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Kilimanjaro Summit to Sea
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WHO DOES KILIMANJARO SUMMIT TO SEA?

This expedition is suitable for any adventurous person, from ages 14 upwards, with or without mountain bike experience, anybody that is willing to explore the incredible experience of climbing Africa's highest point then cycling for 6 days across vast Tsavo wilderness.
- Families that love bonding through challenging adventures (August only).
- e-Mountain bikes are welcome.
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REGISTRATION RATES

Registration INTERNATIONALS -
  • Summit to Sea : $5800
  • Mountain only: $3,500
  • Cycling only: $2,300
  • Internationals pay higher fees to access National Parks, Forests & Conservancies

    Registration EAST AFRICA CITIZENS
  • Summit to Sea : $5,300
  • Mountain only: $3,200
  • Cycling only: $2,100

    Partial payment with instalments is welcome.

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    CANCELLATION POLICY
  • Cancellation more than 60 days before trip = 90% refund (less bank charges)
  • Cancellation less than 60 days before trip = 0% refund

    REGISTRATION INCLUDES
  • Xplore services on the mountain
  • RVO services when cycling

    Kilimanjaro Summit to Sea Expedition launches from Marangu Hotel, Tanzania and ends at Chale Island Resort, Kenya.
  • Participants are responsible for their arrival and departure, accommodation & flight bookings before and after the expedition itinerary.
  • Itinerary includes hotel accommodation on the night before and the night of finishing.

    Travel Itinerary Option A:
  • International flight ARRIVING and DEPARTING from Nairobi, Kenya
  • Drive (6h) across border to Marangu Hotel, Tanzania, the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro ($120 transfer)
  • Cycling returns across border from Tanzania to Kenya, finish at Chale Island Resort
  • JamboJet flight from Diani Beach to Nairobi International Airport (book online)
  • Jambojet is recommended because they carry bike boxes (www.jambojet.com)

    Travel Itinerary Option B:
  • International flight ARRIVING at Kilimanjaro Int Airport, Tanzania and DEPARTING from Nairobi, Kenya
  • Drive (2h) to Marangu Hotel at base of Mt. Kilimanjaro ($50 transfer)
  • Cycling crosses border from Tanzania to Kenya, finish at Chale Island Resort
  • JamboJet flight from Diani Beach to Nairobi International Airport (book online)
  • Jambojet is recommended because they carry bike boxes (www.jambojet.com)
  • International flight DEPARTING from Nairobi, Kenya

    Accommodation (12 nights):
  • 2 nights at Marangu Hotel accommodation (1 night before & 1 night after mountain)
  • 5 nights in dormitory cabins while on the mountain
  • 4 nights in lodges while cycling
    (Lake Jipe Safari Camp / Kasigau Base Camp / Tsavo Wilderness / Shimba Hills Lodge)
  • 1 night at The Sands, Chale Island Resort
  • Last Lunch at The Sands, Nomad Beach
  • Option to extend vacation at The Sands, Chale Island Resort

    REGISTRATION EXCLUDES
  • Medical insurance for any hospitalisation
  • Bicycle insurance for any losses or damage
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    Kenya & Tanzania NATIONAL PARKS & FORESTS:
  • Registration includes access to National Parks, Forests and wildlife conservancies
  • Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Service(s) apply international visitor rates for EA Residents
  • Proof of residency is required during inspection by KWS / TANAPA officers
  • KWS / TANAPA officers will charge Visitor Rate to any Citizen or Resident that does not provide acceptable proof of status.

    RACE CAMP NOTES
  • SHARED Room accommodation at all camps
  • Bedding & towel provided at all camps

    Mountain service includes:
  • All meals and hot beverages while on the mountain
  • Porter service for a single bag (15kg) to be transported between huts
  • Porter service for shared bags (15kg) containing cycling kit
  • Porter service will deliver bicycles to the Summit at Uhuru Peak
  • Porter service will return bikes from Stella Point to Kibo Huts

    Cycling service includes:
  • Cycling starts from Kibo Huts to Marangu Hotel then onwards to Chale Island Resort, Diani, Kenya
  • Vehicle support starts at the border crossing, Taveta Kenya
  • Trailing vehicle support provides option to hop on / off at will

    Luggage service:
  • Pack separate bags for mountain and cycling parts of expedition
  • When on mountain your cycling kit will be stored at Marangu Hotel
  • A shared bag will carry all cycling kit & tools required for assembling bikes and the descent off Kilimanjaro
  • When cycling your mountain kit + empty bike box will be transferred from Marangu Hotel directly to Chale Island

    Medical support
  • Excludes medical insurance / expenses for any hospitalisation.
  • Includes AMREF air ambulance to Nairobi or road ambulance to nearest hospital.
  • Includes a First Responder while on mountain
  • Includes a Paramedic and masseuse while cycling

    TRAIL TERRAIN is smooth without technical sections. Vicious thorns abound so tubeless tires filled with an extra dose of sealant is essential (Stan's sealant has proven to be the best).

    e-BIKE BATTERIES IATA airline regulations prohibit the carriage of e-bike batteries on passenger flights, you must therefore freight your batteries in advance. An e-bike without a battery can be carried as passenger luggage.

    BIKE INSURANCE It is your responsibility to obtain sufficient insurance for your bike against any loss or damage during this expedition.
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    Country code format 254700123456.
    How many 4,000m ascents done
    List 4,000m ascents done
     
    All Registration fees are PER PERSON
  • USD fees apply to all participants
  • EA citizens benefit from discounted National Park fees
  • Registration includes SHARED room accommodation each night
  • Proof of East Africa citizenship is required for National Park fees (included in registration)
    August expedition is family friendly
    Summit to Sea Expedition
  • START - Marangu, Tanzania -
  • FINISH - Chale Island Resort, Kenya
  • Total 12 nights accommodation
  • Includes 1 night at Marangu Hotel - pre-mountain
  • Includes 1 night at The Sands, Chale Island Resort - post cycling
  • SHARED Room accommodation at all hotels, cabins & camps
  • Mountain only
  • START - Marangu, Tanzania
  • FINISH - Marangu, Tanzania
  • Total 7 nights accommodation
  • Includes 1 night at Marangu Hotel - pre-mountain
  • Includes 1 night at Marangu Hotel - post-mountain
  • SHARED Room accommodation at all hotels & cabins
  • Cycling only
  • START - Taveta, Kenya
  • FINISH - Chale Island Resort, Kenya
  • Total 6 nights accommodation
  • Includes 1 night at Jipe Safari Camp - pre-cycling
  • Includes 1 night at The Sands, Chale Island Resort - post cycling
  • SHARED Room accommodation at all hotels & camps
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    Personal medical insurance is required by all participants
    Enter country code plus phone number in this format 254700123456.
     
    Kilimanjaro Summit to Sea Expedition launches from Marangu Hotel, Tanzania and ends at Chale Island Resort, Kenya.
  • Participants are responsible for their arrival and departure, accommodation & flight bookings before and after the expedition itinerary.
  • Itinerary includes hotel accommodation on the night before and the night of finishing.

    Travel Itinerary Option A:
  • International flight ARRIVING and DEPARTING from Nairobi, Kenya
  • Drive (6h) across border to Marangu Hotel, Tanzania, the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro ($120 transfer)
  • Cycling returns across border from Tanzania to Kenya, finish at Chale Island Resort
  • JamboJet flight from Diani Beach to Nairobi International Airport (book online)
  • Jambojet is recommended because they carry bike boxes (www.jambojet.com)

    Travel Itinerary Option B:
  • International flight ARRIVING at Kilimanjaro Int Airport, Tanzania and DEPARTING from Nairobi, Kenya
  • Drive (2h) to Marangu Hotel at base of Mt. Kilimanjaro ($50 transfer)
  • Cycling crosses border from Tanzania to Kenya, finish at Chale Island Resort
  • JamboJet flight from Diani Beach to Nairobi International Airport (book online)
  • Jambojet is recommended because they carry bike boxes (www.jambojet.com)
  • International flight DEPARTING from Nairobi, Kenya
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    Airlines prohibit e-bike batteries on passenger flights - ship batteries as cargo in advance.
     
    Activities at The Sands, Chale Island
  • Book in for extra days of relaxation
  • Discounted rate of $150 pp per night
  • Scuba diving, snorkelling, sky diving, kite surfing available
  • Extra nights at The Sands, Chale Island resort
    These activities operated by independent third parties. Payment will be direct to service provider
     
    CANCELLATION POLICY
  • Cancellation more than 60 days before trip = 90% refund (less bank charges)
  • Cancellation less than 60 days before trip = 0% refund
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    I confirm that I do not have any physical, medical nor mental conditions that preclude me from participating in this extreme physical and mental challenge.
    I confirm my awareness that reaching the Summit at 6,000m altitude will exert considerable demands on my mental capacity, physiology and cardio-vascular system.
    I confirm that I have read and understood the Rift Valley Odyssey Rules
    I confirm that I have read and understood the RVO Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity and will submit a signed Indemnity Form
    Rift Valley Odyssey Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity
    I confirm my awareness that reaching the Summit at 6,000m altitude will exert considerable demands on my mental capacity, physiology and cardio-vascular system.
    I acknowledge and agree that mountaineering is an extreme sport and that it is inherent in the activity that there is the risk of serious injury, illness, death and/or damage to sporting and other equipment.
    I acknowledge and agree that the Rift Valley Odyssey (“the event”) being a high speed cycling event, is an extreme sport and that it is inherent in the event that there is the risk of serious injury, illness, death and/or damage to sporting and other equipment.

    I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Rift Valley Odyssey organizers to the fullest extent possible in law, against any claims occasioned as a result of my participation in the event of whatsoever nature or howsoever caused, including, without limitation, any loss, injury, harm, illness, death or damage of whatsoever nature and howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly out of any act or omission, including negligent acts or negligent omissions by the parties, including any claim for consequential loss or damage, loss of profits or any claim by any of my dependents arising from events related to, in connection with or occasioned as a result of my participation in the event.

    I appreciate and understand the risks inherent in this event and my participation therein. I accept these risks and confirm that I participate in the event at my own sole and absolute risk.

    I confirm that I have read and agree to the terms of Rift Valley Odyssey Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity that is available online.
     
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    info@riftvalleyodyssey.com
    +254 716 956 001

    Nairobi, Kenya

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