06 DAYS KILIMANJARO MOUNTAIN TREKKING VIA MARANGU ROUTE

Mount Kilimanjaro is located three degrees south of the equator in Northeastern Tanzania. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and is the highest free-standing mountain in the world.  Of the famous highest seven peaks in the world, this is the easiest to get to and the easiest to climb. It requires no technical climbing experience, and any moderately fit person can summit the mountain.

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To secure your position, we require a 20% deposit to hold your reservation and final payment can be made 60 days before departure. You may make your reservation and payment on https://payments.pesapal.com/bikotours  Please remember to add 3.5% of the remitted amount as surcharge

We are the corporate website for Biko Adventures Tours and we offer great discounts for repeat clients along with their family and friends. Please take a look at our website and make sure to read our client comments. www.bikotours.com

If you have any questions or concerns about our services, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We look forward to helping you realize your vacation dreams!

Groups are between to 5-7 people. We will combine groups up to this limit if they are starting the same route on the same day. However, we can also arrange for private groups at no extra cost. We will try to add single travelers to a group if at all possible, but we cannot guarantee it. We can accommodate large groups of any size.

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing check list/Tips Guidelines:

FOR CHIEF GUIDE: US$15 – US$20 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain,

Assistant Guide: US$10 – US$12 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain,

COOK: US$ 5 – US$8 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain,

PORTERS: 6 – 10 PER DAY x number of days on Mountain.

OR 

ANOTHER OPTION EACH PERSON CAN GIVE 10% OF THE PRICE HE OR SHE PAID FOR THE TOUR BOOKED.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE GUIDLINES AND TIPS CAN BE GIVEN ACCORDING TO SERVICES GIVEN TO CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS BY STAFFS.

OR

TIPPING GUIDELINES (Aprox): US$ 200 per person.

“TIPS IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED AT THE END OF THE TRIP!!”

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing check list

Documents                                                        

* Passport              

* Yellow fever certificate           

* Entrance visa                      

* Medical insurance            

Clothing                                       

* Jersey                                                 

*  Waterproof jacket                         

* Water proof pants                          

*  Shorts                                                  

*  T-shirts                                                

*  Jeans                                                    

* Warm jacket                                     

*  Thermal underwear                       

* Balaclava                                             

* Gloves                                                 

* Sunglasses                                         

* Woollen socks                                  

* Hiking boots                                      

* Light shoes                                        

* Cap/hat                                                               

* Towel                                                   

* Underwear                                        

* Socks                                                

Equipment                                                                         

*   Sleeping bag                                     

*  Day pack                                             

*  Water bottle                                     

* Toilet paper                                       

*  Torch and batteries                        

*  Pocket knife                         

Food                           

*   Energy drinks                                    

*  Chocolate                                           

* Sweets                                                

*  Fruit                                                      

* Nuts                                                     

* Energy snacks                                   

Photographic

*  Camera

* Spare batteries

* Film

* Different lenses

* Video camera

* Binoculars

* Video tapes

First aid/medical

*  Asprin

* Assorted plasters

*  Sun protection cream

*  Anti malaria tablets

*  Insect repellent

* Lip salve

* Water purification tablets

* Antiseptic cream

* Bandages

* Adhesive tape

* Throat lozenges

Personal items

* Toothbruch & paste

* Matches

* Candles

* Soap

* Address book

*  Travellers cheques

* Travel insurance

Miscellaneous

*  Walking stick

* Notebook

* Pens

* Plastic bags

* Pencils

* Cash dollars (smaller bills)

* Alcohol

With the exception of transfers from the airport to the particular destinations, all Biko trips include all transportation costs and arrangements within the destination country. This includes all transfers and the equipment for all activities listed.

The following location are available:

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Cancellation of a booking or failure to join a tour will result in a retention of funds by Biko Tours. as follows: Upon receipt of written cancellation by any member of the tour indicated on this reservation 30 days or longer prior to departure, 20% of the reservation of the canceling party will be retained by Biko Tours and the balance of the package price refunded. If a cancellation is received at least 14 days and up to 29 days prior to departure, 50% of the package price will be retained by Biko Tours Inc. If a cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to departure, 100% of the total package price will be retained by Biko Tours Inc. and all outstanding payment will become payable immediately. Should the canceling party be able to find a replacement for themselves no less than 14 days prior to departure and the replacement completes this booking form individually, no retention of funds will take place. However, should no replacement be found by 14 days prior to departure, a 100% cancellation penalty will apply to the canceling party. Biko Tours Inc. and its agents reserve the right to terminate, at their discretion and with immediate effect, the participation of any person on the tour.

Payment:

• A 20% deposit is due at time of reservation.
• Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival.
• We accept Visa, AMEX, and Mastercard.
• You can also wire transfer your money directly to our bank.
• Please review our Cancellation Policy.

Price Increases:

• Price increases are permitted when an itinerary is changed at the request of customer(s)
• Prices will remain quoted unless otherwise add-ons and or other changes are requested and availed by customer(s) and such requests are provided by Biko Adventures Tours.

Forms and Other Documents Required by all Passengers:

• VISA (as detailed below)
• All passengers must sign the waiver form and return to us.
• Your passport must be valid for six months. 
• Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and or travel documents are complete

VISA:

• Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar International Airport and the border posts of Namanga, Tunduma, Taveta and Holili.
• All Canadian Citizen who hold Canadian Passports are required to pay US$50.00 for the purpose of obtaining an ordinary VISA.
• All United States Passport holders are required to pay US$100.00 for the purpose of obtaining an ordinary VISA.
• All Passport holders with EU Citizenship are required to pay US$50.00 or €50.00 for the purpose of obtaining an ordinary VISA.

• Living Standards and practices at the destination and the standards and conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation may differ from those found universally.

1. To secure your position, You can make a 100% payment, or 30% deposit to confirm booking, and 70% payable atleast two weeks before arrival. Pay securely and conveniently via our online platform by clicking on this link: https://payments.pesapal.com/bikotours Please remember to add 3.5% of the remitted amount as surcharge