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KENYA -
TANZANIA COMBINED KILIMANJARO CLIMBING 7 ZANZIBAR SAFARI
15 DAYS
KENYA/TANZANIA/KILIMANJARO CLIMBING.
Day 1. NAIROBI -Arusha-Moshi
Arrive in Nairobi and connect for the tourist shuttle bus to
Moshi arriving in the afternoon overnight
hotel (B&B).
MACHAME ROUTE
Day 2. Machame Gate to Machame Camp
The drive from Moshi to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
Gate takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the
village of Machame which is located on the lower slopes of
the mountain. We now leave the park gate and walk through
the rain forest on a winding trail up a ridge. Lower down,
the trail can be muddy and slippery. Gaiters and trekking
poles are a good idea here. We continue a short distance
untilwe reach the Machame Camp.
Day 3. Machame Camp to Shira Camp
After breakfast, we leave the glades of the rain forest and
continue on an ascending path, crossing the little valley
walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather,
until the ridge ends. The route now turns west onto a river
gorge. Time for rest, dinner, and overnight at the Shira
campsite
Day 4. Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp
From the Shira Plateau, we continue to the east up a ridge,
passing the junction towards the peak of Kibo. As we
continue, our direction changes to the South East towards
the Lava Tower, called the "Shark's Tooth." Shortly after
the tower, we come to the second junction which brings us up
to theArrow Glacier at an altitude of 4876m / 15,997 ft. We
now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of
3860m / 12,664 ft. Here we rest, enjoy dinner, and
overnight. Although you end the day at the same elevation as
when you started, this day is very important for
acclimatization and will help your body prepare for summit
day.
Day 5. Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep
ridge up the Barranco Wall, through the Karanga Valley
(lunch at 4200m / 13,779 ft), and the junction which
connects with the Mweka Trail. We continue up to the Barafu
Hut. You have completed the South Circuit, which offers
views of the summit from many different angles. Here we make
camp, rest, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the summit day.
The two peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo are to be seen from this
position.
Day 6. Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Very early in the morning (midnight to 2am), we continue our
way to the summit between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers.
You head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through
heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This is
the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the
trek. At Stella Point (5685m / 18,652 ft), you will stop for
a short rest and will be rewarded with the most magnificent
sunrise you are ever likely to see (weather permitting).From
Stella Point, you may encounter snow all they way on your
1-hour ascent to the summit. At Uhuru Peak, you have reached
the highest point on Mount Kilimanjaro and the continent of
Africa. Faster hikers will see the sunrise from the summit.
It can be very cold at night at these elevations, but it
will be quite warm by the end of the hiking day. You will
want clothing for both extremes with you. From the summit,
we now make our descent continuing straight down to the
Mweka Hut camp site, stopping at Barafu for lunch. You will
want gaiters and trekking poles for the loose gravel going
down. Mweka Camp is situated in
the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the
late afternoon. Later in the evening, we enjoy our last
dinner on the mountain and a well-earned sleep.
Day 7- Mweka Camp to Moshi
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Mweka
Park Gate to receive your summit certificates. At lower
elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking
poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty
to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). From the
gate, continue another hour to Mweka Village. A vehicle will
meet you at Mweka village to drive you back to hotel in
Moshi. Don't forget to tip your guides and porters. It is
time for celebration! overnight at hotel.
LAKE MANYARA / NGORONGORO / SERENGETI/MASAI MARA/NAIROBI
Day 8. Lake Manyara National Park.
Depart Arusha in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving in
time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Contrasting with the intimacy of the forest, is the grass
floodplain and its expansive views eastward across the
alkaline lake, to the jagged blue volcanic peaks that rise
from the endless Maasai steppes large buffalo, wildebeest
and zebra congregate on these grassy plains, as do giraffes.
Some so dark in coloration that they appear to be from a
distance. Dinner and overnight at lake manyara Hotel/Miguga
Forest Tented Camp
Day 9. Ngorongoro.
After morning game drive in Lake Manyara, proceed to one of
the natural wonders of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater to
arrive in time for lunch. After lunch relax in the lodge
enjoying the magnificent view of the crater from the lodge
located in the rim of the crater. The Crater is one of the
world's greatest natural spectacles; its magical setting and
abundant wildlife never fail to enthral visitors. It borders
the Serengeti National Park to the north and west. Dinner
and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge/Ngorongoro crater
Tented Camp.
Day 10. Ngorongoro Crater.
After early breakfast a 4wheel drive vehicle will take you
2000ft down the crater, tracking animals with picnic lunch.
Also referred to as “the eighth wonder of the world” and
stretching across some 8,300 sq km, the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area in northern Tanzania boasts a blend of
landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology that is
unsurpassed in Africa. The volcanoes, grasslands, waterfalls
and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and
to the Maasai. In the evening ascend to the lodge for dinner
and overnight Wildlife lodge./Ngorongoro Crater Tented Camp
Day 11 Ngorongoro-Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at Ngorongoro Sopa lodge and depart for the vast
Serengeti plains National Reserve via Olduvai Gorge ,site of
the famous archeologist Dr. Leakey where fossils of human
and animal believed to be over 2 million years are seen.
Lunch enroute arriving Serengeti in the afternoon. Afternoon
game viewing inside the Park known to host great herds of
plains game. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti wildlife
Lodge/Ikoma Tented Camp.
Day 12. Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game inside the Park taking you to
different parts of the park famous for the annual migration
when millions of wildebeest (gnus) and zebra set off for
maasai Mara in search of better grazing grounds and water,
search for numerous plains game. Meals and overnight at
Serengeti wildlife Lodge.
Day 13.Masai mara./Ikoma Tented Camp
Breakfast at the lodge and depart with enroute game drive
passing through sirari border to Masai mara arriving in the
afternoon with enroute game drive to the lodge for dinner
and overnight a Mara Serena lodge/Keekorok lodge/Mara Sopa
lodge/Mara Sarova Tented Camp.
Day 14. Maasai mara National Reserve.
Morning and afternoon game viewing inside the Park. Search
for wild game black manned lion for which Mara is famous
for, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants
gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out
of the thicket for you, hyenas are plentiful, Extend your
drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on
the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to
shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe
on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is
optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to
their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight at
Mara Serena lodge/Keekorok lodge/Mara Sopa lodge/Mara Sarova
Tented Camp. Optional Balloon ride at a special price of
$425 p.p.
Day 15. Maasai Mara- Nairobi
Early morning game drive, Breakfast and depart with enroute
game drive backl to Nairobi arriving in the late afternoon.
Price per person sharing $4560.
SAFARI INCLUSIVES
The price includes transportation in a safari 4WD minibus in
kenya/4WD
Land cruiser in Tanzania equiped
with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing
and
photographing.
-Full board accommodation on safari,and on the mountain
-services of English speaking skilled and experienced
driver/guide,
- extensive game drives in the national parks,
-all airport transfers
Exclusive in safari cost;
-beverages and Alcoholic drinks,
-Personal and Luggage insurance.
-Airport departure Tax
-climbing equipment
-tips ,
-visas,
-laundry,
-Personal Toiletries,
-optional activities or items of personal nature.
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