12-Days Grand Traverse - Kilimanjaro Climb

What's Included

• Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees

  The tour includes park fees, camping fees, and rescue fees.

• 18% VAT on tour fees & services

  The tour fees and services are inclusive of an 18% VAT.

• Upgraded expanded height tents

  Participants will stay in upgraded expanded height tents during the trek.

• -29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags

  The tour provides -29C extreme limit sleeping bags for the trek.

• Cot beds with foam mattresses

  Cot beds with foam mattresses are included for comfort during the trek.

• Transportation to & from the mountain gate

  Transportation to and from the mountain gate is provided.

• Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters

  The tour includes professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters.

• 3 meals daily while on the mountain

  Participants will receive three meals daily while on the mountain.

• Mineral water throughout the trek

  Mineral water is provided throughout the trek.

• Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Ndarakwai Ranch

  Accommodation at the Ndarakwai Ranch on a Bed & Breakfast basis is included before and after the trek.

• Fair wages for the mountain crew

  Fair wages for the mountain crew are ensured as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA).

• 2-way shared airport transfers

  Shared airport transfers are included in the tour package.

• Supplemental Oxygen

  Supplemental oxygen is provided during the trek.

• Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent

  A portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is included for convenience.

What's Not Included

• Flights

  Flights are not included in the tour package.

• Visa

  Visa fees are not included. It costs $100 per person for US Nationals and $50 per person for other Country Nationals.

• Personal Porter

  The hire of a personal porter is not included and costs $550.

• Tips to mountain crew

  Tips for the mountain crew are not included in the tour package.

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature are not included in the tour package.

• Laundry Services

  Laundry services are not included in the tour package.

Know Before You Go

• Public Transportation Nearby
• Passport Required

Requirements

Gears You Need to Bring

You are responsible for bringing personal gear and equipment. Below is a gear list you need to bring on your climb.

Item Quantity(ies)

• Head light/ torch1 pc,
•  Balaclava1 pc
•  Sunglass1 pc
• Warm Hat1 pc
• Sun Hat1 Pc
• Base Layer2 pcs
• Top Fleece2 pcs
• Warm Hat1 pc
• Warm Jackect1 pc
• Poncho1 pc
• Long Underwear2 pcs
•  Ski Pant1 pc
• Rain Pant1 pc
• Trekking Pant1 pc
• Thin Socks2 pcs
• Thick Socks3 pcs
• Mountain Boots1 pc
•  Tennis Shoe1 pc
• Gators1 pair
• Warm Gloves1 pair
• Ski Gloves2 pairs
• Duffel Bag / Rucksack1 pc
• Day Pack1 pc
• Scarf1 pc
• Walking Poles1 pair  

Please Note

Highlights

• Climb with confidence: Alaitol Safari has been leading treks up Kilimanjaro for more than 10 years and boasts a successful summit rate of 98 percent.
• Superior, top-of-the-line camping gear and safety equipment, owned and maintained by Alaitol’s.
• Quality assured: Alaitol directly employs all chefs, porters, and guides (who are all certified Wilderness First Responders).
• Stay in the largest and most comfortable sleeping tents on the mountain, with private toilet facilities.
• Carry only a daypack, as porters transport your luggage and equipment throughout the climb and descent.

Climb Kilimanjaro with Alaitol:
With a successful summit rate of 98 percent (compared to the 60-70 percent average), Alaitol’s Mount Kilimanjaro expeditions give you an outstanding chance of reaching ‘the roof of Africa’. Our experienced climbing team oversees every factor that contributes to a successful climb

Guides & porters:
Every Alaitol guide is a certified Wilderness First Responder, trained in mountain craft, natural history, and ecological awareness. Our guides are also trained in first aid and are fluent in English, and most have completed over 200 summits. A founding member of the Kilimanjaro Porter Assistance Project and a proud Partner for Responsible Travel with the International Mountain Explorers Connection, Alaitol’s is an advocate for the welfare of our team of porters. Their hard work and dedication are what make every Alaitol’s trek possible.

Comforts on the mountain:
Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro comes easier to those who are well-rested – and Alaitol campsites are famous for their comforts. Our customised sleeping tents are the largest and most luxurious on the mountain, designed for two people with raised camp beds and tall ceiling heights. Solar-lit dining tents with comfortable tables and chairs allow you to relax out of the elements and rejuvenate during the trek. Hygienic private toilets are also exclusively available to Alaitol trekkers.

Safety on the mountain:
Alaitol’s climbs use the finest climbing and camping apparatus, safety equipment, and communications network. On every climb, we supply and carry all safety and emergency equipment, including emergency oxygen, a portable altitude chamber, a defibrillator, pulse oximeters, a stretcher, an extensive first aid kit, and three means of communication (mobile phone, two-way radio, and satellite phone).

Food & nutrition:
Another key element to conquering Kilimanjaro is to maintain proper nutrition throughout your entire trek. Every meal is designed to provide the fuel you need to reach the summit. Unlike many other companies, Alaitol provides fresh food throughout the entire trek, including abundant snacks between meals as well as unlimited, purified water. Special diets can also be accommodated.

Acclimatisation:
While most trekkers spend a total of five days on the mountain, we schedule seven days (six nights) to allow more time for premium altitude acclimatisation, contributing to Alaitol’s successful summit rate of 98 percent.

Sustainable Treks:
Alaitol leaves no trace on the mountain and takes pride in operating green campsites. Every Alaitol camp is completely portable with no fixed ground structures or plumbing, and we remove all waste and rubbish from our treks.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes transfers to and from the mountain gate, as well as shared airport transfers. The tour begins and ends at Kilimanjaro International Airport, with a scenic drive to the trailhead through dense rainforest.

Accommodation

Enjoy upgraded accommodations before your trek, including pre and post-trek stays at Ndarakwai Ranch on a Bed & Breakfast basis. During the climb, experience the comfort of expanded height tents, cot beds with foam mattresses, and private toilet facilities.