- Mt Kenya
Climbing & Mount Kenya trekking Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount
Kenya climbing, Mt Kilimanjaro climb, Africa adventure mountain
trekking safaris
14 Days : Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro climbing combined Sirimon/
Chogoria and Kilimanjaro trek Marangu route
Day.1 Arrival – Nairobi
Pick up from the airport on arrival and transfer you to Comfort
inn hotel for overnight stay .
Day 2 : Nairobi/Nanyuki
Depart Nairobi mid morning for Nanyuki arriving in time for
lunch. The afternoon is spent in this area for acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight in a budget hotel.
Day 3. Old Moses Camp
After breakfast, drive to Sirimon Park Gate. After chek-in start
hiking through the Rain Forest for 9 km to Old Moses camp
(3300m). Dinner and overnight.
Day 4. Shipton Camp
Depart Old Moses Camp at 7:30 am via Mackinders Valley to
Shipton Camp (4200m). The distance takes 6 to 7 hrs. Dinner and
overnight.
Day 5.Point Lenana- Chogoria
Early morning departure (3:00 am) to the summit, a walk that
takes 3 hrs to point Lenana (4985m) arriving at 6:30 in the
morning. After sunrise, descend to Mintos Hut for full breakfast
and later proceed down through the Gorges valley to Chogoria
Bandas and campsite. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6. Chogoria/Nairobi
After breakfast, set on morning journey to Chogoria (32km). 4WD
vehicles are provided but during bad weather, climbers may have
to walk some disance as vehicles may not reach the Bandas. From
Chogoria transport is provided back to Nairobi, arriving late
afternoon Drop off at Comfort in hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7: Arrival - Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, met and assisted. Transfer to
a hotel for an overnight stay before embarking on the
Kilimanjaro trek the following day.
Marangu Route
Total hiking distance: About 96 km's on the easiest trekking
route commonly known as the Coca-Cola route
(Excluding any acclimatization hikes on day 3)
Day 8: Marangu Gate (1980m) - Mandara hut (2700m)
Hiking time: 5 hours | Distance: About 12 km's | Habitat:
Montane forest
The drive from Moshi to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate,
takes about 50 minutes. The journey passes through the village
of Marangu, which is located on the lower slopes of the
mountain. Once you reach the park gate, all hikers are requested
to sign in at the Park office and make their final preparations
for the climb. Porters will be seen arranging and loading their
packs, containing the food, water, cooking gas as well as most
of your equipment. Make sure that you have all your daypack
items (containing at least drinking water, your lunch pack and
extra clothing) with you as the porters ascend a lot quicker
than the hikers. Our guides will be available to assist with any
additional information or needs you might have. You now leave
the Park gate and ascend on a cleared ridge trail through the
rain forest. The forest, suffused with mist and dripping with
beards of moss, is also where most of Kilimanjaro's animals are
found. (An alternative and more scenic parallel forest trail,
branches off to the left a few minutes after the gate. This
trail follows the edge of a stream through the undergrowth and
offers you the option to rejoin the main trail either, after 1½
hours hiking, or 1 hour before Mandara hut.)
Your first night stop, Mandara hut, is a group of wooden
A-framed huts in a forest clearing. Each hut features 6-8
sleeping bunks with solar generated lighting. The total capacity
of the camp is 60 climbers. Water is piped into the camp from
springs above and there are flush toilets behind the main hut.
Day 9: Mandara hut (2700m) - Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 15 km's | Habitat:
Moorland
From Mandara hut the trail passes through a short stretch of
forest, then skirts the base of the Maundi Crater and then
emerges into the transition from rain forest to moorland. It is
well worth a short detour to scramble up the rim of the Maundi
Crater for your first really impressive view of the Kibo Crater.
On a clear day, Kibo will glimmer in the distance, showing off
her majestic glaciers in the morning sun. Once you are in the
open moorland you will get the chance to see some of
Kilimanjaro's most spectacular plants - the endemic giant
lobelia which grows up to 3 m in height and the giant groundsel
(Senecia Kilimanjari), which can reach heights of 5m! After
about 6 hours from here you reach the Horombo hut, where you
will have hot washing water, rest; an evening meal and
overnight.
Day 10: Horombo hut (3720m) - Acclimatization day
Horombo hut is a village of huts perched on a small plateau,
with buildings similar to Mandara, but with a total capacity of
120 climbers! Normally bustling with hikers, guides, porters and
with an atmosphere of adventure and excitement. You will meet
both ascending and descending hikers here. This extra day and
night at Horombo is for additional acclimatization. A hike
towards the Mawenzi hut, passing the Zebra Rocks on the way
(about 3 hours up and 1.5 hours down), is strongly recommended.
This hike will further assist with the process of
acclimatization. Remember to drink enough water and move slowly!
All meals for the day are provided at the hut. Retire to bed
early and get a last good night's rest.
Day 11: Horombo hut (3720m) - Kibo hut (4700m)
Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 15 km's | Habitat: Alpine
desert
After breakfast you now continue your ascent into the Alpine
desert habitat. From Horombo there are two trails to the
"Saddle" (which refers to the area located between the peaks of
Mawenzi and Kibo). There is an upper route (right hand fork) and
lower route (left hand fork) to choose from. The upper route
(right hand fork) will be very familiar, as you will have
climbed most of it the previous day towards Mawenzi hut. It is
very stony and eroded.
The recommended lower route (left hand fork) is much easier and
nearly an hour and it also passes the last watering point at
4130m. You will have to fill your water bottles with all the
water you will need until your return to Horombo hut in two
night's time (unless you are willing to buy Mineral water at
Kibo hut). Once again remember to slow down and drink enough
water!! Situated in the barren Alpine desert is Horombo hut, a
stone build block house which has bunk beds for 60 climbers, but
no streams with water nearby. It is however possible to buy
mineral water and soft drinks at the camp office.
There are platform toilets behind the hut. The summit is now a
further 1195m up and you will make your final ascent the same
night. Prepare your equipment, ski-stick and thermal clothing
for your summit bid. This should include the replacement of your
headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set
available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry
your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00
and try to get as much rest and sleep as possible.
Day12: SUMMIT ATTEMPT, Kibo hut (4700m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m) -
Horombo hut (3720m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru - 6 hours to descend to Horombo |
Distance: 6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent | Habitat: Stone scree
and ice-capped summit
You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you
shuffle off into the night, and this is where the going really
gets tough. The first section of the trail consists of a rocky
path to the Hans Meyer Cave (5150m), also a good resting spot.
The path then zigzags up to Gillman's point (5 681m), which is
located on the crater rim. This section is very steep with a lot
of stone screen, requiring a great physical and mental effort.
Probably the most demanding section of the entire route. Do the
Kili shuffle and move slowly.
From Gillman’s Point you will normally encounter snow all the
way up to Uhuru peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Total
exhilaration and satisfaction - you made it. Weather conditions
on the summit will determine how long you will be able to spend,
taking photographs, before the 3 hour descent back to Kibo hut.
After a short rest you gather all your gear you left behind for
the ascent and head down to Horombo hut (3 hours) for your
overnight. The return to Horombo hut will seem surprisingly fast
compared to the ascent. The total time spent walking on this day
is around 14 hours, so be prepared for a very tough day.
Later in the evening you enjoy your last dinner (with soft
drinks and beer for sale at the camp office) on the mountain and
a well-earned sleep, filled with memories and stirring emotions.
Day 13: Horombo hut (3720m) - Marangu Gate (1980m)
Hiking time: 6 hours | Distance: About 27 km's
After breakfast you continue your descent (6 hours), passing the
Mandara hut, down to the Marangu gate. At Marangu gate you sign
your name and details in a register. This is also where
successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those
climbers who reached Gillman's Point (5685m) are issued with
green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m),
receive gold certificates. You now drive back to Arusha for a
long over due hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight at
a budget hotel.
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or
continue with your safari schedule -
The above price is inclusive of:
-Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
-Transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport
-All ground transport and transfers as per the itinerary
-Full board accommodation whilst on the trek
-Sirimon/Chogoria route on Mount Kenya and Marangu route on Mt
Kilimanjaro
-Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodation on the mountain in huts as shown.
-Bed and breakfast accommodation in Nairobi and Arusha
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountains
-Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and
skilled cook
-Start and finish Nairobi
-Treated water on the trek.
-On completion, successful climb certificate/s
-Mount Kenya acclimatisation overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge on
the base of Mt Kenya to include a walk to Mau Mau caves
-Chemical toilet on the mountain
-Group maximum of 12 climbers for personalised service
Excluded:
-Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, climbing gear and drinks
-International flights and taxes
-Emergency Oxygen, available on request at $200 per group (MUST
BE REQUESTED IN ADVANCE)
-Passports and Visas
-Traveler’s insurance and medical evacuation insurance
-Passports and visas
-Items of personal nature and any other extras not detailed in
the above itinerary
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3 Days Ngorongoro/ Lake Manyara lodge safari.-
A safari that takes you to the words most visited
destination with high wildlife concentration and sticking
scenery and tree climbing lions in L. Manyara, birdlife and
hippos.-
4 Days Lake Manyara/ Ngorongoro/ Tarangire lodge safari
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This is a short wildlife safari . Tarangire has the largest
concentration of wildlife mainly in dry seasons eg August
and May, there are over 300 species of birds recorded. Then
proceed to the scenic Ngorongoro and tree climbing lions in
L. Manyara
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5 Days Manyara/ Ngorongoro/ Serengeti lodge tour -This
safari takes you through the highlights of the unrivaled parks of
northern Tanzania. The Serengeti in particular is Africa’s premier
national park and offers the ultimate safari experience. The
unrivaled concentrations of wildlife are guaranteed to captivate all
who journey to the Serengeti.
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6 Days Manyara/ Ngorongoro/ Serengeti migration safari -
Visit Tanzanians
largest and most famous national park with the wildebeest
migration expected in December and May, Tree climbing lions
and birdlife in Manyara and finally a tour to the worlds
most visited destination (Ngorongoro) famous for high
wildlife concentration and breath taking sceneries
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6 Days Manyara/ Ngorongoro/ Serengeti/ Tarangire lodge
safari -
Explore & Game Drive in ecologically rich Lake Manyara
National Park. Explore Serengeti one of the most celebrated
ecosystem. Explore World Heritage listed Ngorongoro Crater
and the Tarangire, a park of giant baobab trees, rolling
savannah and acacia parkland.
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7 Days Manyara/ Serengeti/ Ngorongoro/ Tarangire wildlife
safari
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Serengeti is Tanzania largest and most famous national park with
the wildebeest migration expected in December and May, Tree
climbing lions and birdlife in lake manyara and finally a
tour to the worlds most visited destination (Ngorongoro)
famous for high wildlife concentration and breath taking
sceneries-more days spent trailing with migration in
Serengeti
Tanzania Migration
safari
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8 Days Ngorongoro /Serengeti - Ndutu plains migration
safari package as you trail the wildebeest /Zebras and
predetors- the best time to witness serengeti -Ndutu plains
wildebeest migration is from December to June every year.
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10 Days Ngorongoro/ lake manyara /Serengeti /and Zanzibar
beach holiday -
Explore Tanzanians leading parks, wildlife adventure trail
safari with a few days relaxing at Zanzibar beach resort
relaxing and sun bathing
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