OPTION A:
S.A Residents Only
 
KILIMANJARO MARATHON ONLY - FULL & HALF
Starting/Ending Johannesburg
4 Day / 3 Night Package
Itinerary:

DAY 1 - Friday - 25 February 2011

When travelling (flying) we strongly suggest you wear / carry on you your running shoes & climbing boots - these are crucial for your race & climb, and you do not want to risk losing them in the hold.  Make sure you have your yellow fever certificate with you – you need to produce it on arrival in Tanzania.

Depart OR Tambo International Airport from Johannesburg on Kenya Airways to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania (via Nairobi).

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Moshi, Tanzania (± 1 hour’s drive).  Stay here for 3 nights on a bed and continental breakfast basis (see choice of hotels and cost below). 

For the budget conscious, there is the option to fly to Nairobi on Kenya Airways & do a road transfer to Moshi (± 7 hours drive, including the Tanzania / Kenya border crossing at Namanga).

DAY 2 - Saturday - 26 February 2011

Spend the day relaxing at the pool or you may opt to go and explore the little town of Moshi. You can buy curios and have some lunch at one of the local restaurants.  Day trips can be arranged at an additional cost.

This evening a special carbo-loading supper will be available (payable direct to the hotel) for you to “fuel up” for the race.  Tonight there will be a Marathon briefing.

DAY 3 - SUNDAY - 27 February 2011 - RACE DAY!

Transfers to and from the stadium will be provided for all Wild Frontiers clients. The Wild Frontiers Hospitality tent with shade and drinks will be provided exclusively to all Wild Frontiers clients at the finish.

Overnight at the at your Moshi hotel on a bed and continental breakfast basis.

Day 4 - 01 March 2011

You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg on Kenya Airways (via Nairobi).

For the persons that opted for the road transfer, you will be transferred to Nairobi and dropped off at JKIA International Airport in time for your return flight on Kenya Airways.

Note: Continental breakfast means pastries, yoghurt, fruits etc, if you order a cooked breakfast there will be a small additional charge payable at the hotel.
LAND ONLY PACKAGE
COST PER PERSON SHARING (minimum 2 persons travelling together):
Hotel Cost pp sharing Single room supplement
Keys Hotel, Moshi R6 595 R465
Ameg Lodge, Moshi R7 035 R1 155
Add approx R2 135 to cover airport/airline taxes
INCLUDES:
· airfare Johannesburg/Nairobi/Johannesburg on Kenya Airways
· return airport transfers
· Marathon entry package: guaranteed bib number, t-shirt, medaL, goody bag, Wild Frontiers hospitality tent facility at finish includes snacks & drinks, return transfers to/from stadium
· 3 nights accommodation in Moshi on a bed and continental breakfast basis
· Services of Wild Frontiers coordinator at race and over weekend
EXCLUDES:

Visas, travel insurance, health requirements, additional meals, gratuities, drinks, all items of a personal nature and any other service not specified.

If you would like to make further travel arrangements after the race we can organize Kilimanjaro climbs, lodge safaris, luxury and budget camping safaris, as well as excursions to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. 

*Above prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations and any other unforeseen circumstance.
 


 

Hotel Descriptions:


The Keys Main Hotel, also the registration venue for the Kilimanjaro Marathon, is located in Moshi. It has a swimming pool, indoor bar and garden area, patio, restaurant and M-Net television coverage. The rooms are a little old fashioned, but are clean and comfortable. Showersare en-suite with hot/cold water. The staff are very friendly and 'nothing is too much trouble'. The Keys Mbokomo Hotel offers the same facilities and is situated approx 6min drive to Keys Main Hotel. Mbokomo is a new extension of Keys Hotel with a nice view of Mt Kilimanjaro.


Ameg Lodge (midrange to upmarket)
The lodge has been constructed with local Tanzanian materials and designed to combine antique African , and modern contemporary styles, creating an articulate and seductive ambiance.
It is set in beautiful gardens and has a quiet, relaxing aura.
     
There are 20 bedrooms, all en-suite, with twin and double beds. Each room has its own private verandah where one can relax and enjoy the view. All the rooms are furnished to a high standard, offering satellite TVs, phones, and fans. In addition to the above amenities, the suites feature air-conditioning and unlimited use of the internet (if you bring your own laptop).
** Please note that Moshi is the base of all climbs up Mt Kilimanjaro and does not offer big resort type of accommodation.


 

Health Requirements - Please note you will need a Yellow Fever inoculation. This must be done no later than 10 days prior to departure. If you have had any previous history of liver disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must. Please enquire for details of travel clinics operating in your area.

Visas - Should you be travelling on a South African passport you will need a visa for Tanzania. This takes approximately 3 working days and can be done at the Tanzania High Commission in Pretoria. We can make the necessary arrangements on your behalf, alternatively they can be contacted on telephone: (012) 342-4393 or at 822 George Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria. You will need a valid passport (your passport must have at least 3 blank pages), 2 passport photographs and 2 completed forms. Other nationalities - please check with our office or the Tanzania High Commission. It is also possible to obtain a visa on arrival.

Travel insurance - Please ensure you have sufficient medical cover for the duration of your trip. Please contact us for further details.

 

 

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Please note that BMS Travellers has exclusivity rights in Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, France, Luxemburg, Spain and Italy for the Kilimanjaro Marathon event 2011. If you reside in any of the aforementioned countries please contact Marcello Pancetti - marcello@bms-travellers.nl
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