Mount Kilimanjaro: To the Summit on a Mission A Philanthropic Journey

Price per person

Double occupancy….. $6,950
Single supplement….. $870

A donation of $1,200 per person to Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is required to participate on this expedition, and is not included in the price quoted above. The full amount of your contribution will go towards weather monitoring equipment provided in your name to enable further research on Mount Kilimanjaro. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy is established in the United States as a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, and your charitable gift is tax deductible as provided by U.S. law.

Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Arusha, Tanzania:

Board an overnight flight to Arusha, where you are met and transferred to your hotel, nestled in the heart of a coffee estate.

Meals Served: D

Day 3: Arusha National Park:

Head to Arusha National Park after breakfast and join a ranger for a walk through the park to help prepare you for your climb. Located between Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, the park has a wide range of habitats, from the string of crater lakes with flocks of water birds to highland mountain forest containing a wealth of animals that live amid the ancient cedar trees. Pause for a picnic lunch before an afternoon game drive. This evening, attend a group orientation and a welcome dinner.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 4: Arusha National Park/Mount Kilimanjaro:

Drive across the Masai Steppe to the Lemosho Glades at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Begin with a gentle walk through a dense rubber tree and giant fig forest, stopping for a picnic lunch en route to your camp. As you make your way up through the forested terrain, you may see colobus monkey and signs of elephant.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 5: Forest Camp/Shira 1 Camp:

After breakfast in the forest, start a slow walk to aid acclimatization. With abundant bird life all around, trek out of the forest and up into the Hagenia zone. Travel through a savannah of tall grasses and bearded heather, ghostly landscapes of volcanic lava, caves and foamy streams framed by giant groundsels. Your destination is the Shira Plateau, where you camp at 12,200 feet.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 6: Shira 1 Camp/Shira 2 Camp:

As you awaken this morning, a beautiful view of the entire Shira Plateau lies before you. The Shira Plateau is in the high moorlands with views of Kibo in the northwest and Mount Meru to the east and home to many white-necked raven. Explore the plateau today, including the small caves a short walk from the campsite, as you trek east toward Kibo's glacial peak. You have the option of visiting the ancient, collapsed Shira cone, the oldest of Kilimanjaro's three volcanoes. Arrive at Shira 2 Camp at 12,600 feet.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 7: Shira 2 Camp/Moir Camp:

Proceed steadily upward through the heather and into the barren high-altitude desert, toward the "Shark's Tooth" and your camp. The trek is short today to add extra time to acclimatize. From your isolated camp, there are great views over the Shira Plateau and Amboseli Game Reserve.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 8: Moir Camp/Lava Tower Camp:

Today's route takes you steadily upward to the pass at Lava Tower (15,000 feet), a 300-foot volcanic plug with fabulous panoramic views from its peak.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 9: Lava Tower Camp/Arrow Glacier Camp:

A two-hour trek up a steep, boulder-strewn path leads you to Arrow Glacier Camp at the foot of the Great Western Breach. From this campsite, at 18,750 feet, you begin the steep path up to the crater. The massive headwall of the breach glows a warm red in the afternoon sun. Spend the day relaxing and acclimatizing or explore the surrounding area.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 10: Arrow Glacier Camp/Crater Camp:

Your day begins at 2 am, when you make your way up the Western Breach. Once you reach the crater rim, you are treated to a stunning view of the Northern Icefields, the Furtwangler Glacier and Uhuru Peak itself. Your camp for tonight is set in soft sands near the retreating vertical ice walls of the Furtwangler Glacier. Rest for a while in the mess tent at Crater Camp (18,750 feet). If you wish, you may explore the strange lunar landscape of the Reusch Crater, the ash pit and the glaciers. You are among the few who experience the summit zone in this way.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 11: Crater Camp/Mweka Camp:

You are awakened early today to start your final ascent. After about an hour and a half of hiking, you reach the summit at Uhuru Peak (19,325 feet) in time to watch the beautiful sunrise. Enjoy a celebratory glass of champagne and take in the breathtaking scenery. After time on the peak, begin the descent to your last campsite on the mountain.

Meals Served: B L D

Day 12: Mweka Camp/Base of mountain/Arusha/Depart:

After breakfast, descend to the base of the mountain, where your Abercrombie & Kent representative meets you for lunch. Afterward, you are transferred to Arusha, where the balance of your afternoon is at leisure at KIA Hotel before your international departure flight.

Meals Served: B L

Day 13: USA or Canada:

Connect with your homebound flight.

Meals Served:

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/5/2010 - 11/17/2010	$6,950
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 •  Climb with a dedicated team of experts, including lead guide Ake Lindstrom, who are the best on the mountain
 •  Spend extra time acclimatizing before your climb
 •  See incredible panoramic views from every camp site
 •  Celebrate reaching the summit with a glass of champagne

The price of your travel program INCLUDES: 

Accommodations
All accommodations as indicated in the itinerary.

Meals and Beverages
Meals as indicated in the itinerary;  B=Breakfast, L=Lunch; D=Dinner. 
Meals to be specially prepared for participants.  All food on the mountain with services of dedicated A&K cook.
Coffee and tea is included with all meals in the itinerary.  
Bottled water will also be provided in vehicles.  
Three liters of mineral water per person per day while on the mountain.
Champagne on the summit.

Transfers
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport and to/from Kilimanjaro National Park trailheads.

Baggage Handling and Restrictions
Porterage of 2 piece(s) of baggage per person. 
Weight is not to exceed 33 lbs. total per person on Mt. Kilimanjaro.  This includes purses and camera equipment in addition to your regular luggage. 
Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should re-pack their bags accordingly prior to departure from Arusha.  
All hard luggage must be placed in storage in Arusha. 
Excess baggage from international flights may be stored in your Arusha hotel.  Soft-sided luggage or duffels are required for the mountain ascent. 
Large suitcases of dimensions greater than 24" x 17" x 7" are impossible to store in vehicles and/or carried up the mountain by porters and should not be used.

Sightseeing
All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary including entrance fees, national park fees and rescue fees. Surface transportation and game viewing provided in custom built four-wheel-drive safari landcruisers with roof hatches.

Guides/Lecturers/Staff 
Åke Lindstrom   experienced Kilimanjaro climber, will lead lthe group.
All guides (NOLS qualified) and porters.

Gratuities/Taxes/ Service Charges
Hotel taxes and service charges included for all services specified in the itinerary. 
A&K pays gratuities on your behalf for standard services performed for the group by hotel staff at included meals.
Handling of 2 bags per person.

However, gratuities for your guides, porters up the mountain and transfer drivers, with whom your relationship is more direct and personal, are not included in the cost of your program.   

Other
All safety equipment (including portable altitude chamber).
All camping equipment.
All communication techniques (radio, satellite phones, cell phones).
Membership to the flying doctors.
MEDICAL EVACUATION SERVICE TO THE NEAREST MEDICAL FACILITY IS INCLUDED SHOULD SUCH SERVICES BE REQUIRED.

The price of your travel program DOES NOT INCLUDE: 

Personal Expenses
Costs of obtaining passports or visas; laundry; communication charges; game drives, meals, beverages or sightseeing charges not included in the itinerary; optional activities; International airfare; airport departure taxes and any other applicable airport taxes; excess baggage fees; travellers' insurance; health insurance; gratuities to guides, porters up the mountain and transfer drivers; room service charges. 

Additional expenses incurred due to a change, delay or cancellation of any flight will be the responsibility of the client. If this occurs, Abercrombie & Kent's correspondent company will do all possible to assist clients in boarding or finding alternative arrangements. It must be stressed that this is done as a courtesy to clients and Abercrombie & Kent cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for the additional costs thus incurred, nor for monies not recovered for missed land arrangements due to airline delays. 

Booking Conditions 

Payment
Registration
A deposit of $2000 per person is required at the time of booking.  Payment in full is due 120 days prior to departure.

Final payment
Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure.  If your reservation is made within 120 days prior to departure, the entire tour price must be paid at time of confirmation.

Cancellation
In the event of written cancellation, the following forfeiture of tour price will be assessed based on the number of days prior to the tour departure the cancellation was received. 
120 days or more:  $1000 per person
119-90 days:  $1500 per person
89-60 days:  $2500 per person
59-45 days:  $3500 per person
44-30 days:  $4500 per person
29 days or less:  100% of the tour price

For extra service cancellation terms, please refer to your invoice.  A&K's Passenger Travel Protection Program, which provides coverage for injury illness,
trip cancellation and loss or damage of luggage and its contents, is strongly recommended.

Insurance
A&K's Passenger Travel Protection Program, which provides coverage for injury, illness, trip cancellation and loss or damage of luggage and its contents, is strongly recommended. Premiums are calculated at 8% of the total tour cost. 

ACTIVE ELEMENT:
On this itinerary active elements have been incorporated into the itinerary.  To enjoy the program as intended, a minimum level of fitness is required.  A&K will require notice if any participant has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to him or herself, or other members of the expedition.

A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone that it considers unsuitable due to fitness level.  A&K also reserves the right to remove from the expedition, at participant's own expense, anyone whose condition is such that it could create hazard to him or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of the other members of the expedition.  SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED ANY CLARIFICATION ABOUT A SPECIFIC PROGRAM PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS.

Please note:  This program contains strenuous activity, and a good level of fitness is essential.  You'll want to consult your physician before undertaking this unforgettable adventure.

 

Prices and Arrangements
Quoted tour prices include planning, handling and operational charges, and are based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of January 2007. A&K reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs, tariffs and taxes, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets.  A&K is under no obligation to give breakdown costs involved in any Escorted or Tailor Made program.

ABERCROMBIE & KENT, INC. also reserves the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, to
refuse to accept or to retain as a member of the tour any person at any time, and to pass on to tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events
beyond its control. 

LIMITS ON ABERCROMBIE & KENT'S RESPONSIBILITY:
Abercrombie & Kent, Inc., its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K), does not own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. It purchases transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services from various independent suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result A&K is not liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person.

In addition and without limitation, A&K is not responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time.

There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death.. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities.. Passenger assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.

Travel Advisories and Warnings: It is the responsibility of The Traveler to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U. S. State Department's travel website at www.travel.state.gov/ or by phone at 1-888-407- 4747. In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should The Traveler still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, The Traveler assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.  

Arbitration Agreement:  Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Abercrombie & Kent's Responsibility clause, to the brochure, to any information relating in any way to the trip, to the trip itself, or to any products or services related to the trip, shall be settled solely and exclusively by binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that (a) in lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means, (b) arbitration is the exclusive forum for dispute resolution (no court actions), and (c) except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the arbitrator and administrative fees. 

Travelers Representations: The Traveler represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to himself or herself or other members of the tour. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip. A&K reserves the right to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other passengers on the trip.

ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN AND IN MORE SPECIFIC PRE-DEPARTURE PASSENGER DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING THE PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM.

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