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Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Serengeti Adventure

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Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Serengeti Adventure

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As of October 1, 2021 G Adventuresโ€™ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

Transport

7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle, private minibus, trekking

Accommodation

Simple hotels (3 nts), full-service camping (4 nts), alpine huts (4 nts)

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified mountain guide, certified safari guide/driver, local representative, cook, porters, camp crew.

Meals

11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 7 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative Visit, Moshi Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Mt Kilimanjaroโ€™s Marangu Route trekking permits and guides, cooks, and porters. Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive. Serengeti wildlife safari drives. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

Please note: Once the park fees are paid Kilimanjaro International Park is not able to provide refunds for any unused days. Passengers should be aware that, for any reason, they are unable to make the trek to the summit, then any additional cost will be at their own expense. 1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. 2. SLEEPING BAGS Please note that a sleeping bag is required for the entire duration of this tour. Sleeping bags can be rented for the Kilimanjaro portion of the tour (please see the "Checklist" section for more information), but not the Safari portion. We recommend packing a sleeping bag that can be used for both portions of this tour. 3. MIGRATION Tanzania and Kenya The Seronera Plains, which lie in the southeast of the National Park and extend into the western Ngorongoro Conservation Area, form the main ungulate calving grounds of the Serengeti. The wildebeest typically disperse into the Seronera plains during the short rains, which fall in late November or early December, before calving in January, and staying put until the end of the long rains from January to early May. Towards the end of April the wildebeest start to congregate on the southern plains in the preparation for the 800km northward migration. The major obstacle faced by the wildebeest on this migration is the crossing for the Grumeti River through the western corridor, which typically occurs from June into early July. From July to October, the ungulates disperse again, with about half of them crossing the Mara River into Kenyaโ€™s Masai Mara National Reserve and the remainder spreading out through the northern and western Serengeti. By late October the animals have generally started to plod back southward to the Seronera Plains, to arrive there in late November when the cycle starts all over again. 4. TRAVEL DAYS The safari portion of your trip is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, as long drives and poor road conditions are the rule as opposed to the exception in Tanzania. A safari is about travelling to see animals, so we cover long distances crossing the region to visit different wildlife parks. Once there, we spend the majority of the time viewing wildlife while driving in the parks. This translates to a lot of driving. Despite this, the diversity and scenery of the African landscape, the local culture and abundant wildlife are all well worth the experience. 5. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour is a combination of two G Adventures tours. This trip combines our Kiliminjaro Trek (DTKM), Tanzania Wildlife Experience (DTWE). 6. OTHER TRAVELLERS Please be aware there are no minimums on the Kilimanjaro portion of this adventure. The nature of these tours is such that it is possible for certain components to have a lower number of passengers. 7. DEPARTURE You are responsible for making your own arrangements from Arusha on day 12 (departure day), as the tour ends in Arusha. 8. LUGGAGE COMPLICATIONS FLYING INTO KILIMANJARO It occasionally happens that luggage on international flights into Kilimanjaro does not arrive. Please be aware that this may happen, especially if you have a tight connection, are flying with different airlines with a connection, have a last minute flight change or re-route, or fly from or connect through another African centre. Please be prepared and keep all important documentation and valuables on your person. As well we recommend a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If unfortunately this does happen, and your luggage does not arrive, you should be entitled to a limited initial compensation from your airline. In Kilimanjaro, the arrival of lost luggage normally takes between 48 and 72 hours after the initial planeโ€™s arrival. The airlines technically should be responsible to forward your luggage to you, to your hotel or elsewhere in Tanzania. You may find that you will be needed to start your trek and you still have not received your luggage. Considering that the customer service standards in Tanzania are different from home, and that we find that the airlines are not always pro-active in helping luggage in its care be reunited with its owner, it is recommended that you purchase or hire locally the needed items, and speak to your G Adventures representative at the start hotel to persist with your airline to retrieve your luggage. Once your luggage is retrieved, it should be able to be forwarded to you โ€“ depending where you are. Please note that any costs that you may incur for luggage retrieval or sending luggage are not the responsibility of G Adventures, though we will always strive to assist you in any way possible. You should always keep all receipts and documentation, and contact your airline or insurance provider for reimbursement. 9. FLYING THROUGH LONDON-HEATHROW TO EAST AFRICA? Please note that regardless of the rules in other centres, travellers flying from or connecting in London-Heathrow are currently only permitted one carry-on piece of luggage on board flights to Nairobi. If you arrive to the security gate with 2 pieces, you will be forced to check-in one of them, which may result in complications noted in #8. This restriction is in place as of the time of writing, though local rules and regulations may indeed change. It is thus advisable to contact your airline directly for the most up-to-date information. 10. YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 11. ELECTRICITY The power supply in Tanzania is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected. 12. MONEY For extra expenses at the start/end hotel, cash or visa card are the only accepted form of payment. Please note however, there will be extra charges for using your credit card. As a result of this it is preferable to settle all expenses in cash. 13. HEALTH AND SAFETY Please read the Health and Safety section below for an important message on Physical Fitness and Altitude and Acclimatization. 14. EXTRAS Looking to add to your experience? Check out our Extras! Specially designed for travellers with unique interests, Extras are optional add-ons to your G adventures trip that make your adventure more you-centric. Extras must be booked prior to departure, please see details in our optional activities field and ask your sales GCO or travel agent about booking. 15. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Moshi - Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari

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Itinerary of your trip Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route & Serengeti Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Moshi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Moshi

      Arrive at any time.
      Arrive in Moshi and head to the hotel. Attend a pre-departure meeting with the local guide to go over last minute details of the trip.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

      Additional Notes: Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable, to make alterations. On Day 1 of the tour you will be advised of any amendments.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Moshi/Mandara Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Moshi/Mandara Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Hike through the forested, lower slopes to Mandara escarpment.
      Most days the hiking will begin early in the morning, with hikes of around 5 to 6 hours. The guides will set a moderate pace, so as to allow for time to acclimatize to the altitude changes. Guides will continually repeat the words, โ€œpole poleโ€ (po-ly, po-ly), which means โ€œgo slowlyโ€ in Swahili.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Moshi to Marangu Gate 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
  • Day 3 Day 3: Mandara Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Mandara Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Hike through the heather and moorland zone to Horombo Hut.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
  • Day 4 Day 4: Horombo Huts/Kibo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Horombo Huts/Kibo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Proceed onto the Kilimanjaro Saddle, through a desertlike alpine zone, to Kibo Hut.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
  • Day 5 Day 5: Kibo Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Kibo Huts/Horombo Huts (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Night hike to the summit via Stella Point. Appreciate the beautiful sunrise from the roof of Africa, then descend back to Horombo Hut.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Kibo Hut to Summit
      - Summit to Horombo Huts Camp
  • Day 6 Day 6: Horombo Huts/Moshi (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Horombo Huts/Moshi (1B, 1L)

      Descend the mountain, passing through villages and plantations on the slopes en route to Moshi. Meet the mamas of the Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative, a G supported project, for a climbing ceremony.
      Transfer by shuttle bus to Moshi. Time to relax, take a shower, and celebrate with a drink. Cheers to climbing Mt Kilimanjaro! Before dinner, you will be welcomed and congratulated on your climb by the mamas of the Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative, a project supported by G Adventures. They will present you with a gift and a certificate to remember all your efforts on the mountain.

      Opt to pre-book the Moshi Mamas Massage by adding it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Marangu Gate to Moshi 00:45 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Horombo Huts Camp to Marangu Gate
      - Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative Visit

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Lalasalama Spa & Beauty Aromatherapy Massage
  • Day 7 Day 7: Moshi/Arusha (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Moshi/Arusha (1B)

      En route to Arusha, enjoy an included stop at the G Adventures-supported Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative. Pick up any last-minute supplies in Arusha.
      Travel to the picturesque town of Arusha. En route, stop at the Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative to learn about what this project offers. Meet the women, learn more about their lives, and opt to purchase some souvenirs.

      In the evening, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers arriving from Kenya or starting the safari portion of their Tanzania trip. Check for details of the time and location of a welcome meeting, typically around 18:00.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Transport 01:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Moshi Womenโ€™s Cooperative Visit
  • Day 8 Day 8: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)

      Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
      Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.

      Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.

      This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Arusha to Mto wa Mbu 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch
      - Lake Manyara National Park Safari
  • Day 9 Day 9: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
      Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - 7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Serengeti National Park Safari
  • Day 10 Day 10: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park

      Included Activities:
      - Serengeti National Park Safari

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Serengeti Balloon Safari

      Additional Notes: If you have pre-booked a Serengeti Balloon Safari, your flight will be in the morning. You will miss the morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have spectacular views from above. If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
  • Day 11 Day 11: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
      The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Serengeti National Park Safari
      - Ngorongoro Crater Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive

      Additional Notes: Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
  • Day 12 Day 12: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

      Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha where the tour ends on arrival. Onward flights can be booked from 6pm, or extend your stay in Arusha by a night, or two.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Ngorongoro to Arusha 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Clean Cookstove Project Visit
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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