Equipment and Service

Starting the Machame trail At kilitreks and Safaris we have dedicated office staff, safari and climbing teams and the best quality equipment, which we maintain to the highest standard (new equipment purchased for 2010 season).

Once we receive your booking, we put all the logistics and trained local people in place so you can sit back and enjoy your vacation time with us.

Kili trekking prices are based on the number of climbers for each booking request.

Some of our previous Kili trekkers have taken the trouble to make suggestions, which we are happy to present to you as our Kilimanjaro climbing 'Upgrade Service'.

Tanzania safaris are priced individually based on the wildlife areas visited, the number of safari days, the safari accommodation requested and the number of people booking. Click for a quick link to the Tanzania safari Service details on this page

Please consider when booking your safari that safari programs which include visits to Serengeti National Park or Ngorongoro Crater are more expensive.

The service conditions on this web page apply to Kilimanjaro and safari bookings for a minimum of two people.

We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

Send your details and request a quotation on the Enquiry Form

Kilimanjaro Climb Service

Kilimanjaro Climb Service and Equipment Includes:

Kilimanjaro climbing and travel information pack
Complimentary meet and greet on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport and hotel transfers on arrival and departure in private tourist licensed vehicles
Arrival and post climb accommodation provided in tourist class hotel; 2 nights with bed and breakfast included (luxury hotel upgrade available on request)
Welcome orientation
Baggage handling and safe storage
Pre-departure climb briefing and personal equipment check with your guide at a pre-arranged time convenient for you
National Park gate transfers in rugged, tourist licensed vehicle(s)
National Park permits and fees
Kilimanjaro rescue fees
Camping or hut fees - as appropriate to the route
KINAPA approved salaries paid promptly to the mountain crew
Camping equipment (camping routes only) – spacious Vaude or Northface tents and sleeping pad
Mountain hut accommodation (Marangu route only).
A-frame wooden huts sleeping 4 people in seperate bunk-beds
Excellent mountain crew ratio per climber e.g. 3 porters per climber on camping routes
Three freshly prepared, energy rich meals a day
Meals enjoyed within the protection of a dining tent. Dining table, chair with back support and all dining utensils provided
Drinking water – 3 Lts of bottled water on first day, Katadyn filtered thereafter
Heated water provided for personal hygiene
Daily climb briefing from the guide
First aid kit carried by the guide (for emergencies only)
24 hour support team based in Moshi
Certificate for a successful summit attempt
All taxes and government charges.

Not included:

First Air Responder membership - emergency air rescue (on request)
Internal air or road transfers (e.g. Nairobi, Dar es Salaam etc on request)
International travel visas
Personal travel insurance
Alcohol, sodas (except for celebration feast if requested, as detailed below)
Items of a personal nature
Sleeping bags (for hygiene reasons)
Laundry
Gratuities (tips)
Additional hotel nights and meals.

Kilimanjaro Upgrade Service - please request for additional services to be included within your quotation:

Adjustment day - Extra hotel night on arrival. To include a guided walk to explore Marangu and the Kilimanjaro foothills (option to hike up to an altitude of 1800m)
Celebration feast on last mountain night with fresh food supply. To include celebration wine or light beer (not available for Rongai or Marangu route climbers)
Bottled drinking water for the duration of the climb, to include 3lts branded bottled water each day, carriage and disposal fee
Oxygen cylinder per climbing group
A 15K maximum baggage weight per climber is allocated. Extra baggage weight (e.g. heavy photographic equipment) to be carried by the porters may incur an additional charge for carriage
Personal porter to carry a climbers day pack
Additional transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Email your Kilimanjaro climbing request on the Enquiry Form

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Tanzania Safari Service

There are essentially three types of accommodation for your safari :

Tanzania Safai Lodges: Safari lodges provide facilities comparable to international 3* 4* & 5* hotels. All are located in stunning locations inside and outside of the wildlife areas and some provide a swimming pool. The lodge service we book for our guests is always full-board - all meals and bottled water.
Tanzania Tented Camps: Tented camps are set up in remote but equally stunning locations. They can be either permanent or semi-permanent sites (i.e. sited to catch the migration activity). Tents are spacious and offer a level of comfort you would wish for on your dream safari. Solar lighting, heated water, bathroom, comfortable beds, bed linin, 'room' service, bar, resturant and some with swimming pool
Tanzania Camping Safari: A camping safari is for the adventurous traveler and not a luxury option. On a camping safari the vehicle in which you travel will also transport all equipment, water, food and your safari chef to the campsite. On reaching the campsite, the chef will remain to organize setting up camp and prepare your food while you continue with game driving. Your tents and a sumptious meal will be ready for your return. You will sleep on sleeping pads in spacious canvas safari tents (with ground sheet and mosquito netting). There will be tables, chairs and dining equipment provided. At some camp sites there are flush toilets and showers. However, in campsites located in the Serengeti, facilities are more basic (no showers and drop toilets) to prevent attracting animals to the site. Water is however available from storage tanks.

Safaris are priced individually based on the wildlife areas visited, the chosen accommodation, the number of people booking together and the number of days on safari.

Please note:

The most expensive northern wildlife safaris areas to visit are Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater

Unlike some other companies, we do not join people together on safari. Our wildlife safaris are for you and your travel partners. Take a look at the Tanzania Safari Programs page for program options.

Some of our guests request a safari with an additional activity (Kili trekking or Zanzibar island). We therefore quote hotel nights (before and after safari) and airport transfers separately unless requested.

Safari Service includes:

Safari and travel information pack
Welcome orientation and daily briefing
Safari adapted 4-wheel drive Land Rovers or Toyota Landcruisers with viewing roof hatch and HF radio
Services of a knowledgeable driver-guide

Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

Tanzania lodge or tented camp safari includes:
- 3* to 5* safari lodge accommodation (comparable to international standards) or tented camp located within areas of natural beauty
- full-board - all safari meals and bottled drinking water
Tanzania camping safari includes:
- safari tent, sleeping mattress, dining table, chairs
- Services of a trained chef, 3 meals a day
- Some itineraries include hot showers.

Not included:

Kilimanjaro airport transfers (on request)
Hotel nights and meals before and after the safari (on request)
Internal air or road transfers (e.g. Nairobi, Dar es Salaam etc on request)
International travel visas
Personal travel insurance
Alcohol, sodas
Items of a personal nature
Sleeping bags for camping safari (for hygiene reasons)
Laundry
Gratuities (tips)
First Air Responder emergency response cover (on request)

Email your safari request on the Enquiry Form

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page update 10/08/10