Machame (Without the Whisky) 9 Days

Includes:

Transfers:

• Return transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to accommodation in Moshi;
• Return transfer from accommodation in Moshi to the entry gate into Kilimanjaro National Park.

Park & Entry fees:

• Park Fees: all park fees collected by Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all others). 

Accommodation:

• Accommodation at 3*/4*/5* hotel (Chanya Lodge / Ameg Lodge/Pink Flamingo) one night before and one night after the expedition. You will have all for a comfortable stay - friendly staff, clean rooms, Wi-Fi, restaurant and swimming pool;
• Tented accommodation on Mount Kilimanjaro (modern comfortable 4-season Mountain Hardware / North Face VE-25 tents);

Single supplement is available upon request.

Meals:

• Breakfast in the hotel before and after the hike;
• All meals on the hike. You will find delicious energy-rich meals on our mountain menus. Our professional chefs will prepare assorted soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetarian/Vegan/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost (We cater to all Dietary requirements)
• All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water).

Hiking and safety equipment:

• 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats;
• All group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, mess tent, crockery and cutlery);
• Oxygen cylinders and oximeters;
• Radio Calls linked to the office for any emergencies
• Complete medical kits.
• Daily Medical Check up 

Climbing crew:

• Professional guides licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park (Kinapa). All guides are holder of Wilderness First Responder certification. All of them have 12+years of successful experience;
• Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).

Ground crew:

• Professional team on ground providing 24/7 support which includes but not limited to - briefing for the mountain climb the day before, communicating with the mountain crew through radio call with direct link to office to being standby on ground for any emergencies.

Commitment to Sustainability & Responsible Tourism:

• We are proud to be the members of KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project). It is an unbiased evaluation of our commitment to fair treatment of our mountain crews. Of all operators African Scenic Safaris is paying higher than the recommended guidelines by KINAPA wages to the porters, guides, cooks and other Kilimanjaro teammates.
• We are also one of the first companies in Tanzania to be Travelife certified, which is the highest level of certification for Responsible & Sustainable Tourism
• All our trips are 0% nett carbon. We offset the Carbon emissions generated by our vehicles throughout your trip through our partnership with Carbon Tanzania.

Taxes:

• 18% VAT, 1% TDL and 0.3% Service Levy. African Scenic Safaris is an honest and responsible tour operator working in full compliance with the tax law of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Excludes:

• International flights;
• Tipping to your guides, cook and porters. The standard recommendation is USD$20 per day to the head guide, $15 per day per assistant guide, $15 per day to the cook and $10 per day per porter (Equates to roughly 250-300 USD per climber for the whole mountain crew);
• Visa fee (100 USD for American citizens and 50 USD for all others);
• Personal gear rentals (See attached list);
• Lunch and dinner at the hotel (before and after the climb);
• Portable toilets (if required - 200 USD per unit, one can be shared between 5 people);
• Mountaineering insurance. You'll need special insurance for climbing Kilimanjaro that covers high-altitude trekking up to 6000 m.