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    Plot 29-A Karanga Drive
    P.O. Box 855
    Moshi-Kilimanjaro

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Location		Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Gazetted		> Declared a hunting reserve at the beginning of the 20th century > Became a forest reserve in 1921 > 1971 KINAPA (Kilimanjaro National Park) the official governing body was created and formally opened in 1977 > 1987 it was declared a "World Heritage Site"
Area		756 sq km
Topography		5 Levels of vegetation Zone I - Arable Land (800-1800m) Zone II - Lush forest (1800-2800m) Zone III - Heather and Moorland (2800-4000m) Zone IV - Alpine Desert (4000-5000m) Zone V - Arctic (Above 5000m)
Main Features		> Continents highest point > Highest 'freestanding' mountain in the world > Three peaks (Shira, Mawenzi and Kibo) > Five ascent routes -each with their own beauty and challenges > KINAPA's ecosystem contain almost every environment in the world (Glacier, snowfield, desert, alpine moorland, savanna and tropical rainforest) > Scenecios/giant groundsels and lobelias are endemic to the park > Panoramic views of Moshi, Mt. Meru and vicinity > And ultimately; gorgeous sunrises on the summit
Animal life		Below 4,000m: Blue monkeys, colobus monkeys, baboons, antelopes, mongooses, civets, elands, elephants and buffaloes, wild-dogs, leopards, and even lions on the Shira Plateau.
Birdlife		Buzzards and eagles
Best time to visit		Late June to October and late December to early March

Crew:
Professional guides, and assistant guides, cooks and porters.

	Our guides are permanent and have been trained at the College of African Wildlife Management in Mweka.
	Our cooks are experienced in Mountain climbing, and can cook both local and international dishes.
	Our porters are taken from KINAPA gates.
	First aid kits provided by our guides.

Equipment:
Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, camping chairs

	Brand new VAUDE tents, 2 layer camping mats and sleeping bags
	We provide camping chairs – tables – camping lamps during dinner
	We also provide Mess tents for dinning
	We advise climbers to bring their own mountain gear although we have our own mountain gear for rent
	Rescue services are conducted by Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park Rangers.
	We use KATADYN water filters for water treatment

Trekking Equipment:

Recommended Mountain Clothing	Recommended Mountain Equipment
Warm, wind proof jacket with hood -	Good warm sleeping bag*
Waterproof jacket and over-trousers	Water bottle (1 -to 2 liters)
Walking trousers, shirts, pullover	Water purification tablets and filter
Warm underwear	Wash kit, towel, toilet paper
Walking socks	First aid kit (including blister plasters, lip slave, headache pills, sun cream, personal medication)
Good comfortable walking boots	Torch with extra batteries
Trainers ( for evenings)	Sunglasses
Gaiters	Walking pole(s)
Warm Gloves	Rucksack or duffel bag
Sun hat Warm hat or balaclava Scarf	Routes other than Marangu, you will need a tent with insulated sleeping mat

* It is recommended that trekkers bring their own personal sleeping bag

BREAKFAST

Toast (with honey, jam and/or butter); French toast; pancakes; sausage; bacon; eggs (scrambled, fried, omelet); cooked vegetables; fruits (oranges, mangos, bananas), cereals; hot cereal; tea; coffee; cocoa; juice

LUNCH

Cold meat sandwiches; tuna or chicken salad sandwiches; grilled cheese sandwiches; fruits (oranges, mangos, bananas); eggs; French fries, otherwise known as chips; tea; coffee; cocoa; juice.

DINNER

Beef, chicken (roasted, stewed, curried); pasta; rice; vegetables (stewed, boiled, steamed, curried); potatoes (mashed, boiled, fried); corned beef + cabbage; Ugali (Local dish); fruits (oranges, mangos, bananas); tea; coffee; cocoa, juice.

Ahsante Tours is a locally-owned tour operator that specialize in mountain climbing, wildlife safaris and beach holidays.

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Tanzania Association of Tour Operators	Africa Travel Association	Tanzania Tourist Board