SUMMITING THE ROOF OF AFRICA - July 10 to 22, 2019 a program of the stanford alumni association
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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
S U M MI T ING T H E RO O F O F A F R I C A
J u l y 1 0 to 22, 2019
a p ro g ra m of th e st a nfo rd
a lu m ni asso ciati o n
Without a doubt, climbing Kilimanjaro offers one an opportunity both to partake in an extraordinary, enriching adventure and to achieve a challenging personal goal. Of all of the world’s “Seven Summits,” Kilimanjaro is unique in that even inexperienced climbers can reach the 19,341-foot- high peak with no technical mountaineering skills. Under the careful guidance of our expert mountain guides and in the company of Stanford professor Margot Gerritsen, we follow a meticulously planned, nine-day Western Approach that ensures the highest degree of summit success along a trekking route less frequented by Kilimanjaro visitors. We hope you can join us on this adventure of a lifetime! B R E T T S. T H O M P S O N , ’ 8 3, D I R E CTO R , S TA N F O R D T R AV E L / S T U DY Highlights A C H I E V E one of the H I K E among the E X T E N D the adventure planet’s most rewarding “snows of Kilimanjaro” on an optional post-trek milestones, summiting before they’ve completely safari in Ngorongoro Crater Kilimanjaro’s Uhuru Peak retreated and enjoy a and Serengeti National with like-minded trekkers daytime ascent to the Park to watch elephants, via a nine-day nontechnical summit. lions, zebras and giraffes route. in their natural habitat.
Faculty Leader
M A R G O T G E R R I T S E N , P H D ’ 9 7 , who joined the
Stanford faculty in 2001, is a senior associate dean of the School of
Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences and teaches courses in both
energy-related topics and advanced computational mathematics for
engineers and scientists. Her research focuses on computer simulation
and the mathematical analysis of engineering and natural processes,
and she specializes in renewable and fossil energy production. Born
and raised in the Netherlands, she is an avid traveler and active outdoor
sportsperson who summited Kilimanjaro with Stanford Travel/Study in
2012. She notes, “Coming from Holland, a country that’s below sea level,
I’ve always been fascinated by high mountains, and Mount Kilimanjaro
has been on my list of favorite places since early childhood. The ice that
“Margot was a covers the mountain is rapidly retreating, and I want to see it again before
it disappears.” Professor Gerritsen’s lectures during our program will
terrific faculty
cover volcanic geology and ecology, endemic species, the controversy
around Kilimanjaro’s ice melt (is it caused by climate change or regional
deforestation?) and the human history of the region.
leader. The At Stanford:
— Professor, department of energy resources engineering, since
2001, and, by courtesy, of civil and environmental engineering
breadth of her — Senior associate dean, School of Earth, Energy and
Environmental Sciences, since 2015
knowledge
— Director, Institute for Computational and Mathematical
Engineering, 2010–2018
— Senior fellow, Precourt Institute for Energy, since 2018
and interests is
— Oswald G. Villard University Fellow in Undergraduate
Education, since 2014
— Recipient, Richard W. Lyman Award, Stanford Alumni
remarkable.”
Association, 2014
— Teaching awards: Beta Kappa Tau, 2018; School of Earth,
Energy and Environmental Sciences, 2011
CLARY OLMSTEAD, ’65, — Magne Espedal Professor II, University of Bergen, 2011
ALASK A EXPEDITION, — PhD, scientific computing and computational mathematics,
2 0 17 1997, Stanford University
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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Lake
Victoria KEN YA
MOUNT
SERENGETI KILIMANJARO
NATIONAL NATIONAL PARK
PARK
Ngorongoro Mount
Crater Kilimanja
Arusha
NGORONGORO
CONSERVATION
Kilimanjaro AREA
T ANZANIA
TANZANIA
Itinerary 7,825 feet) to begin our climb.
Our first day’s trek takes us
through dense rain forest under
gently undulating plateau,
one would never suspect that
hundreds of thousands of years
a tangled canopy of moss- ago, this was once a volcano
W E D N ES DAY & T H U R S DAY, coated vines, which are home even larger than Kilimanjaro.
J U LY 10 & 11 to black-and-white colobus We enjoy remarkable views of
DEPART U.S. / monkeys, blue monkeys and Mount Meru and Mount Lon-
ARUSHA, TANZANIA a vibrant array of exotic birds. gido to the west. There won’t be
Depart the U.S. on overnight Arrive at our camp set in the much of an altitude gain today
flights, arriving in Tanzania on forest and enjoy dinner together. as we move up the mountain
Thursday evening. Transfer FOREST CAMP—9,281 FT. (B,L,D) steadily and gradually, heeding
to Rivertrees Country Inn just our guides’ advice to go “pole,
outside of Arusha, with views S U N DAY, J U LY 14 pole,” or “slowly, slowly.” SHIRA 2
of Mount Meru and Mount Kili- FOREST CAMP / CAMP—12,795 FT. (B,L,D)
manjaro. RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN SHIRA 1 CAMP
The scenery quickly changes T U ES DAY, J U LY 16
F R I DAY, J U LY 12 today as we leave the forest and SHIRA 2 CAMP /
ARUSHA / WEST take a steep track into a savan- LAVA TOWER CAMP
KILIMANJARO nah of tall grasses, heather Proceed steadily upward today
Gather with fellow travelers and and volcanic rock draped with over expansive ridgelines of
our guides this morning for a bearded lichen. Ascend through high desert to our camp set in
trek briefing. After the briefing, the lush rolling hills below the a striking location at the base of
transfer to a permanent tented Shira Plateau, with its stunning Lava Tower, a volcanic upwell-
camp nestled in the wooded sa- views of Kibo, the largest of ing of hardened volcanic rock.
vannah of the west Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro’s three volcanoes, LAVA TOWER CAMP—15,213 FT. (B,L,D)
ecosystem. Sixty-five mammal finally reaching our camp at the
species and 350 bird species plateau’s edge. SHIRA 1 CAMP— W E D N ES DAY, J U LY 17
have been spotted here, which 11,499 FT. (B,L,D) LAVA TOWER CAMP /
makes it the perfect introduc- GREAT BARRANCO
tion to Tanzania. Participate M O N DAY, J U LY 15 VALLEY / KARANGA
in some light hiking and a bit SHIRA 1 CAMP / CAMP
of wildlife viewing on this SHIRA PLATEAU / We drop down from the alpine
acclimatization day. KAMBI YA SHIRA 2 CAMP desert into the moorlands
TEMBO—ELEV. 4,200 FT. (B,L,D) Enjoy a full day of exploration today, giving us time to acclima-
as we cross the Shira Plateau, tize in the lower altitudes as we
S AT U R DAY, J U LY 13 trekking eastward toward explore the valleys and undu-
LONDOROSSI GATE / Kibo’s glaciated peak to arrive lating, starkly beautiful land-
FOREST CAMP at Shira 2 Camp. Shira is one of scapes. The terrain of volcanic
After a hearty breakfast and the highest plateaus on earth, rock and boulders is dotted
duffle bag weigh, transfer to the averaging 12,500 feet above with strange plant life, such as
Lemosho Trailhead (elevation, sea level. Trekking across the groundsels, giant lobelias and
t
aro
everlasting flowers. We trek S AT U R DAY, J U LY 20 Optional
up the towering Barranco Wall
over a narrow switchback that
BARAFU CAMP /
MWEKA CAMP Post-trek
requires some scrambling, but
ultimately pays off with extraor-
After a hearty breakfast, we
continue the descent down to Safari Extension
dinary views of glaciers above our last mountain camp nestled NGORONGORO
the clouds. KARANGA CAMP—13,231 in thick heather on the southern CRATER AND
FT. (B,L,D) slopes. Celebrate our summit SERENGETI
success with the entire moun- NATIONAL PARK
T H U R S DAY, J U LY 18 tain team this evening. MWEKA
KARANGA CAMP / CAMP—10,065 FT. (B,L,D) J U LY 21 TO 26
BARAFU CAMP (4 A D D I T I O N A L DAYS)
Our trail route today turns S U N DAY, J U LY 21 Spend four full days enjoying
steadily uphill. As we near MWEKA CAMP / MWE- the endless open landscapes
Barafu Camp, set on an ex- KA GATE / ARUSHA
and abundant wildlife of
posed ridge, the temperature Complete our descent through
Tanzania’s famed Seren-
becomes steadily colder and the rain forest to the Mweka
the landscape more sparse. Gate, where we are met for a geti National Park and
Barafu is our staging point from celebratory luncheon before Ngorongoro Crater. Explore
where we’ll make our way into being transferred to our lodge the Serengeti, Tanzania’s
the arctic zone over the next for a well-deserved shower. second-largest national park,
day. BARAFU CAMP—15,331 FT. (B,L,D) Late this evening, transfer to the which covers nearly 6,000
airport for return flights to the square miles of grassland
F R I DAY, J U LY 19 U.S. RIVERTREES COUNTRY INN— plains, savannah, kopjes,
BARAFU CAMP / SUM- DAY ROOMS (B,L,SNACK) hills, woodlands and riverine
MIT UHURU PEAK / forests. In Ngorongoro, view
BARAFU CAMP M O N DAY, J U LY 22 the diverse and teeming
Awake at dawn and set out ARUSHA / U.S. wildlife up close in this col-
for the summit, gaining over Connect to flights back to
lapsed caldera, nicknamed
4,000 feet this morning, with the U.S.
the “Garden of Eden.” While
magnificent views to the east
in the Serengeti stay at
of Mawenzi. In the early after-
noon, arrive at the crater rim to a classic safari camp in
an arctic moonscape at Stella deluxe permanent tents
Point before continuing on to and, while in Ngorongoro,
the summit at 19,341 feet. After stay at Gibb’s Farm, a
taking in the view from the historic coffee estate and
“Roof of Africa,” trek down to eco-lodge.
our camp from the night before.
BARAFU CAMP—15,331 FT. (B,L,D)
Details and a full itinerary
will be sent to confirmed
participants.
Trip Information and travel information Services of professional
trekking guides and a Stanford tour manager to
assist you throughout the program
DATES NOT INCLUDED
July 10 to 22, 2019 (13 days) International and U.S. domestic airfare
Passport and visa fees Immunization costs
SIZE
Meals and beverages other than those specified
This program can accommodate 22 participants
as included Independent and private transfers
(single accommodations are limited—please call
Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insur-
for availability)
ance Excess-baggage charges Personal items
COST* such as internet access, telephone and fax calls
$9,995 per person, double occupancy (where available), laundry and gratuities for non-
$10,695 per person, single occupancy** group services Personal expedition gear (sleeping
*Stanford Alumni Association Association bag and pad, clothing, poles, hiking boots, etc.); a
nonmembers add $300 per person. list of gear available for rent will be sent to confirmed
** Due to limited accommodations at Kambi Ya Tembo, participants
single travelers may be paired with a same-sex room-
AIR ARRANGEMENTS
mate in twin-bedded huts for the night of July 12, You are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare
prior to the trek. to the start location and from the end location of the
INCLUDED program. These air purchases are NOT included
1 night of accommodations and use of dayrooms in the program cost. To assist you in making these
at Rivertrees Country Inn 1 night of accommoda- independent arrangements, we will send you details
tions in a permanent, tented safari camp 8 nights with your confirmation materials on when to arrive
of accommodations in 2-person, 4-season and depart.
mountain tents on Kilimanjaro 10 breakfasts, WH AT TO E XPECT
10 lunches, 9 dinners, farewell snack Bottled Climbing Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s greatest
water before and after the trek; purified drinking adventures and challenges. The non-technical,
water during the trek Private bathroom tent for nine-day Western Approach allows for maximum
the group Professional trekking guides, cooks acclimatization. However, most people will
and porters to carry the bulk of your gear up to experience some difficulty due to the high altitude
33 lbs. Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and (19,341 feet at the summit), and summiting cannot
waiters for all group activities All tours, park be guaranteed. Participants must be physically fit,
fees and excursions as described in the itinerary active and in excellent health. A medical history
Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance and health assessment questionnaire requiring a
Transfers and baggage handling from and to physician’s signature will be sent to each participant
Kilimanjaro International Airport on program arrival upon enrollment. Information regarding daily treks,
and departure days Educational program with required gear, luggage limits and more will be sent
lecture series and pre-departure materials, including to registered participants.
recommended reading list, a selected book, map
Terms & Conditions will be provided to travelers with their to delay or changes in air or other
Deposit & Final Payment
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required to reserve your space. An offered includes special benefits war, quarantine, force majeure or
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is required to hold space for the 14 days of written confirmation of All such losses or expenses will
optional post-trek extension. Sign your participation on the trip. have to be borne by the passenger
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“From start to finish, this was perhaps the greatest trip I have
ever taken. The camaraderie of the group, professionalism
of the staff and breathtaking scenery were all top-notch.
I cannot recommend it highly enough.”
A DA M L E I C H E R , ’ 0 4 , K I L I M A N J A R O T R E K , 2 016
S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
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