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1h
40km
1h
Hotel
2h
1,419m 82km
0.5h
-150m 5km
3-4h 550m 7km
Camping 8-10h 1,200m 17km
Camping 4h 750m 7km
2-3h -400m 7km
Camping 5-6h -174m 9km
Camping 4-5h -226m 7km
Camping 5h 1,000m 10km
Camping 6-7h 956m 3km
1h -17m 2km
Camping 1-2h 156m 1km
4-6h -2,088m 8km
Camping 4-5h -2,167m 15km
1h -809m 17kmHotel 1h 40kmRESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
ACTIVITIES
ClimbingACCOMMODA
DRINKS & MEALS
Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)On the mountain (Hot when possible)
Drinking waterOn the mountain (boiled; excluding first day of trek)
Coffee and tea
Professional cook
Vegetarian dietOptional, on request
Vegan dietOptional, on request
Gluten-free dietOptional, on request
Special dietary requirementsSubject to locally available ingredientsGUIDING
English-speaking guide
Assistant guide(s)For 2 or more travellers; max. 2 travellers per guideSAFETY
First aid kit
Wilderness First Responder certified guideLead guide
Emergency oxygen
Pulse oximeterPre-climb briefing with your guide
Radio or satellite phoneFor emergency communications when there is no mobile network coverage
Swiss Travel SecurityInsured PaymentsEQUIPMENT
Sleeping tentHigh-quality imported 3-person tent for 2 climbers sharing (Mountain Hardwear Trango 3)
Sleeping mattressTwo-inch foam sleeping mat
PillowSynthetically stuffed (similar to home use)
Mess dining tent, tables & chairs
Solar lights in dining tent
Wash basinsProvided each morning & evening outside your tent
Private toilet tentPrivate portable toilet with eco-friendly disposable waste system; incl. tent, porter, toilet roll; cleaned daily and carried to each new campsite
Gear & clothing available to rent locallyAs per price list on tour page; can be paid for locally in cashTRANSFERS & PORTERAGE
Airport transfersKilimanjaro International Airport
Transfers to/from itinerary destinationsFrom/to Moshi
PortersFor sleeping tent, equipment and supplies
Personal bag porterage15kg
Safe luggage storageWhile on trekFEES & OTHER
Entrance or park fees and permitsAll Kilimanjaro National Park fees (conservation, camping/hut, and rescue fees)
CertificateMt Kilimanjaro climbing certificate (if you reach Gilman’s Point, Stella Point or Uhuru Peak)The following items are normally excluded from your Tour as per industry standards, unless specifically stated otherwise:
When joining an open group to climb Kilimanjaro, please note that you will have to adjust your walking speed to that of others, which typically means the pace of the slowest person in your group. It is not uncommon for this to create some frustrations amongst group members. Faster climbers would prefer to go ahead and take less frequent breaks, while the slowest person may feel pressured to walk faster.
When booking a group trek, please expect that you will need to adjust to the pace and needs of the entire group. Furthermore, you will not be able to adjust your itinerary spontaneously (unless needed), such as shorten your climb by a day if you feel that you can go faster. While there will always be a sufficiently high guide to client ratio to assist with early descent if needed, groups will not split up to accommodate the preference of some climbers to walk faster than others.
If you prefer more flexibility during your climb to set your own pace and adjust your itinerary while climbing, please contact us for private climbing packages.
In your host country, tipping is commonly expected in the tourism industry by everyone who delivers a service to you. This includes guides, drivers, porters, personal cooks and waiters, hotel staff and other staff. While tipping is not mandatory, we strongly advocate paying recommended tips to ensure a fair total compensation for your service personnel who rely on tips as a substantial component of their income.
In guided Tours, especially if it involves several crew members, tipping can become a substantial additional cost for you. It is never included in Tour prices – no matter whether on Fair Voyage or elsewhere (except for few niche Operators, in which case it is explicitly stated). Please review the tipping recommendations for your Tour so that you understand your recommended total budget.
Of course, if you are not satisfied with the services of your crew, you may choose not to tip. However, please consider that individual crew members may not be in control of your overall service delivery or your initial expectations about their service standards. Lastly, we expect that in most cases your crew will meet or exceed your expectations. Therefore, please make sure to leave a sufficient buffer for recommended tips within your overall budget.
It is customary to tip your crew for their assistance and hard work during your climb. While tipping is not mandatory, we strongly advocate paying recommended tips to ensure fair total compensation for your crew, especially your porters, who rely on gratuities as a substantial component of their income. Learn more about fair porter treatment.
The total recommended tip depends on the length of your climb, group size, amount of camping and safety equipment included in your climb, and the base wages paid by your Tour Operator. For specific tipping guidelines for your Tour by your local Operator, please see the Tour Operator Information section on the Tour page. If missing or in doubt, please check with us.
In the absence of more specific guidelines by your Operator, we recommend that you budget an additional minimum cost for tipping of between $250-500 per climber. Click here to calculate tips depending on climb length and group size. Please also make sure you bring lots of smaller US dollar notes to make it easier to tip crew members individually.
The recommended tipping per crew member per day (USD) is:
For Kilimanjaro climbs, you can expect to have 1 Lead Guide and 1 Assistant Guide for every 4 climbers, 1 chef for the group, and an average of 4 porters per climber.
On that basis, the recommended tipping per climber depending on the duration of your climb and your group size can be calculated as follows:
For example, on a 7-day trek with 3 climbers, the minimum tipping recommendation is ca. US$ 340 per climber.
Please note that this is calculated for standard climbs based on an average of 4 porters per climber. Climbs with more equipment (e.g. toilet tent) require more porters, and therefore will have a higher tipping recommendation.
To ensure fair and transparent tipping for each crew member, we'll have a tipping ceremony at our office in Moshi following your descent from the mountain. We provide envelopes and the names of all of the crew. Please divide your tips up into the envelopes and hand them directly to each crew member (porters, cook, assistant guide(s) and lead guide(s). On group tours, we encourage our climbers to speak to each other during the trek and agree how to divide the tipping amongst each of you.
Please note that prices are indicative and may be subject to change. We are happy to confirm prices upon request.
| Item | Price (per item per trek) |
|---|---|
| Thermal top | $10 |
| Thermal underwear | $10 |
| Thermal T-shirt | $5 |
| Fleece jacket | $7 |
| Heavy fleece jacket | $10 |
| Fleece trousers | $10 |
| Down jacket | $15 |
| Wind/waterproof trousers | $10 |
| Summit pants (ski pants) | $20 |
| Waterproof jacket | $10 |
| Poncho | $15 |
| Gaiters | $10 |
| Gloves | $10 |
| Glove liners | $5 |
| Scarf | $5 |
| Warm hat | $5 |
| Balaclava | $10 |
| Walking poles (pair) (various brands) | $10 |
| Sleeping bag (Mountain Hardware Lamina™ Z Bonfire -30°F / -34°C) | $50 |
| Head torch | $10 |
| Water bottle | $5 |
| Hiking boots | $25 |
| Socks (pair) | $3 |
| Sunglasses | $10 |
| Day pack | $20 |
| Rucksack | $35 |
| Pillow | $3 |
| Camping bed | $30 |
Sleeping bags can be rented and paid for locally. The price is currently US$50 per sleeping bag per climb. Prices might be subject to change – please confirm with us if you'd like to be sure. Please take into consideration that the weight of rental equipment counts towards your bag weight limit, and kindly note the specifications below:
Brand: Mountain Hardwear
Model: Lamina™ Z Bonfire -30°F / -34°C Sleeping Bag
Weight: 5 lb 14.5 oz / 2680 g
Details:
Here's a typical food menu. We can cater for vegetarian, vegan or other special dietary requirements. Please contact us for a menu according to your requirements.
STANDARD
Breakfast: Toast (with honey, jam and/or butter); French toast; pancakes; sausage; bacon; eggs (scrambled, fried, omelet); cooked vegetables; fruits (oranges, mangos, bananas), cereals; hot cereal; tea; coffee; cocoa; juice.
Lunch (if packed): Cold meat sandwiches; tuna or chicken salad sandwiches; grilled cheese sandwiches; fruits (oranges, mangos, bananas); eggs; French fries/chips; tea; coffee; cocoa; juice.
Lunch (if hot): resembles dinner menu.
Snack: Popcorn; biscuits; nuts; tea.
Dinner: Soups (carrot, cucumber, pumpkin); pasta; rice; vegetables (stewed, boiled, steamed, curried); beef, chicken (roasted, stewed, curried); potatoes (mashed, boiled, fried); corned beef + cabbage; rice; ugali (corn meal porridge); fruits (oranges, watermelons, apples, pineapples, mangos, bananas); tea; coffee; cocoa, juice.
VEGETARIAN SUBSTITUTES/ADDITIONS
Breakfast: Oat or millet porridge; muesli; eggs.
Lunch (if packed): Hard boiled eggs; chickpea cakes; vegetable sandwiches; peanut butter sandwiches.
Hot Lunch/Dinner: Bean and lentil dishes.
VEGAN SUBSTITUTES/ADDITIONS
Breakfast: Oat or millet porridge; muesli; soy milk.
Lunch (if packed): Chickpea cakes; vegetable sandwiches; peanut butter sandwiches.
Hot Lunch/Dinner: Bean and lentil dishes.
Please note that common vegan proteins such as tofu, tempeh or seitan are not available locally.
While food will be plentiful and it is not necessary that you bring your own snacks, you may still want to bring your own comfort food and favorite snacks. If you are vegan, we would also encourage you to bring protein bars to ensure that you are fully satisfied.
We have selected this tour operator/itinerary for you on the basis of:
There are more than 20,000 porters who work on Mount Kilimanjaro and most of them are not treated fairly. They risk their lives to carry heavy loads for tourists yet often do not even get their due minimum salary of less than US $10 per day. They sometimes only get one meal per day and have inappropriate gear. In extreme cases, porters have been found dead, left behind by their guides when they had accidents or fallen sick. Although KPAP and its Partner companies have been able to achieve significant improvements for their porters and the industry overall, the situation is still far from satisfactory for the majority of porters on Kilimanjaro.
You might have seen cheaper offers elsewhere. Please beware: When adding up all the costs, it is not possible for a tour operator to operate profitably and legally when offering much cheaper prices than you'll find on Fair Voyage. Such operators are not duly licensed and operate illegally, and – most likely – they exploit the porters who carry your gear and supplies. We only promote duly licensed companies that are partners of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project and adhere to minimum fair porter treatment standards. This is the very reason for our existence – to promote responsible tourism and ethical climbs.
We believe that responsible tour operators who treat your porters fairly are also more likely to offer you, as a client, higher quality standards, and that porters who are treated fairly by their companies are also more likely to have your best interests in mind. That means first and foremost not your summit success, but your health and safety.
Amongst others, you rely on your porters for your water and food to be treated properly. In the worst case, you might have to rely on them for a safe descent. Will your porters be able to do a good job if they are hungry, cold and get paid significantly less than their colleagues camping right next to your group?
While there is no guarantee, we believe that booking your climb with responsible tour operators who treat your porters fairly will be the safer choice for you.
Once you've booked your Kilimanjaro climb, if not sooner, it is important that you take these steps:
Travel insurance is mandatory to participate in climbs booked via Fair Voyage (read why). To protect your financial investment if you need to cancel your trip due to illness or other unforeseen changes, take out your travel cancellation insurance as soon as you've booked your Tour. Make sure your medical insurance covers emergency evacuations and high altitude trekking up to 6,000 meters. We recommend the travel insurance by World Nomads which has good coverage (including cancellation & medical) at affordable prices. You can easily apply for it online within few minutes (get it now).
To maximize your chances of finding a convenient & affordable flight, it's best to book your flight as soon as you've booked your climb. Kilimanjaro International Airport is conveniently located within 20-60 minutes drive of most hotels in Moshi and Arusha, which are both commonly used as a base to climb Kilimanjaro. It is best to arrive 2 nights before the start of your climb and to depart a day after you finish your climb. If constrained by time, it is also possible – but not recommendable – to arrive on the evening prior to the start of your climb, and to depart on the evening of your last climbing day.
To enter Tanzania, you will need a visa. To obtain a visa, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your entry to Tanzania. Check your passport's expiry date. If required, make sure to apply for a new passport well ahead of your trip.
Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and other major entry points, including the Tarakea border when crossing by road from Kenya. Visas on arrival must be paid for in cash (US$100 for US citizens and US$50 for most other nationals).
However, the Tanzanian government has changed the procedure of issuing visas on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport with immediate effect in August 2019. Therefore, we highly recommend applying online for the Tanzanian e-visa or obtain a visa before arrival at your nearest embassy. E-visa are normally issued within 2 or 3 weeks after application via the e-visa portal.
It is important that you are in good physical health. If you are at increased risk due to age, level of fitness, or health condition, you must get a medical check and confirm with your doctor that strenuous exercise in high altitude is permissible for your condition.
Please also check all required & recommended vaccinations and medications for travelling to Tanzania. In particular, note that the type of malaria in Tanzania may be lethal, so we recommend taking preventative anti-malarials. As some vaccinations may need to be administered over longer periods of time to become effective, it is best to consult your medical expert well in advance of travelling to Tanzania.
Please fill in the Traveller Details Form for each person in your booking and send it back to us and your local Tour Operator as soon as possible prior to the start of your Tour. This allows your local Operator to prepare your Tour (including your arrival and departure arrangements; as well as any dietary, medical or other requirements they should be a aware of), and to ensure that we have all your details for emergencies.
It is never too soon to start your training.
The best training you can do to prepare for your mount Kilimanjaro climb is hiking. Running, swimming and cycling are all very good exercises but what you will be doing on Kilimanjaro is hiking.
You will need to condition your body to walk in ascension, over uneven terrain for long periods. Ideally, go hiking in the highest mountains in your area to experience the effect of increased altitudes.
If you live in a city or somewhere flat, taking stairs instead of elevators and targeted muscle exercises are excellent practice that can also help you prepare.
Organizing your gear can be a very time-consuming process. It is best to review our recommended packing list and start thinking about how to organize any missing items as soon as you've booked your climb. Most gear can be rented locally in Tanzania (except for cross-over climbs starting in Nairobi), which is a cost-effective and environmentally friendlier alternative to buying new gear. Please check with us for a full list of items available locally.
The biggest risk for Kilimanjaro climbers is altitude sickness. Read our detailed article about the dangers of altitude sickness and how to minimize your risks. Ideally, you experience the effects of increased altitudes above 3,500 meters before climbing Kilimanjaro. However, for most climbers this is not feasible, nor is it required. Even if you have the opportunity to pre-acclimatize, benefits usually only last a few days and disappear by the time you climb Kilimanjaro. So make sure you understand the risks, but don't worry about pre-acclimatizing.
Please carefully read our pre-climb briefing. Your local Tour Operator may also provide you with their own pre-climb briefing. Please carefully also read their documents. If in doubt about any information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
You'll need a lot of gear to stay warm, dry and safe during your Kilimanjaro climb. Here's a complete checklist of everything you'll need, including required gear, additional items that we recommend as well as optional items that you may wish to bring.
Many items can normally also be rented locally in Tanzania (except for cross-over tours starting in Kenya). If you do not see a price list with available gear for your Tour (or anything you need is missing), please check with us before booking your climb.
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro tour booking confirmation | Print or save electronically. | |
| Flight ticket(s) | Print or save electronically. | |
| Additional hotel reservations (if any) | Print or save electronically. | |
| Airport transfer arrangements (if any) | Carry emergency contact number in case of no-show. | |
| Other tavel arrangements (if any, e.g. safari tour) | Print or save electronically. | |
| Passport | Must be valid for 6 months. | |
| Passport photocopy | Store separately from passport and/or electronically. | |
| Medical & travel insurance details | Print or save electronically. | |
| Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable) | Required for immigration to Tanzania if travelling from/via a country with risk of yellow fever. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-malarial medication | Please consult your medical expert. Malaria is a potentially lethal risk that requires preventative measures. | |
| Anti-diarrhea drugs | Please consult your medical expert. Travel diarrhea is a common ailment. | |
| Anti-nausea drugs (recommended) | Please consult your medical expert. Nausea is a common AMS symptom. | |
| Pain killers (recommended) | Please consult your medical expert. Headache is a common AMS symptom. | |
| Cold remedies (recommended) | It's easy to catch a cold on the mountain. | |
| Sore throat lozenges (recommended) | It's easy to develop a sore throat on the mountain. | |
| Electrolytes / Remineralization tablets (recommended) | To replenish lost electrolytes due to strenuous physical activity and high water consumption. | |
| Plasters for random cuts | To keep any wounds clean and prevent infections. | |
| Plasters or Moleskin for blisters | Blisters are a common pain for many Kilimanjaro climbers, especially if you are not used to your hiking boots. | |
| DEET-containing insect repellent (optional) | Not required on Kilimanjaro (no mosquitoes), but recommended before and after your climb in Tanzania. | |
| Permethrin-containing insect spray (optional) | For clothes & other materials because DEET may damage them. Not required on Kilimanjaro, but recommended before and after your climb. | |
| Antihistamines (optional) | If you are allergic to insect bites. | |
| Prescription medication (if any) | You may want to take photos of all medication leaflets and save electronically for ease of reference. | |
| Anti-bacterial ointment (optional) | Sometimes listed on other packing lists, but not required; can be sourced locally after your climb if required. | |
| Water purification tablets (optional) | Not required if you book your climb through Fair Voyage or with a good operator who provide adequately treated drinking water. | |
| Gauze (optional) | Sometimes listed on other packing lists, but not required. Good operators would have this in their first aid kid for emergencies. | |
| Adhesive tape (optional) | Sometimes listed on other packing lists, but not required. Good operators would have this in their first aid kid for emergencies. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Ear plugs | Highly recommended to improve your sleeping quality as campsites will be noisy (snoring, talking). | |
| Toilet paper | 1 roll is enough if your tour includes a private toilet tent and your operator provides paper. | |
| Wet wipes | Useful also as "storable" toilet paper (leave no trace). | |
| Hand sanitizer | ||
| Toothbrush and small toothpaste | ||
| Deodorant | ||
| Sunblock | High risk of sunburn at increased altitudes. | |
| Lip balm with sun protection | ||
| Thick cream (e.g. Vaseline) | To protect your skin against dry air and wind. | |
| One-time expanding towels (optional) | Highly recommendable, especially in combination with an insulated bottle (keeping hot water overnight) for a warm wet towel in the morning. | |
| Anti-odor/Refreshing spray (optional) | Less for your body, more for your hair that may start to smell after few days. | |
| Dry shampoo/baby powder (optional) | Baby powder works wonders to remove grease and oder; commercial dry shampoo rarely is as effective for an entire week. | |
| Other toiletries (optional) | E.g. hairbrush, tweezers, nail file, nailbrush, small mirror, etc. | |
| Paper tissues (optional) | ||
| Cloth tissue (recommended) | Tie one to your glove for summit night so you can quickly wipe your nose without exposing your fingers to the cold. | |
| Prescription glasses / contact lenses (if any) | You may also need eye drops if you tend to have dry eyes. | |
| Pee bottle for overnight (optional) | ||
| WOMEN ONLY: Panty liners (recommended) | ||
| WOMEN ONLY: Sanitary pads or tampons | The strenuous physical activity and high altitude may interfere with your natural cycle. | |
| WOMEN ONLY: FUD (optional) | FUDs have been made known by some female bloggers. We do NOT see the need for them. Listed for completeness only. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof jacket – 1x | ||
| Insulated jacket – 1x | ||
| Mid-layer jackets – 2x | Fleece or merino. | |
| Long-sleeved thermal shirts – 2-3x | If merino, 2 is enough (body-odor resistant). | |
| Short-sleeved shirts – 2x | ||
| Waterproof pants – 1x | ||
| Hiking pants – 2-3x | ||
| Mid-layer fleece pants – 1x | ||
| Long thermal underwear pants – 2x | ||
| Underwear – 3x or more | If merino, 3 is enough (body-odor resistant). | |
| WOMEN ONLY: Sports bra – 2x or more |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking boots | ||
| Thick hiking socks – 2x | You could also use ski socks. | |
| Thin hiking socks – 2x or more | We recommend at least one pair for every 2 days. | |
| Gaiters, waterproof | Recommended for any season: Against dust when it's dry, against mud when it's wet. | |
| Thermal insoles (recommended) | Recommended for summit night. | |
| Heating badges for toes (optional) | Heating badges tend to be unreliable. We'd rather recommend that you invest in high-quality thermal socks and insoles. | |
| Spare laces (optional) | ||
| Flip flops for camp (optional) | ||
| Sneakers/comfortable shoes for camp (optional) | Sometimes recommended, though many climbers will find it's too cold and dusty. Handy for shower before/after. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Brimmed hat (sun protection) | ||
| Knit hat (warmth) | ||
| Balaclava / Windproof ski mask | Highly recommended for summit night; make sure it is windproof which makes a big difference. | |
| Bandana (optional) | Very versatile. If you have, you may want to bring 2. | |
| Cap (optional) | You'll likely want to hide your hair after a few days. Note even your hats/caps will get dirty (dust!) so you may want to bring a spare head cover. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Warm gloves or mittens | For summit night. We recommend mittens which are more effective than finger-gloves to keep warm. | |
| Mid-layer fleece gloves (recommended) | Recommendable as third layer for summit night, as well as for other cold days and nights. | |
| Glove liners | Recommendable as third layer for summit night, as well as for other cool days and nights. | |
| Heating badges for fingers (optional) | Heating badges tend to be unreliable. We'd rather recommend to invest in high-quality gloves and mittens. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Sunglasses | Make sure they are 100% UV blocking and wrap-around for side protection. | |
| Water bladder (camelbak, 2-3l) | Recommendable for hiking to make sure you keep drinking frequently to stay hydrated (note: water bladder will freeze during summit night so you will want to have at least one water container alternative) | |
| Nalgene or Alu bottle 1l | Optional if you're also bringing a water bladder and thermos | |
| Insulated bottle (Thermos) (recommended) | Great for summit night to stay warm, hot drink in tent & washing with expandable towels. | |
| Stuff sacks (recommended) | Great to keep your gear tidy in your duffel bag. IMPORTANT: Avoid single-use plastics bags as they are banned in Tanzania. | |
| Small waste bag (optional) | E.g. non-woven bag; to store your waste during the day (incl. sanitary wet wipes). IMPORTANT: Avoid single-use plastics bags as they are banned in Tanzania. | |
| Towel, light-weight (optional) | ||
| Bag lock | Tour operators cannot assume liability for any items lost or stolen. To prevent theft, it's best to keep your unattended bags securely locked. | |
| Poncho (optional) | You may not need it, but it's easy to carry as it does not weigh a lot. | |
| Safety pins (optional) | You may not need it, but it's easy to carry as it does not weigh a lot. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping bag | It's best to rent from a reliable operator, if you don't already have one rated for freezing temperatures. | |
| Sleeping bag liner | ||
| Sleeping mattress | Often provided by Operators as part of your package, but not always; please double-check. | |
| Trekking poles | Can also be rented locally. | |
| Head lamp | ||
| Spare batteries for your head lamp | Batteries drain quickly in the cold. Make sure to keep your batteries in your sleeping bag overnight. | |
| Daypack | ||
| Duffel bag (or big backpack) | Most operators state duffel bag, but will accept backpacks. Please check with your tour operator. |
| ✔︎ | Item | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| US dollars | For tipping, visa, rentals, souvenirs and other purchases | |
| Snacks / comfort food (optional) | Nuts are great for high-caloric energy. | |
| Phone (optional) | You may want to add a travel package to save roaming costs, or obtain a local SIM card upon arrival. | |
| Camera (optional) | ||
| Camera spare battery (optional) | Note that batteries may break or drain quickly in cold temperatures. | |
| Book(s)/E-reader (optional) | ||
| Small notebook/Pen and paper (optional) | ||
| Solar power charger (optional) | ||
| External battery pack (optional) | Solar panels may be more reliable as batteries tend to drain quickly in cold temperatures. | |
| Phone and camera charging cables (optional) | ||
| Power adapter (UK style) (optional) | For your travels in Tanzania before/after your climb. |
When planning a trip to Tanzania, the following vaccinations are always recommended:
The World Health Organization additionally recommends the following vaccinations for all travellers worldwide:
In addition, you may need the following:
Medical requirements other than vaccinations:
Please note that some vaccinations are administered over prolonged time periods to become effective. Therefore, it is important that you consult your medical expert well ahead of your trip.
Starting 1 June 2019, a plastic bag ban will be in effect in Tanzania. This means travelers are no longer allowed to bring single-use plastic bags into Tanzania both in hand luggage or in checked-in luggage.
The production, importation, use and sales of single-use plastic bags are prohibited and will be fined by the Tanzanian government. The penalty, if you are seen using a single-use plastic bag, is 30.000 TZS. Therefore, we recommend that you leave plastic bags at home and use cotton bags instead.
Fortunately, plastic zip-lock bags that are used to store liquids in hand luggage, are still allowed. The reason these remain allowed is that these are personal belongings of travelers. As a result, travelers will not dispose of these in the country, states the Tanzanian government in an official announcement.
Therefore, we recommend that you only take high-quality zip-lock bags with you. This decreases chances of them to break and at the same time, they will increase your credibility in case you would have to show them upon entry in Tanzania.
It was amazing! We were very happy with our tour to the peak of Kilimanjaro. All four of us made it to the top and that is because of our guides. Joshua and Babu were encouraging and helpful the entire trip. They helped us believe we would make it to Uhuru Peak – and we did!
Knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. Helped us pick our trip. My contact at fair voyage was responsive, talked on the phone with me and helped me choose my route and trip options.
The excellent service provided by our guide Joshua made an incredibly challenging journey very successful. There is no way our group would have made it to the summit without the expertise, knowledge, and professionalism of the entire crew of guides, cooks and porters. They made sure we were happy, healthy, and never hungry. I would highly recommend this crew and company for other people looking to check this amazing bucket list item off your list. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I promise you will never forget.
Experience + genuine care = perfect! From the start -- perusing the website -- to the post-climb check-ins, everything with Fair Voyage was perfect! ...and that's just from my perspective as a hiker. Knowing that care is also extended to the porters and the environment is also crucial for me. I can't wait to book another trip with Fair Voyage!
It’s a good way to connect with local operators and ensure you are safe and that the staff on your tour are treated well. Extremely knowledgeable, well organized and well prepared. Health and safety was always the top priority in conversations.
Tanzania Kili hike and safari Just returned from 2 weeks in Tanzania---8 day Lemosho route for the Kili climb and four day photo sarafi in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. The entire trip was exceptional! From the professionalism of Fair Voyage to the people (fellow hikers, guides, porters), food, accommodations, etc. I could not be more pleased with our experience! Thank you Fair Voyage!!
When we looked at the KPAP list many of the local companies had great reviews but very little information about routes, prices, etc on their websites so it was hard to compare. Many Western operators had lots of info on their websites but much higher prices for basically the same trip. Fair Voyage seemed to give us the best of both worlds.
I could not thank you enough for the organization of this wonderful trip. My guides did an amazing job that made us feel safe all through the climbs. We did enjoyed our time on both Meru and Kilimanjaro. We are very happy to have summited both mountains but it is the whole experience with the guides and the porters that made it so special. We hope that by booking with a fair operator that we were able to make a difference for them.
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Amazing Trip to Tanzania, would definetly book again! I went on a 5-day safari to northern Tanzania in Febuary and it was a wonderful experience. Our guide and driver was very nice and was happy to answer all our questions about the animals. The accomodations are unique and comfortable, the staff was always helpful, very tasty food.
Amazing Staff & Service My friend and I had been planning to climb Kili for a few years and we finally did it in October 2018 with Fair Voyage. When we first started our research for a tour operator, it quickly became a daunting experience - there were a lot of options out there! One thing we learned was that we should only go with operators that follow fair porter practices. This search for an ethical climb is what led us to Fair Voyage. We reached out to Fair Voyage staff and they immediately responded to us (thank you Alex!) and walked us... read more
Such a wonderful experience! Such a perfect experience. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to hike Kilimanjaro! I liked everything! The guides, the rest of the crew, the food was amazing and the rest of my hiking group was wonderful!
Professional, Kind, and Seamless Coordination Fair Voyage coordinated our Kilimanjaro trek and safari, and we had an outstanding experience with them from start to finish. At the proposal stage, they quickly provided us with a proposed itinerary for a safari and Kilimanjaro trek that not only included a list of dates and activities, but also included the names of the safari lodges, little pictures of what we would see, and descriptions of what we would be doing each day, so that we could really imagine how the trip would be. We were considering a few different options for dates, and the order of our... read more
I know the founder personally and she brings so much dedication, commitment and professionalism that it is clear to me that I would book a trip to Kilimanjaro only with Fair Voyage. Keep it up!
A great company to help find responsible tour operators Choosing a Kilimanjaro tour company is no easy task. Fair Voyage was my partner during the entire process. They helped me find a responsible company that fit within my budget. They also helped by providing lots of supplemental info like a packing list, visa info, etc. As a budget solo traveler, I was given 5 star service.
Great Kili Climb with Responsible Operator Alexandra helped me plan a successful tour and summit of Kilimanjaro. She was patient in walking me through all my options and always responsive despite our time zone difference and the last minute nature of my trip. If you want to make sure you are going with a KPAP operator, Fair Voyage makes it easy. I highly recommend their services.
Great experience with Fair Voyage! I came across Fair Voyage in my search for an ethical Kilimanjaro climb and they were able to connect me to a fantastic local tour company. They also provided all material necessary for a smooth climb and the experience was incredibly positive. Alex was extremely helpful as well! Definitely recommend you book through Fair Voyage!
Highly recommended for finding and booking sustainable trips with local tour operators, expert on Kilimanjaro climbs! Professional, reliable and devoted to responsible travelling.
Highly recommended for finding and booking sustainable trips with local tour operators, expert on Kilimanjaro climbs! Professional, reliable and devoted to responsible travelling.
Amazing Staff & Service! My friend and I had been planning to climb Kili for a few years and we finally did it in October 2018 with Fair Voyage.
When we first started our research for a tour operator, it quickly became a daunting experience - there were a lot of options out there! One thing we learned was that we should only go with operators that follow fair porter practices. This search for an ethical climb is what led us to Fair Voyage. We reached out to Fair Voyage staff and they immediately responded to us (thank you Alex!) and walked us through... read more
Tourism is a great way to learn, stay open minded and support local economies. It needs to be done responsibly and that's what Fair Voyage does.
I love Africa and I know that if I were to go there again for a trip, I would only consult Fair Voyage to ensure that my journey will be awesome, unforgettable and, above all, sustainable. I hope I’ll have another opportunity and that other destinations will be available as well. Keep up the great work!
The best travel agency for Africa I came across offering memorable and unique tours. Guides are local and you can also book a tailor made trips combining Kilimanjaro with safari. 5-Star service with short response times and and insider knowledge and competitive prices!
I would highly recommend Fair Voyage, this is because I was with Alex in my home country and loved the attention she gave to details of the treatment of Mt kenya climb Crew and her concern for environmental conservation. Her platform makes it easy to choose between options which companies to contract when planning for holiday to Africa.
I had a wonderful experience and I very much enjoyed the service provided . . . The guides, porters, cooks, and the rest of the team were great and were instrumental in helping me reach the summit:)
The team was very professional. The daily briefings were informative and detailed. We had all the support we needed for a successful summit. The cook was amazing and catered to our vegetarian needs.
Better than expected . . . experienced team . . . friendly and knowledgeable . . . felt safe the whole way . . . great equipment . . .
Having met Alex on a bicycle trip across Africa, I was really inspired by her passion and commitment to provide a platform that allows others to arrange ethical and conscious travel. Fair Voyage is a top notch organisation with an amazing mission, and I look forward to arranging my next trip with them!
Can highly recommend Fair Voyage!! It is one of the best sustainable travel companies out there, specialising in travel to Africa. The team, including, Founder, Alex, has amazing local knowledge and expert tips for the conscious traveller.
Can highly recommend Fair Voyage!! It is one of the best sustainable travel companies out there, specialising in travel to Africa. The team, including, Founder, Alex, has amazing local knowledge and expert tips for the conscious traveller.
Very well organised, great local partnership [translated from German: “Sehr gut organisiert, sehr tolle lokale Partnerschaft”]
Everything was perfect. Great patient guide
The climb was fantastic, and I made it to the top! Everything you had organized worked out well, thanks so much again.
Very reassuring service. I did not get the first confirmation email, but Alex followed up with a personal email and was helpful during our communications. Very pleased.
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