GoTrek Tours/Treks

 

Africa

 

Kilimanjaro

Rates: $5,395 per person

Cost Includes: Park fees and domestic flight to the safari area, airport transfers, all lodging (includes breakfast), all meals on Kili, domestic flight, and guided safari tours via "pop-top" Land Rovers.

Does not include: International airfare, lunches and dinners while not on the mountain and tips.

Short on Time? For more information about the Kilimanjaro climb without the safari, contact us.

Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,340 feet, is the highest peak in Africa and the tallest free standing mountain on earth. Beginning and experienced trekkers are welcome on our non-technical guided climb to the summit of this magnificent peak. Our wonderful local African staff allows you to more fully enjoy the trip because you need only carry a light pack while someone else sets up camp and does the dishes. Also, unlike many American companies, we fly in and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, giving you more to enjoy the trip. Go Trek combines the ascent of "Kili" with one of the most outstanding African safaris in the world, making this trip the adventure of a lifetime.

Itinerary

• Day 1
  Flights from United States to Amsterdam
• Day 2
  Arrive Amsterdam. Depart Amsterdam on KLM Airlines. Arrive Kilimanjaro International (Tanzania). Transfer to Keys Hotel in town of Moshi.
• Day 3
  Day in Moshi to pack, prepare, and rest for the climb. Meet porter staff.
• Day 4 Begin ascent of Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route. Camp is at the Machame Hut (tents).
• Day 5
  Camp tonight is at the Shira Plateau.
• Day 6
  Camp at the Baranco Hut.
• Day 7
  Camp is at the Karanga Valley.
• Day 8
  High Camp at the Barafu Hut.
• Day 9
  Summit day for Kilimanjaro. Descend via the Meweka Route. Camp in the forest.
  
• Day 10
  Complete descend and return to the Keys Hotel in Moshi. Celebration dinner!
• Day 11
  Transfer to the town of Arusha. Lunch. Afternoon private charter flight to the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.
• Day 12
  Full day game drive at Ngorongoro Crater. Pack lunch. Dinner back at lodge.
• Day 13
  Morning departure for Tarangire National Park (a 60 mile drive). Evening game drive. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
• Day 14
  Morning game drive at Tarangire National Park. Lunch at lodge. Afternoon departure for Arusha Depart Kilimanjaro International (Tanzania) on KLM Airlines in evening.
• Day 15
  Arrive Amsterdam. Depart Amsterdam for flights to the United States.

A final detailed itinerary will be e-mailed to enrolled participants 30 days prior to departure on international trips and 14 days prior to departure on domestic trips.

Culture & Sightseeing

We guide during two "seasons" in Africa: September and January. Our autumn trips begin once the crowds of summer leave, resulting in a more pristine adventure for you. Autumn is also an ideal time for game viewing, as the great herds of wildebeest and other animals are on the move with the changing of the seasons. To cut down on travel time and increase the vacation factor we fly via small Cessna airplanes from the mountain right to the Serengeti or Ngorongoro areas to begin our safaris. Land travel is by Landrovers or 4x4 vans. We make full use of the beautiful game lodges for rest, hot showers and great cuisine.

Experience Requirements

This is a non-technical climb. It is considered a trek and no previous climbing experience is necessary. A reasonably good fitness level and positive motivation are the only requirements for joining one of the finest African experiences available.

Additional Information

Unlike many American companies, we fly in and out of Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. This route avoids the long bus ride from Nairobi to Arusha as well as the problems and expense of crossing from Kenya into Tanzania. The bottom line: our itinerary gives you more rest (it's a long way!), more time to prepare for the climb and more time on safari at the end.

Equipment List

Clothing:
• Light to medium weight leather hiking/climbing boots (well broken in!)
• Light-weight hiking shoes (these can be tennis shoes)
• Gaiters
• Three pairs of socks light-mid-weight non-cotton socks
• Wool or pile pants
• GORE-TEX® pants with full-length side zippers
• GORE-TEX® shell-type jacket
• Insulated parka (down or synthetic)
• Synthetic long underwear - two shirts and one bottom
• Wool sweater or pile jacket
• Light hiking pants
• Two cotton shirts
• Wool stocking hat
• Ski gloves and light polypro gloves
• Wool mittens with an overmitten
• Bandanna and baseball cap
• Swim suit

Gear:
Personal equipment (each member to provide):
• Secure travel wallet. Copy of first two pages of your passport (carry separately).
• Copies of your shot records including Yellow Fever Endorsement
• Internal frame pack - at least 3,000 cubic inch capacity
• Duffel bag to be carried by the porters (for extra personal gear - use a travel lock)
• Sleeping bag (down or synthetic) – rated to at least 10 degrees Fahrenheit
• Thermarest pad
• Sunglasses and ski goggles
• Suntan lotion and lip protection (SPF #15)
• Two wide mouth water bottles (One-quart size) - with insulated covers
• Large drinking mug
• Good headlamp with two sets of new batteries
• Camera and film
• Lightweight toilet articles
• Personal first aid kit to include the following: Aspirin, Moleskin, Antacids, Ciprofloxacin, Band-aids, Imodium
• Iodine crystals for water purification
• Hand towel
• Toilet paper
• Bic lighter
• Five large plastic garbage bags
• Collapsible ski poles
• Wrist watch with alarm
• Personal snack food for summit day (drink mixes as well if you like them)

Ready to Go Trekking or Climbing?

If you are ready to get going and want to speed the process along, complete the steps below.

• Step 1: Complete & submit the Online Contact Form below
• Step 2: Download & complete the Medical Information Form
• Step 3: Download & complete the Release of Liability Waiver
• Step 4: Reserve your space. Mail the Medical Information Form, Release of Liability Waiver, Online Reservation E-mail Confirmation and Trip Deposit to:

  GoTrek & Expeditions
  19215 SE 34th Street, Suite #106-103
  Camas, WA 98607 USA