IMPORTANT NOTES 

Travel to Africa requires a passport valid six months beyond your return date and a minimum of two (2) blank VISA pages in your passport (if you are visiting more than one country in Africa, you must have an additional blank visa page available for each country).

 It is important to reconfirm all of your commercial flight arrangements with the relevant airline at least 48 hours prior to departure. Please ask ask us if you need assistance.

 Travel to Africa, including Tanzania may require a vaccination against Yellow Fever.  Please contact your travel healthcare professional for more information. Be sure to carry your yellow vaccination card with you during travel as you may be required to present it at immigration.

Entry into Tanzania: A passport and visa are required. A visa for Tanzania can be obtained upon arrival.

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ITINERARY

DAY #1 - DEPART USA/CANADA/YOUR HOME FOR AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

Today travelers depart the USA/Canada/From Home on an overnight international flight to Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Overnight flight - D

DAY #2 - ARRIVE AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

Travelers arrive throughout the day to Amsterdam, Netherlands. A ROAM associate will meet travelers at their arrival at the Amsterdam airport to transfer to our airport hotel. Travelers may wish to explore downtown Amsterdam during the day or simply rest from jet lag in preparation for our flight the next morning.

Please note: It is not possible to fly from the US/Canada to East Africa in one "direct" overnight flight. For this reason, travelers fly to Amsterdam where the group meets and overnights at a local airport hotel. The following day (Day #3), we then continue on, as a group, with the next leg of our adventure flying on Day #3 "direct" to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Overnight airport hotel Amsterdam - L, D

DAY #3 - DEPART FROM AMSTERDAM TO KILIMANJARO AIRPORT, TANZANIA, AFRICA, ARRIVE TANZANIA

Today we depart from Amsterdam for our direct flight to Tanzania, Africa. On arrival at the Kilimanjaro Airport, after completing customs, immigrations and collecting our luggage, we will be met by our destination specialist representative who will transfer us to Arusha National Park to our camp situated at the base of Mount Meru, a 14,900-foot volcano, also nick-named "baby Kili". Along the way you will spotlight for nocturnal wildlife. The camp is at an elevation of about 6,000 feet, which aids in

acclimatization for the Kilimanjaro climb. Upon arrival we will enjoy a buffet dinner.

Overnight Private Camp - D

DAY #4 - MOUNT MERU

Today we will have a chance to recuperate from the long flight, check our equipment, and have a thorough trip briefing on what to expect on the climb. There will also be time to hike along the forested slopes of Mount Meru, which has a history similar to that of Mount St. Helens in Washington, in that half the mountain was blown away by a violent volcanic explosion. Meru's eruption occurred some 250,000 years ago, though, and great forests of African cedar and podocarpus have since grown up to cover its crater and slopes. On our hike, we have the chance to see colobus monkeys, bushbuck and duiker, buffalo, giraffe, and perhaps elephant or (rarely) leopard. The forest bird life is excellent and includes touracos, hornbills, and parrots. Weather permitting, we can enjoy the sunset from a small hill beside camp and view the alpenglow descend on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.

Overnight Arusha National Park - B/L/D

DAY #5 - BEGIN TREK ON KILIMANJARO

This morning, we drive 2½ hours to the starting point of the Machame Route, four miles past the village of Machame on the southeast side of Kilimanjaro. We begin hiking at about 6,400 feet and follow a windingtrail up through montane forest and into stands of giant heather, to campnear the Machame Hut at 10,000'. The forest can be wet at any time of the year, so we can expect a real tropical experience as we climb over roots and through giant fern forests with tangled vines and creepers. Buffet lunch en route. (6-7 hours hiking, 8 miles)

Overnight Machame Camp - B/L/D

DAY #6 - SHIRA CAMP

Today we will climb up to our destination above the Shira Plateau at 12,650'. A steep trail leads out of the giant heather and onto a ridge that commands wide vistas of both the Shira Plateau and the plains to the west (5 hours hiking, 3 miles).

Overnight Shira Camp - B/L/D

DAY #7 - BARRANCO CAMP

Today, we will trek east toward the Kibo Massif, we follow a ridge and climb toward the large rock outcrop of Lava Tower (15,100') before veering off and down toward camp. Our destination is the base of the Great Barranco, a steep canyon emerging from Kilimanjaro Great Breach Wall, which is filled with hundreds of outlandish giant senecio and lobelia plants. The afro-alpine scenery here is fantastic and the views of the Breach Wall and Kili's southern glaciers are better than from any other point on the mountain. Our camp is at 13,000'. (6 hours hiking, 6 miles)

Overnight Barranco Camp - B/L/D

DAY #8 - KARANGA CAMP

This morning we will continue our hike as the elevation starts to really set in here. After a few hours we reach a short but steep climb up the start of the Western Breach of Kibo emerging onto a small plateau after about one and a half hours. Camp is made here, and the rest of the day is spent relaxing or exploring the Big Breach glacier to the south of the camp. This is a relatively short day meant for acclimatizing. (4-5 hours hiking, 3 miles)

Overnight Karanga Camp - B/L/D

DAY #9 - BARAFU CAMP

Today we will have a relatively short hike to Barafu Camp. From Karanga we head up a ridge taking our time and going slowly. The views here can be spectacular on the southern glaciers of the glacial valleys that snake their way down the mountain. The final stage to Barafu Camp is quite steep, and as always we take it very slowly. As with the day before, we reach camp by around lunch time leaving lots of time to relax and rest up for the summit day. In the evening our guides will brief us on the final ascent. (4-5 hours hiking, 2.5 miles)

Overnight Barafu Camp - B/L/D

DAY #10 - CRATER CAMP

Today we will hike to the crater floor of Kilimanjaro. The high altitude of Crater Camp makes it a physically demanding experience, but the reward is a radical scene of towering glaciers rising from the harsh rock landscape. (6-8 hours hiking, 2 ½miles)

Overnight Crater Camp - B/L/D

DAY #11 - SUMMIT DAY!

This morning we will rise with the sun for our 1,000-foot summit bid (we should be at the summit by 9:00am). The rewards of seeing the summit crater glaciers and surreal views of the African plains nearly three miles below you are well worth the effort. After a short stop for summit photos and mutual congratulations, we descend on the Mweka Route past Barafu, a direct descent of the mountain. After lunch and a short rest at Barafu, we continue to our camp at Mweka (10,200') where a delicious dinner of fresh vegetables, bread, fish or chicken and dessert await us. (8+hours hiking; 8 miles)

Overnight Summit, Mweka Camp - B/L/D

DAY #12 - END TREK, CELEBRATION

Today we will hike 5 ½ miles back through the rainforest to the Mweka Gate where we will meet our vehicle for the drive to the Dik-Dik Hotel for a celebratory dinner and overnight.

Overnight Dik-Dik Hotel - B/L/D

DAY #13 - NGORONGORO CRATER HIGHLANDS

This morning after breakfast, we will be met and transferred into the highlands above Ngorongoro Crater (approximate drive time: 4 hrs) where we'll make a steep but relatively easy ascent of about an

hour through montane forest for fantastic views of the surrounding Crater Highlands. Here we'll also meet the fascinating Maasai, pastoralists who have lived in harmony with the northern Tanzanian ecosystem for centuries. We'll be welcomed into their boma (homestead), and greeted with traditional welcome dances, noted for athletic leaps and earth-shaking stomping. We'll also have the opportunity to ask extensive questions about this traditional culture. Our hosts will also have the chance to ask questions about our own culture as we visit their homes. Continue to our private camp in the crater highlands for overnight.

Overnight Private Camp - B/L/D

DAY #14 - NGORONGORO CRATER

Early this morning, after breakfast, we board our Land Cruisers for the descent into Ngorongoro Crater-truly one of the great natural wonders of the world- for a fabulous day of wildlife observation on the Eden –like crater floor. A spectacular setting for wildlife is presented within its 102-square-mile crater framed by steep green walls. It is almost entirely open country, so wildlife is in full visibility, a wonderful opportunity for photography and meaningful observations. We'll have six hours of wildlife viewing in the crater. This evening there will be an opportunity for a sunset ridge hike and participation in an Ol Pul (meat fest) festival with our new Maasai friends are highlights of this visit. Return to our private camp for dinner and overnight.

Overnight Private Camp - B/L/D

DAY #15 - OLDUPAI GORGE- SERENGETI

Today we descend from the Crater Highlands into the Serengeti Plains. En route we pass through Oldupai Gorge, where Louis and Mary Leakey made some of the most important discoveries in the search for early man. We'll visit the simple Oldupai Museum, which documents the Rift Valley's paleoanthropological history. We will continue northwards into Serengeti's kopje country arriving at camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. We will spend two nights here.

Overnight Serengeti Private Camp - B/L/D

DAY #16 - IN THE SERENGETI

Today, we will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular part of the world; meals will be served back in camp

Overnight Private Camp - B/L/D

DAY #17 - DEPART TANZANIA

This morning, we fly back to Arusha and transfer to the KIA Lodge, where we will have day rooms. This evening we will be transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for our homeward-bound flights. B/L

TRIP DATES - February 14-March 2, 2013 - (17 days/16 nights)

TOTAL PER PERSON - $9,995 per person, land-all-inclusive--optional single supplement (if wanting your own private room, no sharing) - add $1,300 per person

Room-shares guaranteed on all trips, if you don't want to pay a single supplement fee.

Group Size - 16 personsTrip Rating - Easy to Moderate

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This is a "Land-ALL-Inclusive" Trip, meaning the Trip Price Includes ALL of the following:

• A professional, expert, English speaking naturalist, destination specialist guide to accompany the group throughout our climbing and safari adventure.

• BEST Climbing Guides in Tanzania - Professional mountaineering guides - The climbing company we use is world class – their guides are the highest trained in Tanzania and they lead safety seminars for other guides in Tanzania. They have been the benchmark on Kilimanjaro for 10+ years and you will be in the best hands.

• All mountaineering equipment, safety equipment.• All fees & gratuities for porters (to carry our packs).• All fees for professional mountaineering guides.• Transportation during the safari portion of this adventure in open-top 4x4 vehicles driven by

knowledgeable, English-speaking safari driver-guides. Guaranteed window seat for every guest.

• Professional local, English speaking safari guides throughout the safari portion of the trip.• Fees for all daily game viewing activities during the safari portion of this trip.• 14 nights superior accommodations February 15-March 2, 2013, in luxury climbing and safari

camps, lodges, and hotels with private en-suite facilities and modern amenities, based on two people sharing a twin room (2 single, 2 double or 2 queen sized beds per room).

• 1 overnight at airport hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands prior to our group departure to Tanzania.

• Guaranteed room-mate : every woman is guaranteed a room-mate. Single rooms available for an additional fee.

• ALL meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday.• Non-alcoholic and local alcoholic drinks included at camps during the safari portion of this

adventure (excludes premium imported brands &champagne)• Complimentary bottled water in vehicles during safari and Kili climb.• 1 ROAM Associate who manages all the details on behalf of our group throughout the trip.• Applicable hotel and lodge taxes, plus gratuities for baggage handling.• Fees and gratuities to naturalist, other safari guides and porters.• All internal flights - Fees for private charter aircraft (internal airfare) between camps and

activities• Ground transportation and corresponding fuel surcharges throughout the adventure• Entrance fees to all reserves and game parks.

NOT INCLUDED

• International airfare to/from Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (there is a daily direct flight from Amsterdam on KLM that we recommend)

• Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas for Tanzania.• Personal purchases (i.e. souvenirs) and fees for laundry services at camps if used• Trip cancellation/Medical Insurance• *Please note that there is a supplement applicable for participants surpassing 220 lbs. that is

beyond our control. This fee is imposed by the charter company for flights between camps. If you surpass this weight limit, please contact us, so we can communicate the fee to you privately.

- 2012 and 2013 - ROAM Women’s Adventure Tours & Safaris -

Complete List of Trip Destinations - Dates & Prices

PLEASE NOTE: We have a 12 women limit for most of our Africa Safaris (16 women limit for Uganda/Rwanda) and a 16-24 women limit for our India and Vietnam/Cambodia Tours, and space is available on a first come, first serve basis. Since our trips fill quickly, it is recommended to reserve your space as early as possible. Also, unlimited single rooms are available on India and Vietnam/Cambodia trips. However, there are a limited number of single rooms available on Africa Safaris and they are available on a first come, first serve basis.

**Room-shares are guaranteed on all trips to avoid paying a single supplement.**

• Best of Northern India - Women Only Tour- October 20-29, 2012 (10 days/9 nights)- US$4,995 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,490- Group size: 18-24 women

• The BEST of UGANDA & RWANDA - Women Only, GORILLA Trekking-Wildlife-Photo Safari- January 13-25, 2013 (13 days/12 nights)- US$8,395 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,195- Group size: 16 women

• The BEST of TANZANIA & KILIMANJARO - Women Only, Kili Climb Plus Fly-in/out, Wildlife-Photo Safari- February 14-March 2, 2013 (17 days/16 nights)- US$9,995 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,300- Group size: 12-16 women

• The BEST of BOTSWANA & ZAMBIA - Fly-in/out, Women Only, Wildlife-Photo Safari- April 4-13, 2013 (10 days/9 nights)- US$8,495 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $2,490- Group size: 12 women

• Best of Northern India - Women Only Tour- April 6-15, 2013 (10 days/9 nights)

- US$4,995 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,490- Group size: 18-24 women

• The Ultimate Women Only, VIETNAM & CAMBODIA Active, Cultural Experience- May 4-17, 2013 (14 days/13 nights)- US$4,495 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,290- Group size: 18-24 women

• The BEST of ZIMBABWE - Women Only, Fly-in/out, Wildlife-Photo Safari- October 8-18, 2013 (11 days/10 nights)- US$8,195 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,895- Group size: 12 women

• The BEST of SOUTHERN AFRICA: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia - Fly-in/out, Women Only, Wildlife-Photo Safari- October 18-30, 2013 (13 days/12 nights)- US$8,995 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $3,450- Group size: 12 women

• The BEST of NAMBIA - Women Only, Rhino Trekking-Wildlife, Photo Safari- November 1-12, 2013 (12 days/11 nights)- US$7,895 per person land-all-inclusive, optional single supplement add $1,890- Group size: 12 women