Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek Timeline (Also Safari Timeline)
Here is a Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek Timeline for your once in a lifetime trip to Tanzania with YExplore Global Adventures January 2021.
More than 6 months before departure (July 2020)
- Apply for a passport if you do not already have one. Passports should be valid until at least February of 2017.
- Schedule an appointment with your doctor for a check-up to determine if it is advisable for you to participate in this trek. High altitude environments can be stressful on the heart and lungs. Some prescription medications can be dangerous if taken at high elevation.
July 24th
A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $3,425 dollars (50%) is due by July 2020 (6 months prior to departure).
Note: We are committed to fair treatment of our Tanzanian staff. Part of this commitment is to notify our staff of their work opportunities at least six months before our trips begin. This ensures that they have time to make arrangements for care of loved ones and family farms while they are away on our twenty-two day trip. In the event you cancel your trip, we use your deposit to pay our staff for the work they were expecting to have during that time.
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September 24th, 2020
The balance of $3,425 is due by September 16th, 2020 (four months prior to departure).
Note: If the trip is cancelled by Yexplore Global Adventures for any reason, you will be refunded in full. Yexplore is not responsible for any additional losses associated with cancellation of the trip. For this reason, we strongly suggest that you purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Preferred payment is via wire transfer using the information provided below. Your bank may have a fee associated with the transfer. Contact your bank for payment instructions.
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September, 2020
Book your international flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania JRO. (Expedia.com, Cheapoair.com, and Kayak.com typically have good rates.)
September-November, 2020
Schedule an appointment with your doctor to talk about vaccinations and medications necessary for travel to Tanzania, Africa (Mt. Kilimanjaro Region) Our elevation will remain above 4,000 ft. for most of the trip, but malaria medications are still recommended.
Commonly recommended vaccinations include:
Hepatitis A and B and Typhoid. Here is a link to the CDC website with additional information.
Also consult your doctor about high elevation medications, such as Acetazolamide (Diamox) and Dexamethasone. Diamox is highly recommended by many experts. Of equal importance are antidiarrheal medications such as Azithromycin and Metronidazole (Flagyl). Please consult the packing list for suggested quantities.
Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek Timeline (Also Safari Timeline)
Departure from your Home Country (January 2021)
American travelers will need to depart for this trip on January 16 and can expect to connect in Europe on the morning of January 17. Please check time zone differences from your home country to Tanzania, Africa to make necessary arrangements.
Upon Arrival in Tanzania, Africa (January 2021)
Tourist Visas can be obtained on arrival for $100 USD. You will need one passport photo to obtain your visa, and one passport photo for a trekker ID card you will receive (bring two passport photos). Payment must be in the exact amount in US dollars. Bring a crisp $100 bill.
Please bring any donations with you to the airport in your luggage. Donations may include clothing for adults and children, pencils, pens, notebooks, sports equipment (soccer balls), mountain gear for porters and trekking team
Please expect to bring gratuities in the amount of $150 USD for each segment of the trip. That would be $300 USD if you participate in the safari and the trek. Your $150 tip will be shared by the drivers, cooks, and servers on the safari trip. Your $150 tip will be shared by the lead guides, cook, server, and porters on the Kilimanjaro trek. Crisp and recently printed $100 bills are preferred by the guides who can get better exchange rates with them.
You will be able to exchange dollars for shillings on the first day of the trip to buy jewelry and crafts from local artisans. We will also visit stores that accept dollars and major credit cards, but purchasing goods from the local tribal members is an important component of the trip that helps promote the sustainability of the village.
The trip is underway
Thursday, January 17th through Thursday, January 31st (15 days)
