Date
3 Aug 2011 until 8 Aug 2011
Route
Price
kilimanjaro
WHY?
Perhaps you have dreamt of this a long time. Or maybe you like to discover your mental and physical barriers. Regardless your reasons, reaching Uhuru Peak is one of the most challenging and spiritual experiences you will probably encounter. Doing so on a full moon night is magical!
You will start this expedition wondering how it will be. You will finish it knowing how it was – connected to Kilimanjaro, nature and yourself.
WHO?
This is an expedition organized by FAIR TRAVEL TANZANIA. Remember that 100% of FAIR TRAVEL TANZANIA’s profits are dedicated for our social goals. Our ambition is to create a healthy mix of international people with the shared passion for trekking, spirituality and rewarding challenges.
Group members must be in excellent health, good physical condition and positive minded. Maximum group size is set to 8 beautiful climbers.
Contact us at res@fairtravel.com for detailed itinerary. There is now availability for 6 more climbers.
QUICK FACTS:
ROUTE
Machame route
PRICE
$1800 p.p for 6 days
$280 p.p for extra day on self cost basis
$100 added if group size ≤3
PRICE COMPARISON
Other established companies charge you between $1566 to 1750 for the climb + $200-300 in ‘recommended’ (expected) tips, which is what should have been staff salary = actual price range between $1766 to $2050. Our price = $1800
INCLUDES
Transfers to/from park gate, national park fees, shared double accommodation in hotel before&after, all program meals, AMREF Flying Doctors’ Emergency rescue fee and fair salaries for:
Kilimanjaro Head guide ($35/day)
Kilimanjaro Assistant Guide ($25/day)
Kilimanjaro Cook ($20/day)
Kilimanjaro Assistant cook ($18/day)
Kilimanjaro Porter ($18/day)
ACCOMMODATION
Expedition tents in designated camping areas, home-stay in Chagga family guest house before & hotel in Moshi or Arusha after expedition.
Note: The accommodation at the home-stay consists of private rooms with en-suite bathroom. Provides you a great chance for deep cultural insights and sleep at 1400m is excellent before climb for acclimatizing.
FOOD
Nutritious, well-cooked with local ingredients and plenty. Also plenty for staff as many operators don’t feed porters more than 1 meal per day. We always ensure 3 meals per day for our staff.
STAFF/CLIENT RATIO
1 head guide, 1 assistant guide, 1 cook, 1 assistant cook and 12 porters per any 4 climbers.
YOUR FOOTPRINTS
+ fair salaries and dignity for staff
+ support of local economy
+ park fees (help conservation of Kilimanjaro National Park)
+ contribution to Fair Travel social goals of 2011 (see www.fairtravel.com for more info)
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Park fees $670
Accommodation $120
Food $150
Vehicle & fuel $50
Staff $550
Equipment $80
Operation cost $60
Estimated profit $120
for 2011 goals
TOTAL: $1800
ATTENDING COUNTRIES:
FRANCE (2)
There is now availability for 6 more climbers. Contact res@fairtravel.com to join
Kilimanjaro guidelines for Machame:
https://fairtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/FAIR-TRAVEL-KILIMANJARO-GUIDELINES-2011-MACHAME-6-7.pdf
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.