TECHNICAL requirements
Trekking - for 5 days + 1 night does not require any technical skills, just the ability to walk for 6-8 hours per day. Good physical fitness is important however strong mental fortitude is critical to reach the summit.
Cycling - for 6 days requires only novice mountain bike skills. The route follows bush roads and tracks that are without technical difficulty. When cycling between Kibo and Horombo Huts our capable porters will assist (if necessary) along the rockiest sections of hiking trail. Once off the mountain vehicle support is available for anybody that encounters challenges while cycling.
SOME PAMPERING on mountain
5 nights spent in simple dormitory huts is not luxurious, it is best suited to adventurers ready to accept shared amenities.
That said ...... Xplore's philosophy is to introduce clients to some fine luxuries while on Summit to Sea
REGISTRATION RATES
11 days Summit to Sea : $ 5,500 - Deposit : $ 1,500 secures registration
4 days Cycling only : $ 1,600 - Deposit : $ 400 secures registration
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Registration includes
Luxury Hotels at Lake Duluti Lodge or Ngare Sero Lodge, Arusha and The Sands at Chale Island.
Mountain huts dormitory accommodation on Kilimanjaro - mattress only supplied - NO bedding
Meals in all camps and lodges
AMREF air evacuation to Nairobi or nearest hospital. Does NOT include medical insurance for hospitalisation
4 days cycling only from Lake Jipe to Chale Island includes
Road transfer from Voi Railway station to Lake Jipe
Accommodation at Lake Jipe Safari Camp prior to start
Accommodation at The Sands, Chale Island
Bookings and Deposits
A booking is made when you pay the required deposit and in doing so you accept on behalf of the members of your party, these terms and conditions. You must pay the deposit required or the full cost of your booking (if the booking is made less than 2 months prior to departure). Once your payment is received by us, we will confirm your booking by sending you a written confirmation thereof, which may be subject to the terms and conditions of any third parties with whom we place bookings, arrange accommodation, travel and the like. These third party terms and conditions, once sent to you, will be deemed to have been accepted by you.
DAILY SUPPORT 2 or 3 water points per day therefore participants should carry a 3L Camelbak to survive 2-3 hours of cycling between water points. Tsavo is extremely hot and dry.
CYCLING FITNESS You should be physically fit and mentally prepared for this amazing adventure. If you are not well trained you have the option of hopping into the support vehicle. e-mountain bikes are welcome.
TRAIL TERRAIN is generally smooth along rolling roads and trails. Thorns abound so tubeless tires filled with an extra dose of sealant is essential (Stan's is best).
GPS ENABLED SELF-NAVIGATION is not required but is very useful should the group split for any reason.
EAST AFRICA ROAD MAP will be issued to everybody; loaded on a micro-SD chip ready for plugging into your Garmin GPS
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.
LUGGAGE SERVICES
single bag (15kg) will be transported between camps
Bike box service - Empty bike box & extra luggage bag will be transferred from Lake Jipe directly to Chale Island (no access to contents).
Bike box will be transferred from Chale Island to Nairobi airport to meet your departing flight.
BIKE INSURANCE
It is your responsibility to obtain sufficient insurance for your bike against any loss or damage during the event and during transport.
We regard adequate travel and medical insurance as essential. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is adequate for your particular needs and we do not accept any responsibility if your cover is inadequate.
Bookings and Deposits
A booking is made when you pay the required deposit and in doing so you accept on behalf of the members of your party, these terms and conditions. You must pay the deposit required or the full cost of your booking (if the booking is made less than 2 months prior to departure). Once your payment is received by us, we will confirm your booking by sending you a written confirmation thereof, which may be subject to the terms and conditions of any third parties with whom we place bookings, arrange accommodation, travel and the like. These third party terms and conditions, once sent to you, will be deemed to have been accepted by you.
Payment of Balance and Forfeiture of Deposit
The full balance owing for your booking, after deducting the deposit, will be payable at least 2 months in advance of the departure date. If not paid timeously, we reserve the right to cancel the booking, which will result in forfeiture of your deposit. Similarly if you cancel your booking with us for any reason after paying the required deposit, you will forfeit your deposit. At our discretion, such forfeited deposit may be credited by us towards a future trip which you may book with us.
Force Majeur
We are not liable for the cancellation or disruption of your booking due to acts of God and circumstances out of our control, such as war, riots, terrorist activity, natural disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions and the like.
Passports, visas, health requirements and drivers licences
Clients are responsible for arranging their own necessary and required documents for the booking covering all members of their party and are responsible for ascertaining what documents etc are required. You are also responsible for booking your own international flights.
Insurance
We regard adequate travel and medical insurance as essential. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover you purchase is adequate for your particular needs and we do not accept any responsibility if your cover is inadequate.
Weather Conditions
We do not accept any responsibility for any loss, delay or cost caused by or connected to adverse weather conditions.
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I confirm that I do not have any physical, medical nor mental condition that precludes me from participating in this physically demanding adventure.
I confirm my awareness that hiking above 3,000 m elevation will exert considerable cardio-vascular demands on my physiology. I acknowledge that above 4,000m elevation I will be at risk to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and other medical complications caused by being high altitude
I confirm that I have read and understood the Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity for both Xplore and RVO, and that I will submit signed Indemnity Forms
Xplore Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity
We accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage caused, or which you may suffer, as a consequence of you making a booking with us or arising from the service which we provide to you. In particular you acknowledge that many of the outdoor experiences which we arrange and book for you, and in which we participate with you or through which we may guide you personally or through third party contractors, are inherently dangerous activities, involving risk of possible injury or death and accordingly you indemnify us and all of our chosen service providers and third party contractors from and against any claims of any nature by you or your dependants for any loss or damage suffered in connection with these activities or this booking, now and in future, even if such losses or damages are caused by our negligence or incorrect decisions or by way of poor exercise of judgment or discretion.
I acknowledge and agree that the Xplore Summit to Sea (“the event”) being a high altitude mountain ascent and descent, 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 confirm that I have read and agree to the terms of Xplore Liability and Indemnity.
Rift Valley Odyssey Liability Disclaimer & Indemnity
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 the 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.
