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1004: Kilimanjaro Summit Trek & Wildlife Safari
Activity: Hiking
Status: OPEN
 
Climb one of the legendary seven summits. Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, rises majestically from the rolling plain of savanna up through, rain forest, heather, moorland, desert, and arctic microclimates. Trek 8 days with just a daypack. Then set off on a five day safari unlike anything you have ever experienced. See elephants on a driving safari in Tarangire. Spot tree climbing lions near Lake Manyara. Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its amazing concentration of predators and prey. Visit with the local Maasai people in their colorful robes. Participate in their ceremonies and dance. Trek accommodations are in tents and safari accommodations are tented safari camps and lodges. Full camp crew provided - no chores for you! Must be physically fit hikers. Approx. costs, all-inclusive except tips: $4,975 Trek ($5,200 after 2/1/10), Airfare $1,800, add Safari for $1,975.
 
Related Website(s):
http://snebulos.mit.edu/majorexcursions/trips/1004.pdf
 
Date(s): August 01, 2010 - August 18, 2010 (Sun - Wed)
Location: International,   Tanzania
Leader: Erik Madsen
(Email this contact person.)
Registration is required for this trip. See contact above.


ABBREVIATIONS
Approx. Approximately Pkg. Parking
CL Co-Leader Prereq. Prerequisite
CPL Carpool R Registrar
Comm. Committee Rec. Recommended
FW Flatwater Reg. Register
Incl. Included/Includes/Including/Inclusive   Req. Required/ Requirement
Info Information RT Round Trip
L Leader Rte. Route
Ltd. Limited SASE Self-addressed Stamped Envelope
M Member SF State Forest
Mi Miles SP State Park
NCA No Calls After Tr. Trail
NM Nonmember WW Whitewater
Conservation program Great for first timers in activity area
New members especially welcome