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Africa 'Kilimanjaro Safari 2010
Overview | Itinerary Overview
Dates |
Option 1: Mt Meru, Mt Kilimanjaro & Wildlife Safari
03 June - 22 June 2010
Go to itinerary - view Days 1-20
Option 2: Mt Meru, Mt Kilimanjaro Trek Only
03 June - 15 June 2010
Go to itinerary - view Days 1-13
Option 3: Wildlife Safari only
15 June - 22 June 2010
Go to itinerary - view Days 13-20
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Duration |
Option 1: 20 days ex Arusha
Option 2: 13 days ex Arusha
Option 3: 8 days ex Arusha |
Cost^ |
Option 1: AUD$6,650
Plus Local payment US $200
Option 2: AUD$4,990
Plus Local payment US $120
Option 3: AUD$2,990
Plus Local payment US $80
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Tour Leader |
Nerida Hopkins |
Highlights |
Mt Meru trek, Mt Kilimanjaro trek, Tarangiri National Park, Serengetti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Oidupai Gorge, Lake Manyara National park. Click here to view a more detail about the Trip itinerary, or download our trip brochure. |
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Trip Overview
Back Track's experienced approach to acclimatisation significantly increases your chances of summiting!
Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5890 metres above sea level is the highest mountain on the African continent. This snow covered summit soars high above the plains of East Africa. The extreme altitude of Kilimanjaro prevents most people who attempt the trek from actually reaching the summit. Most tour companies do not allow adequate time for their clients to acclimatise to the lack of oxygen in the atmosphere. Fortunately, this problem is overcome with our trek. Near Kilimanjaro is the extinct volcano of Meru, the fifth highest mountain in Africa. This 4566 metre mountain presents an ideal place to acclimatise for Kilimanjaro. Prior to ascending Kilimanjaro, we do a four day trek to the summit of Mt Meru. In addition, we have extended the climb of Kilimanjaro by one extra acclimatisation day.
This trip is not all mountain walking. Why go to Africa and not see the wildlife? After Mt Meru and Kilimanjaro we are off to see the best wild game viewing areas in Africa, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. We are going to do a 8 day camping safari which will also include a stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological dig that discovered the remains of pre-homosapien man. Let's not forget close contact with Masai warriors, shopping for quality hand made African artifacts and so much more.
By selecting Back Track to attempt your Mt Kilimanjaro ascent, you are significantly increasing your chances of a successful outcome. The overall success rate by companies worldwide is particularly low (62% on average), but our sensible approach to acclimatising, which we learnt from 25 years of high altitude Nepal trekking, has seen us achieve an overall (95%) success rate. Even then, our success rate would be 100% had not some group members chosen to not attempt the summit due to circumstances not related to acclimatisation or fitness.
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^Though we are not expecting any price increases from our suppliers, airline prices and/or taxes could increase. These increases will be added to our quoted holiday costs. |
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