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Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro straddle the
equator and tower over the African plains with their summit
snow and ice. They are the two highest mountains in Africa
and Kilimanjaro is one of the seven continental summits.
Our trek to climb Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro on Chogoria,
Sirimon and Machame routes combines both these world famous
peaks via the most interesting and varied routes.
Climbing Mt Kenya via the Chogoria and
Sirimon routes, we trek up one side and down the other
so see much more of the mountain and its different scenery,
from lakes and rivers on the way up to crossing below
rocky pinnacles as we start our descent back down to the
vegetated lower slopes. Relaxing in Nairobi between treks
we can look forward to Kilimanjaro and really savour the
experience having got into the routine of a trek on Mt
Kenya. Climbing Kilimanjaro via the Machame route gains
us height steadily through forest and onto the barren
Shira plateau. The Machame route has great views of Kibo
and past volcanic activity is obvious as we trek past
lava formations and traverse below the summit icefields
on the south circuit path to start the last pull to the
summit, Uhuru Peak. At 5895 metres Kilimanjaro is the
world's highest freestanding mountain and an unforgettable
achievement, made easier and more enjoyable because of
acclimatising to nearly 5000 metres on Mt Kenya. In terms
of climbing East African mountains, to climb Mt Kenya
and Kilimanjaro on Chogoria, Sirimon and Machame routes
means this trip is as good as it gets!
We have choosen the best Two routes
16 days, with 12 days on the mountains
to climb Mt Kenya and Kilimanjaro on Chogoria, Sirimon
and Machame routes
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to our Kenya comfort
hotel
Day 2: Drive from Nairobi to Mt Kenya NP; then into 4wd
vehicles to Bandas Camp
Day 3: Start trek on Chogoria route through forest and
moorland, camp at Lake Ellis
Day 4: 6 hour trek up through heather moorland to camp
at Lake Michaelson
Day 5: Trek into the alpine desert, to reach Simba camp
at 4600m after about 5 hrs
Day 6: 4am start, sunrise at Point Lenana (4985m), descend
to Old Moses campsite
Day 7: Descend to Sirimon park gate, drive to Nairobi
(stop at the equator) to Kenya comfort hotel
Day 8: Drive from Nairobi, cross into Tanzania at Namanga,
to Arusha and our hotel
Day 9: Drive to Kilimanjaro NP, Machame route, 6-8 hr
trek, camp at Machame Huts
Day 10: Trek onto the Shira Plateau through heather moorland,
& camp at Shira Hut
Day 11: 6-8 hour trek towards Kibo, passing the Lava Tower,
to Barranco campsite
Day 12: Trek 6-7 hrs to 'summit base camp', Barafu; afternoon
rest, & early to bed
Day 13: Leave camp around 1am to reach Uhuru Peak (5895m)
around 8-9 am,
descend to Barafu and then to Mweka campsite: a 14-17
hour day
Day 14: 4hr trek through the forest to park gate &
lunch, drive to Arusha hotel
Day 15: Drive to Nairobi, to hotel for dayroom,or overnight
Day 16: Transfer to JKIA
Price 2250US$ per person
email:
info@kenyasafariholidays.com
Dates to choose:
Dates
20 December 2012 - 4 January 2010 Full Moon
(summit Mt Kenya on Christmas Day & Kilimanjaro on
New Year's Day)
30 January - 14 February 2012 Full Moon Trip
10 July - y 25 July 2012 Trip
9 October - 24 October 2012 Full Moon Trip Ref -
If you want to travel on a different date, and/or with
your own group of family or friends,
email:
info@kenyasafariholidays.com
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