Duration A day

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A DAY TRIP TOUR TO MARANGU: MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT AND BACK TO AIRPORT Marangu Gate (6000 ft) – Mandara Hut (9,000 ft), Hiking/Ascent time: 3 - 4 hours Habitat: Montane forest

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Pick up from hotel 4:30 am and transfer to Zanzibar airport for Flight to Kilimanjaro depart 6:50 am, Arrive Kilimanjaro airport 8:10 am.

Meet your driver and drive to about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 9:30 am. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about 3 - 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch.

Reach Mandara Huts at about 01.30 pm. After short tour at the hut and start coming down to Marangu gate and you may reach at the gate around 04:45 pm. A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

Return to Kilimanjaro airport for flight back to Zanzibar 19:40hr arrive Zanzibar 20:40hr transfer back to the hotel.

Airline ticket:

Adult Zanzibar – Kilimanjaro– Zanzibar - 230 $ per person Child 2-14 Zanzibar – Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar - 230 $ Per Child Infant 0-2 Zanzibar – Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar - 0$

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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.

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. We recommend WORLD NOMADS

TIPPING

Tipping is highly appreciated at the end of safari/ hiking:

Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and the number of clients on the trip. Generally, groups like to meet together before the end of the trek to discuss how much they would like to tip each staff member based on their individual trek experience.

You should prepare an envelope after your trek for your tip money at the Springlands Hotel.You can use US dollars, Euros, TZ Shillings or a combination of these. The envelope will be submitted to mountain coordinator;

The following are daily rates for each climber recommended to tip per staff member:

Per Chief Guide: $15- 20 Per day

Per Assistant guide: $10- 15 Per day

Per Cook$10 Per day

Per Porter: $8-10 Per day

RECOMMENDED TIP:

Each climber should expect to tip between US$ 250 – US$ 350 for the entire climb.

Driver Guide for the safari: US$ 25-35 per day, If is camping safari there will be a cook which the tip for a cook US$ 10 per day.

NB: THESE ARE JUST GUIDELINES AND TIPS CAN BE GIVEN TO SAFARI STAFFS/MOUNTAIN CREW ACCORDING TO SERVICES PROVIDED.

For all Kilimanjaro routes except Marangu you will have:

1 climber: 1 guide, 3 porters, 1 cook

2 climbers: 1 guide, 6 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook

3 climbers: 1 guide, 9 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook

4 climbers: 2 guides, 9 porters, 1 extra assistance guide, 1 cook, 1 waiter

For Marangu you will have:

1 guide and 1 cook for each 8 climbers, 1 extra assistant guide per each 3 climbers, 2 porters per climber

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.

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing check list (Personal Things for Clients to remember)

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Rucksack/Daypack: $ 12

Balaclava:$ 7

Mont bell Sleeping Bag –25-35C.Temp$ 40

Ponchour – Heavy/Western/Europe $ 18

Ponchour – Light/Local: $12

Socks: $ 4

Duffel Bag: $ 6

Hiking Poles (2) $ 12

Gaiters: $ 8

Torch/Flashlight (We have Few) $ 8

Gloves: $ 6

Sweater $ 5

Sunglasses (We have Few in Store): $ 8

Long Underwear (We have Few) $ 5

Raincoat: $ 6

Raincoat - G.T, Waterproof $ 12

Rain Pants: $ 12

Hiking Boots: $ 9

Water Bottle: $ 5

Fleece Pants: $ 6

Warm Jacket G.T: $ 12

Warm Jacket/Down Jacket $ 8

Hat or Neck Scarf: $ 6

We provide Tents and Foam Sleeping pads at no charge.

Sunglasses are available for purchase in the gift shop for $ 12 - $15.

Each Oxygen Cylinder - available for $ 12/ Day / @ group of 4 pax.

Hyperbaric Pressure Bag (Gamow Bag): $130/group.

Private (portable/tented) toilet: $ 120 /@ group of 4 pax.

YOU ARE MOST WELCOME AGAIN TO ADVENTURE WITH EPIC TANZANIA ADVENTURES!!!