Kilimanjaro - Interest Call #3 (Library 2-3:30 + 4pm Hike -optional)
Details
Let's set an Aug/Sep date for Kilimanjaro
**Pre-travel event #3 - We have ~5 people interested**
LIBRARY Meeting: https://www.indypl.org/locations/fort-ben
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BE SURE TO CLICK "READ MORE" to see all details below.
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FAQ:
I missed prior Kili events, can I come? Yes
PLAN: Discuss Kili (with optional same day hike at Fort Ben at 4:10 PM. **RSVP for the SAME DAY hike at:
https://www.meetup.com/indy-hiker/events/tcxmvtyjcfbdc/
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FINAL TRIP CLIMBERS: A max of 6 climbers in a group (a min of 4 for a private group) - with 1 guide for every 2 climbers
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NEW LINKS:
Tentative Hike Date: Click Aug/Sep 2026 to see 8 Day choices (maybe a Full Moon Date?) https://climbkili.com/group-trekking-kilimanjaro/
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Pricing for Climb: Starts at $2,995 (more $ if you add dates or add-on Safari; maybe need at least 13 travel days start/finish) https://climbkili.com/dates-prices/
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Cancellation Policy (Click in FAQs):
https://climbkili.com/booking-conditions/
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ADDITIONAL AIRFARE - FLIGHT IDEAS:
- Swiss Intl Air (pricey but nice layovers) ~$2,250 via JFK/Zurich =>JFK-ZRH 4:15pm-6:10am; ZRH-JRO 9:35am-6:40pm
- KLM via Amsterdam: AMS-JRO 10:10am-8:00pm (~8hrs)
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul: IST-JRO 6:30pm-1:40am
- American or Qatar Airways via Doha, Qatar DOHA-JRO 2:10am-7:35am (~5hrs) (*near Iran - maybe not a good idea right now*)
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ADDITIONAL FEES: VISA $100 single entry + insurance + tips + gear + medications/immunizations + wifi service + souvenirs +add-on Safari + ?
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Older Links - Given at PRIOR Meetings:
Recommended Reading - Available at our Library:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1623718287/ Kili ... photographic journey ..(not all photos but a story)
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https://www.amazon.com/Call-Kilimanjaro-Finding-Above-Clouds/dp/1623545110/ Kili ... (last few chapters are excellent)
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(How to train video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRGHJBe6Nz4
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Another good video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3GYElqXbw&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D
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5 video playlist (excellent)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5sG-A7Sk-c&list=PLBmF7uPtI-4FPwDdJJIz7s-BDaOoXYZ8O
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