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These notes contain important information. We advise you to read them and to have a copy available to you throughout your trip. You should also read our full terms and conditions available on our website which override the information below in the event of inconsistency.
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Tipping is of course discretionary, but is an expected part of the way in which business is done in Tanzania. It counts as an expression of gratitude to those who hopefully have made your experience an unforgettable one, and enables you to directly reward those people. Our passengers come from all around the world, with different cultural attitudes to tipping, but a tip is of great significance here in Tanzania and will be hugely appreciated by the recipient. In the course of your welcome meeting, you will be advised of the number of guides and the cook who will accompany you on your climb. (The number of porters will only be confirmed once the national park rangers at the gate have checked the luggage and equipment.) You will be introduced to your porters during the course of your trek normally there will be 2 or 3 porters per trekker.
At the end of the climb, it is a good idea to hold a ‘tipping celebration’ after the last meal on the mountain (this is normally after breakfast on the last day) Tips can be placed in an envelope and given to the lead guide, who can then distribute them to the team. (It is advisable to announce the total amount in front of the group, so that all team members are aware of how much is to be distributed.) As for the amount, most trekkers feel that a tip equivalent to about 10 % of the cost of their trek is appropriate. (So, if your trek cost was US$2500, a tip of US$250 should be about the right amount.) If your group consists of only one or two trekkers, you might want to give a bit more. An alternative method, which some trekkers prefer, is to give individual tips to the team members, in which case the following amounts can be used for guidance:
The above figures are only for guidance and can of course be varied at the trekker’s discretion. Gifts of clothes etc are also appreciated.
All travelers taking trips with us must have valid travel insurance, without exception, and no-one will be permitted to join any of our trips until we have had sight of your insurance certificate and taken note of the details. Please ensure that all members of your party are covered by insurance and that it includes medical cover and adequate cover for emergency rescue and repatriation. We would also recommend that your policy cover trip cancellation, personal liability, curtailment and loss of luggage/personal effects. If your travel insurance has been arranged in conjunction with your credit card provider, we will require proof of purchase of the cover.
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Items | Quantity(ies) | Items | Quantity(ies) |
Head light/ torch | 1 pc | Balaclava | 1 pc |
Sunglass | 1 pc | Warm Hat | 1 pc |
Sun Hat | 1 pc | Base Layer | 2 pcs |
Top Fleece | 2 pc | Warm Jackect | 1 pc |
Poncho | 1 pc | Long Underwear | 2 pcs |
Ski Pant | 1 pc | Rain Pant | 1 pc |
Thin Socks | 2 pcs | Thick Socks | 3 pcs |
Mountain Boots | 2 pcs | Tennis Shoe | 1 pc |
Gators | 1 pair | Warm Gloves | 2 pairs |
Ski Gloves | 2 pairs | Duffel Bag / Rucksack | 1 pc |
Day Pack | 1 pc | Scarf | 1 pc |
Walking Poles | 1 pairs |
Items | Quantity(ies) | Items | Quantity(ies) |
Head light/ torch | 1 pc | Balaclava | 1 pc |
Sunglass | 1 pc | Warm Hat | 1 pc |
Sun Hat | 1 pc | Base Layer | 2 pcs |
Top Fleece | 2 pc | Warm Jackect | 1 pc |
Poncho | 1 pc | Long Underwear | 2 pcs |
Ski Pant | 1 pc | Rain Pant | 1 pc |
Thin Socks | 2 pcs | Thick Socks | 3 pcs |
Mountain Boots | 2 pcs | Tennis Shoe | 1 pc |
Gators | 1 pair | Warm Gloves | 2 pairs |
Ski Gloves | 2 pairs | Duffel Bag / Rucksack | 1 pc |
Day Pack | 1 pc | Scarf | 1 pc |
Walking Poles | 1 pairs |
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Items | Quantity(ies) | Items | Quantity(ies) |
Head light/ torch | 1 pc | Balaclava | 1 pc |
Sunglass | 1 pc | Warm Hat | 1 pc |
Sun Hat | 1 pc | Base Layer | 2 pcs |
Top Fleece | 2 pc | Warm Jackect | 1 pc |
Poncho | 1 pc | Long Underwear | 2 pcs |
Ski Pant | 1 pc | Rain Pant | 1 pc |
Thin Socks | 2 pcs | Thick Socks | 3 pcs |
Mountain Boots | 2 pcs | Tennis Shoe | 1 pc |
Gators | 1 pair | Warm Gloves | 2 pairs |
Ski Gloves | 2 pairs | Duffel Bag / Rucksack | 1 pc |
Day Pack | 1 pc | Scarf | 1 pc |
Walking Poles | 1 pairs |
Total number of crew on Hut Route ( Marangu )
Items | Quantity(ies) | Items | Quantity(ies) |
Head light/ torch | 1 pc | Balaclava | 1 pc |
Sunglass | 1 pc | Warm Hat | 1 pc |
Sun Hat | 1 pc | Base Layer | 2 pcs |
Top Fleece | 2 pc | Warm Jackect | 1 pc |
Poncho | 1 pc | Long Underwear | 2 pcs |
Ski Pant | 1 pc | Rain Pant | 1 pc |
Thin Socks | 2 pcs | Thick Socks | 3 pcs |
Mountain Boots | 2 pcs | Tennis Shoe | 1 pc |
Gators | 1 pair | Warm Gloves | 2 pairs |
Ski Gloves | 2 pairs | Duffel Bag / Rucksack | 1 pc |
Day Pack | 1 pc | Scarf | 1 pc |
Walking Poles | 1 pairs |
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