Kilimanjaro & Classic Kenya Safari - Rongai Route - Overland Trip
2 ½ weeks: Nairobi to Nairobi (IMT-KTRC)
Intro
Combine an ascent of Africa’s highest mountain on the Rongai Route with some of Kenya’s teeming wildlife and beautiful lakes.Group Size
Max 14Activities
6 day trek on Mt Kilimanjaro, game drivesTrek grade
StrenuousAccommodation
4 nights tourist class hotels, 5 nights camping, 7 nights lodge accommodationTransport
Public shuttle bus, transfer vehicle to / from the mountain, on foot, custom safari vechileStaffing
Days 1-2 & 9 unescorted, days 3-8 services of mountain guide, cook and porters, fully escorted by driver/guide on safariMeals
As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-DinnerEntrance Fees
Local payment covers all park entrance feesItineraries
Day 1,NAIROBIArrival day.
Day 2,MOSHIEarly morning shuttle bus across the Tanzanian border to Moshi, arriving in the afternoon. There will be a briefing on our trek this evening. (BD)
Day 3,FIRST CAVE (1,800m)We begin our trek up Mt Kilimanjaro, passing through cultivated land that is used by local farmers, until we reach our overnight stop at First Cave. 2-3 hours trekking. (BLD)
Day 4,KIKEWALA CAVE CAMP (3,800m)We walk today for approximately seven hours, gaining in altitude and passing through the forest zone until we reach the moorland zone. We enjoy views of Kibo Peak en route to our overnight camp at Kikewala Cave. 6-7 hours trekking. (BLD)
Day 5,MAWENZI TARN HUT (4,330m)Today we climb up grassy slopes, eventually coming out of the zone of vegetation and onto rock until we finally reach Mawenzi Tarn Hut, where our camp is spectacularly located by the Mawenzi cliffs. 7 hours trekking. (BLD)
Day 6,KIBO HUT (4,730m)Continuing our climb we cross through lunar landscapes en route to our camp at the base of Kibo Peak. 4-5 hours trekking. (BLD)
Day 7,UHURU PEAK (5,895m)We will be woken at midnight to begin the final ascent. The first section is hard work on scree up to Gillman’s Point (5,690m) and from there we continue up to Uhuru Peak, the highest point in Africa. The views will be worth the effort! After time at the top we descend to Horombo Hut to spend the night. 8-12 hours trekking. (BLD)
Day 8,MOSHIDescend to the park gate and transfer back to our hotel in Moshi for the night. 6 hours trekking. (BLD)
Day 9,MOSHI – NAIROBIMorning 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)
Day 10,MT KENYAWe 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)
Day 11,SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVEContinue 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. 3 hours driving. (BLD)
Day 12,SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVEWe enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, in search of lion, leopard, giraffe and some of the more unusual species that are found here. (BLD)
Day 13,LAKE NAIVASHADrive to Lake Naivasha. This afternoon we take a boat ride on the lake. (BLD)
Day 14,MASAI MARAA long drive brings us to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival we take an afternoon game drive. Approx. 4 hours driving. (BLD)
Day 15 to Day 16,MASAI MARAThe 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)
Day 17,NAIROBIWe leave the Masai Mara behind and head back to Nairobi. The tour ends on arrival. Approx. 8 1/2 hours driving. (B)
Last updated: 5th September 2008
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