Either as a guided Adventure Café team expedition, or travelling as your own small group, our 8 day trek is a real winner - a safe way of scaling Kilimanjaro. Either way Adventure Café can help to make your trip run smoothly, and to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of a Kilimanjaro Adventure!
Adventure Café will escort you to this wonderful country, and introduce you to the wonders of the Mighty Kili. During the course of your two weeks you will take a classic route up the mountain - taking enough time to ensure that you both savour the experience - but also are well prepared for your summit attempt. The classic itinerary includes only the climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro - although you have the choice to optionally add on extra components - such as a Zanzibar Chill Out, or an Ngorongoro Safari, or even before your Kili Climb to bolt on the Mount Meru Trek…. Just ask - or check the other Tanzania Itineraries…
Itinerary
Day 1 Meet in Tanzania, early evening
Day 2 Transfer to Kili and begin Trek
Day 3 - 9 On Trek up Kili (summiting on day 8) Usual route is Machame or Shira Route
Day 10 Tour ends Tanzania, late evening, flights usually depart back to UK
Your trek has had some considerable time and thought dedicated to its development. It is Adventure Café’s objective to get you to the top of the Mountain safely, with the minimum chance of altitude sickness. We want you to actually enjoy the experience of standing atop the highest mountain in Africa. In order to do this, it is necessary to spend time at altitude, and to be patient, and wait long enough before making the final ascent of Uhuru Peak, and actually savour the experience.
Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons – climatic, political, physical or other. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintains the integrity of the original itinerary, you will be advised as soon as possible to this effect.
Accommodation
In Moshi—we shall be using a comfortable good quality hotel, with en-suite facilities. Whilst on trek we shall stay in tented accommodation - actually a great way to stay warm on the mountain as the tent traps air very effectively and helps to insulate you against the cold night time temperatures.
Medical Issues
A Full advisory service is available at www.lifesystems.co.uk. You should visit your local travel advisory clinic to ensure that you are immunized against the range of tropical diseases that prevail in Africa.
Ensure that you make these arrangements early enough for them to take effect, and to allow spacing between boosters.
Other medical related information to follow as part of your expedition joining instructions.
Please note, whilst in Tanzania you should avoid tap water, freshly prepared salads and washed fruits, and any undercooked foods. Your leader will brief you in more detail on health related matters. But always remember to be vigilant when travelling in developing countries.
Special Notes
This 8 day climb gives participants the very best chance to safely scale this classic mountain. It should also be noted that in the majority of cases Adventure Café run this trek with an experienced UK leader who will add an extra level of safety, organisation, and enjoyment to your trek.
Visas / Redtape
When travelling abroad you may require a Visa. Please check the Travcour website (www.travcour.com) for up to date Visa information. Here they can advise you on the best action to take. If you require further information please don't hesitate to contact the Café.
Included In Trip
Your transfers from the airport, to the beginning of the trails, your accommodation in hotel pre trek and post trek, tents on the mountain, your guide, your porter and all food on trek, thorough altitude briefing, and preparatory discussions with experienced Kili leader before departure.
Excluded From Trip
International Airfares - please ask if you require assistance with flights and we will recommend suitable flights for you. Excludes transfers in UK to airport, Excludes meals in Moshi. Excludes Tips and local payment (£465) to be paid to your guide upon joining the trip.
Equipment Required
Medikit
Suncream
Blister Repair Kit
Plasters
Vaseline
Rehydration Salts
Painkillers
Sunbloc
Immodium
Anti-Malarial Medication
Hand Disinfectant Lotion (optional)
Insect Repellant
Washkit
Pack Towel (lifesystems recommended)
Soap (small bar)
Shampoo (not a full size bottle!)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste (small size)
Hill Walking Items
Sleeping Bag - 4 season rated to -15°C comfort rating
Sleeping Mat (thick Karrimat/Thermarest style)
Day Sack (25-35 litre)
Big Rucksack (to carry all your overnight gear)
Rucksack Liner(s) / Plastic Liner(s) for Rucksack
Bladder System (highly recommended - or other water bottles e.g. exercise bottle/Nalgene bottle)
Walking Poles (highly recommended)
Sun Hat (wide brimmed)
Neck Scarf
Snack Foods for time in trek - esp. items that you may crave on the trail
Warm Clothing
Lightweight Fleece
Medium Weight Fleece
Heavyweight Fleece
Duvet Jacket
Lightweight Gloves
Heavy Gloves (mitten type recommended)
Fleece Hat
Balaclava
Trek Clothing
Long Cotton Trekking Trousers
1 Pair Tracksuit Bottoms
Comfortable Trekking Shirts (long/short sleeved)
Walking Boots (broken in with ankle protection)
Walking Socks
Liner Socks
Underwear
Thermal Underwear
1 Change of Casual Evening Wear
Waterproofs
Outer Fully Waterproof Jacket (Gore-tex, E-vent)
Outer Waterproof Bottoms
Other
Toilet Roll / Pack of Travel Tissues
Diary
Spare Lace
Camera
Film / Memory Card / Spare Battery
Travel Documents
Visa's (if applicable - in most of our long haul countries you may pay for your visa on arrival)
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Passport
Wallet
Money Belt
Credit Cards
Cash (local currency - please note on long haul treks it may not be possible to get currency before you travel)
Sunglasses
Spare Comfortable Shoes
Penknife
Mobile Phone (packed in a plastic bag deep inside your day pack!)
Emergency Rations (energy foods - for the tough days on trek)
Head Torch with spare batteries and bulb
Specialist Items for Long Haul Trips
Mosquito Nets
Water Purification Kit
Sewing Kit
Non-Caffeinated Drinks - i.e fruit powdered drink / green tea / herbal tea
US Dollars are the most convenient and convertible form of currency in many distant corners of the world - recommended!
Transport / Transfer
To and from our London airport transfers are not included.
From Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi, from Moshi to the start of the Machame Trail, back from the Kilimanjaro National Park to Moshi and back to Kilimanjaro International Airport all included in trip cost.
Safety Information
By nature all activities contain an element of risk.Your leader will be first aid qualified and will carry the appropriate safety kit for the activity, such as mountain safety shelters, walking rope and from time to time mobile radios. Safety equipment carried will be appropriate to trip. The leader's primary role is to ensure your safety, but it is your responsibility to listen to their guidance and instructions.
Weather
Year round warmth, some rainy days - note that Tanzania has a rainy season - when climbing Kili is not recommended - this is March until May. The short rainy season does not present such problems - and runs from late October until early December.
ADVENTURE
DATES AVAILABLE |
START
DATE |
END
DATE |
DURATION
(days) |
06/10/2011 |
15/10/2011 |
10 |
01460 249191 E 
