Kilimanjaro & Classic Kenya Safari - Marangu Route - Overland Trip

Itineraries

Arrival day

Early morning shuttle bus across the Tanzanian border to Moshi, arriving in the afternoon. There will be a briefing on our trek this evening. (BD)

After breakfast transfer to Marangu gate. Commence trekking through beautiful rainforest to Mandara Hut. 4 hours trekking. (BLD)

Continue climb to Horombo Hut. A steep, sometimes wet, 20 minute walk through the upper part of the rainforest, followed by a 2km section of tall giant heather interspersed with large clumps of tussock grass. The vegetation then changes to stunted clumps of heather and ‘everlasting’ flowers. Lobelias and groundsel occupy the wetter areas. (5 hours climbing) (BLD)

Continue climb to Kibo Hut. The path traverses west, before turning northwards towards a col between Middle Red Hill and the Triplets. It then turns west for the final 3km to Kibo hut. You will be walking for most of the day, and altitude gain will be felt with shallow breathing and some tiredness overnight. 7-8 hours climbing. (BLD)

Continue climb to Kibo Hut. The path traverses west, before turning northwards towards a col between Middle Red Hill and the Triplets. It then turns west for the final 3km to Kibo hut. You will be walking for most of the day, and altitude gain will be felt with shallow breathing and some tiredness overnight. 7-8 hours climbing. (BLD)

The final ascent starts around midnight or in the early hours of the morning. The most demanding ascent of the trek is the slow walk up increasingly steep scree to Gillman's Point (5,690m), 4-5 hours. Then continue to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa, 1-2 hours. A spectacular sunrise with Africa laid out at our feet will make all the hard work worthwhile! Descend to Horombo Hut for a well-earned rest. (BLD)

Descend to the park gate and transfer to our Moshi hotel for the night. (BLD)

Morning public shuttle bus to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore this vibrant African city. (B)

We depart from Nairobi early, heading north to Mt Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain. On arrival we have time for an optional walk around the base of the mountain, known for its prolific birdlife and black and white colobus monkeys. Approx. 4 hours driving. (BLD)

Continue north to Samburu National Reserve. Samburu is situated in the semi-desert northern frontier area of Kenya and contains many species not found anywhere else in the country. Upon arrival we take a game drive. Approx. 5 hours driving. (BLD)

We enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, in search of lion, leopard, giraffe and some of the more unusual species that are found here. (BLD)

Drive to Lake Naivasha. This afternoon we take a boat ride on the lake. Approx. 4 horus driving. (BLD)

A long drive brings us to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival we take an afternoon game drive. Approx. 6 hours driving. (BLD)

The Masai Mara has one of the highest densities of wildlife to be found anywhere in Africa and during our time here we enjoy a variety of game drives in search of its celebrated residents. We hope to spot lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, hippo, hyena and much more. (BLD)

We leave the Masai Mara behind and head back to Nairobi. The tour ends on arrival. Approx. 8 1/2 hours driving. (B)