Language:
Kiswahili og engelsk

Visa Fee:
Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American). 

Valuta:
Tanzania-shilling and dollar. 1$ corresponds to approx 2500 Tsh. 

Food and water:
Bottled water can be purchased. Otherwise, drink boiled water. There is not much problem with food and drink on the mountain.

Vaccination: For recommended vaccinations, please contact your local vaccination office at least two months before departure.

Purchasing: Makonde sculptures, batik and malachite figurines. Negotiation is common. If problems arise, the tour guide will try to solve them as best as possible. Ps.: If you have any old mountain equipment that you would like to give away to the guides and porters at the end of the trip, this will be greatly appreciated.

EQUIPMENT LIST FOR KILIMANJARO:

The temperature and weather on the mountain can vary a lot. The last part up to the top can have temperatures from 0 degrees down to -15 degrees Celsius. The trails can be dry and dusty or wet and muddy. We can start a day stage with sun and heat, but can end up with wind, rain and cool air. When it comes to clothing, we must therefore be equipped for the most part. Each day the tour leader will provide some information about appropriate clothing for the day.

Pack the mountain equipment in a rucksack or duffel bag. Store the laundry in small bags, as this keeps the moisture out. 

-Daypack (at least 30 liters), Windproof trousers and wind-jacket with hood, Rainwear/poncho, Fleece jacket / thick sweater, Warm mid-thick sweater, Two sets of long undershirts in wool ,T-shirts or thin shirts, Two wool-trouses, Pants/sweatpants, Underwear, Sneakers, Warm hiking boots, Socks (normal&wool, thin + thick) ,Wind mittens and knitted mittens OR down-mittens, Hat + scarf, Shorts, Sun hat (can be purchased at the Gate of Kilimanjaro), Toiletries (preferably wet wipes) + small towel, Warm sleeping bag, Thermos, Sunglasses and sunscreen with a high factor, sunscreen for the lips, Flashlight with extra batteries, 1 roll of toilet paper, Imodium, (available without a prescription at a pharmacy) Some snacks for the summit night.

TRAVEL TERMS for Kilimanjaro trip

1. Order.

The order includes the services agreed between the organizer and the traveller. Any subsequent deviations must be confirmed in writing by the organiser.

2. Payment.

A deposit of $350 is payable upon booking. The order is binding for the buyer when the deposit has been paid. Buyer accepts when ordering. The tour operator is only bound 1 week after the deposit has been received. The remaining amount for the trip must be paid no later than 60 days before departure. When booking later than 60 days before departure, the entire price of the trip must be paid immediately upon confirmation of place. Subject to changes in currency/price. Failure to comply with the payment terms is considered cancellation, and the places can be sold without notice. 

Note: "Social anthropologist Marit Andreassen Consulting Services" acts as an intermediary between the customer on the one hand and airlines, local agents and hotels on the other. The organizer cannot therefore be held responsible for delays/cancellations or expenses in the event of accident, damage or theft. In the event of unforeseen events or "force majeure", it may be appropriate to make program changes, e.g. change of itinerary, change of means of transport, accommodation etc. Nor can the organizer assume responsibility for injuries or illness that the traveler may incur during/after the trip, - nor for damaged/lost luggage or valuables, but must provide all assistance which is possible under the circumstances.

3.Travel/health insurance and cancellation protection

The traveler must arrange travel/health insurance and any cancellation protection themselves. Cancellation protection is often included in travel insurance. The cancellation protection must apply from the time the trip is booked. Missing There is a shortage of the trip if the traveler has not received the benefits included in the trip according to the organizer's program. However, the following are not considered deficiencies: flight delays, natural disasters, labor disputes, power outages and similar conditions over which the organizer has no control (Force majeure).

4. The organizer can cancel if:

I. not enough travelers sign up for the trip. Any cancellation from the organizer must be made no later than 14 days before departure. II. conditions beyond the organizer's control, such as for example war, which make it inadvisable to carry out the trip. When a trip is cancelled, the traveler is entitled to a full refund of the trip price. Beyond this, the traveler cannot make a claim.

5. Reservation of changes and errors in the description

All information is provided subject to changes in exchange rates, prices, departure times and hotels that may occur after the trip has been confirmed. Reservations are also made for possible typographical errors, or that the program may be carried out in the opposite order or with other variations that do not change the nature of the trip.

6. Disputes and complaints

If disputes arise between the organizer and the buyer that cannot be resolved amicably, the buyer can bring the matter before the Norwegian Consumer Council within 2 weeks after a reply from the organizer is available and the latter has informed them of the deadline. Complaint about deficiencies in connection with accommodation and food etc. must be submitted immediately to the tour guide or directly to the accommodation/restaurant.