Climb with Macon Dunnagan

Zara Tours has a friendly partnership with Macon Dunnagan, 48, author of the novel "Sons of Kilimanjaro". Macon climbs the mountain at least twice every year, and you can join him!

Macon's novel is a captivating tale of four men who climb Kilimanjaro, an endeavour which helps them to overcome their personal struggles. Without being moralising or preaching, in his book, Macon gives inspiration to those who want to learn about unusal experiences and life beyond the limited knowledge. He has climbed Kilimanjaro 16 times and is one of the few individuals who have ever climbed Kilimanjaro twice within one month.

As his wife Michelle battled ovarian cancer, it is Macon's aim to raise awareness for this disease. Therefore, some of Macon's climbs are fund-raising climbs. In 2011, 250 US$ of the fees paid by each fellow climber will be given to the American National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC).

Macon wants to share his mountain and life experiences with everyone and invites you to join him to the top of his favourite mountain.

Dates for 2011:

• Monday, 22nd to Saturday 27th of February 2011 (quarter moon to almost full moon)
• Monday, 30th of August to Saturday 4th of September 2011  (star gazer climb)
• Wednesday, 8th to Monday 13th of September 2011 (star gazer climb climbing with a new moon)
• Monday, 20th to Saturday, 25th of September (full moon climb - we will summit on the 24th with a full moon lighting or way)

Dates for 2012:

• Monday, 16th to 21st of January 2012 (Rongai route 6 days )

• Monday, 3th to 8th of September 2012 (Ovarian Cancer )

• Monday, 10th to 15th of September 2012 (Rotary Climb )

          Price: US$ 1,540 Per Person

 Price includes:

*Two night’s accommodation in Moshi bed and breakfast at the Springlands Hotel, this is the night before and after the kili climb
*Transfer from Moshi to the starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi
*Transfer to / from airport
*National Park Gate fee
*Camping fee
*Rescue fee
*Equipment like tent
*Guide salary
*Porters and cook salaries
*All meals on the mountain

Price excludes:

*Tips for your guide, porters, cook and other staff
*Lunch, dinner and drinks at the Springlands Hotel
*Any personal expenses

Note: We can arrange extra nights at the Springlands Hotel if you are arriving early or staying longer and also we can arrange Zanzibar beach holidays & Tanzania safaris  as an add-on to your Kilimanjaro climb.