Overview
An intense journey to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at nearly 5,900 meters. This private adventure challenges your limits, builds perseverance, and rewards you with stunning views of volcanic landscapes, alpine deserts, and deep valleys.
A tough climb with unforgettable moments — ending with the thrill of standing on the fourth highest peak in the world.
Highlights
- Mountain hikes
Included
- Professional team
- Porters at the rate of one per 3 participants to carry personal equipment and food.
- Bottled water throughout the day, below water is drawn from springs and then purified with filters and boiled.
- Camping gears (sleeping tents, dining tents, portable toilet)
- Medical team.
- Transportation from and to the airport
- Accommodation
Not included
- Airline tickets
- Personal Equipment, sleeping bag & clothing
- Private purchases of soft drinks, chocolates and others.
- Your Personal Insurance for the days not mentioned
- Tips to accompanying team (USD 200per person is customary and mandatory)
- Any additional baggage charges or airport taxes.
- Entry Visa to Tanzania
Meet your Guides
Now that we’re here, a PANGAEA rep will be waiting outside the airport gates to take us to our hotel. Depending on when everyone arrives, we’ll plan to have our briefing meeting once we’ve settled in.
Elevation: 2,250 m to 2,780 m
Distance: 6 km
Duration: 3-4 hours
Shared tent
Elevation: 2,780 m – 3.500 m
Distance: 5 km
Duration: 5-6 hours
Shared tent
Elevation: 3,500 m – 3,900 m
Distance: 9 km
Duration: 6-7 hours
Shared tent
Elevation: 3,900 m – 3,960 m
Distance: 12 km
Duration: 6-8 hours
Shared tent
Elevation: 3,960m – 4,035m
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Shared tent
Elevation: 4,035m – 4,640m
Distance: 8 km
Duration: 6 – 7
Shared tent
Elevation: 4,640m to 5,895m down to 3,080m
Distance: 5k up, 13 km down
Duration: 5-7 hours up, 5-6 hours down
Shared tent
Elevation: 3,080m to 1,630m
Distance: 10 km
Duration: 3-4 hours
Shared room
After breakfast and based on your flight timing, you will be taken to the airport for your flight back home.
Travel Requirement
- Tanzania entry visa
- Your bag must not exceed 15 kg
- Health insurance from www.worldnomads.com
- The participant is free of chest and lung diseases
- The participant is not overly obese
- The participant’s willingness to adapt to difficult circumstances
Important information
- The schedule may change according to circumstances out of our control
-This trip is subject to a minimum participant requirement for operation. We highly recommend refraining from booking your flights until we confirm and advise you to proceed with flight reservations. - Check-in at the hotel starts at 16:00 for early arrivals. You can leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy your first exploration until check-in time
Weather
-15 /27 C
Currency & Payment
In Tanzania, the official currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).
Payment methods:
Cash: Cash is widely used in Tanzania, especially for small transactions and in rural areas where credit cards may not be accepted.
Credit/Debit Cards: Major credit cards like Visa and MasterCard are accepted in many upscale hotels, restaurants, and large stores in urban areas. However, smaller businesses and cash markets often prefer cash.
ATMs: ATMs are available in cities and large towns where you can withdraw Tanzanian Shillings using your international debit or credit card. Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, but it’s advisable to inform your bank of your travel plans to avoid any issues with withdrawals.
Entry Visa
For Saudi Arabian citizens obtaining an entry visa is required. This can be obtained through an official electronic visa (eVisa) website or upon arrival. but it is HIGHLY recommended that one secures the visa before traveling to Tanzania.
To obtain a visa to enter Tanzania through the electronic website, you can follow these steps:
1- Visit the Visa Application Website: https://tanzania-eservices.org
2- Fill Out the Electronic Form
3- Upload Required Documents
4- Pay Fees
5- Monitor Application Status
6- Print the Visa: Once the visa is issued, print a copy of it. This copy must be carried with you when traveling to Tanzania to present at entry points.
Tips
In Tanzania , tipping, or gratuity, is mandatory. Some profession they don’t have salary or hourly paid, they live on tips, like waiters, drivers, hotel staff. Here are some general guidelines:
- Restaurants: A standard tip is 10% of the total bill. Some restaurants may include a service charge, so it’s essential to check your bill.
- Hotels: Tipping hotel staff is customary. You can tip porters around TZS 2500 or $1 per bag and leave a gratuity for housekeeping, typically around TZS 5000 – 7500 per day.
- Tour Guides/Drivers: For guided tours or transportation services, tipping is appreciated. You can tip tour guides and drivers around TZS 25000 – 50000 per day, depending on the service.
- Taxi Drivers:Tipping taxi drivers is common, and rounding up the fare is acceptable.
Adaptation During Travel
Remember, adaptation in travel means adjusting to new environments, cultures, and situations. Embracing these changes will enhance your experience and help you fully enjoy your destination.
FAQs
Proper preparation for climbing Kilimanjaro is essential for an ideal experience. We have collected valuable information to help you prepare better. Visit the link below for more details.
https://pangaeaclub.net/get_ready_for_kilimanjaro/
Small first aid bag, trip leader will have an integrated bag but to reserve/you should tell us if you have any health problems.
Medicines you may need:
Drugs/Medications/Prescriptions. Climbers should bring Pepto Bismol, Ciprofloxin (Cipro) 500mg
tablets for traveler’s diarrhea and for urinary tract infections, Azithromycin (Z-pak) 250mg tablets
for non-gastrointestinal infections, Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250 mg tablets for altitude
sickness, Ibuprofen 200mg or Acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets for altitude headaches, sprains,aches, etc
