Dear Friend
Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure’s team is happy to announce that the tourism industry in Tanzania has reopened from 01 June. The Corona Virus, was officially declared as a global pandemic disease on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak was declared a global health emergency in January 2020 from Wuhan China. The first case confirmed of COVID-19 appeared in Tanzania on March 16, 2020. Since then the number of cases hasn’t grown like the rest of the world has experienced. In Tanzania we had 509 confirmed cases, 21 Deaths and more than 183 peoples recovered from this pandemic disease COVID-19.
Currently , more than 400,857 people globally have died from the Corona Virus, with over 6,931,000 confirmed cases. More than 216 countries in Africa has reported cases of this dangerous global pandemic disease. The COVID-19 outbreak prompted air travel restrictions around all the world and cause many airlines to stop flying to Tanzania. But currently, many Airlines has resume their flights to and from different countries to Tanzania. 01 June Ethiopian airlines becomes the first scheduled passenger flight to land in Tanzania’s tourism hotspots of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar and on June 16 the Qatar Airways will land in Tanzania for the first time after COVID-19.
As long as our clients feel comfortable to travel with Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure, we are prepared to serve them. We believe that the new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) will be adhered effectively by Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure’s team in minimizing the risk of infections on the mountain and during our safari. For clients who would like to follow social distancing with other climbers, we offer single tents on the mountain and single rooms on safari or in town. Meals can also be eaten in the sleeping tent versus the community mess tent if desired.
Therefore, Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure’s team announce officially to receive various booking and we are ready to save our clients more closely. The main seasons are traditionally December to March and June to October and during this period temperatures in Moshi averaging 22 degrees C and summit temperatures around – 7 degrees C. The rains are in April, May and November but nowadays climate change has changed this pattern so sometimes the rains come earlier or later.
You’re WELCOME.
Thanks
Overview
Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is a disease that cause respiratory illness like the flu. Countries should intensify surveillance for unusual outbreaks of influenza like illness and severe pneumonia and monitor carefully the evolution of COVID-19 outbreaks, reinforcing, epidemiological surveillance. Countries should continue to enhance awareness through effective risk communication concerning COVID-19 to the general public, health professionals and policy makers and to avoid actions that promote stigma or discrimination.
Measure Taken by Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure as suggested by World Health Organization.
Countries should share with WHO all relevant information needed to assess and manage COVID-19 in a timely manner, as required by the International Health Regulations (2005). Corona virus spread primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.
How to Overcome the Problem.
Countries are reminded of the purpose of the International Health Regulations to prevent, protect against, control and provide a public heath response to the international spread of disease in ways that are commensurate with and restricted to public health risks, and which avoid unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade. There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat corona virus disease (COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe. But you can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you do wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water, cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue, avoid close contact with people who are unwell, and finally stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you fell unwell.
What we are Doing Now.
As a company we would like to use this time for advertisements and providing important information about this dangerous virus before we continue with our normal schedule.
Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure is a privately owned Tanzanian tour company, operated in Moshi formed by local indigenous from Marangu – Mbahe. The company is new registered in 2019. We are specializing in mountain trekking & tour safaris.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance will provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expense and emergency repatriation.
All confirmations of booking shall be made by email and upon the filling of our booking form. Bookings will be considered and recognized as confirmed only after the booking accompanied by a 50% deposit of the total cost of tour. The deposit shall be considered valid after acknowledgment and confirmations of bank pay slip. All bills are charged in USD dollars, & payments shall be done by money transfers direct to our account in Tanzania.
Cancellation & Refunds to all tours must be in writing either by email or a direct message and shall be effective only after acknowledgement by writing from Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure Staff. Any amendments done on a confirmed tours shall not be charged. Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure supremacy shall however charge any charge that will be above the cost of the earlier booked services.
We ensure that our travelers always have access to a clean, well maintained vehicle, appropriately sized and equipped for their group and activities. Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure guests travel in up to date and immaculately kept vehicles appropriate for the territory and itinerary. The safari vehicles are fully equipped with radios, bottle water, professional guide and other amenities for comfort and safety. Always we use four wheel drive vehicles (4X4) custom built safari Land Cruises exclusively on all our Tanzania safari programs.
Your passport must be valid for six month beyond for the duration of your visit in Tanzania. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your tour.
Most of your clothing that you are not actually wearing will be carried by your porter. Although a guide will always accompany you on the trail you are unlikely to see your porter except at the huts or the camps. Therefore it is important to pack carefully the smaller day pack you carry yourself includes most important something warm and something waterproof.
Our Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru treks have a minimum age 12 years if accompanied by an adult, who is responsible for the child’s day to day care. For the majority of our trips we have no upper age limit, through we remind you that especially our treks can be physically demanding for all travelers 70years and over. We are able to provide details on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical expert. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least two mount prior to travel for the latest health requirements, recommendations for your destination and any cost.
Usually people prefer us to carry up a private toilet. For this there is a cost cover the toilet attendant, who carries, pitches, & cleans which cost 100$ per group climb, this amount is not covered in our trip fee. Otherwise while climbing Kilimanjaro, there are tendencies of going to the public toilets at each camp site. These are known as ‘long drop’ toilets. They are wooden permanent buildings that look like well normal public restrooms.
Our cooks prepare delicious and wholesome meals for you on Kilimanjaro. Many of our hikers are pleasantly surprised by the food served on Mount Kilimanjaro. We always improving and have new dishes being introduced accordingly and you can have any of special requirements before climb even if you aren’t a vegetarian. Our mountain cuisine normally includes Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, and Hot Dinner.
Below are typical foods from our standard menu that you expect to eat during your climb.
Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
1 |
| BUN WITH SALAMI & CUCUMBER GREEN PEPPER CARROTS, & FRUITS | SOUP OF THE DAY WITH BREAD, FRIED BEEF WITH ROAST POTATOES, RICE, CARROTS, CABBAGE FRUITS TEA OR COFFEE |
2 | BOILED EGGS SAUSAGE BREAD/TOAST CEREAL/PORRIDGE | FRESH SALAD TOMATO CUCUMBER ONION CARROTS & GREEN PEPPERS | SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE, OR FISH WITH RICE TEA OR COFFEE FRUITS |
3 | OATS WITH MILK BOILED EGGS BREAK WITH TEA OR COFFEE FRUITS | BOILED EGGS SALAMI SANDWITCH, CHEESE, FRUITS | BEEF GOULASCH WITH BEANS BREAD WITH TEA OR COFFEE FRUITS |
On the way to the Summit
4 | TEA OF COFFEE AND BISCUIT ORANGE SQUASH OR SOUP | FRENCH TOAST MACARONI WITH MEAT SAUCE BREAD WITH TEA OF COFFEE
| ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLE FRIED RICE GREEN PEPPER CARROTS TEA OR COFFEE
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5 | OATS WITH MILK BOILED EGG SPANISH OMELETTE FRIED EGG WITH BACON BREAD WITH TEA OR COFFEE |
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We are a local tour company that recognizes the importance of education and conservation, for both our wildlife and native cultures. Conservation efforts in Africa are slowly improving, especially when local people receive the benefits of nature tourism. We hire and train local people, support locations such as schools and conservation programs, and take care not harm the environment. So when you choose for your next adventure, you will also be supporting the local economies and environment.
In Africa, it is customary but not obligatory to give tips to service staff in gratitude and thanks for good service. Gratitude can be increased or decreased depending on the level of service you are given. Tips are usually given on the last day of the climb & safari, either at the camp or at the gate and the whole group usually contributes to the tip pot and tips together, rather than individually. You can use dollars, Euros, TZ Shillings to tip your team.
The following are daily rates for each climber recommended to tip per each member.
- Chief guide $20-25/day
- Assistant guide $15-20/day
- Cook $10-15/day
- Porter $8-10/day
NB: For all Kilimanjaro routes except Marangu you will have
1 climber: 1 guide, 3 porters, 1 cook
2 climbers: 1 guide, 6 porters, 1 assistance guide, 1 cook
3 climbers: 1 guide, 9 porters, 1 assistance guide, 1 cook
4 climbers: 2 guides, 9porters, 1 assistance guide, 1 cook, 1 waiter
For Marangu expect to have
1 guide and 1 cook for each 8 climbers, 2 assistance guides, & 16 porters
Looking to venture on an African safari, explore the big five & experience sunsets and African sundowners at the end of a game drive. Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure share their experience and prepare you for your journey of a lifetime to Tanzania.
- Choose type of group
Happy Kilimanjaro Adventure group’s are very sociable way to get know other people and our corporate clients often use them as team building events. We can arrange groups for small amounts of people, up to six. Also we can arrange private guide group safaris for small groups.
- Enjoy Safari with your kids
“The first time we took our twins on safari, they were six years old”. Our guide commanded instant awe in them by scooping up giraffe droppings as if they were chocolate-coated raisins. This is the replay of one parent who takes the family to Safari in Tanzania past time. The big surprise is that, many camps and lodge have special activities for kids. There’s more to a family safari than game drives. Properties that welcome kids usually offer an exciting range of activities that can include anything from bug collecting and fishing to bark rubbing and baking cookies with chef.
- What do you expect on a Hot Air Balloon safari
Hot air ballooning is great way to enjoy and appreciate flying in its simplest and truest form. Most flights are done at dawn so except morning temperatures on most of your trip. Layered clothing is advisable so you can adjust and adapt your body temperature to your preferred comfort level. Hot air ballooning can generate more memories than you ever imagine. It is fun activity that you can share with special people in your life.
Tanzania is home to two (2) renowned tourism destinations – Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, and wildlife – rich national parks.
- Visa Application
Now you can apply for an online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar). Citizens from non East African community will be required to fill in the online form, make payments, and submit your application form. Applicants will be notified through their e-mails whether their applications have been accepted or rejected.
- Burns
The Governments of Tanzania wishes to make an official note to travelers planning to visit Tanzania that from 1st June 2019 all plastics carrier bags, regardless of their thickness will be prohibited from being imported, exported, manufactured, sold, stored, supplied and used in Mainland Tanzania.
- Tourism Attractions
Tanzania has a great treasure of unique resources of tourism including wildlife, natural forest, sea beaches, mountains, rivers, lakes, cultures of different ethnic people, friendly people, and beautiful weather, making it the popular destinations in Africa and the entire world.
- What is the best way to get to Zanzibar
By now Auric air flight from Dar es salaam to Zanzibar three (3) times per day. Enjoy a unique coral island lying in the Indian Ocean, a short distance from Tanzania Mainland. Also you can reach Zanzibar by ferry within 1 hour and 40 minutes from Dar es salaam.
- Where to visit
Zanzibar Island, also known as Unguja, is by far the largest and most famous of the islands that make up the Zanzibar archipelago. Zanzibar has such diverse coastline that there are plenty of different experiences across the main island, from vibrant culture in the south to idyllic barefoot luxury in the north.
- Where to stay in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is home to some of the best beach destinations in the world. This is only because tourism is the major hub of this renowned ‘Spice Island’ located off the coast of Tanzania. Lodge also is excellent holiday destination for those looking for a combination of stylish and cozy accommodations, unspoiled relaxing nature and diving with the in-house diving centre, dive point Zanzibar.
- Arusha gate way city to safari destinations in Tanzania & East Africa
Arusha city is the headquarters of the East African Community and one of the most important tourist centers in East Africa, acting as the gateway to all Northern Tanzania destinations
- How long takes
Most time it depends on your pocket budget, but for a well rounded experience, 5-10 days is more than enough to have the safari on your dream. This time frame includes rest time & taking part to other activities.
- Use of drones
Tanzania national Parks (TANAPA), outline conditions for the drones operations in the park, some of them are as follow; drone must be flown (operated) no less than 50 meters from the ground, drone must not be flown in the presence of others un related tourists, & operator must report to the chief park warden before commencing the activity.