Kilimanjaro and safari: understanding the program cost

What the 15 days describe

The published program combines seven mountain days, five safari days, and travel days. Machame, Lemosho, and Umbwe are offered route choices, with the actual walking and acclimatization schedule agreed for your team.

A different duration is quoted at the daily rate. Ask for a proposal showing the complete day count and the role of each part of the journey, rather than assuming the quoted rate applies only while walking on Kilimanjaro.

What to confirm in the proposal

Published inclusions cover scheduled local transportation, hotels and agreed accommodation, mountain meals, relevant park fees and permits, guiding and porter support, group camping equipment, and safari services in the agreed itinerary.

Those headings do not specify every lodge, safari park, or vehicle arrangement. Ask for those details before comparing the package with another operator. Confirm the basis for any requested private arrangements or single-room supplements.

• Chosen mountain route and exact mountain schedule
• Safari parks, number of safari days, and accommodation
• Included airport transfers, hotels, meals, and park fees
• Local support arrangements alongside Craig’s personal guiding
• Costs and procedures if travel or weather changes the schedule

Allow for excluded expenses

International airfare, visas, personal gear, gratuities, requested single-room supplements, insurance, and expenses outside the agreed program are excluded. Check the trip page and your proposal for the complete list.

The $700 per-person deposit is credited toward the trip total. At the published 15-day price, that leaves $12,725 of the base program price after the deposit. Speak with GoTrek about the itinerary and cancellation arrangements before registration.