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TANZANIA
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KILIMANJARO CLIMB - MARANGU
ROUTE - 9 Days |
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Itinerary |
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1 |
USA OR
CANADA / AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS |
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Your
adventure begins today when you board your international
flight to Europe.
In Flight |
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AMSTERDAM
/ ARUSHA, TANZANIA |
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Today you
arrive in Europe and connect to your flight bound for
Kilimanjaro international airport in Arusha, Tanzania. Upon
arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Jacaranda
Hotel |
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ARUSHA
/ MARANGU / MANDARA |
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This morning
you will be driven to Marangu gate. After registration at
Marangu gate start your climb to Mandara hut. The hike takes
about three to four hours and it is through the forest
vegetation. Enjoy the flora and fauna along the trail. The
altitude gain is about 2,854 feet.
Mandara Hut (B,L,D) |
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4 |
MANDARA / HOROMBO |
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Your climb
will take you through the upper part of rainforest to
grassland and Afro-alpine vegetation. Once out of forest, you
will begin to get great views of the town of Moshi and Mawenzi
Peak (16,893 feet). You arrive at Horombo Hut where you will
spend the night.
Horombo Hut
(B,L,D) |
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5 |
HOROMBO
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Spend a full
day of acclimatization.
Horombo Hut
(B,L,D) |
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6 |
HOROMBO / KIBO |
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On this day
the vegetation begins to thin out. You pass the “Last Water”
and the landscape becomes more barren as you reach the saddle
(a wide desert between Kibo and Mawenzi Peak). Most people
begin to feel the effects of the altitude. With the
wind-chill factor it can be very cold. The altitude gain is
3,225 feet.
Kibo Hut (B,L,D) |
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7 |
KIBO /
GILLMAN’S POINT / UHURU PEAK / HOROMBO |
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Your guide
wakes you up at around 1:00 a.m. so you can reach the summit
by sunrise. The sun melts the frozen scree, making the ascent
all the more difficult. The ascent to Gillman’s point is very
steep (grueling four to five hours up the scree). The climb
from Gillman’s point to Uhuru Peak (summit) is fairly gradual
and the altitude gain is about 705 feet. It will take another
hour to hour and a half. The summit is well marked and there
is a book where you can sign your name.
Shortly
after sunrise begin the long walk down the mountain to Kibo
hut for a short rest, and then continue on to Horombo, where
you will spend the night.
Horombo Hut
(B,L,D) |
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8 |
HOROMBO / MARANGU / ARUSHA / DEPART |
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Today you
descend past Mandara Hut to Park Headquarters, where you
receive a diploma certifying your accomplishment. You will be
transferred to Arusha, where dayrooms have been reserved to
your comfort and convenience. This evening, you will be
transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Jacaranda
Hotel – dayrooms (B,L) |
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AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS / USA OR CANADA |
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You
arrive in Europe and connect to your homebound flight. |
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PRICES
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Per Person Land Rates |
$1,555.00
for 2006/07 – per person
$1,805.00
for 2007/08 – per person |
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PRICE INCLUDES |
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All
accommodations as shown in the itinerary. |
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All transfers. |
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All the entrance fees per the itinerary. |
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Meals as
indicated: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch & D = Dinner. |
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Services of
an English Speaking guide to accompany you on the climb |
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Private
vehicle for transfers |
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Portage of 2
bags per person for a maximum of 44 lbs. |
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Bottled water
daily |
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Government
imposed taxes & levies |
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Porters to
carry your luggage |
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Hut fees |
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Sleeping and
mess tents |
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Rescue fees |
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Oxygen
bottles on every climb |
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Flying
doctors evacuation |
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PRICE EXCLUDES |
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International air: USA/Tanzania/USA – please ask your booking
agent for details |
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Optional
excursions such as pre or post climb extensions
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Items of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls etc |
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Departure taxes unless shown on your itinerary |
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Entry visa to
Tanzania
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Tips and gratuities for crew on the mountain, transfer
driver/guide & hotel staff |
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Medical insurance - please ask your booking agent for details |
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CANCELLATION
PENALTIES |
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If
cancellation is received up to 130 days prior to departure, 20% of
the total tour price is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 129 – 90 days prior to departure, 35% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 89 – 60 days prior to departure, 40% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 59 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
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If
cancellation is received 29 days or less before departure, 100% of
the total tour cost is forfeited |
