FAQs about Climbing Kilimanjaro with TK

The following responses are derived from correspondence with prospective climbers where similar issues have been raised on more than one occasion. Please check this list before asking us any of these questions so that we can aim to minimise delays on correspondence. The answers below are generally given in the first person as they are largely drawn directly from email correspondence.

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                Common questions from Kilimanjaro climbers
                MELE 602F πŸ’΅πŸ’΅
                 6 days, August, July, Mara River, October, September, flight

                This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.

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                NAEL 601
                 6 days, April, December, February, January, March, May, November

                This is a safari itinerary that is recommended for November to May when the wildebeest migration is towards the south of the Serengeti.

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                EDME 601F
                 6 days, August, July, October, September

                This safari is recommended from July to October, when the Wildebeest Migration is in Northern Serengeti.

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                EDME 602F
                 6 days, August, July, October, September

                This safari is recommended from July to October, when the Wildebeest Migration is in Northern Serengeti.

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                JABE 601
                 6 days

                Arrival: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International (JRO) airport.

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                NAHA 601
                 6 days

                Pre safari: Your safari guide will come to your hotel in Arusha at approximately 1900 to introduce himself, complete your pre-safari briefing and answer any questions you may have.

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                NAHA 602
                 6 days

                Tuesday 24th August 2021: Your safari guide will come to The Arusha Sheraton Four Points Hotel (own arrangements, not included in price) at approximately 1900 to introduce himself, complete your pre-safari briefing and answer any questions you may have.

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                SHHA 604F πŸ’΅πŸ’΅πŸ’΅
                 6 days, August, July, November, October, September

                From USD 4,360 per person, this safari itinerary is recommended from July to November - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region. It experiences an eclectic range of accommodation grades and finishes with some extravagant luxury, and an expedited transit by air back to civilisation!

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                SOSH 601 πŸ’΅πŸ’΅
                 6 days

                20th September 2022: Arrive into JRO at 2010 on flight KL 567. Met by TK driver and transferred to Outpost Lodge in Arusha, where you are booked in on HB basis. (Please order your dinner from the menu and let us know ahead of time as the restaurant closes for orders at 2100).

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