Trekking on Kilimanjaro: Organized hikes on Mt.
Are you ready to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? We at Safari Adventure have planned three not-to-be-missed tours that will take you all the way to the top of the highest mountain in all of Africa, at an impressive 5895 m (5,895 ft.), on a truly thrilling Kilimanjaro trek that will leave you spellbound by the beauty of the sights you will see.
Every year thousands of tourists and hikers come from all over the world to reach the highest peak in Tanzania and the entire African continent. The hike, challenging as it is, is open to everyone and you don’t need to be a professional, you just need to be used to walking, in good health and trained: our staff will take care of the rest and accompany you so you can enjoy the natural wonders that surround you on this unique journey!
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Climbing Kilimanjaro: our tours
Clothing for hiking on Kilimanjaro:
- Good quality waterproof hiking shoes with good ankle support, comfortable and warm
- Camp shoes: a pair of sneakers or sandals is ideal for the evening at camp and at the hotel in Arusha
- Thermal socks (3-4 pairs of socks are usually sufficient, preferably one very warm pair)
- Gaiters
- Thermal underwear: (2-3 sets)
- Fleece pants: perfect for walking on very cold days and also for sleeping in cold weather
- Cotton walking pants 1 or 2 pairs (No jeans)
- Shorts (2 pairs)
- Windproof waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other breathable fabric)
- Waterproof pants (Gore-Tex or other breathable fabrics)
- Long-sleeved hiking shirts
- T-shirt
- Micro-fleece jerseys: 2
- Thick fleece jerseys: 1, 2
- Sun hat and sunglasses/snow goggles, with elastic band
- Warm hat or balaclava
- Mountain gloves (a thinner pair and a very warm pair)
- Waterproof cape, which also covers the backpack
- Down jacket (available for rental in Arusha)
- Towel
- Bath kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, toilet paper, alcohol-free wet wipes,etc.)
- Full protection sunscreen
- Waterproof protective bags for camera, money, binoculars, etc.
- Medicines ( for headache-for altitude sickness-for diarrhea-for nausea), sprays for muscle aches and strains, Band-Aids, disinfectant, eye drops, cold/fever medicines and insect repellent).
Clothing recommendations:
Dressing in layers: temperature will vary considerably according to altitude and time of day. Dressing in layers works best to cope with temperature variations as you can quickly and easily add or remove layers as needed and stay comfortable. At lower altitudes and during the day it is normally warm but the temperature drops rapidly at night and can reach -20°C at altitude.
The layered system consists of:
- Base layer: thermal underwear
- Middle layer: a warm middle layer, consisting of fleece or similar materials
- Outer layer: waterproof and windproof breathable jacket and pants, Gore-Tex type or similar
- Extra warm layer: A down jacket for use at night is essential, and you could even wear it for morning trekking when it’s very cold.
Accessories: gloves, hats, balaclavas, etc. that you can put on and take off quickly to adjust the temperature.
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Transfers to/from the airport
- Transfer from the hotel in town to the park entrance and back
- Overnight stay in lodges (in town) and in campsites, during the trek (7 nights)
- Entrance and activities in Kilimanjaro Park
- Professional Italian-speaking guide and support crew to set up camps and prepare meals
- Full board, with three meals a day during the trek, including water and soft drinks
- AMREF Flying Doctors Health Insurance.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airline Flights
- Tanzania entry visa (US$50 per person)
- Sleeping bags and other private hiking gear
- Tips to guides and extras
- Anything not specified in “The price includes”.
Daily backpack: while climbing, you will carry a backpack with you to carry everything you need during the day. We recommend a backpack with 20-40L capacity, comfortable and with a belt. Backpack contents should include 2-4L of water, snacks, lunch, spare clothes needed during the day, raincoat, hat, gloves, sunglasses, passport, money and your camera.
Bag: your bag with equipment will be carried by the porters and you will not have access to it while moving from one camp to another (but only while in the camps). They must be duffel bags or soft backpacks (rigid ones prohibited) with a capacity of 70 to 90 liters and a maximum weight of 15 kg. They will be placed in waterproof cases during the ascent.
Extra luggage not required during the ascent can be dropped off at our office in Arusha.
- Luggage padlock
- Sleeping bag suitable for cold temperatures – Down sleeping bags are generally best because they are lighter and take up less space, but synthetic bags are also fine. Sleeping bags are available for rental in Arusha
- Water bottle and/or canteen + tablets / purification system
- Head flashlight + hand flashlight (including spare bulb and batteries)
- Books / Guides / Maps, paper and pens. (optional)
- Pocket knife/Swiss army knife (optional)
- Camera: with batteries and memory cards (optional)
- Waterproof case for bags
- Trekking poles or ski poles. Taking a pair would be the best choice, but many walkers start with just one
- Binoculars (optional)
- Energy bars and snacks: 2 per day.
Safari Adventure adheres to the principles of the World Code of Tourism Ethics.
We are a member of Atta, The African Travel & Tourism Association (Member no. 206435).
We operate under Tour Operator License Class “A” No. 005506 issued by the Ministry of Tourism of Tanzania.
We are a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).
We are a member of the Tanzania Tourist Board.
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