Machame Route from Alpine Ascents International
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Highlights
- Alpine Ascents' classic climb as highlighted in the media over the last 20 years
- We travel through five disctinct ecosystems and utilize some lesser used camps
- We have an over 90% success rate on this route
- For sheer beauty while traveling at a moderate pace this trip is unsurpassed
- This is truly a 5 star trip with dining tents, commode toilet tents, chefs and a very talented African staff
- All of our scheduled trips are led by a member of the Alpine Ascents Kilimanjaro Guide Staff
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Trip includes
- All Tanzania transportation on scheduled dates.
- All Hotel accommodations in Tanzania during listed itinerary. (double occupancy; if we cannot find a pairing for you additional fees may be incurred)
- All group equipment, such as tents, stoves, closed cell foam pads etc.
- All meals (B,L,D) during the climb and safari
- Porters, drivers, guides, park fees and climbing permits
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Itinerary
Arrive in Tanzania. Airport pick up and transfer to New Arusha Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.
Leave the Machame Hut, cross a small valley and begin our ascent. The environment changes from heath forest to moor lands. These moor lands are littered with two species of giant groundsel, Senecios and Lobelia. Halfway up the trail we meet a river gorge and ascend ac...
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(Safari itinerary subject to change. Based on team size and availability, travel order of safari parks may be reversed). Begin the safari to Tarangire National Park. This beautiful valley overlooks African grassland, sprinkled with acacia and baobab trees and is known...
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Our climbs begin and end via flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Alpine Ascents International leads expeditions that have become benchmarks of quality in the climbing community. We operate what we believe is the finest mountaineering school in the country. This expertise is based upon years of accumulated experience-not just from individual mountain guides, but through experience on particular mountains where details are fine-tuned over time. We maintain our process of multi-leveled and critical evaluations for each expedition. Innovations like daily weather reports, established season-long base camps, environmental pioneering, and operating our trips with small climber-to-guide ratios led by Alpine Ascents guides are just some of the factors that keep us in the forefront.
Our guides are the primary reason that Alpine Ascents has built such a unique reputation. Many of our guides have been with us for most of their careers and have had the opportunity to participate in a wealth of climbs and programs. Many are not seasonal employees who may teach a few courses and head back to "other lives"; they are committed to a life of climbing.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- $25 Wire Transfer Fee (If Applicable)
- International round-trip airfare Tanzania
- Optional Serengeti Balloon Ride ($550.00)
- Tanzanian and/or Kenyan visas
- Meals, transport, and lodging outside the regular itinerary.
- Alcoholic beverages and bottled drinks
- Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evac fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc)
- Personal gear (see gear list)
- International vaccinations
- Optional Single Room Supplement (hotels only)
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents International
- Tips and gratuities
- All prices and dates subject to change.
Alpine Ascents International highly recommends trip cancellation insurance for all expeditions.
Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.
Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $200.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Full refunds, less registration fee, will be provided 120-days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
50% refunds will be provided 90-119 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
No refunds will be provided 89 days prior to course, trek and/or expedition date.
All refund requests must be made in writing and be received in our office within the deadlines stated above.
All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified.
Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above, risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.
Note: Alpine Ascents reserves the right to waive any fees. As we offer personalized service, we will attempt to accommodate changes and cancellations when necessary, waiving certain fees when feasible.
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