TANZANIA. Mount Kilimanjaro

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1 TANZANIA Mount Kilimanjaro

2 TANZANIA Mount Kilimanjaro TRIP GRAD MODERAT-HARD DATES: 1st-10th September 2018 DURATION: 10 Days Tanzania is a popular East African destination for visitors, it has many natural attractions including Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Tanzania is a large country and its infrastructure isn t great so it takes time to get around. Tanzanians have a very friendly reputation and other than petty theft, violent crime is quite rare. The country is mountainous in the northeast, where Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa s highest peak, is situated. Three of Africa s Great Lakes are partly within Tanzania. To the north and west lie Lake Victoria, Africa s largest lake, and Lake Tanganyika, the continent s deepest lake, known for its unique species of fish. To the southwest lies Lake Nyasa. Central Tanzania is a large plateau, with plains and arable land. The eastern shore is hot and humid, with the Zanzibar Archipelago just offshore. Tanzania s numerous parks and reserves offer many climbing options for the avid explorer. Hiking trips and mountain climbing in Tanzania is becoming a popular option for visitors not content to observe the country from the back of a game viewing vehicle. Instead, adventurous types are taking advantage of the many trails and peaks Tanzania has to offer. Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highlight of most visitors experiences in Tanzania. Few mountains can claim the grandeur, the breathtaking views of Amboseli National Park in Kenya, the Rift Valley, and the Masaai Steppe, that belongs to Kilimanjaro. Hiking on the rooftop of Africa the highest point on the continent at 5896 metres is the adventure of a lifetime, especially because, if paced well, everyone from seasoned trekkers to firsttime enthusiasts can scale the snowy peak. PAYMENT OPTIONS 1 Payment - Save Full Payment Land Only Monthly 10 Monthly Payments I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

3 ITINERARY DAY I - Depart UK DAY2 - Briefings, Orientation, Acclimitisation and visit a Preperation for Kilimanjaro. DAY 3 - Drive to Marangu Gate. Climb through the rain forest to Mandara hut (2799m) about 3 hours. DAY 4 - Leave the forest and cross open moorland to Horombo Hut (3720m) DAY 5- Rest Day at Horombo Hut DAY 8 - Descend to Marangu Gate, sign out and get your certificate! Drive to hotel for showers, a celebratory dinner and a comfy bed! DAY 9 - Rest Day DAY 10 - Depart back to UK or continue on you adventure, why not book a Safari or head to Zanzibar and learn to Scuba Dive or just relax on the white sand beaches. You can book your extensions direct through us. DAY 6 - Climbing through the moorland forest then alpine desert you will reach the saddle between the twin peaks of Mawnzi and Kibo. Before Kibo you will come to awe La Ukoyo. From here you will walk for about an hour to reach Kibo Hut (4703m). DAY 7- Very early start for the summit on the steep heavy scree up to Gilmans point (5686m) which is on the crater rim. Continue around the rim (which will take about two hours if you are fit) to Uhuru Peak (5895m) the highest place in all of Africa. Descend to Kibo for Tea and biscuits and then down to Horombo Hut. I letsgo@thebucketlistcompany.co.uk

4 GENERAL INFORMATION EXPEDITION COST All accommodation is included as well as a11 flights and transfers; internal air tax; all meals; any permits and entry fees to any regions and sites visited as part of the itinerary. Expedition Insurance, Group Equipment, Safety Equipment. Also included is your own Expedition manager and 24 UK Operations and emergency cover whilst you are in country. Experienced The Bucket List Company leaders are also included, along with a local support crew of local guides, and cooks. The tour cost does not include personal equipment, entry visa, tips for local crew, or personal spending money. FLIGHT INFORMATION Group flights leave from London Heathrow or Gatwick and are booked through Wexas Travel Ltd under ATOL licence By travelling with The Bucket List Company your finances are protected. Our itineraries are always based on current flight schedules and are therefore subject to change by the airline. TRANSIT STOPS When booking group flights we endeavour to find the best flights that match our itinerary. There are often no direct flights to our destination, so do be prepared for transit stops; bring a good book or chat to your fellow explorers! Airlines that do offer direct flights rarely offer competitive rates for groups. Please remember that the main purpose of our trips is to be reasonably priced. CULTURAL DIFFERENCES AND FOREIGN TRAVEL Everyone wants to travel to have new experiences and our trips are no different. We will let you have new experiences that will push you out of your comfort zone. This is all part of the challenge you are signing up for. The main things you will need to bring with you to gain the most out of your trip are a sense of adventure and a sense of humour, with these in tow you will have a brilliant trip. ACCOMMODATION We will be staying in either hotels, hostels, tents or huts depending on the finalised itinerary. FOOD All meals are included from when we get to our Hotel and depart from the hotel to head home.

5 GENERAL INFORMATION DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. If you know there are plenty of, foods you cannot eat you may wish to bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply. PASSPORT, VISA and VACCINA- TIONS British nationals require a tourist visa in advance to visit Tanzania. You can get the visa from ration.go.tz/i ndexl.php for US $50. Contact your GP around 8 weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or other preventive measures. CLOTHING EQUIPMENT We know what you need! Therefore our equipment list will mean that you will be perfectly attired and outfitted for your whole trip and well under baggage allowance. A full list of what we recommend will be sent to you upon booking confirmation. We find most people already have in their possession what is necessary for a trekking trip and very little else in the way of specialised equipment is required. LUGGAGE Luggage is best carried in a large Kit bag (100 litres+). This makes it easier to find the things you are looking! If you need help and support on what to buy please contact us. We can also sell you the kit you require through our extensive network of suppliers. WEA HER Tanzania has a generally comfortable, tropical climate year-round, although there are significant regional variations. Along the warmer and humid coast, the climate is determined in large part by the monsoon winds, which bring rains in two major periods. The rainy season is March to May, it rains heavily almost every day. Short rains fall during November, December and sometimes into January. The central plateau is somewhat cooler and arid, while in the mountainous areas of the northeast and southwest, temperatures occasionally drop below 15 C at night during June and July, and it can rain at any time of year. The coolest months countrywide are from June to October and the warmest from December to March.

6 GENERAL INFORMATION FITNESS AND SAFETY Safety is our major concern with any trip we run. All of the guides are chosen for their extensive international experience. They each have at least 10 years running expeditions around the world. All have first aid qualifications of the highest standard including at least one medic on each trip. We carry an extensive First Aid kit and Satellite phones with us at all times. There are no special requirements for this trip, except a huge sense of adventure. There are no restrictions providing you are in reasonable physical shape. Medical forms will be handed out in the booking packs for you to let us know of any medical conditions or allergies you have. TRAINiNG WEEKEND You will have a training weekend with a difference, you will and find out more details once you have booked!! TRIP SUPPORT Your trip will be lead by an experienced member of The Bucket List Company. Our leaders are selected and trained by us to make sure they have the correct skills and personality to give you the experience of a lifetime. You will be in safe hands with one of our leaders. Our leaders are UK based and love what they do. The leader will also be supported by an incountry team of guides and crew, the incountry team are also English speaking. All of our leaders/staff are also supported by our UK 24 Hour support Hub. The office is manned with a team that are on hand 24 hours a day to liase with leaders, Insurance companies and our on call doctors. This is our essential contact point for every trip. TIPS FOR LOCAL CREW If you feel you have been looked after well, then it is always a nice gesture to tip those who have worked with you Whether it be the people who have cooked for you, guided you, and got you to the top of the mountain. The expectations may vary depending on itinerary.

7 GENERAL INFORMATION DOSSIERS Once we have received your booking form you will be issued with your expedition dossier, this will give you the following information; Detailed Itinerary Kit List Training Guide Medical information Expedition Training Weekend information FREEBIES All team members will get a T-shirt and DVD -With all of our trips we film on the go. When we are back in the UK the footage and photos are edited together to create a short film of your memories of your trip included within the package, and hopefully we can all get together again for the premier of the film!! CARi3ON OFFSETTiNG We encourage all our customers to offset emissions connected with their trip. You can offset at any time in the lead-up to departure by visiting Climate Care. 3 DAY SAFARI PACKAGE OR 4 DAY ZANZIBAR GETAWAY If 10 days simply isn t enough of a break or you want to make the most of being on the other side of the world and celebrating making it to the Roof of Africa, then why not extend your trip and either go on a 3 day Safari or a 4 day Zanzibar getaway. We can send you information packs on both so you can make your mind up on which would be best suited to you

8 TANZANIA Mount Kilimanjaro Rock And Rapid Adventures Hacche Mill, South Molton Devon EX36 3NA Phone: Website.