Vintage Africa Limited, Tourvest House, Mkungu Close, Westlands, P.O. Box 59470, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
Tel : [254-020] 7606000, E-Mail : Vintagenbo@vintageafrica.com, www.vintageafrica.com
Emergency Contacts Kenya : Customer Service Manager - Tel: [+254] 735 232578, [+254] 710 524086,
Operation Manager - Tel: [+254] 710 524086, [+254] 733 414785
7 DAYS KILIMANJARO CLIMB – MARANGU ROUTE
Tour Code
Minimum
Starts
Ends
Meals
: KLT001
: 02 pax (Daily departure on request)
: Moshi
: Moshi
: as indicated on itinerary at a glance
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Location
Moshi
Mandara
Horombo
Kibo
Horombo
Moshi
Depart
Accommodation
Ameg Lodge
Mandara Hut
Horombo Hut
Kibo Hut
Horombo Hut
Ameg Lodge
Board
DBB
LDBB
LDBB
LDBB
LDBB
LDBB
Activity
Trsf
Climbing
Climbing
Climbing
Peak
Descend
Trsf
L-Lunch, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, LDBB-Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast, Trsf-Transfer, E-Early morning game
drive, A-Morning game drive, P-Afternoon game drive, HDS-Half Day sightseeing, FDS-Full Day Sightseeing
FULL ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Moshi - Ameg Lodge
Arrival at your hotel. If you need to hire any extra gear, advise the hotel this evening. Leave any excess clothing and valuables at the hotel - they
will lock them up for you. Pack your bag carefully for the climb - remember the weight limit of 12kg. Leave some 'bin bags' in an outer pocket of
your bag, and show the porters where they are so that in case of rain they can quickly cover your bag. Keep one out for your personal backpack
too! Dinner and overnight at Ameg Lodge DBB.
DAY 2 - Mandara - Mandara Hut
After breakfast transferred to Marangu Gate - approx 1.5 hours drive. Your guide will do paperwork with the National Parks as well as sorting
out luggage and the porters. Please do not expect to start climbing immediately - there will probably be at least an hour or more delay at the Park
Gate. Commence climb through superb rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700m), approximately 4 hrs from the Park Gate. There is a detour on this
route, which is well worth following - discuss with your guide before you set off. All meals are included during the climb, and your guide/porters
will prepare for you. ** Be careful of hut steps, which can be slippery when wet.
Please note we have been advised that there is now a 12kg luggage limit per porter, i.e. please try and keep your luggage to 12kg, a barrel/soft
bag, or a backpack in some cases, is preferred as they tend to carry everything on their heads. Remember that you will not see your luggage from
morning until night, it is important to keep all your day gear with you - especially raingear and water. Take plastic bin bags (or bag liners) to
cover your luggage - pass them to the porter/s and show them what to do in case of rain. Your accommodation is in dormitory style chalets.
There are no shower/bath facilities while doing the climb and toilets will be long drops. You will be provided with bowls of warm water each
morning, on request, to wash with. We suggest at night you try and sleep next to an open window, or at least persuade other climbers to leave the
window open for air/oxygen. It gets worse the higher you go! It is advisable to 'walk high - sleep low' - i.e. every evening, after a short rest at the
camp, walk up another few hundred metres and return to camp for the evening. It helps with acclimatization to altitudes. It is possible to buy
beers, soft drinks at the huts - the price increases the higher you go!
Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut LDBB.
DAY 3 - Horombo - Horombo Hut
Continue climb to Horombo Hut, (3,700m). A steep sometimes wet, 20 min walk through the upper part of the rainforest, followed by a 2km
section of tall giant heather interspersed with large clumps of tussock grass. 15kms and approximately 5 hrs from Mandara. The vegetation will
have changed to stunted clumps of heather, the 'everlasting' flowers and short tussock grasses. Lobelia and groundsels occupy the wetter areas.
All meals included. If you plan to take "Diamox", either take it this morning, or the following morning. Side effects include tingling of fingers ,
toes - extremities of the body, and of course you will urinate a lot - it is vital to keep your fluid intake high. Minimum 2 liter of water, plus tea,
soups and juices. We suggest you do not take Diamox at night! Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut LDBB.
DAY 4 - Kibo - Kibo Hut
Continue climb, the path traverses west, before turning northwards towards a col between Middle Red Hill and the Triplets. It then turns west for
the final 3km to Kibo Hut (4,700m). Dinner and overnight at Kibo Hut LDBB.
DAY 5 - Horombo - Horombo Hut
Very early start for the final ascent. The start of this section is done in the dark. Please ensure you take a good torch and spare batteries. A 4-5hr
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slow walks up increasingly steep scree to Gillman's Point (5,690m). From here a 1-2hrs walk around the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896m).
After the assault on the peak descend to Horombo Hut. All meals included. This is an incredibly long and tiring day - make sure you carry lots of
water for the ascent - your water bottle will probably freeze on your back, so cover it with a sock or something! Keep your camera under your
jacket, as close to your body as possible, otherwise the batteries may go flat.
Dinner and overnight at Horombo Hut LDBB.
DAY 6 - Moshi - Ameg Lodge
After breakfast return to the Park Gates. Transferred back to Hotel in Moshi.
Dinner and overnight at Ameg Lodge DBB.
DAY 7 – Depart
Breakfast at your hotel. Depending with the mode of transfer and time, you will be picked from your hotel and transfer to your respective
destinations.
Price includes
2 Nights at Ameg Lodge
1 Night at Mandara Hut
2 Nights at Horombo Hut
1 Night at Kibo Hut
Price excludes
All International Flights + Taxes
Visas
Travel & Personal accident insurance
Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls etc
Excursions not detailed in above program
Added Value:
Complimentary Vintage Africa Safari Guide covering the whole of East Africa
Complimentary Vintage Africa Safari Pouch with a pen
Complimentary Vintage Africa Hat
Health Requirements
Please note you will need a Yellow Fever Inoculation, this must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure. If you have had
any previous history of Liver Disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must.
Tips
These are considered to be compulsory for all attempting Kilimanjaro, it has become a tradition! Please budget at least USD80 for
this six-day camping hike - per guest - which gets split across the group. Old clothing is also appreciated!
Travel Insurance
Please ensure you have sufficient Medical Cover for the duration of your trip and in particular to cover you while doing the
Kilimanjaro Climb.
Optional Transfers:
Shuttle transfer: Nairobi-Moshi (Vice versa): USD 69 per person one-way
Scheduled flight Nairobi/Kilimanjaro (vice versa): USD 330 per person one-way (Flight costs are current and may change
with/without notice due to factors such as significant fuel cost increment thus occasioning a supplement.)
Private minivan transfer: Kilimanjaro/Arusha-Moshi: USD 150.00 per vehicle one-way
TIPPING GUIDELINE:
(Per day)
Per guide:
Per cook:
Per porter:
$15
$7
$5
Please Note:
We reserve the right to amend the rates. Rates for Mountain Climb are subject to change due to increase in park fees, government
levies, etc.
Packing list
Vintage Africa Limited, Tourvest House, Mkungu Close, Westlands, P.O. Box 59470, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
Tel : [254-020] 7606000, E-Mail : Vintagenbo@vintageafrica.com, www.vintageafrica.com
Emergency Contacts Kenya : Customer Service Manager - Tel: [+254] 735 232578, [+254] 710 524086,
Operation Manager - Tel: [+254] 710 524086, [+254] 733 414785
Tips
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The pack that the porters carry is limited to 15 kg (35 pounds)
Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double sealed if possible)
Wrap clothing in plastic bags
In the day pack, take along water, camera, binoculars, rain pants and jacket at a minimum. Add any other items you might need during
the day because you may not see the porters until the end of your trek for that day.
Footwear
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Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike.
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Take trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferably warm (leather), waterproof, and with ankle-support
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Take tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
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Gaitors
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Hiking socks
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Wool socks
Clothing
Your inner layer should be warm therefore preferably no cotton. Next layer should be insulating and warm, and the top layer should be water
proof but breathable. Kilimanjaro may be on the equator, but the temperature can drop drastically.
We recommend that you wear shorts for first and last and pants for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
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Short-sleeved t-shirts for first and last day only
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Long-sleeved shirts for hiking and for lounging in the evenings
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Long underwear
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Fleece jacket or wool sweater
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Fleece pants
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Down jacket
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Rain jacket, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
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Rain pants, needed in hot rainforest and cold snow
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Underwear
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Sport bras, for women
Cold Weather
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Warm mittens and/or gloves (waterproof)
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Wool or pile hat
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Balaclava or neck gaitor
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Crampons (may be needed March-May and November-December)
Baggage
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Day pack, for you to carry
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Large waterproof duffel bag or backpack, for porters to carry
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Plastic bags
Sleeping
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Other
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Sleeping bag (-10 degrees F is recommended)
Sleeping pad and repair kit
Mattress (to put under the sleeping bag when camping)
Tents are supplied by AMEG Safaris at no charge
Water bottles (2+)
Get 3 liters of bottled water before the trip. Guides will boil water for you along the route. Some people still bring a water filter to
enhance the taste. You may want an insulated water bottle to keep it from freezing on the last day.
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Money (small Tanzanian bills for trek and travellers cheques for rest of trip)
Ski or trekking poles
Headlamp or flashlight
Camera, film, mini-tripod
Video camera, tapes
Maps, guidebooks
Batteries - bring double extra sets for headlamp/flashlight and camera as cold weather shortens their life
Binoculars
Notebook, pencil and pen
Pocket knife
Vintage Africa Limited, Tourvest House, Mkungu Close, Westlands, P.O. Box 59470, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
Tel : [254-020] 7606000, E-Mail : Vintagenbo@vintageafrica.com, www.vintageafrica.com
Emergency Contacts Kenya : Customer Service Manager - Tel: [+254] 735 232578, [+254] 710 524086,
Operation Manager - Tel: [+254] 710 524086, [+254] 733 414785
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Electricity adapter
Energy bars and snacks
Playing cards, games, books
Chocolate or pens for village children, mementos for guides, porters, and other climbers
Toiletries
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Toilet paper
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Small towel
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Soap
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Handi-wipes
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Documents
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Passport
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Yellow fever certificate
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Tanzania Visa
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Medical insurance
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Address book
First Aid
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Ibuprofin
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Bandaids
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Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
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Malaria pills
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Insect repellent
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Lip balm with sunscreen
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Antiseptic cream
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Bandages and tape
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Diahorea medicine
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Antibiotics
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Antihistamines
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Prescription drugs
NOTES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Luggage:
PLEASE be reminded to inform your clients that the luggage allowance on our schedule flights is strictly 15KGS PER PERSON and that SOFT
BAGS are highly recommended, if not essential. In light aircraft the baggage area and weight allowance is limited. Hard Samsonite type
suitcases do not fit into the cargo compartment easily, if at all. Due to limited space available for storage in safari vehicles, we strongly
recommend use soft duffle bags rather than hard suitcases.
Your contract
A binding contract will come into existence once Vintage Africa and yourself agree on the itinerary and quote provided for the same. The
booking will then be considered confirmed when an invoice is issued. Your contract for the services chosen will be direct with the relevant
supplier(s). Your supplier contact will be governed by the laws of the country in which the supplier is located and will be subject to the
exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of that country.
Reservations, Payment and Deposits
When Vintage Africa has accepted your booking, the date of the confirmation invoice activates the terms and conditions of the contract.
Confirmation of services is subject to payment of a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total invoiced amount. The balance is to be paid not
later than 60 days prior to commencement of the services. When bookings are made within 60 days prior to the departure date, full payment is
Vintage Africa Limited, Tourvest House, Mkungu Close, Westlands, P.O. Box 59470, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
Tel : [254-020] 7606000, E-Mail : Vintagenbo@vintageafrica.com, www.vintageafrica.com
Emergency Contacts Kenya : Customer Service Manager - Tel: [+254] 735 232578, [+254] 710 524086,
Operation Manager - Tel: [+254] 710 524086, [+254] 733 414785
required immediately on written confirmation. If payments are not received within the above time frame, Vintage Africa reserves the right to
cancel the tour which has been booked and retain any deposit received to set against expenses incurred in the booking of such a tour.
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Bankers Draft will only be acceptable if payable in a bank in Nairobi.
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Payments by personal Cheques Not Accepted.
All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be guaranteed.
Prices
Prices in this brochure are quoted in US dollars. All prices are subject to change without prior notice. Should prices or costs from suppliers
increase due to inflation, currency depreciation and fuel surcharges, then Vintage Africa will not have any other option than to pass on the same
to you. All suppliers reserve the right to increase prices at any time of the year when costs increase outside the control of the supplier.
Please note that when the clients' itinerary overlaps two seasons, the price will be prorated over the two seasons.
Rates include but are not limited to the following services specified in the itinerary. Accommodation with meals, tours, transport, driver/guide,
park entrance fees, hotel taxes and service charges.
Rates exclude (Unless otherwise specified), Medical Air Rescue services, Porterage, domestic Air Charters, Visa fess, beverages, laundry,
telephone calls, scheduled flights, gratuities and all expenses of personal nature.
NB: Flying doctor services are Optional at USD 30 per pax (Subject to change and vendor terms & conditions).
Child rate: - is only applicable to one or two children under 12 years sharing a room with 2 adults. In the case of 02 children sharing a room
with parents, the two children will share a bed, as most hotels/lodges cannot accommodate a fourth bed. 01 child sharing a room with 01 adult
will be charged full adult rate.
Single Room Policy
Single rooms are available at supplementary cost but the suppliers do not guarantee singles. Single rooms are scarce and cannot be guaranteed
even if paid for at twin sole use rate. Where this occurs an appropriate refund will be made by the supplier to the client. Suppliers will only
allow a maximum of 3 single rooms per group at a single room rate except for CCA properties where single rooms are limited to only 02 singles.
Booking Alterations
(a) Should you wish to make any changes to confirmed booking arrangements, Vintage Africa will endeavour to assist. This will only be
allowed if you notify the Company in writing at least 65 days before you utilize the Company's services. Such alteration may be subject to US$
50 per person to cover administration costs and any further charges incurred or imposed by any of the suppliers in making the requested
alteration.
(b) Vintage Africa reserves the right to make changes to the brochure details, holiday arrangements and to correct errors both before and after
you have booked the holiday. Vintage Africa reserves the right to substitute hotels of comparable status and make any changes in the itinerary
where deemed necessary. In this event, Vintage Africa will inform you at the earliest opportunity.
Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your holiday you must notify the Company in writing as soon as possible. Your notice of cancellation is only effective
when it is received in writing. In such case the following cancellation charges will be payable:
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If cancelled out of 60 days, full deposit will be forfeited.
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If cancelled 60 days and under, 100% cancellation charges will apply
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Unused portion of any Safari or Tour is not refundable.
Although it rarely happens, and Vintage Africa will do their utmost to avoid doing so, Vintage Africa must reserve the right to cancel tours and
other arrangements. Where your holiday is cancelled (other than due to your default in payment) due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our
control e.g. over bookings, Vintage Africa will offer you the choice of purchasing an alternative holiday (and paying or receiving a refund in
respect of any price difference) or receiving a full and immediate refund of all monies paid to them.
Force Majeure:
The expression “force majeure” means any event which the supplier(s) in question could not have foreseen or avoided even with all due care.
Such events may include war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse
weather conditions, government action and all similar circumstances outside the suppliers control. In these circumstances the suppliers shall not
be liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses or losses you incur where supplier is forced as a result to cancel,
delay, curtail or change your holiday arrangements in any way or where the performance or prompt performance of the suppliers contractual
obligations is prevented or affected.
Complaints: In the unlikely event that a tour member has a dispute whilst on safari this must immediately be brought to the attention (and put on record) of
the local representative, Hotel, Lodge or Camp management. It is likely that the tour member’s complaint will be satisfactorily resolved there and
then. If, however, this is not the case and the tour member wishes to pursue the matter on their return from safari, it is essential the complaint be
Vintage Africa Limited, Tourvest House, Mkungu Close, Westlands, P.O. Box 59470, Nairobi 00200, Kenya.
Tel : [254-020] 7606000, E-Mail : Vintagenbo@vintageafrica.com, www.vintageafrica.com
Emergency Contacts Kenya : Customer Service Manager - Tel: [+254] 735 232578, [+254] 710 524086,
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communicated in writing to Vintage Africa within 21 days of the end of tour quoting tour reference, destination and departure date. Vintage
Africa regrets cannot accept responsibility of any complaints, which are not notified entirely in accordance to this clause.
Responsibility of Vintage Africa
Vintage Africa acts only as the Agent for the suppliers and shall not in any event be liable for any negligence, breach of contract or acts of
omission on the part of suppliers, their employees or any other Agent, it shall be the responsibility of all customers including (without
limitations) Tour members, Tour Operators and Travel Agents, to read and familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions of suppliers.
Vintage Africa’s liability for its own negligence or beach of contract shall be limited to the Tour price.
Transportation
Safari Minibuses, Cars, Land Cruisers and coaches will be provided according to the route and number of participants. Vintage Africa reserves
the right to employ services of sub-contractors. Multi-lingual driver guides are provided on request.
For flying packages, clients will share vehicles with other guests booked at the hotel. For exclusive use, please check with Vintage Africa for
supplements, which will be subject to availability.
Insurance
The hazards of travelling in Africa may inevitably rise to some risks and dangers. It is therefore a condition of booking that all tour members
must have sufficient and appropriate travel insurance for the duration of their tour. Such insurance (which is not supplied by Vintage Africa)
should fully cover all personal requirements including death, personal injury, medical expenses, and repatriation in the event of accident or
illness, cancellation or curtailment of the tour members’ personal property.
Hotel Bookings
As a general rule, Vintage Africa does not make hotel or lodge bookings only. In special circumstances assistance can be given but it’s subject to
a booking fee of US $50 per reservation per hotel.
Special Requests
Any special requests (e.g. for single rooms or particular diet) must be notified in writing when the booking is made. Whilst the supplier will
endeavour to meet such requests they cannot be guaranteed and any failure to comply will not be a breach of contract.
VINTAGE AFRICA Services include flight re-confirmation and airport assistance within East Africa if clients are provided all services by
Vintage Africa. In cases whereby Vintage Africa is providing part of the services and then clients have other arrangements on own, then Vintage
Africa will only reconfirm where forwarding address or contacts are provided.