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days safari of Kenya and Tanzania: Mt. Kenya Climbing and
Mt Kilimanjaro Climb including Samburu Safari
15
DAYS MT. KENYA CLIMB / SAMBURU safari / MT. KILIMANJARO
CLIMB
DAY 1: NAIROBI
Arrive Nairobi. The panafric Hotel Bed & Breakfast:
- Upon arrival in Nairobi - safari capital of the
world, you will be met and chauffeured to your hotel panafric
in Nairobi to unwind and relax.
DAY 1: NARO MORU
Depart from Nairobi at 09:00hrs and proceed South towards
the cool slopes of Mt. Kenya. Cross the Equator and arrive
at Nanyuki Simbas / Lodge in time for Lunch. Relax and
Enjoy magnificent scenery of Mt Kenya region.A COMPLIMENTARY
walking tour to the EQUATOR.Ovenight at Simbas Lodge
DAY
2: MET.CAMP SITE
Early
morning photo taking Mt kenya when its clear then after
breakfast, Drive to the gate then walk to the Meteorological
Station. This is a very good day for acclimatization,
for we will be sleeping at an altitude of 10,000 ft 9
kms 3-4 hours walk
DAY 3: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
Hike up through the Teleki valley to Mackinders Camp where
there is a spectacular view of the main peaks. Walking
time approximately 4-6 hours. Overnight Mackinders Camp.
(14,000 ft.) 9kms 4-5 hours walk
DAY
4: MACKINDER'S CAMP SITE
A pre- dawn attempt of point Lenana is made to ensure
a successful summit bid and to try to reach the summit
in time for a clear view of the majestic scenery. After
climbing Pt. Lenana we return back to Mackinders camp
for breakfast and then proceed down to Met Station Lodge
for overnigh.9 kms 3 to 4 hours walk
DAY
5: NANYUKI
After breakfast at Met station walk down to Park Gate
Overnight at Nanyuki
.DAY
6: SAMBURU Early breakfast then drive to the
World famous Samburu Game Reserve (possibly see the Oryx
adopting Lioness. game drive enroute arriving at Samburu
Lodge in time for lunch. Evening game drive till 1830hrs
when you drive back to the lodge for overnight. All meals
and overnight at the Lodge. Accommodation on double room
full board basis.All meals and overnight at the Samburu
Serena lodge or similar.
DAY 7: SAMBURU / NAIROBI Very early game drive
(06.00hrs to 08.00hrs), then drive back to the lodge for
breakfast. Depart the lodge at 09.30hrs with game drive
enroute back to Nairobi to arrive in the early evening.
Accommodation at Panafric hotel or similar on double room
sharing basis-bed and breakfast.
DAY 8: NAIROBI / MOSHI Depart Nairobi by shuttle
bus at 08.00hrs. Arrives in Moshi at 15.30hrs and check
into Buffalo hotel or similar for overnight. Accommodation
on double room sharing basis- bed and breakfast.
DAY 9: MANDARA HUT After breakfast, vehicle transfer
to Marangu park gate. Start the climb through fascinating
rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals
and overnight at the hut. (9,000ft).
DAY
10:HOROMBO HUT After breakfast, follow the ascending
path through the alpine - meadow. The altitude begins
to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora
and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the
Horombo Hut 12km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at
the hut. (12,520ft).
DAY 11: KIBO HUT After breakfast, resume the climb,
the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin
to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the
hut. (15,520ft)
DAY
12: UHURU / HOROMBO HUT The beginning of the last
ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the
scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the
route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part).
UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the
crater rim. (19,344ft). Start the walk along the craters
rim. (19,344ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for
overnight.
DAY 13: HOROMBO / MOSHI Descend from Horombo hut
back to the gate where you will be transferred by 4WD
vehicles back to Moshi. Accommodation at the hotel-Double
room sharing-bed and breakfast.
DAY
14: MOSHI / NAIROBI Pick up from the hotel at 10.30hrs
and then depart Moshi at 11.00hrs for Nairobi. Arrive
in Nairobi at 1830hrs. The driver will drop you at the
Panafric hotel or similar for overnight. Accommodation
on double room sharing basis-bed and breakfast.
DAY
15: CITY / AIRPORT After breakfast, transfer back
to the airport for flight back home.
Price of 2480US$ per person 2010 rates
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