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Kilimanjaro

Notes:

• All prices are per person in U.S. dollars, double or triple occupancy

Discounts (only one applies):

• $50/person discount for groups of 6 to 11
• $70/person discount for groups of 12 or more
• $50/person discount during low season: April 1 - June 15, and November

Added Charges:

• $190/person for an extra night on the mountain
• $60 single supplement
• Oxygen is available for $30 for 2 canisters
• Hyperbaric pressure bags are $70/group
• Extra porters (for camera gear, etc.) are $10/day

Price includes:

• National Park gate fees
• Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
• Hut / camping fees and tents
• Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes
• Porters’ salaries
• Rescue fees (required by the 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 are available upon request

Not included:

• Tips for guides and porters
• Mountain equipment
• Some equipment is available for rent
• Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport ($10/person one-way)
• Lunches and dinners at the Springlands Hotel

Mount Meru

• 3-day Trek: $555/person
• 4-day Trek: $685/person

Added Charges:

• $60 single supplement
• Oxygen is available for $30 (Oximeters available upon request)
• Extra porters (for camera gear, etc.) are $10/day

Price includes:

• National Park gate fees
• Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
• Hut / camping fees and tents
• Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes
• Porters' salaries
• Rescue fees
• 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

Not included:

• Tips for guides and porters
• Mountain equipment
• Some equipment is available for rent
• Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport ($10/person one-way)
• Lunches and dinners at the Springlands Hotel

Safaris

Notes:

• All prices are per person per day in U.S. dollars, double or triple occupancy
• You can combine different lodging on your safari. Contact us for a custom quote.

Discounts:

• $50/person/safari discount during low Season: April 1 - June 15, and November (4 day minimum)

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

Not included:

• Tips for guides and cook
• $15/day for driver/guide and $10/day for cook (basic camping) from the whole safari group
• Transfer to and from Kilimanjaro Airport ($10/person one-way)
• Bottled water/drinks
• Lunches and dinners at the Springlands Hotel
• Lodging before and after the safari
  

Packages

Notes:

• All prices are per person per day in U.S. dollars
• Packages have set departure dates
• The minimum group size is 2 people, and the maximum is 16 people

Prices include:

• 2 nights at the Springlands Hotel
• Round-trip Kilimanjaro Airport transfers
• Meals listed below (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• Olduvai Gorge visit

Not included:

• Tips for your Kilimanjaro guides and porters
• Tips for your safari guide and cook
• Lunches, dinners, and drinks at the Springlands Hotel
• Bottled water and drinks on safari
• Extra nights at the Springlands Hotel
• Optional Masai Village visit

Springlands Hotel

Single Room: $60/room/night B&B
Double Room: $60/room/night B&B
Triple Room: $90/room/night B&B
Day Room: $35/room/day
Dinner: $10/person
Lunch: $6-7/person

Tipping

Tips for guides and porters on Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru:

• You will be given an envelope at the Springlands Hotel after your trek for your tip money. You can use U.S. dollars, Euros, TZ shillings, or a combination of these.
  It helps if you have small bills to tip everyone individually. There is no need to take money on the mountain with you.
• The typical tip is $15/day for guides, $10/day for assistant guides and cooks, $7/day for porters. This is from the whole group, not per hiker.
• Expect 1 guide per 8 hikers, 1 assistant guide per 3 hikers, and 1 cook per 8 hikers.
  Expect porters as follows:
  - 2 porters per hiker on the 5-day Marangu Route (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 your luggage.
• Budget $200 per hiker for tips for a 6-day trek.
• Gifts: Guides and porters also appreciate your warm clothing, shoes, and packs. You may want to bring some older clothing items for this purpose.
• Celebration: You are also welcome to invite your guides back to the Springlands Hotel for drinks and/or dinner (on you) as a thank-you in addition to their tip.

Safari Tips for your guide and cook:

• $15/day for driver/guide and $10/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.
• If your guides and porters have not met your expectations, please inform Zara at the Springlands Hotel immediately, and don’t feel obligated to give a tip.
  If they press you for a tip during your trek, inform Zara as well, as this is against company policy.

Payment

• A 20% non-refundable deposit is due at time of reservation
• Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival
• We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. You can also wire transfer your money directly to Moshi or mail a personal check.
• Please review our Cancellation Policy