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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.
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