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Safari
Kili Routes
- Route Overview
- Marangu
- Machame
- Rongai
- Lemosho
- Umbwe
- Shira
- Comparison
- Short treks
- Kili/Safari Combo
- Pricing
Preparation
Pricing 2008
Prices are valid July 1, 2007 through December 15, 2008
On this page: Kilimanjaro | Safari |Packages| Mt. Meru | Tipping | Payment
Kilimanjaro
| Marangu Route | 5 days on mountain | $1050/person |
| This is the "Coca Cola" route. It is the easiest, shortest, and most popular trek on the mountain. This is the only route where you sleep in huts. | ||
| Machame Route | 6 days on mountain | $1305/person |
| The "whiskey route" is longer, but more scenic. | ||
| Rongai Route | 6 days on mountain | $1305/person + $120 group transportation fee |
| The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and has very few people on it. | ||
| Umbwe Route | 6 days on mountain | $1305/person |
| This is a short, more difficult route. | ||
| Shira Route | 6 days on mountain | $1305/person + $120 group transportation fee |
| The Shira Route is a short route that joins up with the Machame. | ||
| Lemosho Route | 8 days on mountain | $1725/person + $120 group transportation fee |
| This is a long route that runs parallel with the Shira Route. Add Crater Camp for $250/person. | ||
Notes:
- All prices are per person in U.S. dollars, double or triple occupancy.
- $50/person discount for groups of 6 or more
- $70/person discount for groups of 12 or more
- $50/person discount during low Season: April, May, and November
Added Charges:
- $190/person for an extra night on the mountain
- $60 single supplement
- Oxygen and hyperbaric pressure bags are available for an additional fee.
- Extra porters (for camera gear, etc.) are $15/day
Price includes:
- National Park gate fees
- Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
- Hut or camping fees
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes
- Porters' salaries
- Rescue fees (required by national park)
- All meals on the mountain
- Two nights accommodation in Moshi bed and breakfast, double or triple occupancy
- Tents, foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and eating utensils
- Oximeters
Not included:
- Tips for guides and porters
- Mountain equipment
- Transfers to and from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
- Lunches, dinners, drinks at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Safaris
| Number in travel group: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | Single Supplement |
| Luxury Lodges | $560 | $475 | $415 | $355 | $70 |
| Luxury Tented Camps | $560 | $475 | $415 | $355 | $70 |
| Mid-Range Hotels | $455 | $295 | $260 | $240 | $60 |
| Mid-Range Tented Camps | $455 | $295 | $260 | $240 | $60 |
| Basic Camping | $360 | $210 | $190 | $180 | $0 |
Notes:
- All prices are per person per day in U.S. dollars, double or triple occupancy.
- You can mix hotels and luxury lodges on your safari, but not camping.
Prices include:
- Transport with qualified driver/guide in 4x4 vehicles with viewing roof
- Camping fees or lodge accommodation
- All meals (including cook on camping safari)
- Camping equipment, if necessary
- National Park gate fees
- Park commission
- Government tax
- Olduvai Gorge visit
Not included:
- Tips for guides and cook
- Bottled water and drinks
- Lodging before and after the safari
- Optional Maasai Village visit
- Transfers to and from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
- Lunches, dinners, drinks at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Packages
| Type of Lodging: | Basic Camping | Wildlife Lodges |
| Package # 1 (13 Days) | $2415 | $2715 |
| Single Supplement | $60 | $245 |
| Package # 2 (11 Days) | $2045 | $2285 |
| Single Supplement | $60 | $210 |
| Package # 3 (11 Days) | $1970 | $2270 |
| Single Supplement | $60 | $245 |
Notes:
- All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.
- Packages have set departure dates.
- Minimum group size is 2 people, and maximum is 16 people.
Prices include:
- 2 nights at the Keys Hotel or similar
- Round-trip Kilimanjaro Airport transfers (only when booking a package)
- Most meals (see package details)
- Olduvai Gorge visit
Not Included:
- Tips for your Kilimanjaro guides and porters
- Tips for your safari guide and cook
- Lunches, dinners, drinks at the Keys Hotel
- Bottled water, drinks on safari
- Extra nights at the Keys Hotel
- Optional Maasai Village visit
Mt. Meru
- 3-day Trek: $555/person
- 4-day Trek: $685/person
- 5-day Trek: $715/person
Added Charges:
- $60 single supplement
- Oxygen is available for an additional fee.
- Extra porters (for camera gear, etc.) are $15/day.
Price includes:
- National Park gate fees
- Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
- Hut or camping fees
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides
- National Park ranger (required by Arusha National Park)
- Porters' salaries
- All meals on the mountain
- Two nights accommodation in Moshi bed and breakfast, double or triple occupancy
- Cooking equipment and eating utensils
- Oximeters available upon request
Not included:
- Tips for guides and porters
- Mountain equipment
- Transfers to and from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
- Lunches, dinners, drinks at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha
Tipping
Tips for guides and porters on Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru:
- We recommend that you leave your tip money with other valuables in a safe deposit box at the hotel in Moshi. After your trek, give your tips to the AWR staff in Moshi with a list of which staff receives which amount, and the tips will be distributed to your guides and porters properly. You can use U.S. dollars, Euros, TZ shillings, or a combination of these.
- If you prefer to hand out your tip money directly to the guides and porters personally, it is best to do so at camp the morning of the last day of the trek. It helps if you have envelopes and small bills to tip everyone individually.
- The typical tip is $20/day for guides (and Meru park ranger), $15/day for assistant guides and cooks, $10/porter/day for porters. These tips are from the whole group, not per hiker.
- Expect 1 guide per 2 hikers, 1 assistant guide per 3 hikers, and 1 cook per 8 hikers.
Porters as follows:
- 2 porters per hiker on the 5-day Marangu Route and Mt. Meru (minimum of 4 porters)
- 3 porters per hiker on a 6 or 7-day trek (minimum of 5 porters)
- 4 porters per hiker on the 8-day Lemosho Route (minimum of 8 porters)
- Sometimes extra porters are required based on the weight of the luggage.
- Budget $300 per hiker for tips for a 6-day trek if hiking in a group of 4 people.
- Gifts: Guides and porters also appreciate your warm clothing, shoes, and packs. You may want to bring some older clothing items just for this purpose.
- Celebration: You are also welcome to invite your guides back to your hotel for dinner (on you) as a thank-you in addition to their tip.
Safari Tips for guide and cook:
- $25/day for driver/guide and $20/day for cook (basic camping) for the whole safari group.
Expectations
- Tips should not be dependent on whether you summit or not, but rather whether they were professional and had your best interests in mind.
Payment
- 20% non-refundable deposit due at time of reservation
- Final payment due 60 days prior to arrival
- We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. You can also wire transfer the money or mail a personal check.
- See our Cancellation Policy