Trekkers are expected to be in good physical condition. Being physically prepared for the rigors of the mountains is one of the
key aspects to an enjoyable, risk-aware, and rewarding experience for the entire team.

You should be fit enough to walk slowly, with regular rest breaks and a light day pack, for 5-6 hours per day, for 7 days.  A slow, steady pace is how we walk at altitude.

Temperatures on the trek will be highly variable every day, based on weather and elevation. We need to be prepared for rain, snow, wind, and cold temperatures at any point in the trip. 

The higher we get, the colder the nights will be. Days can be quite warm if we have good weather and no wind. It gets cold quickly at sunset and warms up quickly after 8 or 9 a.m. in good weather.

The other variable is that a given temperature at 17,000+ feet feels different than at sea level, if only because you cannot move around nearly as fast to stay warm.

Expects temps while trekking to range from the low 60s F down to the low 20s F, and colder if it's windy or stormy up at higher elevations. On summit night up high we could experience temps below 20 F, especially with wind.

Tap water is not drinkable in Tanzania.   At the hotel use only bottled water. At mealtimes on the mountain, we will provide large thermos jugs of boiled water for hot drinks.

For drinking water on the trail, we will provide a filtered water tank for your drinking bottles, which you can then purify a 2nd time with your SteriPen (best method) or water purification drops/tablets. See the gear list.

Each day you will receive a warm washing bowl in camp after arrival. While not a shower it works well to wash off using a small cotton cloth (provided) and wet wipes you have brought (on gear list)

Yes. Secure storage will be provided at the hotel for items that do not need to be brought along on the trek. For example: travel clothes, extra books, toiletries, and so forth.

In addition, for the trek, you will be packing a daypack and a trekking duffel/porter bag. The weight limit for the porter duffel bags is 20 kg/44 lbs. We will provide you with a porter duffel bag for the mountain.

See the gear list for what to pack.

60 or more days from departure: Full refund minus $500 administrative fees and any non refundable expenses incurred by Murphy Expeditions such as hotel reservations and safari reservations.

Fewer than 30 days from departure: Full credit towards another Kilimanjaro trip, minus initial $1,000 deposit and any non refundable expenses incurred by Murphy Expeditions such as hotel reservations and safari reservations.

INCLUDED:

• 3 nights at the Four Points Arusha Hotel (2 nights on arrival, 1 post trek)

• Airport pickup and drop off

• Breakfasts at hotel

• Lunch and dinner on orientation day

• celebration dinner post trip at hotel

• All food while on the trek (3 meals per day)

• All Transport in Tanzania.

• All trekking permits and Kilimanjaro National Park fees

• All guiding services on mountain

NOT INCLUDED:

What is not Included in trip cost?

• International flights to and from Tanzania

• Rescue costs, extra unplanned hotel nights, transport

• Personal insurance or rescue fees

• Hotel nights in excess of the 3 included (early arrivals/late departures) 

• Single room supplement at Four Points Arusha Hotel

• Tips for Tanzanian crew

• Tips for Eric

We recommend a 20,000 mA power bank, which will typically charge an iPhone 6 times. Solar chargers are not recommended.