Travel Agent - November 26, 2007 - (Page T6)

tanzania adventure Tanzania is a nature-lover’s paradise with exciting options for adventure travel, from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, to sailing in a wooden dhow on the Indian Ocean. To help plan your clients’ itinerary, visit http://tanzaniatouristboard.com/directory/ tour_operators for a detailed and comprehensive list of Tanzania tour operators. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING Mt. Kilimanjaro is a dream trip for many would-be visitors to Tanzania. In addition to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania’s numerous parks, reserves and mountains, such as Mt. Meru and the Crater Highlands, offer a myriad of climbing options. Advise your clients not to rush things too much. They’ll need to take things slowly at ﬁrst and allow their bodies to acclimatize to the higher altitudes. Expeditions can be booked through local tour companies. Climbing Kilimanjaro takes an average of ﬁve days. Hikers will pass through a landscape of thick forests and alpine grasslands, desolate rock face and brilliant white glaciers. The climb to the top can be done without special ropes or climbing equipment. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Crater Highlands can be divided into smaller treks, but the full experience of walking through the highlands is recommended. Visitors can hire outdoor outﬁtters in Tanzania from the local tour companies but they can also bring along their own gear. The Kilimanjaro Guides Co-operative Soci- ety runs a shop inside the Marangu Gate of the national park, where visitors can also pick up a few items before they start their climb, but its best if your clients arrive fully prepared. Here’s a basic checklist for anyone preparing a Tanzania mountain climb: B Day-pack B Low-temperature sleeping bag B Durable reﬁllable water bottle B Insect repellent in a no-spill container B High SPF waterproof sunscreen B Hiking boots, hiking socks, and lightweight sandals for once you’ve made camp B Thermal under-layers, and waterproof outerwear ﬂeeces B Scarf and gloves for night climbs B Bandana or small hat to keep off the sun B Bathing suit for swimming in rivers and waterfalls 6 Tanzania Travel Specialist • Travel Agent Magazine http://tanzaniatouristboard.com/directory/tour_operators http://tanzaniatouristboard.com/directory/tour_operators

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Travel Agent - November 26, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: InterContinental Geneva Puts Forth a New Look and a New Way to Get to Know the Swiss City London’s Soho Hotel Pacific/Asia: Taichung: Taiwan’s Third Largest City Pacific/Asia Briefs and Packages Tanzania Travel Specialist Mexico: A Roundup of Premier Hotels in Mexico City Q&A with U.S. Director of the Mexico Tourism Board Mexico Deals Las Vegas: A Three-Day Itinerary for Gen-X couples Creating a Kid-Friendly Vacation for Gen-X Clients that Still Includes Alone Time for Parents Richard Harper of Mandalay Bay Caribbean & Bahamas: What’s Happening in St. Kitts Puerto Rico’s Other Rainforest, Toro Negro Hawaii: The Big Island: First-Class Resorts and Native Culture Hotels: The Sky Lodge in Park City; The Lodge at Vail Tours: American Safari Cruises in Alaska’s Inside Passage Pacific Northwest: Suncadia, Eco-Friendly Resort Near Seattle Cruise: The Added Lure of Sailing with a Celebrity Onboard Small Ships Offer Up-Close Experience Cover Story: Hip Hotelier, Social Scientist Supplier Profile - Maximilian Brockmann: The New Face of Auto Europe Agent Profile: Sigrid Carter of Envoyé Travel The Orient-Express: Fabled Train Remains an Elite Product Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Europe Bookings as Dollar Falls Freestyle Cruising Casinos On the Rise in the Caribbean Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort Prepares for Major Renovation Visit Europe Media Exchange In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

Travel Agent - November 26, 2007

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