa fees are payable in cash ONLY and US bills should not be older than 2006). 4.Make sure that you get a receipt for this transaction – the receipt is yellowish- orange color with a silver seal sticker. 5.Verify that the number on the receipt is the same as the one written on top of the visa stamp on your passport. 6.Queue up for your ﬁngerprints and passport. 7.Collect your luggage and leave by the exit. 8.Outside the exit door you will see our driver guide holding the ‘Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate’ signboard.

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KILIMANJARO CLIMBING: Tour price Excludes: •Airline tickets; ( international and domestic flights ) •Visa fee; •Personal Mountain gear ( eg: sleeping bag, trekking poles e.t.c ) •Tips for the mountain crew •Mountaineering insurance. •Lunch and dinner at the hotel •Beverages at the hotel. SAFARI: Tour price Excludes: •beverages at the Lodges/ Tented Lodge. •visa fees, •health/travel insurance, •Airline tickets; (international and domestic flights) •Tips for safari guide •A hot air Balloon safari Costs of additional services: •Extra hotel night in Moshi/Arusha - (The customer will be charged for an additional night’s stay.) (The last night after your safari is not included) •Mountain equipment, ( eg sleeping bag, Trekking poles e.tc. ( Some equipment available for hire. )

Insurance

Travel Insurance or Mountaineering insurance. Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate does not provide travel insurance therefore the client must obtain travel insurance from their home country with the minimum recommended medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage covering all applicable dates of any travel with Kilimanjaro Trekking Mate and this insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Date
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Date

Whatever your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Kilimanjaro Trekking mate office-driver will be waiting for you with a warm welcoming smile, and transferred to your hotel-in Moshi /office.

You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Day 2 Day 2: Hotel - Machame Gate - Machame Campsite.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Hotel - Machame Gate - Machame Campsite.

Day 2: Hotel - Machame Gate - Machame Campsite.

Elevation: 1200m to 1800m to 3000m.

Distance: 11 km.

Hiking time: 4.5 -5 hours.

Habitat: Montane forest.

After breakfast our vehicle will transport you from the hotel drive to Machame gate. Here you will do the required registration procedures then you will start the trek through the rainforest to Machame camp where you will find the tents are already setup for you. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 3 Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite To Shira Campsite
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite To Shira Campsite

Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite to Shira Campsite

Elevation: 3000m to 3800m

Distance: 5.8km

Hiking time: 3.5 – 4.5 hours

Habitat: Moorland.

After breakfast leave the glades of rainforest and continue ascending by crossing little valleys and steep rocky ridge covering with heather plants to the western side of the mountain where the camp is situated. At this camp you will able get the spectacular view of Mount Meru, Shira Plateau, Kibo Peak and sunset; then dinner and overnight
Day 4 Day 4: Shira Campsite To Barranco Campsite
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Shira Campsite To Barranco Campsite

Day 4: Shira Campsite to Barranco Campsite

Elevation: 3800m to 3950m.

Distance: 10km

Hiking time: 6-7 hours

Habitat: Moorland.

This is long and important acclimatization day so you will be having an early breakfast then continue trekking east to a junction leading to Lava tower rock 4600m for acclimatization. Afterwards you will

continue down to Barranco camp. The camp location is in the bottom valley of Barranco wall where you will stop for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Day 5: Barranco Campsite To Karanga Campsite
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Barranco Campsite To Karanga Campsite

Day 5: Barranco campsite to Karanga campsite

Elevation: 3950m to 3900m

Distance: 6 km

Hiking time: 3-4 hours.

Habitat: Moorland

Today is short day walk. In the morning you will start climbing Barranco wall and reach 4200m for acclimatization and continue crossing ridges and valleys to Karanga campsite for hot lunch. After lunch you will have a bit of rest and get another acclimatization of trekking up the scree slopes towards the southern ice field. You will then return to the camp for supper and overnight.

On the 6 day itinerary, after lunch on Day 4 the itinerary omits the afternoon acclimatization trek and continues to include the Day 5 trek, with dinner and overnight at Barafu Camp.
Day 6 Day 6: Karanga Campsite To Barafu Campsite
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Karanga Campsite To Barafu Campsite

Day 6: Karanga campsite to Barafu campsite

Elevation: 3900m to 4620m.

Distance: 4 km.

Hiking time: 3.5- 4.5 hours.

Habitat: Alpine Desert.

On this day, the trek up to the Barafu ridge campsite is tough because of altitude. The walk take few hours because of the short distance but is steep needing a slow pace to avoid fatigue. You will trek across an alpine desert. Chances are that a strong, cold wind will be blowing from Kibo peak and its ice. You will have an early dinner at 1700hrs then rest until midnight when we you will hiking to the summit.
Day 7 Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Campsite
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Campsite

Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite to Uhuru Peak to Mweka Campsite

Elevation: 4620m to 5895m to 3100m

Distance: 15km

Hiking time: 10 - 12 hours

Habitat: Desert and ice.

Wake at midnight to a light breakfast and then prepare for your summit ascent. The goal is to climb before dawn so that you can reach Uhuru Peak shortly before or after sunrise. The trails is a series of switchbacks up steep scree or possibly snow, and reach Stella Point on the crater rim at 5,861 m/18,800 ft between 4 and 5 AM. At this point you will be having the views of the fabled crater and its glaciers facing you. Then after 1 hour of hiking along the Kibo crater rim near the celebrated snows takes you to Kilimanjaro true summit, Uhuru Peak. Here you will spend some times for taking photo’s but it will depend on how you feel. After your summit activities done, you will descend back to the Barafu campsite, for lunch, rest, collect your equipment, and continue down through moorland and heath zone to Mweka campsite. Dinner and overnight at Mweka campsite.
Day 8 Day 8: Mweka Campsite To Mweka Gate.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Mweka Campsite To Mweka Gate.

Day 8: Mweka campsite to Mweka gate.

Elevation: 3100m to 1700m

Distance: 9km

Descending time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane forest.

Today is your last day on the mountain. After breakfast you will descend down to Mweka park gate walking across Montane forest. This descent will take 3-4 hours. Here at the gate you will sign out and get ready to board the vehicle ready for the transfer back to the hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Moshi / Arusha To Tarangire National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Moshi / Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Morning Head off for Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobab trees tower over some of the largest herds of elephants in all of Africa. Keep a lookout for the hundreds of bird species Tarangire is known for—and dramatic interactions between predator and prey at the park’s watering holes. Late evening we leave the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara /Karatu, dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 10 Day 10: Marrera Valley To Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Marrera Valley To Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will set off for Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch, and game drives en route, afternoon game in Serengeti Central Part.

Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. A UNESCO world heritage site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Serengeti offers an exotic game viewing experience in the whole of Africa giving you an up-close look of the animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle.

Dinner and overnight at Tukaone Tented Lodge or Embalakai Tented lodge,
Day 11 Day 11: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast you will spend your morning today continuing to explore the central Serengeti plains. Towards the early afternoon you will start your journey back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, game on route back to Ngorongoro and spend your night inside of the Conservation area near the crater rim.

Dinner and overnight at Rhino lodge Ngorongoro.
Day 12 Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha/Moshi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha/Moshi

Today we descend into Ngorongoro Crater to explore the panoramic, game-rich prairies of this ancient volcanic caldera. Backdropped by crater walls nearly 2,000 feet high, Ngorongoro offers the safari experience of a lifetime in a setting unmatched the world over. Observe profuse and diverse wildlife roaming freely in an authentic “Lost World,” where it’s possible to encounter every member of the Big Five in a single day. Afternoon, enjoy lunch al fresco in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, short game drive, then we depart the crater ascend the walls of the Crater climbing up to the rim and begin our long drive back to Moshi/ Arusha to your lodge
Day 13 Day 13: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Departure

You will be transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect your flight back home.

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Itinerary of your trip 13 - Days Safari Combo - Kilimanjaro Climbing And Safari

Day 1: Arrival Date

Day 2: Hotel - Machame Gate - Machame Campsite.

Day 3: Machame Hut Campsite To Shira Campsite

Day 4: Shira Campsite To Barranco Campsite

Day 5: Barranco Campsite To Karanga Campsite

Day 6: Karanga Campsite To Barafu Campsite

Day 7: Barafu Hut Campsite To Uhuru Peak To Mweka Campsite

Day 8: Mweka Campsite To Mweka Gate.

Day 9: Moshi / Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Day 10: Marrera Valley To Serengeti National Park

Day 11: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha/Moshi

Day 13: Departure

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