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IN THE SHADOWS OF KILIMANJARO

KENYA-TANZANIA + OPTIONAL KILIMANJARO CLIMB

The GREAT MIGRATION: 1Night- Nakuru(Hotel)2Nights Masai Mara(Camping) 2Nights Serengeti(Camping) 1Nights Ngororongoro(Lodge) and 1night in Arusha(Hotel)

 ITINERARY FOR SAFARI:   27th Oct to 4th Nov 2011     

26-10-11 Day 1: Drive to Mumbai Airport 

Catch a flight to Nairobi


27-10-11 - Day 2: Nairobi –Lake Nakuru

Pick-up at the airport and Drive to Lake Nakuru packed lunch.Game Drive Lunch, dinner.

Meals: Full Board 

Accommodation: Budget hotel in Nakuru town

 

28-10-11 DAY 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

Drive to Masai Mara  

Meals: Full Board 

Accommodation: Mara Sidai Camp

 

29-10-11DAY 4: Masai Mara – Migration Tracking

Meals: Full Board 

Accommodation: Mara Sidai Camp

 

30-10-11DAY 5: Masai Mara - Serengiti

Drive to Serengeti, crossing Isebania border with packed lunches for evening game drive- Camping

Meals: Full Board 

Accommodation: Camping

  

31-10-11DAY 6: Serengeti Game Drive

Day in Serengeti – Game drive 

Meals: Full Board 

Accommodation: Camping 

 

1-11-11DAY 7: Serengiti - Ngorongoro

Serengeti- Ngorongoro via Olduvai

Meals: Full Board 

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa lodge/Similar

 

2-11-11Day 8: Ngorongoro - Arusha

Crater – Arusha- Overnight at Impala Hotel

Accommodation: Impala Hotel

 

3-11-11Day 9: Transfer to Airport for Departure

4-11-11 Day 10:Reach Mumbai – Drive back to Pune

 

Camping information

Accommodation is mostly in modern, large two-man tents with a sewn-in ground sheet; with a comfortable foam mattress spread on the ground sheet (clients bring their own sleeping bags).

 

Camping accommodation includes:

- All park/camping fees and taxes

- Dome tents, foam mattresses (sleeping bags upon request)

- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared by the cook

- Dining table & chairs, stools, full catering;

-Overnight in public camp sites, mainly within the parks with shower/toilet facilities

 

For the basic camping safaris visitors are advised to carry:

- A Sleeping bag [You can hire]

- Money for personal spending and tipping

- A small case as storage space is limited to a maximum of 20kgs

- Trousers and sweater for the cool mornings and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (do not forget a hat), Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion,

- Insect repellent/spray

- Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books,

- Toilet paper, soap, towel, and toothbrush/paste

- All personal travel insurance
- Travel Emergency Assistance covers for emergency evacuation covering 30 days worldwide.
- It is advisable to carry extra drinks as they are not always en-route your safari.

 END OF OUR SERVICE:

 Budget Camping option and 1night at Lodge & 2nights at Hotel.

 

KILIMANJARO TREK ( MACHAME ROUTE)


This is a Mountain Climbing; it is the opportunity to get on the roof top of Africa, 5895m above sea level. Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa located on the North East of Tanzania, covered by permanent snow. There are several routes to get up to the summit; common routes are MARANGU ROUTE AND MACHAME ROUTE.

 

Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Elevation (m): 1830m to 3100m
Elevation (ft): 6000ft to 10,200ft
Distance: 18km
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest

The drive from Arusha to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Gate takes about one and half hours. 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 until we reach the Machame Camp.

Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Elevation (m): 3100m to 3840m
Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 12,600ft
Distance: 9km
Walking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Moorland

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 3: Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Elevation (m): 3840m to 4630m to 3860m
Elevation (ft): 12,600ft to 12,700ft
Distance: 15 km
Walking Time: 5-7 hours
Habitat: Semi-desert

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 the Arrow Glacier at an altitude of 4,876 meters. We now continue down to the Barranco Hut at an altitude of 3,860 meters. 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.
After breakfast, we leave Barranco and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco Wall, to the Karanga Valley campsite.

 

Day 4: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Elevation (m): 4200m to 4600m
Elevation (ft): 13,800ft to 15,100ft
Distance: 7km   Hiking Time: 5 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

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 5: Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Hut
Elevation (m): 4600m to 5895m (and down to 3100m)
Elevation (ft): 15,100ft to 19,300ft (and down to 10,200ft)
Distance: 7km ascent / 23km descent
Hiking Time:6- 8 hours ascent / 7-8 hours descent
Habitat: Stone scre and ice-capped summit

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), 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 6: Mweka Camp to Arusha
Elevation (m): 3100m to 1830m
Elevation (ft): 10,200ft to 6000ft
Distance: 15 km Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Forest

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 to Arusha.

 

 

 

 



 Ranthambhore

This is the day-wise program of the trip to Ranthambhore National Park,India's most prestigious Tiger country with astounding variety of birds and healthy numbers of marsh crocodiles,& ofcourse the imposing Ranathambhore fort dating back to hundreds of years.  It is situated in Rajasthan on the bank of river Chambal.

Day 1:

Start from Pune at noon

Reach Mumbai Central-Proceed to Sawai Madhopur

Day 2:

Arrival and check-in

After lunch an excursion to the Ranthambhore Fort

Return to the lodge for evening tea and refreshments

Dinner and Overnight

Day 3:

Early morning Safari to the National Park by Canter (open safari bus)

Return to the lodge for breakfast.

After lunch, afternoon safari to the National Park by Canter (open safari bus)

Return to the lodge for evening tea and refreshments

Dinner and Overnight

Day 4:

Early morning safari to the National Park by Canter (open safari bus)

Return to the lodge

Check – out at noon

Day 5:

Reach Mumbai In the morning & proceed to Pune

Reach Pune by noon.

 

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