Kilimanjaro & Safari (Lemosho Route)

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Why Trek?

Trekking, traveling long distances on foot through remote areas, offers you the opportunity for intimate exploration each step of your adventure. Be in the moment as you take in your surroundings, experience the culture, learn about the history, plants, animals, landscape, and meet local people on your journey. This is why we trek.

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THE WWTREK TEAM Dean Cardinale, Founder & Lead Guide Patrick Reddish, Adventure Travel Specialist & Guide Ed Chauner, Adventure Travel Specialist & Guide Raymond Massae, Tanzania Operations Manager & Guide Sarah Pendleton, Art Director Michele McCullough, Office Manager, Human Outreach Project Crystal Painter, Guest Relations Brian Sorenson CPA, Accountant Phil Levy, MD, MPH Medical Advisor Sean Zimmerman Wall, Staff Writer Anelise Noland, Marketing Sandra Turay, Staff Writer Jay Dash, Staff Photographer For a complete list of our team members, see www.wwtrek.com

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I want to personally thank you for signing up with WWTrek for our KILIMANJARO CLIMB & AFRICAN LODGE SAFARI Signature Trek.

As you prepare yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually for your adventure, rest assured that the WWTrek team is taking care of all the logistical details surrounding your trek. We want you to relax and focus on the important things in your life leading up to your trip.

We have enclosed all of the information and tools necessary to begin preparing for your adventure. We have included preparation tips, medical information, money tips, a gear list, and historical and cultural information as well as a suggested reading list prepared by our friends at Traveler’s Bookcase.

I can assure you that every member of the WWTrek team, including myself, is going to be with you every step of the way. As an avid adventurer myself, I understand the stresses and excitement that coincide with travel.

Please feel free to contact me, personally, at any time regarding any questions you may have or if you simply want to touch base about your trek.

Above all, my team and I truly believe that at the heart of our adventure is your experience. We know that each guest is different and has unique desires, so please, let us make this adventure what you’ve always dreamed of.

Thank you!

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What We Offer At WWTrek, our international adventures are a first-class guest experience with personalized service every step of the way. Let our team at WWTrek focus on the details and plan a perfect adventure for you, whatever your particular needs may be. From pre-departure trip planning and preparation, day to day safety & logistics, lodging and meals, entertainment, and every detail in between, WWTrek has you covered each step of your journey.

At the heart of our adventure is your experience; we know that every individual has different and unique desires that make their experience right for them, and we at WWTrek strive to exceed the expectations of our guests each and every day. Our itineraries are designed with the experience and comfort of our guests in mind. We have developed each day to balance exploration and relaxation with luxurious comforts throughout.

Our relationship with the communities of the international destinations we trek has earned our team respect abroad.

We want you to experience the same satisfying relationships we enjoy throughout your adventure. Our local support staff welcomes you and the opportunity to share their home and culture. Each adventure also offers the opportunity to give back to the communities that welcome us through our non-profit, Human Outreach Project.

Travel with us and you’ll see why our guests become our friends and our friends keep coming back.

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WWTrek Signature Adventures Our SIGNATURE TREKS offer you an expertly pre-planned itinerary designed to let you experience the best adventure a particular destination has to offer. Scheduled dates and departures for these adventures have already been planned to optimize your experience, taking into consideration seasonal weather and peak tourist season. To ensure personalized service, we limit these treks to 14 members. The trek is guided by a WWTrek leader who is supported by a highly trained local staff. These treks have mixed groups of adventurers and are a great way to experience highend service in an exciting group atmosphere while making life-long friends along the way.

WWTrek Custom Adventures Our CUSTOM TREKS are all about you and your specific individual or group needs. Whether you choose to charter and customize any of our international Signature Treks or design your own adventure from scratch, our team at WWTrek is here to meet your adventure travel needs. Our local experts will take your small group of friends, large group of co-workers, or just yourself, on a custom adventure on dates of your choosing. We will arrange a 100% privately guided adventure for you so that you can enjoy the WWTrek experience on your own, in your own way.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR AFRICAN EXPERIENCE | 10-42

TRIP OVERVIEW 10-11

DAY TO DAY BRIEF 12

DAILY ITINERARY 13-23

TEMPERATURES & WEATHER 24-25 SAFARI UPGRADES 26-27 ADDITIONAL ADVENTURES 28-29

ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION 30

COMMUNICATION 31 FOOD 32-33

AREA FACTS 34-42

PREPARING FOR AFRICA | 43-62

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS 44

INSURANCE 45

MONEY TIPS 46-49

GEAR 50-54

PHYSICAL PREPARATION 54-55

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 56-59

SUGGESTED READING 60-61

MEDICAL AND HEALTH | 62-71

A QUICK NOTE FROM OUR MEDICAL ADVISOR 64-65

JET LAG TIPS 66-68

ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION 69-71

HUMAN OUTREACH PROJECT | 72-75 NOTES | 76-81

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST 77

IMPORTANT AND PERSONAL INFORMATION 78

NOTES 79-80

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 81

WWTREK LEADERS 82

TREK: An adventurous journey, especially one on foot.

TRIP OVERVIEW

This adventure intertwines the allure of international travel with the mystique of the mountains and the exotic wilds of Africa. This two week adventure has two parts; an eight-day trek to the “roof of Africa,” Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340ft), followed by a four-day safari of the Great Rift Valley. Your trek through Tanzania will provide you the exhilarating experience of summiting the world’s tallest free-standing mountain alongside the exploration of its diverse natural ecosystems. You will witness the culture of the local tribes as well as encounter the magnificent wildlife that roam Africa.

As one of the most fascinating and diverse regions on earth, the mighty Kilimanjaro has attracted both climbers and nature enthusiasts with its magnetism. The ascent up this great mountain is non-technical by nature, yet affords its patrons a full mountaineering experience with all of the rigors and rewards of high altitude trekking. This extinct volcano looms over five ecosystems (from tropical rain forest to arctic tundra), large game reserves, and is certainly one of the world’s most impressive sights. Summiting Uhuru Peak, the “House of God,” at sunrise will provide a panoramic display of Africa’s vast and dramatic landscapes.

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A safari of the Great Rift Valley is a journey of the rawest sort. The archetype of paradise, the land has remained relatively unchanged in the past million years. ‘Discovered’ 100 years ago by the white man, the Great Rift Valley has a two million year old history rich in human, animal, and plant life. Today, bones of early man lie beneath the hills that vibrate under the step of wildebeest and zebras during the Great Migration. Visiting Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, and the Ngorongoro Crater National Park will allow us to witness African wildlife up-close, both predator and prey alike, in their natural environment. In addition, we will have the opportunity to see Tanzania through the eyes of the people who call it home. Welcomed by local tribes, we will have the privilege of learning about their culture and relationship to the land through activities such as building fire, shooting bows and arrows, and touring their village.

We look forward to sharing this experience with you!

Asante Sana, – Dean Cardinale & the WWTrek Team

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DAY TO DAY BRIEF Arrival: Arusha, Tanzania – Africa. Welcome and Cultural Tour Date: ______________________________ DAY 1) Arrive Tanzania: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Date: ______________________________ DAY 2) Arusha cultural guided walking tour

Kilimanjaro: Lemosho Route, 8 days to Uhuru Peak, 19,340ft Date: _______________________________ DAY 3) Lemosho Trailhead to Mkubwa Camp Date: ______________________________ DAY 4) Mkubwa Camp to Shira I Camp Date: ______________________________ DAY 5) Shira I Camp to Shira II Camp Date: ______________________________ DAY 6) Shira II Camp to Lava Tower Camp Date: ______________________________ DAY 7) Lava Tower Camp to Karanga Valley Camp Date: ______________________________ DAY 8) Karangu Valley Camp to Kosovo Camp

Leave for summit at 12 midnight

Date: ______________________________ DAY 9) Summit Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak, descend to Millennium Camp Date: ______________________________ DAY 10) Millennium Camp to Meweka trailhead

Human Outreach Project, Kilimanjaro Kids Community

Lodge Celebration BBQ

African Lodge Safari: Lake Manyara / African Tribes / Ngorongoro Crater Date: ______________________________ DAY 11) Lake Manyara National Park / Karratu Date: ______________________________ DAY 12) Bushman and Datoga Tribes / Lake Eyasi Date: ______________________________ DAY 13) Ngorongoro Conservation Area Date: ______________________________ DAY 14) Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Drive to Arusha / Cultural

Heritage Center / International Departures Home

“Kilimanjaro is a snow-covered mountain 19,710 feet high, and is said to be the highest mountain in Africa. Its western summit is called the Masai ‘Ngaje Ngai’, the House of God. Close to the western summit there is a dried and frozen carcass of a leopard. No one has explained what the leopard was seeking at that altitude.” ~ Ernest Hemingway

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DAILY ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania Welcome to Africa! Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Tanzania, Africa. After you purchase your visa and clear customs, a WWTrek representative will meet you and transfer you to the lodge in Arusha. We will have a welcome reception, meet some of our team, enjoy a group meal, and then turn in for the night.

Day 2: Arusha Cultural Walking Tour Today after breakfast we will depart for a cultural walking tour from Clock Tower Square in the center of Arusha. The clock tower marks the half-way point from Cairo to Cape Town. Our tour will take us through the small villages that climb out of Arusha, familiarizing ourselves with the everyday life of Tanzanians. We will have a picnic lunch and then return to the lodge for a Kilimanjaro briefing and gear check. Afterward, you will pack a duffel for the trek (that your porter will carry), and prepare a duffel of travel and safari gear to leave at the hotel. You will also need to prepare your day pack with items you’d like to access during the day such as extra clothes, camera, sunblock, daily supplies, as well as your lunch and water for the day. During this time your WWTrek guide will make the rounds to check each person’s gear and answer any questions you may have. Once your gear is sorted, you can either rest for the trek or explore the town of Arusha on your own.

Arrival Note: Please have $100 cash (exact change), your landing card (received in flight) and a pen handy for customs. You can complete a visa application (printable offline) prior to your arrival or fill one out at the airport.

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DAY 3: WWTREK STATS

KILIMANJARO

LEMOSHO GLADES: 7,742’

Lemosho Route

MKUBWA CAMP: 9,498’

There are 6 trekking routes to ascend Kilimanjaro and 2 routes to descend.

ASCENT Ý: 1,756’

Our route, the Lemosho Route, is one of the more scenic and typically less

DESCENTÞ: 100’ TIME: 4-5 HOURS

trekked. On our trek, we will ascend 11,598’ and cover a total distance of 42 miles.

DISTANCE: 4 MILES

Day 3: Lemosho Glades (7,742’) to Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp (9,498’) We travel to the Lemosho trailhead, winding through coffee fields, small villages, and forests of ferns and flowers.

After registering with the park service at the Londorossi Rangers Office, we will continue our drive through the forest, past the villages of Gezaulale and Chaulale. We begin our climb at the Lemosho Glades and trek through a beautiful old growth heath forest to Mti Mkubwa, also known as the Big Tree Camp. Here we will set up camp for the night.

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MKUBWA CAMP: 9,498’

Day 4: Mkubwa (Big Tree) Camp (9,498’) to Shira I Camp (11,500’)

SHIRA CAMP 1: 11,500’

We leave the Mkubwa Camp and exit the forest continuing our ascent. The

ASCENT Ý: 2,002’

environment changes from heath forest to moorland. We will cross the

DAY 4: WWTREK STATS

DESCENTÞ: 500’ TIME: 5-6 HOURS

spectacular and remote Shira Ridge, getting our first glimpse at the Shira Plateau. We set up camp and sleep at the Shira I campsite.

DISTANCE: 5 MILES

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SHIRA CAMP 1: 11,500’

Day 5: Shira I (11,500’) to Shira II camp (12,500’)

SHIRA CAMP 2: 12,500’

This morning, after a hearty breakfast, we set out with a mellow pace across

ASCENT Ý: 1,000’

the Shira Plateau. Our 3 hour climb will take us south-east across moorland

DAY 5: WWTREK STATS

DESCENTÞ: 0’ TIME: 4 HOURS DISTANCE: 3 MILES

Did You Know?

meadows of savanna grasses dotted with volcanic rock. Once we arrive in our camp, Shira II, we will be flanked by meadows and a gentle stream.

An excellent acclimatization day.

On October 26, 2007, Gerard Bavato of France ran 36.5 km to the Marangu Gates atop Kilimanjaro in 5 hours 26 minutes, and 40 seconds. Such a feat would take normal trekkers 4 to 6 days to complete.

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SHIRA CAMP 2: 12,500’

Day 6: Shira II Camp (12,500’) to Lava Tower Camp (15,190’)

LAVA TOWER CAMP: 15,190’

From Shira II camp, we will continue to trek to the east, through moorland

ASCENT Ý: 2,690’

meadows, passing the junction toward the peak of Kibo. We will begin to

DAY 6: WWTREK STATS

DESCENTÞ: 0’ TIME: 5 HOURS DISTANCE: 4 MILES

encounter more trekking groups as we merge with the Machame Route. We will enjoy a trailside lunch and afterward, continue our trek up the pass. We will arrive at Lava Tower Camp, also referred to as the Shark’s Tooth, in time to relax and enjoy a beautiful evening, acclimatizing high on the mountain.

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LAVA TOWER CAMP: 15,190’

Day 7: Lava Tower Camp (15,190’) to Karanga Valley Camp (13,106’)

KARANGA VALLEY CAMP: 13,106’

No doubt a chilly morning, we will greet the sun eagerly as it rises over

ASCENT Ý: 1,000’

the mountain to warm our tents. After our typical morning routine, we

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DESCENTÞ: 2,084’ TIME: 6 HOURS DISTANCE: 6.5 MILES

will descend 1,945’ (our only descent prior to our summit) down into the Barranco Valley to the Barranco Camp.

As we trek, the terrain will change from moorland to semi-desert. We will continue along the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley camp, taking a short

rest along the way to allow our bodies to acclimatize for the summit. The word Karanga, means “peanut” in Swahili.

This camp offers excellent views down to Moshi and the peanut fields in the valley below.

Did You Know?

Kilimanjaro was skied down in 1912 by Walter Furtwrangler and snowboarded in 1997 by Stephen Koch.

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KARANGA VALLEY CAMP: 13,106’

Day 8: Karanga Valley Camp (13,106’) to Kosovo Camp (15,995’)

KOSOVO CAMP: 15,995’

This morning after breakfast, we start our push toward the summit. Our

ASCENT Ý: 2,889’

guides will tell us, “pole, pole” (“slowly, slowly”), as we climb. As we wind

DAY 8: WWTREK STATS

DESCENTÞ: 0’ TIME: 6 HOURS DISTANCE: 4 MILES

through these rarely traveled regions, we enter a high, alpine-desert plateau filled with volcanic boulders. After 5-6 hours of trekking we will reach Barafu (15,295’), which is the high camp for most groups. At Barafu Camp (Ice camp), we will enjoy lunch and rest. After lunch, we will continue to climb for about 1.5 hours until we reach our camp, above the next rocky bench,

Kosovo Camp. This quiet camp puts us closer to the summit for our climb and closer to our camp on our descent.

Looking south, cast your gaze across the desert plains as the pinnacles of Mawenzi Peak tower before us. We gather together and prepare for our summit attempt. While our cook staff prepares our dinner, we will spend our time packing and preparing for our 1:00 am departure, the final push for a sunrise summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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DAY 9: WWTREK STATS KOSOVO CAMP: 15,995’ KILIMANJARO | UHURU PEAK: 19,340’

MILLENNIUM CAMP: 12,556’ ASCENT Ý: 3,345’ DESCENTÞ: 6,784’ TIME: 10-12 HOURS DISTANCE: 9 MILES

Kilimanjaro Summit Day! Congratulations!

Day 9: Uhuru Peak (19,340’) We will wake at 1:00 a.m. and prepare for our ascent through the arctic Kilimanjaro. We begin our climb in the darkness, wearing headlamps until the pre-dawn light reflects off the African plains and high mountain glaciers. Following a distinct ridge, we approach the rim of the crater and then traverse northwest along the rim to the main summit of Uhuru

Peak! You will now be standing on the highest free standing mountain in the world, as well as the highest point on the African continent! From here we can view the Bismarck Towers, rock pinnacles along the rim, and the hanging Redman Glaciers.

As the sun rises, awakening Africa, we will take in a panorama of incredible views. To the north stands the second highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kenya (17,056’) with its unique twin summits, to our west, the second highest point in Tanzania, Mount Meru (14,977’), and the southern exposure reveals the sprawling plains of Tanzania and East Africa as well as the Mawenzi Peak (16,893’) of Kilimanjaro. After enjoying the view from the roof of Africa, we descend to Kosovo Camp, rest for an hour or two, eat lunch, pack camp, and begin our hike down. Our route takes us down the southern side of the mountain via the Mweka Route. We descend down to the edge of the jungle and spend our final night on the mountain at the Millennium Camp (12,556’).

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MILLENNIUM CAMP: 12,556’

Day 10: Millennium Camp (12,556’) to Mweka Gate (5,380’)

MWEKA GATE: 5,380’

The sun’s rays congratulate us with a spectacular light show as we awake

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below the towering mountain on our final day of our Kilimanjaro journey.

DAY 10: WWTREK STATS

DESCENTÞ: 7,176’ TIME: 5 HOURS DISTANCE: 6 MILES

We descend through the lush green landscape of the Mweka Route into the thickest jungle we have encountered yet. The environment becomes primordial, with 20 foot-tall fern trees creating a prehistoric atmosphere.

Rain is likely and an umbrella is a smart choice for your comfort. After reaching the Mweka Gate, we will sign out with the rangers and say farewell

and thank you to our mountain staff. On our way back to the lodge we will pay a visit to the Human Outreach Project: Kilimanjaro Kids Community. We will take a short tour of our 4 acre orphanage site and meet the children. We will then drive to our lodge for a well-deserved shower and enjoy a celebration dinner. Later that evening we will re-pack gear and brief you on the details of your safari.

You will again separate your gear, this time taking your safari gear and leaving your travel and trekking gear behind at our lodge in Arusha.

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AFRICAN LODGE SAFARI Lake Manyara & Eyasi | African Tribes | Ngorongoro Conservation Area Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park Early starts are the norm, after breakfast we will embark on yet another exciting day. Today we head out on safari and load into our open-topped Land Cruisers, prepared to safely view the wildlife we are sure to encounter. We make one last stop in Arusha to get some supplies for our trip then head out through the Great Rift Valley. During the safari we will stay in African lodges or luxury tented camps each night. We enter Lake Manyara National Park and spend the afternoon on a game drive. Depending on our luck and timing, we will see elephants, giraffes, baboons, lions, and thousands of flamingos. We will spend our night in Karatu on the edge of the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. We will enjoy a fine dinning experience as a group.

Day 12: Bushman & Datoga Tribes Today after breakfast we will check out, load our vehicles, and set out for the day. We will drive to the remote areas near Lake Eyasi to see the Bushman tribe. This tribe has less than 300 members remaining. After we learn about their existence, make fire, and shoot arrows from primitive bows, we will thank them and head to visit another of Tanzania’s tribes. Touring the mud hut homes of the Datoga village and making arrow heads from metal scrap will show us that the Datoga are uniquely different than the Bushman tribe. Of Tanzania’s 120 tribes, these two have remained especially primitive in comparison to their counterparts.

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Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater & Ngorongoro Conservation Area This morning we will make our way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After checking in with the park service, we will make our way to the Ngorongoro Crater. We will spend our day driving the world’s largest crater looking for game and the opportunity to experience the wilds of Africa first hand. We will keep a relaxed, comfortable, and safe pace as we make our tour. We will stop for a picnic lunch along the way and at the day’s end, return to the rim. We will spend our evening enjoying a group meal while the watching the sun set over the crater.

Land Cruiser Seating Diagram GUIDE

DRIVER

WINDOW SEATS

COOLER BOX LUGGAGE

Day 14: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Arusha - Departures Home Greeting the day with a sunrise breakfast, we will catch our last views of the crater and its inhabitants before making our way back to Arusha. Loading up our Land Cruisers, we drive through the African countryside back to Arusha.

After arriving in Arusha we continue on to the Cultural Heritage Center. Here we enjoy a meal and shop in the largest market in East Africa. The Cultural Heritage Center features the best variety of souvenirs including a large selection of Tanzanite gem stones, local art and crafts. They offer shipping to the US and don’t pester you with salesmen. We enjoy plenty of time to wander around the Heritage Center and art gallery. This is our last stop on the trip and a great time to get any last items to remember your experience in Africa.

In the afternoon we make our way to the Kilimanjaro Airport Hotel where you will prepare for your departure. You can relax, say your goodbyes, and repack your gear with plenty of time to catch your evening flight home or set off on your next adventure. Thank you for joining us!

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TEMPERATURES & WEATHER It’s said that to climb Mount Kilimanjaro is to climb through four seasons in as many days. There are few other places on earth where you can experience such diversity. Climbers experience all kinds of weather and scenery on Kilimanjaro. Climbing below cloud, through cloud and above cloud, climbing in tropical sun, rain and snow, climbing through a forest, over heather, across a desert and finally on ice fields to the summit.

Once you get above the forest, the mornings and evenings are cool until the sun fully rises. Throughout the morning, some cloud usually builds up, dissipating mid-afternoon. If you’re climbing through the clouds, it can be chilly, especially if there is wind. For much of the day you will be climbing in and out of sunshine, and when you are in the sun, it gets very warm.

Best Times of the Year to Summit Kilimanjaro: January, February and September are the driest and warmest months in Tanzania, and are therefore also the busiest months for climbing Kilimanjaro. March through early June is a rainy season, and visibility is low, though the crowds are gone. Our personal favorite is late June through early August. Because the rainy season has just ended around the middle of June, there is more vegetation and biodiversity, and less dust in the air. The temperatures in late June through early August are colder.

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TEMPERATURE AVERAGES

LOW (F)

AVG (F)

HIGH (F)

January

54

70

82

February

54

70

82

March

56

70

80

April

57

68

75

May

55

64

69

June

52

62

68

July

50

61

68

August

50

62

70

September

50

63

73

October

52

67

78

November

54

68

79

December

54

69

80

Note: The above temperatures are relative to an approximate mid-point during the ascent.

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UP SA GR FA AD R I ES SERENGETI SAFARI UPGRADE As an alternative to our standard safari, we offer the option to our guests to travel further into the heart of Africa and visit the famed Serengeti National Park. Guests of the Serengeti Safari Upgrade will drive four days into the Great Rift Valley and then fly back to Arusha.

Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park Early starts are the norm, after breakfast we will embark on yet another exciting day. Today we head out on safari and load into our open-topped Land Cruisers, prepared to safely view the wildlife we are sure to encounter.

We make one last stop in Arusha to get some supplies for our trip then head out through the Great Rift Valley.

During the Safari we will stay in African lodges or luxury tented camps each night. We enter Lake Manyara National Park and spend the afternoon on a game drive. That night we will stay in Karatu at the beautiful Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight on the edge of the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley.

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater Today after breakfast we will check out, load our vehicles, and set out for the day. We will descend 2,000 feet into the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest caldera in the world. We will spend the entire day inside the crater tracking its amazing animal habitat seeing a variety of animals. In the afternoon we exit the crater and drive up to the top to check in, relax, have dinner, and overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on the rim of the crater.

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Day 13: Serengeti National Park This morning we will enjoy breakfast and an amazing sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater. Afterward, we will load our vehicles and exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter the Serengeti National Park, home to the most prolific herds in the area and the most spectacular wildlife viewing. The day will be spent on a game drive through the park.

The evening will be spent at a luxury tented camp inside the park. We will enjoy dinner and the lodge entertainment each evening on safari.

Day 14: Serengeti Departures Home

Balloon Safari / Day 13

We will spend the morning on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

In the afternoon we will head to the Seronera Airstrip (EDT) to catch a charter flight back to Arusha.

After arriving in Arusha we continue on to The Cultural Heritage Center.

Here we enjoy a meal and shop in the largest shop in east Africa. The

Float above the Serengeti on a hot air balloon safari. This safari is a new adventure each time, taking off from the same place, we never know what animals we will see or where we will land! A ballooning safari is truly one of the most serene ways to view Africa.

Cultural Heritage Center features the best variety of souvenirs including a large selection of Tanzanite gem stones, local art and crafts. They offer shipping to the USA and don’t pester you with salesmen. We enjoy plenty of time to wander around the Heritage center and art gallery. This is our last stop on the trip and a great time to get any last items to remember your trip and experience in Africa.

In the afternoon we make our way to the Kilimanjaro Airport Hotel and you prepare for your departure. You can relax and repack your gear in time to catch your evening flight home. We say our goodbyes as we catch our flights home or onto our next adventure. Thank you for joining us!

If you aren’t ready to say goodbye to Africa just yet, we are happy extend your adventure with either exploration of the historic Zanzibar Island of Tanzania or with gorilla tracking in Rwanda.

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A AD DD VE ITI NT O N UR AL ES If you choose to continue exploring the depths of the African continent with gorilla tracking, our guides will take you into the Rwandan Mountains in search of silverback gorillas. This adventure puts you up close with 600 pound gorillas and their young offspring in their natural environment. This is a truly special experience.

Rwanda: Mountain Gorilla Tracking • Our gorilla tracking additional adventure allows you to trek through thick canopy, dense jungle in the Rwandan Volcanoes National Park in search of a unique and endangered species, the silverback gorilla.

• This moving adventure puts you face to face with these amazing 400 lb creatures.

• Less then 750 great apes are still alive in the world today.

• Observe gorilla families complete with females, offspring, and other mature males as they live together in the jungle.

• This adventure is 5 days and includes flights to and from Rwanda (from JRO), transportation in Rwanda, permits, trackers and guides, accommodations, meals, Kigali city tour, and Gisozi Memorial visit.

• Must be at least 15 years old to track gorillas.

• Four day adventure

For more information on an extended adventure please call WWTrek today at 801.9432.0264.

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AL S ON E TI UR DI NT AD V E AD Zanzibar Island sits in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Tanzania. Enjoy the exotic Stone Town, a 7th century Persian slave trading port, and explore the island’s Muslim culture. Then head North to Nungwi Beach and enjoy crystal clear waters, ancient dhow sailboats, snorkeling, a turtle preserve, and white sand beaches.

Zanzibar Island: Stone Town and Nungwi Beach • Our Zanzibar Island additional adventure to exotic Stone Town is a great way to complete your African experience.

• Reward yourself with beach time on this great Indian Ocean island getaway.

• Explore the ancient Persian city of Stone Town.

• Stone Town offers an array of cultural sights including historical museums and forts complete with great shopping and entertainment to enjoy.

• This 7th century slave trading port has quaint hotels and restaurants set in the narrow streets and Arabic architecture.

• Nungwi Beach offers great accommodations and crystal clear waters.

• Take a sunset sail in a handmade Dhow sailboat.

• Stroll down the beach and explore the turtle preserve at the lighthouse.

• This adventure is 5 days and includes flights to and from Zanzibar (from JRO), ground transfers to and from the airport to your beach resort, and accommodation.

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ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION Accommodations All of your accommodation will be provided for you throughout your adventure as a standard part of your trek. Our accommodations will range from expedition style tent camping while trekking to luxury lodges while on safari. While trekking, we will provide tents to spend our nights modestly, yet comfortably in our natural surroundings. During our safari, we will pamper ourselves after our successful summit by staying in the best lodges Tanzania has to offer.

Camping During our trek up Kilimanjaro, we will set up a comfortable, expedition style camp. Each day our guides will set up and break down camp. Every two guests will have a spacious 3-person, four-season North Face tent to share. There will be a dining tent with a dining table and chairs set up daily for our meals. Every day while trekking, our lunches will be served on a dining table and chairs, and weather depending, inside our dining tent. We bring along a flushing, portable toilet and set it up inside a toilet tent for privacy. The staff will utilize a cook tent and separate staff tents.

Lodges While we are preparing for our trek and while on safari, we will stay in Tanzania’s most elegant lodges. The lodges are luxurious and offer standard and contemporary amenities such as internet, spa services, laundry, swimming pool, and fine dining.

In-Country Transportation From arrival to departure, your in-country transportation will be taken care of by WWTrek. When trekking, your primary means of transportation will be your left and right foot, or “mguu wa kushotona kulia,” in Swahili.

When not trekking, we have arranged safe, comfortable transportation. By land we use private, open-top Land Cruisers (a must for safari!) and by air we charter an incountry flight for our return to Arusha (if choosing to book the Serengeti Safari Upgrade).

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COMMUNICATIONS You will have the opportunity to communicate with your family and friends back home throughout your trek and safari. However, your ability to communicate will be limited at times. While staying in the lodges, WIFI and internet are usually available. While trekking Kilimanjaro, cell service for international and satellite plans is available (although there are dead areas). If you want to maintain contact throughout your trip, you will need to purchase an international plan through your US cell provider.

Our recommendation is that you enjoy the mountain during your trek and rely on Skype or email to communicate at the lodges. We suggest that you take a few simple steps to ease communication efforts while in Tanzania. The rest of the time, leave your electronic leashes behind and enjoy your trek!

Electricity: The lodges we stay at are equipped with electricity. However, as is the norm in Tanzania, power outages do happen. You will have the opportunity to charge your devices while staying at the lodges. We suggest bringing an all-in-one type power adapter as they are small and work in all countries.

Internet: The lodges we stay at have internet (WIFI). Please note that there are times when service is not dependable.

International Phone Calls: If you plan to bring a cell phone, you will need to discuss an international plan with your cell provider in the US. You will have cell reception throughout most of your journey.

Email: While at the lodges you will have access to internet. We advise that you create a web-serviced email account such as Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail for easy access from any computer.

Skype: Our recommended method of communication is using Skype. It is a cost effective way to keep in touch. You can set up an account and prepay before you depart. You can call computer-to-computer (which is free) or computerto-phone. Video-chat and phone call capabilities will be available throughout the journey.

SPOT and GPS: Satellite supported locating type devices should work with no problems.

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FOOD We offer a dining experience that is flexible and accommodating, yet flavorful and hearty. We will share our meals together while at the lodges and on the trek. The lodges offer buffet style breakfasts and banquet style lunches and dinners where you will have the opportunity to choose between two or more options during each course.

Please let us know of any dietary needs such as allergies or restrictive diets as it is very important to stay well nourished and hydrated during the climb to increase the chance of success at high altitude.

Sample Menu Options - Trek Breakfasts: tea/coffee, eggs, toast, oatmeal, pancakes, fresh fruit, etc.

Lunch and Dinner: fresh homemade soup, pasta, fried chicken, fish, various fresh vegetable sides, Mexican, fritters, etc.

Sample Menu Options - Lodges Breakfast Buffet: tea/coffee, eggs, toast, oatmeal, pancakes, french-toast, fresh fruit, quiche, etc.

Lunch: Picnic with cooler box Dinner: various world cuisine dishes and sides.

Lodges have beer, water, soda, and candy. The prices are reasonable.

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Water During our trek we will filter water daily. At night, we heat the water so you can place a hot water bottle in your sleeping bag to keep you warm. The water is cool enough by morning to drink. Bring 2 wide-mouth Nalgene style bottles for this purpose.

Never drink water directly from the tap! Don’t even rinse your toothbrush!

While at the lodges we will drink bottled water only.

Vegan / Vegetarian / Gluten Free Diets We can accommodate any dietary needs you may have. Please let us know of any allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities you have prior to your departure and we will be happy to make arrangements for you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or are unsure. In Tanzania, it’s generally very easy to accommodate just about any special dietary need!

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AREA FACT SHEET Tanzania: Area Facts Tanzania is the perfect destination for travelers looking for quintessential Africa. Located in East Africa and having an area roughly twice the size of California, Tanzania is one of the world’s oldest inhabited regions. For 3 million years man has roamed its regions, savanna to mountains, carving out an existence from the African countryside. Explorers, drawn to exotic Africa, have tried to tame her wildness to no avail. The story of Tanganyika, Tanzania, is one of unaltered wilds and progressive politics. “Kilimanjaro,” according to the President of Mozambique, Chissano, “carried the torch that liberated Africa.”

Human and Political History Tanzania’s human history, as the “cradle of humanity,” dates back to the beginning of mankind with Hominid (human-like) footprints unearthed at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. For 3 million years, early man has inhabited the plains and surrounding areas of Tanzania. As those creatures evolved, they became known as homo erectus and began to resemble modern day human, later to be known as homo sapiens (thats us!) around 100,000 years ago.

Starting in 8,000 BC, Tanzania began to see migrations of pastoralists and agriculturalists from the surrounding countries. The Khoisan speakers and the Cushitic speakers from present day Ethiopia being the earliest, followed by the Bantu speakers from West Africa (where most Tanzanians trace their ancestry) around 1,000 BC, and later to see migrations of Nilotic speakers (ancestors to the Maasai) from southern Sudan continuing up to the 18th century.

Trade in this region began sometime around 400 BC with the Greeks establishing trade routes and posts along the coast. Those posts became full on settlements by 300 AD. Coastal trading and Arab settlements provide most of the known history of the region during this time. As cultures mixed, so too did the languages, giving rise to Swahili,

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meaning ‘of the coast’ in Arabic. Swahili is a mix of Bantu, Arabic, Persian, and Asian influences. Trade continued strong until the 15th century, dealing ivory, gold, and other goods to India, China, and elsewhere.

In 1498, Portuguese Vasco Da Gama disturbed the trading culture of the region by subduing the coast and building forts. The Portuguese would control East Africa until the 18th Century when Arabs from Oman would enter the picture, again establishing trade. With the demand for slaves rising, the foreigners in search of expanding the slave trade would make its way to the inland regions of Tanzania.

In 1840, German missionaries, Ludwig Drapf and Johannes Rebmann, were the first to reach the interior of Tanzania, documenting Mount Kilimanjaro. The next 30 years would bring Anglican and Catholic missionaries into the interior. As exploration and mapping increased, the desire to colonize by Western countries grew. Around 1880, Britain and Germany would split present day Tanzania, Britain controlling the Zanzibar archipelago and Germany controlling much of present day Tanzania.

Under German colonialism as German East Africa, the seeds of the Tanzanian colonial revolution are said to have begun. Dissatisfied under the harsh rule, Tanzanians revolted against German colonial rule in 1888, 1905, and 1907. After WWI, Britain would take over administration of the region under the mandate of the League of Nations.

German East Africa became Tanganyika.

Still under colonial rule, Tanganyika, would begin establishing itself as an exporter of crops. Alongside the cultivation of crops and farmers’ cooperatives, political organizations sprang up that began to challenge the colonial system; notably, in 1929, the African Association, and in 1948 the Tanganyika Africa Association (TAA). By the 1950s, when the Meru people were displaced to settle European farmers around Kilimanjaro, the people of Tanganyika had organized themselves in such a way to begin the road to independence.

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In 1953, Julius Nyerere was elected president of the TAA, which became the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU). Their rally cry, “uhuru na umoja” (freedom and unity), pushing them toward independence at a time when only 9 countries on the African continent were independent.

Independence would come in 1961 when Britain agreed to allow Tanganyika to establish self-government as a commonwealth realm, Nyerere as Prime Minister. Shortly after, in 1963, Zanzibar received its independence as a constitutional monarchy. The monarchy under the Sultan was overthrown and a new government was formed lead by members of the radical Afro-Shirazi Party. Politically unstable, a violent revolution took place where much of the island population either fled or were killed. Nyerere was asked by Britain to step in and send troops to end the revolt.

After much compromise, in 1964, the United Republic of Tanganyika, later renamed to Tanzania, would be formed.

Tanzania is the mix of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form a new name, a new beginning. Tanzania committed to a policy of socialism and self reliance with the Arusha Declaration of 1967.

Since independence, Tanzania would witness decades of social progression despite its poverty. Dedicated to education, Nyerere fought to unify the nation under one party, banning multi-party demonstrations. Nyerere remained prime minister until 1985 when Ali Hassan Mwinyi took over. Pressured from the outside, Western nations fueled by the fall of communism in Europe, would push Tanzania toward legalizing oppositional parties. The first elections were in 1995 and went smoothly on the mainland. The island, however, had a bit of a rocky start as foreign development assistance was needed to smooth over the uproar in the accusation of a dishonest election.

Today, Tanzania is highly ethnic and religiously tolerant. With minor hiccups, as multi-party systems often produce, Tanzania will continue to move forward.

“Without doubt Kibo is most imposing as seen from the west. Here it rises in solemn majesty, and the eye is not distracted by the sister peak of Mawezi, of which nothing is to be seen but a single jutting pinnacle. The effect is enhanced by the magnificent flowering sweep of the outline, the dazzling extent of the ice-cap, the vast stretch of the forest, the massive breadth of the base, and the jagged crest of the Shira spur as it branches away towards the west. ~ Hans Meyer

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Kilimanjaro Mountaineering History Kilimanjaro’s allure dates back to the early writing of the Arabs starting in the sixth century on up to the sixteenth but was ‘officially’ reported by missionary Redmann of Mombasa in 1848. From its discovery, many attempts of Kilimanjaro would be made before she’d give up her summit.

The first attempt to climb Kilimanjaro was in 1861 by German officer, Baron Carl Claus. Claus turned back from his attempt of Kibo after reaching 8,200’. The next attempt by would see Von der Decken to 14,000’ in 1862.

Many attempts later, Kilimanjaro was finally successfully summited by Hans Meyer, German geology professor, in 1891. His previous attempts in 1887 and 1888 failed due to lack of equipment to deal with snow and ice as well as the Abushiri Revolt, respectively.

Did You Know?

WWTrek’s youngest person to climb Kilimanjaro was 13 years old and the oldest was 75 years old.

Did You Know?

World Wide Trekking has one of the highest success rates climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Geography and Landscapes Tanzania is home to the highest and lowest points on the African continent, Mount Kilimanjaro (19,340’) and Lake Tanganyika (1,148’ below sea level). Bordered to the north by Kenya and Uganda, to the west by Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and to the south by Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. Tanzania has 14 national parks that comprise 1/4 of its land. From grassland savanna to lush green jungles to arctic mountains, Tanzania runs the gamut of landscapes.

Great Rift Valley The Great Rift Valley began 2 million years ago and runs from Northern Syria to Mozambique. Originally it was a huge plain that ran from the Red Sea to the Kalahari, but due to fault lines and shifting plates that buckled the earth, the Great Rift Valley is like a “patchwork quilt” with volcanoes, craters, lakes, plateaus, and plains.

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Kilimanjaro Geology Comprised of 3 volcanoes (1 dormant, 2 extinct) and topped in glaciers, Kilimanjaro’s history has been shaped by two of nature’s most powerful forces, fire and ice. Kilimanjaro was born 750,000 years ago during one of the many the shaping episodes of the Great Rift Valley. Molten lava under the earth’s crust flowed through the “pinpricks” to push earth skyward. Kilimanjaro was created over several tectonic episodes and ended its growth around 450,000 years ago. The three volcanoes of Kilimanjaro are Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Most of Kilimanjaro’s mass is underground, as volcanoes only reveal 1/100 or possibly 1/1,000 of themselves above ground. While Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, Kibo remains dormant with its last documented activity 200 years ago.

Glacially speaking, Kilimanjaro has 3 main glaciers, Heim, Kersten, and Kecken. The African continent has about 20 square kilometers of glaciers present and Kilimanjaro claims 1/5th of that. However, the glaciers are disappearing.

The theories include, controversially, global warming, natural cycles, or the amount of trekkers Kilimanjaro hosts each year as possible causes of glacial melting.

“There, ahead, all he could see, as wide as all the world, great, high, and unbelievably white in the sun, was the square top of Kilimanjaro. And then he knew that there was where he was going” ~ Ernest Hemingway

Climate Tanzania has a tropical climate that varies according to elevation. From season to season, the temperatures and precipitation vary slightly, staying much the same due to Tanzania’s proximity to the Equator. The coastal zone is hot and humid, the central plateau is hot and dry, and the highlands are semi-temperate. The highlands see temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees and the rest of the country rarely falls below 70 degrees.

Expect during your trek to encounter tropical to arctic weather as you climb. Although we will be climbing during the dry ‘anti-trade’ winds season, between May and October, precipitation is always likely at low elevations. As we climb, the chance of precipitation will drop with the temperatures (70 to 80 degrees at the base and 0 to 15 degrees at the summit). Prepare for intense sun, wet days, and cold nights.

Economy Agriculture is the backbone of Tanzania’s economy. Eighty percent of the population are employed through agricultural practices. The main crops grown are cassava, maize, bananas, rice, sorghum, sweet potatoes, coffee, tea, cloves, cotton, cashew nuts, flowers, and seeds. Mining is also becoming increasingly significant with the development of gold and diamond mines.

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Culture and Religion Tanzanians have a surprisingly strong national association, or ujamaa (family-hood). Rarely will a Tanzanian identify himself by tribe from the start. This collective attitude comes from the days of Julius Nyerere and his push to unify over 120 tribes in a socialistic type society. Such a national mindset has allowed Tanzania a relatively peaceful existence with tribes coexisting and Christians and Muslims living side by side with minimal friction. Tribes in Tanzania range from as few as 100 members to as many as a few thousand members.

Tribes of Tanzania Sukuma Making up 13% of the population, the largest tribe in Tanzania, with 3 million Tanzanians, is the Sukuma. Living in the northwestern area of Tanzania, they speak Bantu and are traditionally cattle herders and farmers of subsistence crops such as cassava.

Nywamwezi The “people of the moon,” or Nywamwezi, are the second largest tribe in Tanzania. Similar to the Sukuma, they are also historically cattle herders, farmers, and Bantu speakers. Living in the northwest of Tanzania, near Lake Victoria, the tribe has about 1.5 million members.

Chaga Living on the south and eastern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru and Moshi, the third largest tribe of Tanzania is the Chaga. They speak Kichagga, a Niger-Congo language. The Chaga were one of the first tribes to convert to Christianity. Among the richest and most powerful people in Tanzania, they have a strong sense of identity.

They are known for their advanced farming techniques and for their trade and politics. They are a highly successful tribe.

Shirazi Descendant from Persia, the people of Zanzibar, the Shirazi, make up the majority of the island. They speak Swahili and practice Sunni and Shia Islam.

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Environmental Zones of Kilimanjaro There are five major environmental zones on Kilimanjaro: bushland, rainforest, heath and moorland, alpine or highland desert, and arctic summit. Each zone correlating with altitude, has its own standard rainfall, temperature, plants, and animals. In general, as altitude increases, every 3,000 feet the zone changes.

Bushland Altitude: 2,600 to 5,900 feet Rainfall: 20 inches per year at lower altitude to 70 inches at higher altitudes.

The bushland, once more lowland vegetation are now primarily a mix of grassland and croplands. In addition to the rainfall they receive directly, they also receive the runoff from the forest areas via underground channels.

Rainforest Altitude: 5,900 to 9,200 feet Rainfall: 79 inches on the southern slopes and less than 40 inches on the north and west sides.

The rainforest is the richest zone in terms of plant and animal life. The mossy jungle hosts fruit bearing trees, flowering plants, and shy animals hidden in the thickness. Monkeys, leopards, rodents, birds, butterflies, and deer call the rainforest home.

Heath and Moorland Altitude: 9,200 to 13,100 feet Rainfall: 40 to 20 inches varying by altitude (less as altitude increases).

Abundant wildflowers and shrub like plants paint the landscape with the occasional Senecio tree. Birds such as the alpine or hill chat, streaky seed-eater, and buzzards and rodents like four-striped grass mouse are more likely to been seen as opposed to large mammals (elands, common duikers) in this zone.

Alpine or High Desert Altitude: 13.100 to 16,400 Rainfall: 10 inches per year.

Less vegetation still as this zone is known as “summer every day, winter every night� due to its intense sun and high altitude. Lichens and mosses are common but flowering plants and grasses still survive. Constant freezing and thawing of groundwater move soil and uproot plants often. There is hardly any wildlife to speak of in this region.

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Arctic Summit Altitude: above 16,400 feet Rainfall: less than 4 inches per year.

This region is the harshest for life. Extreme cold at night, burning sun during the day, and half the oxygen available at sea level, this region sustains virtually no plant or animal life. A few lichens cling to rocks and the highest documented flower was at the eastern fumarole of Kibo’s crater.

Animals of Tanzania Africa hosts a wide variety of animals. In the Ngorongoro Conservation area there are 115 species of mammals and 550 birds as well as an impressive array of reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Some of the animals you will see on safari include: eland, gazelle, giraffe, wildebeest, elephants, hippos, rhinos,buzzards, water buffalo, zebras, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas - just to name a few!

Tanzania’s Big 5 The “Big Five” are among the most deadly mammals in Africa. The term was originally invented by big game hunters based on how difficult each animal was to hunt. The expression is still used by tourist and wildlife guides but isn’t actually contingent on the animal’s size.

LION : SIMBA

ELEPHANT : NDOVU

LEOPARD : CHUI

RHINO : FARU

Did You Know?

The Giraffe is Tanzania’s national animal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and

BUFFALO : NYUMBU

the largest ruminant. Giraffe have never been observed bathing.

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Language The national language of Tanzania is Swahili. It is spoken by 50 million people in East Africa. Swahili was primarily an indigenous language spoken along the coast but soon became the language of trade. The language moved inland as development and trade increased. Swahili means “coastal” in Arabic and is appropriately influenced by the Arabic, Bantu, Portuguese, Persian, and English languages.

Swahili Key Words and Phrases Hello/How are you?

Goodbye Welcome Please Thank you You’re Welcome Yes No Excuse me Sorry Help!

Where are the toilets?

Do you speak English?

Habari Tutoanana karibu Tafadhali Asante Karibu Ndiyo Hapana Samahani Pole Saidia Vyoo viko wapi?

Unasema Kiingereza?

ha-ba-ree too-ta-ah-an-na ka-ree-boo ta-fa-dha-lee a-san-tay ka-ree-boo n-dee-yoh ha-pa-na sa-ma-ha-nee poh-lay sa-ee-dee-a vyoh vee-ko wa pee oo-na-say-ma kee-een-gay-ray-za

Jambo Song Jambo - Hi Jambo bwana - Hi sir Habari gani? - How are you?

Mzuri sana - Very fine Wageni mwakaribishwa - Visitors are welcome Kilimanjaro - Kilimanjaro Hakuna matata - (there are) no worries

“We were in an amiable frame of mind ourselves and, notwithstanding all the toil and trouble myself-appointed task had cost me, I don’t think I would that night have changed places with anybody in the world” ~ Hans Meyer

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We live in a fast-paced society.

TREKKING slows us down.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS There are many flight options from the U.S. to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We highly recommend that you use a travel agent. The benefit of using a travel agent is that you do not have to spend your valuable time researching confusing flight plans, the travel agent will find the best flight connections for you. Though third-party travel websites are convenient, they are not recommended, due to instability in the itineraries.

We recommend that you protect your flight with travel insurance and a refundable ticket.

Note: The best route to fly is through Amsterdam. KLM flies once daily from Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your WWTrek guide will meet you for your adventure.

For passport and visa services, we recommend the services of G3 Visas. http://www.g3visas.com/visa_instruction/Tanzania_Visa_Info_DC.pdf

U.S.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

We recommend contacting Barbara Wallack at Park City Travel.

Park City Travel | Barbara Wallack | (800) 459-8071 pcutravel@aol.com | http://www.pcutravel.com

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INSURANCE & EMERGENCIES We recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover unexpected trip interruptions, cancellations, or lost baggage. We also recommend that you purchase a membership with Global Rescue.

In the event of an emergency, members will be rescued and/or evacuated.

We recommend: ³³ Travel insurance for trip interruptions/cancellations/lost bags: www.TravelGuard.com ³³ World Wide Emergency evacuation and rescue membership: www.globalrescue.com/WWTrek/

* CARRY YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE INFORMATION WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES. *Find out in advance if your health insurance provider makes payments directly to providers or reimburses you later for overseas health expenditures. Some policies require you to call a center in your home country for immediate assessment of the problem. Not all policies will cover ambulance or transport of patients to a better medical facility, to a medical evacuation location, or to a hospital in a major city, which may be the only way to get medical attention in a serious emergency.

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MONEY TIPS TOP 10 Money Tips #1 NEW BILLS Bring only new bills, newer than the year 2000, that are in good condition with no rips or damage to them. Old, worn out bills often cannot be exchanged.

#2 SEPARATE Do not put your money with your passport since you may have to show it when you do not want to show your money.

Money belts come in handy for this reason.

#3 DAY WALLET Take a small amount of money for your pocket and keep the rest in a safe place.

#4 COUNT YOUR CHANGE Many people do not count their change and get shorted regularly when they travel.

#5 SMALL BILLS When you exchange money be sure to ask for small bills. It is hard to buy anything with large bills because local people often times do not have enough change.

#6 CHEAT SHEET Make an exchange rate cheat sheet. This way when you are buying things it makes sense to you how much you are spending and helps you bargain effectively. A small calculator can be handy as well.

#7 PHOTOCOPY Photocopy or scan the front and back of your credit cards and passport and keep them in a separate place. If either of them get lost or stolen you will have all of the information necessary to quickly call and report it.

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#8 LOCK BOXES Use the lock boxes in your room and carry a small amount of money outside the hotel. The lock boxes are a safe place for anything valuable.

#9 CHECK FEES If you use a credit card, check the fees associated with overseas charges. Some places charge as much as 10% to run a card from overseas.

#10 POCKET CHANGE Keep a small amount of change in your pocket. A quick tip for some help is much easier if you have small bills in your pocket rather than a large bill.

Money Belt / Leg Cache Money belts and leg caches keep your valuables out of sight and out of reach of pick-pockets. Leg or arm wallets are handy for cash and credit cards. We like the leg cache,as it is comfortable to wear, well hidden under your pant-leg, and easy to access under a table.

Tanzania Entry Visa When clearing customs in Tanzania, you will be required to purchase a 12-month multiple-entry tourist visa. The cost of the visa is $100, so make sure to bring cash with you. It helps to have exact change.

Travelers’ Cheques Travelers’ cheques are not widely accepted in Tanzania. In order to use them, you’d have to take them to a bank and exchange them for local currency. In doing so, you will receive a much lower exchange rate than you would for exchanging cash in the form of US dollars. To avoid the hassle, we suggest bringing US $100 or $50 bills (smaller denotations get a lesser exchange rate) to exchange upon arrival and use your bankcard for additional money.

ATM’s ATM’s are available throughout Tanzania and will dispense local currency. They will ask you how much you want to withdraw in Tanzanian shillings, so choose an easy amount such as, 100,000 TZS ($61.79). Be sure to alert your bank of your travel plans prior to departure to avoid having your card shut off.

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Credit Cards Credit cards are widely accepted by larger shopping centers and by the lodges. VISA is the most popular. Be sure to research the applicable fees for overseas uses of your credit card.

Cash We recommend using cash exclusively during your trip as it is the easiest and most widely accepted, especially the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). The US dollar is widely accepted in addition to the Tanzanian shilling throughout Tanzania.

You will be able to use US dollars while shopping for souvenirs as well as at the lodges for additional services.

However, we recommend using the TZS. Be sure to take note of exchange rates when shopping.

Foreign Currencies The official currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling. The Tanzanian shilling replaced the East Africa shilling in 1966 and is abbreviated TZS. The shilling is subdivided into 100 senti and written as such x/y where x is the amount over one shilling and y is the senti.

As of 04/04/2013, 1 USD = 1,618.49 TZS

Where can I expect to exchange money?

We recommend exchanging money at the airport as soon as you clear customs. Exchanging $100 should suit your needs for the trek and safari.

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TIPS As in many parts of the world, tipping is a symbol of a job well done. In addition to recognizing service people such as taxi drivers, restaurant and hotel personnel, we also acknowledge our staff with a tip. You should plan to tip any service person that helps you, 10% for taxi drivers and restaurant staff is usually in order. Check to see that a tip is not already included in the bill. Remember, if tipping in US dollars, to calculate the exchange rate; be careful not to tip too much. As you know, tipping is your option, and a reflection of the quality of service you receive.

Trekking Staff: At the trails end you will have the opportunity to contribute to a group tipping pool that will be presented as we say our goodbyes.

Local trekking staff tip pool: budget: $200 -$250 / per person WWTrek Western lead guide tip: budget: $200-$250 / per person

The Art Of Bargaining In Tanzania, bargaining is customary. Expect to bargain for everything other than restaurant meals. Shopping the local markets is a fun way to get involved in local culture. Here are some procedures and tips for your market haggling adventure!

• The customer asks the price of an item and the shop owner gives it; the customer looks doubtful and makes a counter offer at 25% - 50% lower. They settle somewhere in the middle.

• Always stay good-natured and the shop owner will too. Add in a little small talk to ease yourself if you are nervous about bargaining.

• If you can’t agree on a price it’s perfectly fine to say goodbye and walk out of the shop. Sometimes this helps finish the deal.

• It is considered poor form to haggle over a price, come to an agreement, and then change your mind.

• To bargain effectively, you must be prepared to take your time and you must know the market price of the item in question. The best way to do this is by asking prices but not making counter offers on similar goods in several shops.

• Buying multiple goods from one shop usually gets you a better deal, as does paying cash.

• Know the currency exchange and avoid haggling over pennies.

• If you don’t have time to shop around, find something you like at a price you’re willing to pay, buy it, enjoy it, and don’t worry about it.

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GEAR Gear selection is one of the most important steps when preparing for your trek. The right gear is pivotal in your trekking experience. The following is a suggested gear list to help you prepare for your Everest adventure. Feel free to tailor it to your specific needs while keeping in mind to pack light.

There are many brands and types of clothing and gear.

Usually higher quality leads to longer life of the item.

Take note of items you will use again after this trip when buying new items. Things you will only use once may be of lower quality. Make sure your gear is comfortable and fits properly. Wearing new items before departure helps to break them in properly, which leads to a more comfortable experience.

Traveling ¨¨Large duffel bag: this should be a poly water-resistant duffel. You should be able to pack all of your gear for the trek in one duffel bag.

¨¨Small duffel: bring an empty small duffel for storing clothing and items not necessary for your trek at the lodge in Arusha.

¨¨Daypack: 25-35 liter maximum, large enough to carry day use items such as two water bottles, camera, snacks, extra clothing, and rain gear.

¨¨Rain cover for your daypack ¨¨Travel locks: make sure you purchase TSA approved travel locks.

Remember to lock your duffel bags on the trek

and when you check them at the lodges. Store a key in your day-pack.

¨¨Plastic trash bags and large zip lock bags: these come in handy for quick waterproofing, separating laundry, toiletries, and compartmentalizing your gear.

¨¨Toiletry bag: include toilet paper, soap, travel towel, washcloth, toothbrush, wet wipes, hand sanitizer, a small amount of powdered laundry detergent (preferably biodegradable), etc.

¨¨Electrical adapter: all in one travel adapter fit for any country.

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Clothing ¨¨Travel clothes: you will need street / casual clothes for air travel and while in Arusha. ¨¨Safari clothes: you will need 4 sets of loose fitting cotton pants, shorts, short sleeve shirts. ¨¨Lightweight long underwear: 2 pair, tops and bottoms. NO COTTON. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile. It can be worn single or doubled up if it is colder. Zip T-Neck allows more ventilation options. One pair should be lighter or white color for intense sunny days. Breathable is key.

¨¨Light trekking pants: 2 pair. ¨¨Insulated pants: sweat pants or fleece pants. ¨¨Hard shell pants: waterproof, breathable. Any side zip length is fine as long as you can get them over your boots. ¨¨Tshirts ¨¨Medium weight fleece jacket ¨¨Insulated down Jacket: medium to heavy weight. ¨¨Hard shell Jacket with hood: waterproof, breathable shell with full zipper, underarm zips, and no insulation. This is an outer layer to protect against wind and rain.

¨¨Light jacket for around town and on safari ¨¨Swimsuit ¨¨Umbrella / rain poncho: cheap rain poncho or small travel umbrella is nice to have for the safari and around Arusha.

¨¨Lightweight fleece gloves ¨¨Shell gloves or ski gloves/mittens Footwear ¨¨Light trekking shoes / running shoes: 1 pair for casual wear or while we are on safari. ¨¨Hiking boots: 1 pair of sturdy, water repellent, warm hiking boots. Boots should be well broken in before the trek. ¨¨Hiking gaiters: keeps rocks out of shoes and boots dry in the event of precipitation. ¨¨Wool or synthetic socks: 3 pair of heavy / medium weight socks. You can wash and dry socks on rest days. ¨¨Socks: 4 pair light weight, 2 pair medium weight, and 2 pair heavy weight. Make sure they fit well with your boots. ¨¨Sandals: Tevas, flip flops, or Chacos for around the lodges or while on safari.

Headwear ¨¨Headlamp: make sure to bring a spare bulb and batteries. ¨¨Sun hat or ball cap ¨¨Warm hat: a ski hat works well. ¨¨Bandana / Buff: bring 2 for sun protection and face masks.

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¨¨Sun Glasses: 100% UV rated high quality for intense high altitude sun with good side protection.

Personal Equipment ¨¨Sleeping Bag: expedition quality rated to at least 15 degrees. If you sleep cold, get a 0 degree bag.

A hood or

mummy style bag are nice features. Down is lighter and less bulky but more expensive compared to synthetics.

¨¨Sleeping pad ¨¨Trekking poles: preferably lightweight, 3 section adjustable poles. ¨¨Water Bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Liter capacity per bottle. NO water bag or bladder systems; they freeze, are hard to fill, and are an illness risk with nipples touching the ground.

¨¨Pee Bottle / Pee Funnel: optional, useful if you don’t want to go out to the bathroom at night. ¨¨Pillow case and cocoon shell for the safari (optional). ¨¨Sewing kit: a needle and waxed dental floss works well. Floss provides an extra strong stitch and is easy to store if you pre-thread the needle and keep it inside the floss box. The floss cutter eliminates the need for scissors.

¨¨Trail snack food: energy bars, GU packets, or similar energy foods for along the way and on summit day.

Bring

stuff you like!

¨¨Hand / Foot Warmers: optional. ¨¨Camera ¨¨Binoculars ¨¨Light weight entertainment: paperback book, Ereader, writing tab, playing cards, music player.

First Aid: Drugs and Medications ¨¨Small personal first aid kit: Band aids, Aspirin, Blister kit, tweezers, safety pins, pocket knife, gauze, scissors. ¨¨Sunscreen: 2 small tubes of SPF 30+ sunscreen. ¨¨Lipscreen: 2 sticks or tins with an SPF rating of 30+. ¨¨Hand sanitizer ¨¨Insect repellent with DEET ¨¨Cirprofloxin (Cipro): 500 mg tablets for traveler’s diarrhea and urinary tract infections. ¨¨Loperamide (Lomotil) or Immodium: for diarrhea. ¨¨Acetazolamide (Diamox): 125 or 250 mg tablets for altitude sickness. ¨¨Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin): 200mg tablets for altitude headaches, sprains, aches, etc.

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¨¨Any personal medications.

Our Favorite Gear Over the years we have experimented with a variety of different brands and we are happy to pass along our knowledge and expertise to you. Contact us and we will send you an interactive gear list that includes links to the best vendors and products.

www.thenorthface.com

www.scarpa.com

www.blackdiamondequipment.com

www.kuhl.com

www.honeystinger.com

www.backcountry.com

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PHYSICAL PREPARATION Climbing Kilimanjaro (19,340’) is strenuous, and conditioning is necessary in order to reach the summit. Many people who have the endurance to run a marathon fail to summit high-altitude peaks. Pure cardiovascular fitness is simply not enough. You will need to ascend several thousand feet of elevation day after day carrying a daypack.

Conditioning your body will help you enjoy your climb and increase your chance for success on the mountain.

Be sure to include at least one recovery day per week and listen to your body. If you have specific concerns about training, be sure to consult your physician and/or a personal trainer to help you develop a physical fitness plan that will be safe for you. Take the final week to taper down and gradually reduce intensity and volume of training so that by the time you leave for your trip you will be well rested and up for the challenge.

Prioritize Your Training • Climbing conditioning • Strength training • Cardiovascular training • Flexibility training Most people will need to train for 3-4 months specifically for their trek. During your training you should progressively ramp up your times, distances and elevation gains. Increase your training a little each week to safely and effectively build your body conditioning. Trying to rush conditioning will only increase the risk of a training injury.

Climbing Conditioning • Hike outdoors, starting without a pack.

• Begin hiking mellow terrain for moderate distances. Listen to your body and push yourself moderately!

• Gradually increase the steepness and duration of your hikes as well as your pack weight until you are comfortable carrying a 25-pound pack, or what you plan to carry in your daypack.

• If you live where hiking trails are not available, use stairs to train or an inclined treadmill or Stairmaster.

• A reasonable goal would be to ascend 3000’ in 3 hours.

Strength Training • Training with free weights, bands, body weight exercises or gym machines will help you build your overall strength and muscle endurance.

• In the beginning, focus on building a foundation for harder workouts.

• Focus on the core: abdominals, lower and upper back, shoulders, and legs.

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• Always focus on good form to prevent injury or strain.

• Strength training the shoulders and back will help you carry your pack and use your trekking poles effectively.

• Strength training your legs will help you ascend and descend through scree and dirt trails.

• Light weights/good form, 2 sets of each exercise for 8-10 repetitions.

• As you continue training, gradually increase weight and decrease repetitions.

• Overall, this will help you feel comfortable day after day and recover each night after long days of trekking.

Cardiovascular Training • Aerobic training 3 or more days a week: running, walking on a treadmill, stair stepping, jogging, biking, elliptical machine, etc.

• Start every other day for 20-30 minutes per workout.

• Gradually increase your distance and time.

• Be sure to warm up (5-10 minutes) before working out.

• Cool down, stretching the muscles you use most in your activity.

Flexibility Training • Be sure to include 5-10 minutes of targeted stretching after each workout.

• If you have areas of concern, add emphasis to make sure you have a normal range of motion in your joints.

• This will become even more important as you add weight and distance to your training.

Physical Training Resources www.BodyResults.com www.YouTube.com: search “strength training core exercises” or “stretching routines” www.alpineinstitute.com/articles/physical-conditioning-for-mountaineering-expeditions/

Putting It All Together Basically, a month before your trek you should be comfortable working out and hiking with a day-pack for consecutive days. This is referred to as back-to-back training. This should also involve using your gear, hiking boots, socks, clothes, backpack, so your gear is comfortable, tested, broken-in and ready for your trek. The better fitness and overall shape you are in the more comfortable you will be. You will be mentally confident and better prepared to achieve your goal.

As always, please consult our staff if you have any questions or concerns.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS *** BRING $100 FOR ENTRY VISA *** What is included in the cost of the trip?

WWTrek provides all in-country transportation, hotel accommodations as double occupancy rooms, meals, porters, guides, drivers, park fees, and permits applicable to the scheduled itinerary of the trip.

What is NOT included in the cost of the trip?

Expenses you are responsible for are: international round-trip airfare, Tanzania entry visa (12 month visa for $100), any travel expenses outside the listed itinerary, bottled or alcoholic beverages, excess baggage fees, personal gear, international vaccinations, optional single room supplement, tips and gratuities, additional porter service, lodge services, communication expenses, and charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of WWTrek.

What size group will I be trekking with?

Our WWTrek Signature Treks are limited to 14 guests, with most groups being smaller than this.

How heavy will my pack be?

Your daypack will be as heavy as you choose. The day-pack will contain the items you need to carry for the day: rain gear, camera, snacks, sun block, and layers for cold or changing conditions.

A porter will carry a duffel bag with your personal gear. This should be a waterproof duffel bag no more than 30 kilograms in weight with the items you need at camp and for changes in altitude. The duffel will not be available during the day between camps.

How much hiking will we do each day?

Hiking times are usually 4-6 hours per day with exception of our summit day, when we will hike for 10-12 hours at a moderate pace with ample time for rest. We take our time, enjoying the fantastic scenery and acclimatize along the way. We allow plenty of time for taking photos. We usually arrive at our night’s camp by early afternoon so guests have time to get settled in camp, relax, or write in journals.

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What will the WWTrek staff be like?

WWTrek’s local operations manager in Tanzania, Raymond Massae, will lead the expedition alongside a WWTrek ambassador. Raymond will coordinate the Tanzania operations of the staff and group during your entire trip. We will have local Tanzanian, English-speaking, professional guides along with us. On our trek, we will use all local porters to carry duffels and equipment and help us with our daily activities. Our drivers on safari are all well trained, speak English, and are extremely knowledgeable about the area.

What is a typical day like on the trek?

Each night before you retire to your tents, your guide will brief you on the next day’s agenda. Each morning you will be woken with a gentle shake of your tent from your guide. Coffee or tea are served to you in your tent. Your team will bring you fresh washing water and signal you that breakfast will be served in about 30 minutes, giving you time to get ready for your day. After a hearty breakfast, your will return to your tent where you will prepare for the day’s hike as the guides break down main camp. When everyone is ready to begin the day’s trek, we will hit the trail, our guides finishing any camp clean up necessary. We will break for lunch and rest near midday, our guide setting up a dining table and tent. From there, we will continue to our next night’s camp at an easy pace, acclimatizing and enjoying our trek. Once at camp, your guides will set up camp and you will be free to enjoy the views, read, journal, take a nap, or socialize before dinner.

What is the protocol for taking pictures in Tanzania?

You will have many opportunities to take photos while on the trek and while on safari. We encourage you to document your adventure. However, in an effort to be polite and not offend the local people, it is considered a common courtesy to ask before taking a picture. Be particularly sensitive when photographing religious ceremonies or older people. Do not pay to take pictures as it reinforces a hand-out mentality.

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What are the toilets like?

The lodges we stay at have western style flush toilets. During our trek, we will have a portable, flushing toilet with a toilet tent for privacy.

Can I wash my clothes?

Yes. You will have the opportunity to leave your travel clothes at the lodge to be washed while you are trekking.

Laundry service will also be available at the lodges on safari.

How should I dress?

Modesty is key when preparing your wardrobe for Tanzania. Ungroomed travelers may find themselves treated with significantly less courtesy. Generally, looking clean and dressing modestly shows respect – and earns it.

For Men: Always wear a shirt in public and appropriate length shorts or long trousers.

For women: Always wear a conservative top with pants or skirt that hangs past the knees. Shorts are acceptable as long as they are not too short. In general, to avoid unwanted attention try to stray away from tops that show too much skin or are too tight.

Is Tanzania safe?

In general, travel in Tanzania is relatively safe. As always when traveling, it is a good practice to watch your gear carefully in lodges and on the trail. Don’t be too showy with expensive items and always lock your room and baggage.

Can I smoke and/or drink alcohol?

Yes, but we do not recommend it while on the trek. Smoking and drinking slows down the acclimatization process.

We want you to be successful on your trek. You will have the opportunity to celebrate your successful trek while on the safari portion of your adventure.

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What sort of documentation will I need?

You will need a passport valid for more than 6 months after your trip. Make 2 copies of your passport and leave one at home and bring the other with you to Tanzania in case of an emergency. You will also need to purchase a $100 entry visa upon arrival at the airport. If may also need to show your WHO (World Health Organization) immunization card if you have ever been or are traveling through any countries that require a yellow fever vaccination.

What should I do if I plan to arrive early or depart late from Tanzania?

If you plan to spend extra time in Tanzania outside of your scheduled trip with WWTrek, please let us know. You will be responsible for your hotel before and/or after our scheduled itinerary. We can help make reservations for hotels and transportation as well as additional excursions during your extra days in Tanzania. WWTrek also offers extended adventure packages that can be added on before or after your scheduled trek to Kilimanjaro. Please contact our office for pricing and details.

Who will pick me up from the airport?

After you purchase your visa, collect your baggage, and clear customs, a WWTrek representative will be outside waiting for you! Please look for the WWTrek logo signboard or your name when you exit customs. At this time you will also have the opportunity to exchange money.

Look for the logo signboard or your name when you exit customs.

How do I handle specific needs or requests I have for my trip?

There are many options for additional service and special needs accommodations. Please feel free to ask us any questions you may have or let us know what we can do for you. We want to make sure you are comfortable throughout your trek. The WWTrek team is here to help you in any way we can!

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SUGGESTED READING Guidebooks Lonely Planet Tanzania, 2012 Comprehensive country guide with a fantastic overview of the culture and history.

Northern Tanzania Bradt Guide (with Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti & Zanzibar), 2009 No one does Africa quite as thoroughly as Bradt Guides; named “Best Guidebook”

by The Times of London.

Watching Wildlife East Africa -- Lonely Planet 2009 The most user-friendly of all the nature guides.

Culture Smart Tanzania Indispensable pocket guide to customs and culture.

Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide -- Trailblazer 2010 All the practical info one would need to complete the world’s highest hike.

Maps Tanzania Adventure Map (with Rwanda & Burundi) -- National Geographic 2012 Weatherproof and tear-resistant, features detailed topography and World Heritage Sites.

Thanks to our friends at Traveler’s Bookcase for putting this exclusive list together for us!

Contact Traveler’s Bookcase with any literature queries at: Natalie Compagno / Greg Freitas 8375 West Third Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90048 | (323) 655-0575 -- www.travelersbookcase.com

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Tanzanian Fiction Paradise by Abdulrazak Gurnah Coming of age novel set in colonial Tanzania was short-listed for the Booker Prize.

Desertion by Abdulrazak Gurnah Two love affairs fifty years apart depict more on the dangers of colonialism; from Tanzania’s most acclaimed novelist.

Travel Memoir The Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway His first non-fiction work, a chronicle of Hemingway’s adventures on safari as only he can.

The Tree Where Man Was Born by Peter Mathiessen National Book Award finalist is a lyrical observation of the herdsmen, predators and wildlife that make up East Africa.

The Shadow of Kilimanjaro: On Foot Across East Africa by Rick Ridgway Acclaimed account of the author’s trek from the summit of the mountain to the Indian Ocean.

North of South by Shiva Naipaul Penguin Classic which delves deeply into the complicated race relations of the East African melting pot.

Short Stories The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway A more mature (and fictionalized) re-telling of the author’s experiences on safari, in which the joy of the hunt gives way to doubt.

Their Voices, Their Stories. Fiction by Bethsaida Orphan Girls’ Secondary School Unique literary project gives voice to the concerns of the modern Tanzanian young woman.

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I TREK along serenely, with my eyes, my shoes rage, forgetting everything.

A NOTE FROM OUR MEDICAL ADVISOR Excited for your adventure with WWTrek? Of course you are! To help you make the most of it, I am providing some basic health information, including tips on maintaining wellness. Above all, you should ensure that you are capable of performing the physical activity planned for your trip; if you have chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease, clearance for participation by your doctor is a must. As you look over the list below, you’ll see a number of recommended medications and vaccinations. While most are relatively simple to obtain from your primary care physician some may require a visit to your local travel medicine clinic.

Unsure where to go? The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene provides an online list of private physicians and clinics who offer pre-travel consultative services. Alternatively, you can search the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for clinics in your area that provide yellow fever vaccination.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or medical concerns surrounding trekking and travel.

I am happy to help.

Here’s to a safe and healthy voyage!

Phillip Levy, MD, MPH Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Wayne State University Medical Advisor, World Wide Trekking

plevy@med.wayne.edu

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Staying Healthy While the WWTrek team of guides will be equipped to handle medical emergencies, the old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” always rings true. With that in mind, following is a list of tips to stay healthy as well as a list of recommended prophylaxis (preventative medicines).

Minimizing your Exposure to Potential Illness • Avoid eating potentially contaminated foods.

• Don’t buy food from street vendors!

• Approach salads with caution, especially if at a “locals” restaurant.

• Stay away from pre-peeled or sliced fruit – try to eat only those fruits with a “natural” wrapper.

• Avoid consumption of potentially contaminated water.

• Use bottled water to brush your teeth.

• Don’t drink tap or unfiltered water at restaurants and ask for your drinks to be served without ice.

• Don’t swish or swallow shower water.

• Let your trip leader know immediately if you experience any concerning symptoms, especially fever or headache!

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Vaccines | Preventative Medicines We recommend you visit your local travel clinic to receive proper vaccinations for Peru.

Remedies Condition

Medication(s)

Acute fever illness Allergic reaction Contusion, sprain, fracture Diarrhea

Tylenol or Motrin Benadryl, Zantac, Prednisone; consider Epi-pen if prone to anaphylaxis Motrin; consider Vicodin or Norco as well Immodium and Cipro

Dehydration Friction blister Insect bite Rash Skin or soft tissue infection

Oral rehydration salts, electrolyte drink tablets Second Skin, Mole Skin Benadryl and topical hydrocortisone Topical hydrocortisone Neosporin, Bactroban and Keflex

Sunburn Upper respiratory illness

Aloe Vera Zithromax; consider Albuterol inhaler if asthma prone

Urinary tract infection Vomiting Yeast vaginitis

Macrobid or Cipro Zofran, Phenergan, Compazine, Reglan Diflucan

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JET LAG TIPS What is Jet Lag? In simple terms, jet lag is a disruption of your body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This clock sets your sleeping and waking times. It is complex and sensitive.

Common Jet Lag Symptoms • Headache • Disorientation • Anxiety • Exhaustion • Indigestion • Dehydration • Impaired Coordination None of these are much fun, especially while traveling and trying to get the most out of your adventure. Without taking steps to avoid jet lag, your body will adjust to time zone changes at a rate of 1 hour per day. That means if you flew across seven time zones, it would take seven days to be rid of your jet lag symptoms. The best way to avoid jet lag is to be proactive when you prepare to depart, travel, and arrive in a far away place. Even if you are not crossing time zones while you travel, by following these simple tips you will arrive at your destination rested and ready for adventure!

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Before You Leave Home • Get plenty of sleep: NASA found that getting as much rest as possible beginning two days before your trip can significantly reduce jet lag symptoms.

• Reduce your stress: Plan ahead and prepare for your trip so you’re not running around stressed out and getting ready at the last minute.

• Exercise: Get regular exercise and keep up that routine just before you travel.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water prior to your departure.

In flight • Arrive early at the airport: Not rushing to make your flight will reduce stress.

• Change your watch: Begin to adjust to the new time zone and schedule by setting your watch to your destination’s time, eat and sleep accordingly.

• Rest: Sleep as much as you can on the plane.

• Travel Pillows: Use the pillow provided from the plane to support your lower back. Also bring an inflatable (packs small) pillow that wraps around your neck to stabilize your head for better rest

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• Noise Canceling Headphones / foam earplugs: You can’t control the noise level around you.

• Wear comfortable clothing: Bring an extra warm layer so you can be comfortable.

• Drink plenty of water: The humidity on an airplane is around 2-3%. That’s like being in the desert!

• Stretch frequently: Aisle seats are best if you’ll be getting up to stretch often.

• Manage Caffeine / Alcohol Intake: Both caffeine and alcohol dehydrate you and will slow down your circadian rhythm, or internal clock.

• Sleeping pills: Sleeping pills cause you to sleep without any body movement. This reduces circulation and increases the chance of blood clotting.

Arriving at your destination…Enjoy your trek!

• Eat: Try to eat on the new schedule.

• Drink: Continue to drink plenty of water.

• Sleep: Sleep on the new schedule. If you are flying eastbound you often arrive in the morning, making it harder to stay up the entire day. Try to tough it out. If you sleep well on the plane you should be able to stay up until night time. If you need a nap, limit it to 45 minutes. If you are flying westbound, most schedules will have you arriving later in the day, making it easier to stay up until night time and sleep the entire night.

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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION Please note this section is meant to inform you of the possible altitude related illnesses you could experience while on your trek. It is extremely rare that any of our guests need medical attention, but please keep us informed as to how you feel throughout your adventure so we may pace our trek accordingly and help you achieve your goals. We encourage you to speak with us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the potential risks of high altitude trekking.

What is altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a condition that occurs when the body fails to adapt quickly to the reduced levels of oxygen at increased altitudes. Decreased levels of oxygen can affect individuals as low as 8,000 feet (especially if you live at or near sea level), but more serious symptoms do not usually occur until 12,000 feet or higher.

As a whole, 75% of trekkers will experience some form of mild AMS.

Altitude alone does not determine if someone will suffer from symptoms of AMS, rather the rate of ascension, degree of exertion, and hydration play a larger role in susceptibility. There are no specific individual factors (age, sex, or physical condition) that determine whether someone is more likely to suffer from AMS. At WWTrek, we have factored acclimatization time into our trekking schedule. Acclimatization is the process of letting your body naturally adapt to the altitude. It is done by gradually increasing altitude throughout the trek as a whole, while going up and down in altitude day to day. The pace and schedule allow enough time for the body to rest and adjust each night to the increased altitude.

What are they symptoms of AMS? Mild AMS • • • • • • • •

Headache Nausea and dizziness Loss of appetite Fatigue Shortness of breath Rapid pulse Disturbed sleep A general feeling of malaise

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Moderate AMS • • • • •

Severe headache that is not relieved by medication Nausea and vomiting Increased weakness and fatigue Shortness of breath Decreased coordination

Severe AMS • • • • • • • • •

Gray or pale complexion Chest tightness or congestion Cough Coughing up blood or white, watery, or frothy fluids Decreased mental status or confusion Cannot walk straight or walk at all Shortness of breathe at rest Fluid build up in the lungs Blue color to the skin (cyanosis)

How serious can AMS be?

Acute mountain sickness can be life threatening if proper acclimatization if not allowed. If mild symptoms are not noted and treated accordingly, more serious conditions can occur. Symptoms will usually present themselves within 12 to 24 hours after arrival at altitude. The body will naturally adjust to the new levels of oxygen within one to three days for any given altitude.

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) results from fluid build up in the lungs, which inhibit the effective exchange of oxygen in the blood stream. As oxygen in the blood stream decrease the skin of the affected individual will experience cyanosis (bluish skin) and potentially, if untreated, impaired cerebral function or death. In such instances, the affected individual must immediately descend by at least 2,000 feet and pursue proper follow-up treatment.

High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) is the result of swelling brain tissue from fluid leakage. Symptoms of HACE include: headache, weakness, disorientation, loss of coordination, decreasing levels of consciousness, memory loss, hallucinations or psychotic behavior, and coma. Immediate evacuation to a medical facility is a must as this condition is rapidly fatal.

What will happen if I present symptoms of AMS? WWTrek guides are experienced in identifying and treating altitude sickness. We will constantly monitor your wellbeing on the climb by watching you and speaking with you. It is important that you be open, and honest with your guide. If you do not feel well, do not say you feel fine or try to mask your symptoms. Only with accurate information can your guide best treat you.

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In some cases, you may be asked to temporarily descend to a lower altitude to see if the altitude sickness subsides, and if it does, you may continue your climb. Of course, there is always the chance that you will have to abandon your climb. In these situations, the guide will tell you to descend. It is not a request, but an order. Do not try to convince him or her with words, threats or money to continue your climb. The guide wants you to succeed on your climb, but will not jeopardize your health. Respect the decision of the guide.

How can I help prevent AMS and properly acclimatize?

Before your trek, try to train in high altitude areas if possible. Prepare your body by staying well fed and hydrated before and throughout your trek. You should be drinking 4-5 liters of water daily. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other depressants, especially sleeping pills, so respiratory drive during sleep is not altered.

During your trek, focus on your breathing, taking deep, slow, and deliberate breaths. Your guide will be telling you “pole, pole” (“slowly, slowly”) throughout your climb, reminding you to ascend slowly and without over exerting yourself.

Is there any medicine to treat or prevent symptoms of AMS? We encourage our guests to speak to their health care provider about Diamox (Acetazolamide). Diamox is an F.D.A. approved drug for the prevention and treatment of AMS. The medication acidifies the blood, which causes an increase in respiration, thus accelerating acclimatization. Diamox does not disguise symptoms of altitude sickness, it prevents them. Studies have shown that Diamox at a dose of 250 mg every eight to twelve hours before and during rapid ascent to altitude results in fewer and/or less severe symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS). The medicine should be continued until you are below the altitude where symptoms became bothersome. Side effects of Diamox include: tingling or numbness in the fingers, toes and face, taste alterations, excessive urination; and rarely, blurring of vision. These go away when the medicine is stopped. It is a personal choice of the climber whether or not to take Diamox as a preventative measure against AMS. Bottled oxygen will be carried by the WWTrek team. Each oxygen canister can provide a continuous flow of oxygen for a maximum of four hours. It is used only in emergency situations. It is NOT used to assist clients who have not adequately acclimatized on their own to climb higher. The most immediate treatment for moderate and serious altitude sickness is descent. Therefore, oxygen is used strictly to treat a stricken trekker, when necessary and in conjunction with descent, with moderate and severe altitude sickness.

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Many of our World Wide Trekking members find that their association with HOP is one of the highlights of their travel experience.

HUMAN OUTREACH PROJECT Part of our mission at WWTrek is to give back to the wonderful places we visit. The Human Outreach Project (HOP) is our way of giving back. HOP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded by private donations. HOP collects, transports, and distributes medical, dental, clothing and school supplies to areas in need on every WWTrek trip.

We encourage our members to take part in HOP on their trip; however, participation is not a mandatory part of the itinerary. Group treks will have the opportunity to visit our orphanage, Kilimanjaro Kids Community.

Prior to your trip, HOP will collect donated supplies to be distributed by guests of WWTrek during your adventure.

If you would like to participate in the collecting of supplies to be donated, please contact our office for a list of appropriate items.

Human Outreach Project World Wide Student Leadership Program: WWTrek hosts special treks focusing on student leadership and service projects with college-aged participants.

Nepal: HOP donates supplies to the Namche Dental Clinic, Himalayan Children’s Foundation, and to the education fund for Ang Pasang Sherpa’s 3 surviving children. (Dean’s friend who helped him summit Mount Everest in 2005 but was killed in an avalanche one month later.)

Peru: HOP supports the Hogar Clinicia San Juan de Dios and the Casa Mantay with needed medical and educational supplies.

How to Help HOP • Make a tax-deductible contribution to HOP at www.HumanOutreachProject.org.

• Join us on an adventure and experience the thrill of adventure travel and give back.

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HOP

Kilimanjaro Kids Community Although we are still in the construction phase of the Kilimanjaro Kids Community (KKC), our 4 acre orphanage officially opened in May of 2012.

The orphanage currently cares for 12 children. With the help of two “mamas” (social workers), a grounds-keeper, a cook, and a guard, the children are provided three meals a day, housing, and an education. It is the goal of HOP to impact the lives of these children in such a manner that they will become successful, contributing members of their communities. The next phase of the Kilimanjaro Kids Community will include adding a shelter for dairy cows, chicken coop, more garden capabilities to provide food, and the addition of a separate girls dorm.

We still need a lot of funding to make this next phase a reality, so all donations are very much appreciated!

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I dream of TREKKING into my old age.

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST We are looking forward to trekking with you! If you have any questions regarding preparation for your trip or itinerary details, please contact me directly. Telephone: 801.943.0264 | Email: info@WWTrek.com

¨¨Send the WWTrek office a copy of your flight itinerary. Email info@WWTrek.com. ¨¨Send the WWTrek office a copy of your passport. ¨¨Make two photocopies of your passport and other documents. Leave one with a contact person at home. ¨¨Have correct change for your Visa ($100 for a 12-month multi-entry tourist VISA). Bring a pen. ¨¨Have all personal medications and prescriptions secure in your carry-on. ¨¨Carry your passport and items that you need to show at customs separate from your money. ¨¨Carry-on hard to replace items when you fly: boots, down jacket, rain gear, prescriptions, camera. ¨¨If you have items for the Human Outreach Project, bring them along as we will be distributing them on the trip.

(Please check with us about what you are bringing to make sure it is appropriate and useful.)

¨¨If you have any questions about the trip please call or send an email.

Thank you for choosing World Wide Trekking!

Thanks!

Dean Cardinale & the WWTrek Team

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IMPORTANT AND PERSONAL INFORMATION Name as on Passport: Passport Number:

Emergency Contact:

Travel agent contact info:

Flight Information:

Important Phone #’s:

Email Login and Password: Skype log in and password:

American Embassy - Tanzania 686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

World Wide Trekking

7938 South 3500 East B-100 Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

Tel: 255-22-229-4000 Fax: 255-22-229-4970 or 4971

Tel: 801.230.9089 Fax: 801.943.0264 info@wwtrek.com

http://tanzania.usembassy.gov

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WWTREK TERMS AND CONDITIONS Air Transportation: International Airfares are not included in program pricing. WWTrek does have travel agent recommendations that can help you with all of your pre-trek travel arrangements. Please ask us for a list of travel agents as well as your best flight route options and your preferred destination arrival flight.

Itineraries: Accommodations including lodging, domestic flights, trains, vehicles and sightseeing are subject to change at anytime due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond World Wide Trekking’s control. Every effort will be made to operate itineraries as planned, but alterations may occur after final itinerary has been issued. We greatly appreciate your flexibility.

Special Requests: Special requests such as connecting or adjacent rooms, bedding requests or dietary needs should be advised at time of booking. We will make every effort to accommodate your special request.

Early Arrival: Many guests prefer to arrive before the scheduled itinerary. We can help make early arrival arrangements if necessary. Additional charges for early arrival transportation, lodging, meals and activities will apply.

Arrival & Check-in: We will suggest an exact flight arrival for many of our group trek destinations. Airport transportation will be provided. Many of our hotels allow check in to take place in the mid-afternoon. Should you wish to have a guaranteed room ready or early arrival arrangements, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. Please ask WWTrek for details and prices.

Rooms: All prices are quoted on double room occupancy. Single room supplements are available. Please ask WWTrek for details and prices.

Baggage: WWTrek provides handling of two pieces of luggage per person. Weight restrictions on some routes, internal / domestic flights may apply. We can also arrange baggage storage during most trips. More detailed information will be in your trek welcome packet.

Photography during Trek: WWTrek reserves the right to take photographs during your travel to be used for promotional purposes.

Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves at the beginning of their trip.

Cancellation: Trip Deposits are non-refundable. Cancellation 90 days prior to departure will be refunded in full. Cancellation 89 - 50 days prior to departure will be charged 50% of the price. Cancellation 49 days or less to time of departure will be charged 100% of the price. WWTrek recommends that you purchase a travel insurance policy to cover cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. Please ask WWTrek if you have any questions.

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WORLD WIDE TREKKING LEADERS We are looking forward to our upcoming adventure. Please feel free to contact us at anytime if you have any questions or concerns regarding your trip.

DEAN CARDINALE

FOUNDER | LEAD GUIDE

Contact: DEAN Phone: 801.230.9089 Email: dean@wwtrek.com

Dean Cardinale is the owner of World Wide Trekking and the President and Founder of the Human Outreach Project. Dean has climbed and led guided expeditions in North and Central America, Africa, Europe, South America and the Himalayas. He is the US representative to the International Commission of Alpine Rescue (IKAR), an avalanche instructor with the American Avalanche Association and avalanche forecaster for Snowbird Ski Resort.

Dean is currently working on a seven summits bid, summiting Mt Everest in 2005. Dean has taught people of all ages and professions, and is well known for his professional ethics and conduct evident in all of his pursuits.

Dean has a longstanding record of leadership, program development, and community service.

RAYMOND MASSAE

TANZANIA OPERATIONS MANAGER

Raymond is a professional educator and integral leader in our efforts in Africa. He has more than 15 years of experience in the African tourism industry and helps organize all of our logistics for group treks and safaris. He works to organize all local endeavors, oversee operational details, and mentor the African staff. Raymond is a member of the governing board of HOP and plays a critical role in guiding HOP community service. Raymond holds a degree in education and uses his expertise to help the Tanzanian people.

ELINANI “COMFORT” MALEWO TANZANIA SAFARI DRIVER

Comfort is World Wide Trekking’s private safari driver. He has over a decade’s worth of experience with some of the most outstanding safari and adventure companies in Africa. On your safari, Comfort will provide an interpretive experience and will answer any questions you may have. His skills include, but are not limited to: speaking fluent English and native Swahili, knowledge of Africa’s flora and fauna, and is an exceptional teacher of Tanzania’s natural history and culture. He attended Mweka College of African Wildlife Management and received a certificate of wildlife management. Comfort holds a certificate in tourism and is certified in medical first aid. Comfort is dedicated to ensuring your safari is both safe and informative.

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ED CHAUNER

GUIDE | ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Ed has taught skiing at Snowbird for three decades and is the most requested private instructor at the resort. He is the only instructor who also serves on ski patrol. He is certified by American Avalanche Association and in Outdoor Emergency Care; he also is a Wilderness First Responder. Ed is an experienced leader who has traveled to over 40 countries, trekked in the Spanish Pyrenees, Austrian Alps, and Italian Dolomites, and summited Kilimanjaro multiple times.

PATRICK REDDISH

GUIDE | ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Patrick grew up in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Skiing and climbing at an early age led the way to expeditions as both a climber and guide in Alaska, Greenland, the Alps, the Andes, the Himalayas, and Patagonia. His passion for travel and adventure led to a second career in filmmaking and photography. Patrick works as a heli-ski guide for Wasatch Powderbird Guides and guides many trips for World Wide Trekking.

BRIAN MULLER

GUIDE | ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Brian is from New Jersey where he grew up ski racing. He moved to Utah to attend Westminster College in 2008, and initially got into guiding through backcountry skiing.

In the winters, Brian works as a ski patroller for Snowbird Ski Resort, and as a ski guide/ avalanche course instructor for Utah Mountain Adventures. Brian guides in the North Cascades, in Alaska on Denali, and internationally on Kilimanjaro and in Nepal. Brian is also certified by the American Avalanche Association and has his OEC certification.

SETH ORTON

GUIDE | ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST

At an early age, Seth’s parents put him on a pair of skis, and the rest is history. Seth spends his winters ski patrolling at Snowbird and guiding for their sno-cat skiing operation. He recently graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Adventure Outdoor Programming and loves putting his education to use. He is certified by the American Avalanche Association, is a Wilderness First Responder, High-Angle Rescue Technician, and an EMT. He is also a licensed Utah river guide and is certified in OEC.

SPENCER STORM

GUIDE | ADVENTURE TRAVEL SPECIALIST

Spence spent his childhood skiing and climbing. He is a nationally registered Paramedic (NREMT-P) as well as an Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor and Instructor trainer.

He is a member of and instructor for the American Avalanche Association. He teaches and instructs at the college level, developing curriculums for outdoor education and leadership courses. Spence works as lead guide for Snowbird’s Snowcat skiing outfit and guides helicopter skiing in Utah’s Wasatch and Alaska’s Chugach mountains.

Please visit www.WWTrek.com for a complete list of our team members.

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