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TANZANIA Kilimanjaro & Safari

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Day 01 Arriving, Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and meet your ITS staff. Transfer to Arusha Lush Garden hotel for a nice relaxing evening and meal at a local restaurant.

Day 02 Lake Manyara National Park & CAS

Full day: An early start as we head off in our safari vehicles to Lake Manyara National Park for some game viewing for the first part of the day.

Afternoon: After lunch you will then drive to Mto was Mbu for your afternoon

of CAS project. This village has a number of small schools where you will visit and help paint some of the classrooms and interact with the local school children.

Evening: Dinner and camp at the Jambo campsite in Manyara. .

Day 03 Gibbs Farm & Ngorongoro Crater

Full day: An early start as we head to Ngorongoro Crater. En-route we will visit a working farm and hotel in the hills of this area Gibbs Farm. The estate provides work and home to the many local villagers who live in the area.

Evening: We will continue our journey to the crater rim of Ngorongoro.

Here we will set up camp and have our evening meal, cooked by our chef. You will be staying in tents in an area which is part of the National Park and sometimes has buffalo and other wild animals roaming through no big cats though, these and other more carnivorous animals remain in the crater.

Day 04 Ngorongoro Crater

Full day: Full day game drive in the crater, where you will hopefully see many animals: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, zebra, leopard, hyena and many more. Lunch will be at a designated picnic spot in the crater and will be a packed lunch.

Evening: Head out of the crater and return the camp site for another night

high above the crater.

Day 05 The Cradle of Mankind & Maasai village

Morning: Transfer to Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Mankind. Explore the museum and hear about how a number of important remains of ancestral man have been discovered here in this region some of the earliest known remains.

Afternoon: After lunch you will continue back to Arusha via a Maasai village. Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Relaxing night to pack and sleep before

your first day of trekking. You will have some time to finish packing and loading of the bus before we drive to Marangu gate.



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Day 06 - Kilimanjaro National Park

Full day: Travel to Marangu Gate, the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park to begin your first days trek. We will spend around an hour completing registration and payment fees before entering the National Park. The climb begins with a trek through the rain forest until you reach the first hut at Mandara.

Evening: Meal and overnight at Mandara Hut. (Time 5 hours 9000 ft 2,725m) Day 07 - Horombo Hut

Full day: The ascent this morning moves through alpine meadows. Due to the

gradual change of altitude the overall pace slows but this allows us to enjoy the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara.

Evening: Meal and overnight at the hut. (Time 5 hours 12335 ft 3,780m) Day 08 - Horombo Hut

Full day: We will spend the day in the vicinity of Horombo Hut in order to

acclimatize to the altitude. This will be beneficial when we go for the Peak in two days time. During the day we will take a short local trek in the vicinity of Horombo Hut.

Evening: Overnight for the second night at Horombo Hut.

Day 09 - Kibo Hut Full day: We leave the meadows and tree line behind and ascend through the

arid, desert like environment towards Kibo Peak. The landscape is very stony on the climb towards Kibo Hut.

Evening: Meal and overnight at Kibo Hut. (Time 5-6 hours 15520ft 4,730m). Early bed in order to be ready for the push to the Peak tomorrow!

Day 10 - Gilmans Point & Uhuru Peak

Full day: We need to be ready by 1:00 a.m. because our target is to see the

sun rise over Africa so we need to start the final ascent during the hours of darkness. This is the hardest part of the climb, the trek up to Gilmans Point at 5681m. It is steeper than anything previously and it is very tiring and cold especially with the effects of altitude. There is a good chance that the final ascent will involve walking on snow.

Once Gilmans Point is reached it is a further one hour walk along the rim of Kilimanjaro Crater to the highest point in Africa - UHURU PEAK at 5895m above mean sea level. We will enjoy this unique moment on the top of Africa, take photographs of the group on Uhuru Peak and view the sun rise over Africa and the fabulous early morning views over



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the Serengeti of Tanzania and the Maasai Mara of Kenya before starting the descent back to Horombo Hut.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at Horombo. It must be stressed that ITS cannot

guarantee a successful summit attempt for everyone. Altitude will affect us all in different ways and for some it may just be too much resulting in the need to remain at base camp. However, we will try our best to ensure you are prepared to attempt the summit

Day 11 - Descent to Marambu Gate Full day: Continue the descent to Marangu Gate. Marangu, where we started

the trek 6 days earlier is the end of the Kilimanjaro adventure. Evening: Transfer to Arusha. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Congratulations, prize giving and dinner.

Day 12 - Departure Depending on your flight schedule, last shopping in town and transfer to Kilimanjaro airport. Time to say...

Bye Bye and See You Soon!

Price for 11 nights: On application* Based on 20 students and 2 free teachers

* The price for the above itinerary is based on the number of days, number of students, time of year and specific requirements of the school. The above notes are intended as a guide only, indicating a planned itinerary and series of activities and highlights. Our intention is to adhere to the day to day schedule published. If there is any deviation from the planned itinerary due to safety, transportation, weather, etc., ITS will endeavour to ensure that the trip remains equally enjoyable and rewarding to all concerned.

Included in the price Not included in the price Pre-departure assistance with special interests, travel options and curricular priorities Private bus transfers to and from the airport or when specified ITS Tour Leader from arrival to departure All dinners and lunches from day 1 except departure day Intensive Care air Ambulance cover for the entire trip Accommodation in 2* hotels, campsites or hotels indicated Breakfast, lunch and Dinner daily (from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day) Kilimanjaro trek, guides and porters park entry fees and climbing permits 1 free teacher/chaperone for every 10 paying students

International and domestic air travel Visa fees Vaccines / medication Personal medical and travel insurance Vaccinations and other medical needs Drinks other than water Trek equipment Extra activities not included in the itinerary Internet and telephone expenses Pocket money and personal expenses Tips ITS recommend approximately USD$ 1200 to cover all tips: mountain and safari.



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Alternative information Safety is an absolute priority with ITS trips. Our experienced and trained staff are all First Aid qualified. Each staff member has a mobile telephone for emergencies and overall communication. GSM service is available throughout the majority of the trek. SPOT satellite SOS/GPS messenger is used on all trips to support each group. Tanzania has a reasonable health care system and doctors speak English. The nearest hospital is located in Arusha. All the local mountain guides are qualified and highly trained to the Kilimanjaro trek. A general medical examination is highly recommended before to start your trip. Being in a good mental state is important during the Kilimanjaro trek. As you ascend, available oxygen decreases. Low oxygen in the blood causes shortness of breath during exertion, increased ventilation and heart-beats. Do not push yourself to go on if you are not feeling well. Kilimanjaro Guides and Porters are aware of the signs of altitude sickness and will enforce stops or descents as required. We carry emergency oxygen, hyperbaric chamber (Gamow pressure bags) and pulse-oximeters on all Kili climbs. Most important, our staff, of seasoned guides, know how to use this equipment. A complete risk assessment is provided for each trip. Health and Vaccinations: Vaccinations are required for East Africa. However, it is recommended that you consult with your GP for the most up to date advice. General rules of hygiene must be followed. It is recommended that all students are healthy before travelling and bring with them any medication required. A good level of physical fitness is required for all participants. Please visit our recommended website National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) for further information: http://www.nathnac.org/ds/c_pages/country_page_TZ.htm Visas: Please contact your local consulate for visa information and requirements. Money: We recommend you exchange money on arrival as it may not be possible to obtain local currency from your home country. We also recommend you use an international credit card to minimize the amount of cash carried. Children should not carry a large amount of cash in any case. Tour Style: ITS Staff accompanies the group during the entire duration, organizing all the activities and visits. Food during the trek and safari will be cooked by your own chefs. please inform us as soon as possible of your dietary requirements. Equipment: A full kit list will be provided at a later date along with a full teacher information pack which can also be used as an information pock or presentation to parents and students. Climate: Equatorial to Arctic conditions are present on Kilimanjaro. The temperature is warm to begin with on the dry plains with average temperatures of 30 C. The ascent takes us through a wide belt of wet tropical forest, to the top where there is permanent ice and freezing temperatures. Lodging: Single room supplements may apply. ITS cannot guarantee private accommodation for the group in huts during the climb, due to the current booking system in place. Conditions: The price per student is based on the above offer and guaranteed for a minimum 20 paying students.

The next step This standard offer will be customized to fit your wishes if needed. All our programs are tailor-made! Therefore if you would like to change any aspect of this itinerary please contact us directly. Once both parties agree on the specified itinerary you will receive an Invoice and a Booking Confirmation form to sign and return to your contact.

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