• When is the best time to trek this mountain?
  Mt. Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time of the year except during the long rains in April and May
  
  
• How many crew members are there?
  2 porters per person, 1 cook, a Guide for every 3-4 pax, an assistant guide for every 5 pax.
  
  
• What does the price include and exclude?
  It includes: Park, hut and rescue fees, transfers to/from the mountain gate, 3-meals a day whilst on the trek, guide, porters and cook.
  It excludes: Drinks, bottled water, clothing or hire of any equipment, tips, personal toiletry requirements, insurance and all items of a personal nature.
  
  
• What sort of bag do I bring? Who carries it, and what is the limit on the weight of the bag?
  Waterproof Sausage/duffel bag or rucksack is fine. A porter will carry it (limit 15 kgs). If your baggage weight exceeds 15kgs, you will have to pay for an additional porter.
  
  
• What do I carry?
  A day pack with necessities for the day.
  
  
• How much do we tip the crew?
  Guide/Asst. guide: US$10 per day (from group).
  Porters: US$ 10-15 for the duration.
  Cook: US$10 per day (from group). 

Sunglasses/Snowgoggles
Rucksack & day pack
3-4 season sleeping-bag
Insulation pad
Balaclava or woolen hat
Long sleeved shirt
Several pairs of socks
Gloves
Waterproof trousers & jacket
Warm sweators
Anorak/raincoat
Gaiters
Water-bottle
Wooden walking stick
Hiking boots
Pair of light walking shoes
Warm scarf
Toiletry requirements
Flashlight with batteries
Sun protection cream
Small first aid kit
Lip salve
A whistle and some plastic bags

**IMPORTANT**

* BAGGAGE LIMIT: 1 bag 15kgs maximum

* It is advisable to have your own insurance covering, travel, medical, baggage and personal injury.

* Persons undergoing medical treatment should obtain approval from their G.P.and dentist prior to
booking the trek.

* The trek is taken at the clients own risk.