Tour Code: STTG48. Route: Marangu. Highlights: Full moon & lunar eclipse Easter weekend. Level: Beginners - Intermediate

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1 Tour Code: STTG48 Route: Marangu Highlights: Full moon & lunar eclipse Easter weekend Contents Brief Itinerary Terms & Conditions Detailed Itinerary Level: Beginners - Intermediate

2 Brief Itinerary: Tour includes: - 2 nights accommodation at Mountain Inn on half board sharing (1 double twin) - Kilimanjaro National Park (KINAPA) conservation fees (entry fees) - Kilimanjaro National Park compulsory rescue fees - Kilimanjaro National Park hut fees - KINAPA trained and certified English speaking guide/s - KINAPA trained and certified porters (1 porter per person for personal mountain luggage of 15kg max.) - KINAPA trained and certified cook / chef, utensils, cutlery, crockery etc. - All meals on the mountain on full board basis - 1 transfer from Moshi to park gates per group - 1 transfer from park gates to Moshi per group - Safe and luggage storage at Mountain Inn while on trek - Boiled drinking water on trek - Basic first aid kit per group - Additional day for acclimatisation 8 days, 7 nights (6 days on trek) 20 March 2016 Direct arrival to Moshi. Pre-climb briefing and overnight Mountain Inn [D] 21 March 2016 Mountain Inn Marangu Gate (1860m) Mandara Hut (2720m) [B,L,D] 22 March 2016 Mandara Hut (2720m) Horombo Hut (3720m) [B,L,D] 23 March 2016 Horombo Hut (3720m) Horombo Hut (3720m) [B,L,D] *Acclimatisation day* *Full moon + lunar eclipse predicted at 15:02 hours* 24 March 2016 Horombo Hut (3720m) Kibo Hut (4700m) [B,L,D] 25 March 2016 Kibo Hut (4700m) Uhuru Peak (5895m) Horombo Hut (3720m) [B,L,D] *Good Friday* 26 March 2016 Horombo Hut (3720m) Marangu Gate (1860m) Mountain Inn [B,D] 27 March 2016 Check-out. Proceed for optional safari / Zanzibar extension end of our services [B] *Easter Sunday* [B,L,D] = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tour excludes: - Tips / gratuities (advice can be given if required) - Mountain equipment e.g. walking poles, gaiters, sleeping bag, hiking boots - Specialised mountain equipment e.g. Emergency Oxygen, portable toilet etc. - Airport transfers - Any items of a personal nature such as beverages, laundry, visas, insurance etc. - Metal water bottles, water bladders etc. (please note: no soft plastics are permitted on the mountain) Mountain Equipment Rental: us for special offers: info@shah-tours.com Price Price per person: US $ sharing a room & hut Supplement options: Single room: US $35.00 for both nights at Mountain Inn Registration fee: US $ deposit required to secure your place on the climb!

3 Top 10 reasons to climb with us 30+ years of experience: since 1984 World class tour operators Family owned Located at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro Own base hotel: Mountain Inn We don t believe in out-sourcing Professional staff High quality equipment Responsible tourism Sustainable tourism Terms and Conditions Kindly read the terms and conditions below which are between yourself (the climber) and Shah Tours & Travels Ltd (the company). Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further clarifications. Group climb a. In order to join a scheduled / fixed departure Kilimanjaro climb with Shah Tours & Travels Ltd you must select the group climb you wish to join and check the availability of space/s. b. If spaces are available, you may reserve / confirm your place on the climb by sending a registration fee / deposit to Shah Tours account. c. Places are filled up on a first come first serve basis from the date the registration deposit appears in the Shah Tour s account. d. A minimum of 2 persons are required for the any scheduled group climb to proceed. e. In the event of there being only 1 person confirmed for the group climb, the individual will be given a choice between the three options below: 1. By paying a supplementary / additional fee as noted on the table below which have to be added on top of the scheduled group climb price per person): Marangu Rongai Machame Lemosho 1 pax US $ US $ US $ US $ By selecting / reserving the space on another future group climb with the same registration fee. 3. To withdraw from the climb completely and be given a refund of the registration fee / deposit submitted. Please note that Shah Tours will not be liable for any bank charges whilst transferring the funds back. f. Once you have confirmed your place on the climb we strongly advise your latest arrival to be in time for your pre-climb briefing and dinner at Mountain Inn. Prices and payments a. The prices are set, non-negotiable and non-transferable. Please note there will be extra costs if additional services are required such as additional transfers & accommodation, oxygen cylinders, portable chemical toilets, mountain equipment etc. We advise that you book any extensions and additional services at the time you make your initial booking. b. A registration fee is required to reserve and confirm the booking / space for your climb in advance (amount specified in your itinerary). The payment of the registration fee should be transferred to and cleared with Shah Tours & Travels Ltd 14 days prior to your arrival at the latest, if the registration fee is not received by then we cannot guarantee to provide a place for the climb. c. The total price stated of a specific fixed departure climb is inclusive of the registration fee. The registration fee is not an additional cost to the total tour amount, it acts as a deposit. d. We do not accept any bank charges for any refunds that are payable to you. Payment methods: The initial payment can be made in the following ways: 1. Debit / credit card, PayPal, mobile money Please request for this option and you will receive a separate with instructions on how to proceed with the required payment. Kindly follow the steps to submit the payment. The payment link will only be valid for a certain period. Please note: that there is a 5% surcharge for these payment options.

4 Terms and Conditions 2. Wire transfer directly to our bank account (please note: that there may be bank charges applicable): Beneficiary: SHAH TOURS & TRAVELS LTD Address: P.O. Box 1821, Moshi Sekou Toure Road, Tanzania Bank: NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE Branch: MOSHI BRANCH Address: P.O. Box 3030, Moshi Old Moshi Road Account Number: Swift Code: NLCBTZTX Whilst wiring funds to our account, there will be charges for these services either by the payment accepting systems or your bank. Please indicate to your bank to deduct all charges (international and domestic) from your account. The payment to the beneficiary, Shah Tours & Travels Ltd should be credited with the net / total price agreed. If there are any shortfalls in the amount received this will have to be cleared with the remaining balance. Please forward a copy of the remittance so that we can trace the transfer with our bank. Once you have sent the registration fee / deposit, may we kindly request you to send us the remittance copy via attachment to info@shah-tours.com, to enable us to follow the transaction with our bank here. Remaining balance: Please advise the tour consultant that you are corresponding with the method you wish to clear your remaining balance in. Here are the following options: 1. Transfer the remaining balance using the following payment methods stated above (please note the 5% surcharge or additional bank charges). The payment using these methods should be cleared 14 days prior to the start date of your itinerary. 2. Pay in cash on arrival at Mountain Inn or Shah Tours office (US $, bank notes issued/printed after 2006 are accepted, notes printed before this year are not accepted anywhere in Tanzania). In case your tour does not start in Moshi, this method to clear the remaining balance will not be possible. 3. Payment on arrival by debit / credit card, PayPal or mobile money during working days and office hours. Please request your tour consultant for exact working days and office hours. Trip changes and cancellations a. The deposit is non-refundable or non-transferable to other persons if you withdraw from the climb. b. The deposit can be transferable only once to another scheduled group Kilimanjaro climb if you withdraw from the original group climb (any other scheduled group climb is subject to availability). c. 75% of the total price of the tour will be charged if there are any cancellations received between 31 days and 48 hours prior to the arrival date. d. 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged if there are any cancellations received less than 48 hour s notice of the arrival date. e. Due to the nature of the group climb no adjustments will be made to the original itinerary unless due to extenuating circumstances. f. If for any reason changes are to be made to the itinerary, every effort will be made to inform you and be justified to you, if practical, before your arrival; however we are not obliged to do so or to compensate for it. g. The number of guides, porters and cooks will be decided according to the final group size. h. If there are any changes that you would like to make to any additional services and extensions please inform the company by the latest: 14 days prior to your arrival. i. During the climb and tour, if you have had to make any changes to your itinerary, for example if you descend the mountain earlier than stated on the itinerary, any extra costs such as additional nights at Mountain Inn, meal costs, transfers etc. will have to be paid for by yourself.

5 Terms and Conditions Lost or delayed baggage Luggage maybe lost or delayed by the airline or transportation which can cause major problems for planned departure climbs. It is advised to travel in your walking boots and other essentials that you may wish to keep in your hand luggage just in case. Furthermore we strongly advise you to arrive at least two to three days prior to the start date of the climb. We will do everything possible to help during this situation, however any additional costs that may occur, e.g. extra equipment hire, transport to the airport etc. will have to be paid locally by yourself (and claimed from the company of transportation or insurance). Again due to the nature of the group climb, there can be no changes made to the itinerary due to such incidences. Liability a. Shah Tours & Travels Ltd will not be responsible for the loss, damage or accident to any luggage and personal belongings. b. Your booking is accepted on the understanding that you realise and accept the risks and hazards potentially involved with adventure trips and that you are mentally and physically capable of undertaking your chosen trip. Shah Tours & Travels Ltd will do the best to ensure your safety and will take necessary precautions in case of emergencies however we will not be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur to you as an individual. c. Shah Tours & Travels Ltd shall have no liability to you for any costs, expenses or other claims for compensation arising due to damage or loss of personal belongings, accidents or injuries, damage caused by yourself to other persons, other person s property, property of Shah Tours & Travels Ltd or any other arising during the tour. d. Neither party shall be liable for any breach of its obligations resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control including fire, natural disaster, civil strife, natural disaster, industrial dispute, strikes of employees, adverse weather conditions and similar events outside our control. Your obligations: a. You agree to behave in a reasonable manner and that you will do nothing which might endanger the health and safety of any person involved in the climb or which might result in personal injury to any person or loss of or damage to property belonging to Shah Tours & Travels Ltd, its representatives, other clients or Mountain Inn. b. You agree that you will be held responsible (personally and financially) for any damage caused by yourself to Shah Tours & Travels Ltd, its representatives and property, other clients or Mountain Inn. c. You agree that you are held responsible for any damage to mountaineering or camping equipment from Shah Tours & Travels Ltd or Mountain Inn. d. If you are an East African Citizen or an East African Resident, you will bring relevant documentation as proof (e.g. valid and original passport, residency / work permit documents etc.) If the documentation is not sufficient or accepted by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authorities, you agree to submit the Non-Citizen fees. e. Please inform us if there are any special requirements and requests during your initial booking or well in advance. f. Please inform us if you have any existing medical conditions or special needs that may affect your trip. g. You agree that in course of your tour, any photos taken or written comments you make may be published by Shah Tours & Travels Ltd for the purpose of future publicity. Step 1: Check availability of spaces Step 2 Confirm your place Step 3 Start preparing Step 4: Climb Kili! You acknowledge that by depositing the registration fee and securing your place on the scheduled fixed departure for the Mount Kilimanjaro climb, you automatically agree, adhere to and understand the terms and conditions stated above. You further agree that you have not relied on any representation, warranty or other terms that are not stated above.

6 Detailed Itinerary: Day 1: Your adventure begins! Arrive to Mountain Inn - Moshi, our base hotel for check-in. If you require any airport / road transfers please do not hesitate to contact us. Settle in and prepare for the climb on your arrival (if you require any mountain equipment, please visit our rental store within the premises). Meet and greet fellow group members and enjoy your dinner. Your group will have a pre-climb briefing on the trek with our experienced Kilimanjaro Manager where you can ask any last minute questions and clear any doubts. Get a good night s rest at Mountain Inn Note all arrivals to Mountain Inn have to latest by the evening in time for dinner and pre-climb briefing. We would highly recommend climbers to come a day before Day 1, to recover from jet-lag, acclimatize and fully prepare for the climb 9 days, 8 nights (7 days on trek) Day 3: Day 2: Trekking time: 3-4h Trekking distance: 7km Have a fulfilling breakfast for the first day of your climb. Meet your head guide for the climb at Mountain Inn reception. Your entire luggage will be weighed. You will then be driven to the Marangu park gates (1860m), the headquarters of Kilimanjaro, which will be approx. 60 minute journey. Here you will complete the necessary registration formalities (registering passport numbers, receiving permits, etc.). The days hike takes you through the mountain s rain forest zone with a designated short picnic lunch spot en-route. You may be lucky enough to encounter the black and white coloured Colobus Monkeys. You will have an option to go for a short hike up to Maundi Crater. Hot dinner will be served in the dining hut. Overnight Mandara Hut (2720m) Trekking time: 6-8h Trekking distance: 11km After an early breakfast, you will begin the days walk by clearing the forest and perhaps glimpsing Kibo and Mawenzi in the distance. The vegetation changes remarkably to a moorland meadow, and at your picnic lunch stop (usually half way) you may see a few scavenging mice. You will reach Horombo around mid-afternoon where you will have most of the afternoon free. Dinner will be served. Overnight Horombo Hut (3720m)

7 Day 4: Trekking time: 3-4h Trekking distance: 5-8km This extra day and night at Horombo is for additional acclimatisation. A hike towards the Mawenzi Saddle, passing the Zebra rocks (3980m) on the way (about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), is strongly recommended. This hike will further assist with the process of acclimatisation to the altitude and the slow paced day will allow your body to rest for the tough walks ahead. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly! All meals for the day are at the hut. Retire to bed early and get a last good nights rest. Overnight Horombo Hut (3720m) Day 5: Trekking time: 5-6h Trekking distance: 12km Today you take the alternate path from Horombo (from your acclimatisation day) and proceed past the last water point into the alpine desert. The path soon becomes steeper and the landscape across the saddle becomes bleaker as you approach Kibo Hut. You should reach Kibo Hut by early afternoon for a well-earned rest before the major challenge of the night s summit attempt. Early dinner, prepare your thermals, snacks and water for the nights climb. Try to get a few hours sleep before the guides wake you up. Overnight Kibo Hut (4700m) Day 6: Trekking time: 12-16h Trekking distance: 21km Around midnight (00:00am) you will be woken by your guides for the summit attempt. The early start allows you to reach the summit in time for sunrise, and still gives you time to descend in the daylight. You will walk in single file, ascending in a zigzag pattern (due to the steepness) through the scree as you enter the arctic zone of the mountain. The climb to Gilman s Point is probably the most daunting section of the Marangu route, mainly due to the altitude, darkness, and many hours of walking prior to this, however there are no technical difficulties. Keep pushing forward and consult the guides regarding any altitude sickness, they are trained to notice symptoms of mild, medium and high altitude sickness and will be able to advise you if you can continue ascending, or if you should stop and descend. Determination will take you to Gilman s Point at 5710m. Here you will take a short rest and those who are still feeling strong can continue to Uhuru Peak (5895m). Finally you ve made it to the highest point in Africa, capture the moment with photos! You will not stay for long at Uhuru Peak, our guides advise on staying here for no more than minutes then you should begin your descent to. The scree feels very lose underneath you and you may find it is harder to descend than to ascend. Two walking poles come in use here and the guides can also show you a trick to almost ski down. You follow the same path you had used to ascend until Kibo campsite where you will have a hot lunch. Continue descending till the junction for Rongai / Marangu route at the top of the saddle, continue towards Horombo through the heather and moorland until Horombo Hut. The walk from Kibo to Gilman s usually takes around 5-6 hours, the walk to Uhuru a further 1-2 hours and the descent to Horombo approximately 6-7 hours. Dinner will be served at camp and enjoy a well-earned rest for the night. Overnight Horombo Hut (3720m)

8 Day 7: Trekking time: 5-6h Trekking distance: 12km Wake up to the final day on the mountain. You leave Horombo Hut after breakfast and trek south through the forest until Marangu Gate (1860m). Once you reach the gate, your support team should be waiting to congratulate / say goodbye to the group. If you wish to distribute tips / gratuities this is the perfect time to do so. If lucky the guides and porters will sing the Kilimanjaro song, say their goodbyes and introduce you to your driver who will transfer you back to Mountain Inn. On arrival collect your room keys and enjoy a shower (after 6 days of not showering). Relax for the rest of the day and enjoy additional services at Mountain Inn swimming, sauna, massage etc. Final celebrations including a 5-course meal tonight with the rest of your group. Overnight Mountain Inn Day 8: Spoil yourself with a delicious breakfast. Take a glimpse at Mountain Inn s curio gift shop for your Kilimanjaro souvenir. Check-out by 10.30am: - Proceed for a wildlife safari in the world-famous national parks* - Proceed to relax in the unspoilt beaches of Zanzibar* - Proceed to the airport for your departing flight* - End of our services *for more information please contact us on info@shah-tours.com