mount kilimanjaro faq

Q: What airport should I fly into?

A: Kilimanjaro International Airport - airport code JRO is by far the most convenient. It is approximately a 45 minute drive by car. KLM airlines flys nonstop into Kilimanjaro Airport from several European cities. Other airlines connect mostly through Nairobi. The other option Dar es Salaam - airport code DAR is often the cheaper option but we cannot meet you at the airport there and it is an 8 hour bus ride to Moshi from there.

Q: How do arrange my visa to enter the country and allow me to volunteer?

A: I you are coming to volunteer, Foot 2 Afrika will arrange your class C volunteer permit before you arrive. In order to do this, they will require various documents from you and some forms to be completed. You will be required to supply them along with the fee of $120 - figure accurate on November 2008. Do not worry, you will be sent an email explaining exactly what is needed. They are standard documents which are required for many countries across the world. If you are coming just as a tourist, a tourist visa may be obtained at the airport. Requirements and fees vary according to your nationality.

Q: What vaccinations and medications do I need?

A: This is a suggestion of what may be needed - please consult with your medical professional or travel specialist for more details.
*Diphtheria and Tetanus
*Polio
*Hepititus A and B
*Typhoid
*Yellow Fever
*Rabies
*Meningitus
*Anti-malarial medication
*Cholera.

Q: What trips and adventures do you offer?

A: We offer anything that you can imagine in East Africa, safaris to all parks including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Gombe Stream chimpanzee tracking, Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs, cultural tours with the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes, Zanzibar excursions and any other option that you can imagine.

Q: Do I have to be involved with your volunteer project to use your company for safaris or mountain climbs?

A: No, anyone may hire our services for any of our trips

Q: What is an appropriate tip for guides and porters?

A: Tips are optional but guides and porters rely heavily on them to support their families. The following is recommended:
*Safari or Mountain Guide $15
*Cook/Assistant Guide $10
*Porter $ 7
The above suggestions are in US dollars and is per day for the entire group traveling - for example a group af 5 on safari would each contribute $3 per day for the guide and $2 per day for the cook.

Q: What trips and adventures do you offer?

A: We offer anything that you can imagine in East Africa, safaris to all parks including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Gombe Stream chimpanzee tracking, Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs, cultural tours with the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes, Zanzibar excursions and any other option that you can imagine.

Q: Do I have to be involved with your volunteer project to use your company for safaris or mountain climbs?

A: No, anyone may hire our services for any of our trips