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Omicron Travel Restrictions exist in a number of African countries. Tanzania is not one of these countries. Tranquil Kilimanjaro is one of the few tour companies in Tanzania doing safaris and climbing Kilimanjaro during the Coronavirus, Covid 19. The US Ambassador to Kenya promotes travel to East Africa, mentioning direct flights from the United States to Nairobi. From Nairobi Airport (NBO), there are various flight options to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). We are constantly monitoring the situation and will update this page with the most up-to-date information. Contact us today if you want to climb Kilimanjaro and have the mountain and safari all to yourself! Read our Covid 19 update and where to get your PCR test in Tanzania The impact of Omicron and Covid-19 on Kilimanjaro climbs and African safaris So far, we know a little bit about the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Disease transmissibility and severity According to a Discovery Health study: The effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccination against infection was reduced to around 30% for the Omicron variation, compared to roughly 80% for the varieties preceding Omicron. However, in the cohort studied, COVID-19 provided 70% protection against hospital admission (down from 90% during the previous surge of delta in South Africa), demonstrating that the vaccination is still effective in keeping people out of hospitals. Nonetheless, none of us will be safe until we are all safe — the vaccine must be given to as many people as possible around the world. The risk of mutations and the continuation of the pandemic remain quite significant without vaccination equity. According to the World Health Organization, 41 countries have yet to vaccinate 10% of their population, while 98 countries have yet to reach the 40% milestone. Prevention All COVID-19 variations can cause serious illness or death, especially in the most fragile persons,

Kilimanjaro Marathon is hosted in the city of Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region. Every year in Moshi, Tanzania, a normal 42.2 km marathon, a 21.1 km half marathon, and a 5 km fun run are conducted towards the end of February/beginning of March. The Tanzania Tourist Board, the Tanzania Amateur Athletics Association, the IAAF, and AIMS have all given their support to this race, which was created to promote the sport in Tanzania. The marathon has official marshalling, timing, and refreshment stops at regular intervals as an IAAF-registered event. It's possible to use it as a qualification for the word Comrades. The event is held under the watchful eye of Mount Kilimanjaro, with a moderate altitude climb with the entire race taking place between 830 and 1150 meters above sea level on decent tarmac roads. The course is cheered on by an enthusiastic local populace, and the sociable runners among you may even stop for a nice 'Kili' beer along the way! When is the Next Kilimanjaro Marathon Event 2022? The Kili Marathon Event Since 2003, a regular 42.2 km marathon, 21.1 km half marathon, and 5 km fun run have been conducted in the town of Moshi, in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, at the end of February/beginning of March. This event will mark its '20th Anniversary' in 2022. This AIMS-registered race was created to promote the sport in Tanzania, and it has the support of the Tanzania Tourist Board, the Tanzania Amateur Athletics Association, and the International Association of Athletics Federations. During 'racing weekend,' the atmosphere in Moshi is electrifying. With so much activity, people out running in the shade of jacaranda-tree-lined streets, there are plenty of places to visit, including several restaurants and bars serving a wide variety of meals ranging from local delicacies to international cuisine. Pubs with a

In front of a Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, a vegan-friendly helicopter, a luxurious private aircraft with a sundeck and garage, and a hotelier's idea to organize discos at 35,000 feet were all shown at the Dubai Airshow last week, amid a slew of other designs aimed at luring VIP tourists back to the skies. Despite the fact that the airline sector has been struck particularly hard by the worldwide epidemic and has been chastised for its participation in the climate problem, demand from wealthy travelers shows no signs of abating. The German airline's sibling firm, Lufthansa Technik, intends to sell a private jet that offers the same experience as a superyacht, transporting owners anywhere at any time while also offering the amenities of a five-star hotel and a base camp for recreational activities. Related: Read about Mount Kilimanjaro Scenic Helicopter Rides on Mount Kilimanjaro It displayed its "Explorer" cabin idea for a wide-body Airbus A330 at the Airshow, which features a retractable sun deck (that only opens when the plane is parked), four double bedrooms, a gym, and a garage. However, such a service comes at a high cost. In addition to the cost of the aircraft, which is generally priced for upwards of $230 million, Lufthansa Technik believes that fitting the cabin in a 200-foot-long Airbus A330 would cost €100 million ($110 million). "It's a significant investment," Timm explains. FIVE, a Dubai-based real estate business that operates a range of luxury hotels and resorts in the city, provided another, maybe more inexpensive, "flying hotel" alternative. It bought an Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty during the Airshow, which it plans to use to shuttle passengers across the world starting in 2023. Prior to that, it will refurbish the 786-square-foot aircraft, which will have a dining table for eight guests as well as a

The first balloon flight over Mount Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro Crater is the brainchild of Ultramagic Experience that brings together a group of extraordinary pilots from around the world, to make challenging balloon flights in unique places. This year 2021, they came to Tanzania with two aims to fulfill. Fly over Mount Kilimanjaro (as they did 10 years back in 2011). To be the firsts to fly in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, which includes crossing each side of the Ngorongoro Crater rim. After the extraordinary experience in these two unique destinations in Tanzania, they will finish with a Zanzibar beach holiday, where they will get to take local flights and relax on the pristine beaches of the Zanzibar Spice islands that are surrounded by the Indian ocean. Ultramagic Balloons is no stranger to difficult hot air balloon excursions, having completed this journey with Ultramagic 10 years ago in 2011. To get first-hand information and to follow their experiences, check out their blog that is updated regularly at: www.ultramagicexperience.com Entering this link you will be able to see the blog where every day we explain how the trip is going, the location of the group, and the flight tracks. "We humans needed additional oxygen, but the propane flame needed extra oxygen to remain burning," said the team at 4,000 meters. The balloon was launched on Monday, 6th Dec 2021 from an area near Marangu which is in the Kilimanjaro Region crossing the entire mountain range and ending up on the western side of Mt Kilimanjaro. It was an unforgettable experience. The Kilimanjaro Balloon Flight Itinerary: How it all happened Day 1. Arusha After landing at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi early in the morning they drove all the way to Arusha after breakfast and after crossing the Namanga One-Stop Border