Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing in Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Trekking and hiking

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Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route, Kilimanjaro Trekking, Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro & Kilimanjaro Climbing. AAHT 802: 8 Days Machame Route Kilimanjaro Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route Duration: 6 Days Total hiking distance: About 100 km This is probably the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. All your equipment and supplies are portered and a cook prepares all your meals. Where accommodation on the Marangu route is in huts, the Machame route offers strictly tents only. This makes Machame (also referred to as the "Whiskey route") better suited to the slightly more adventurous hiker, rewarding him with a scenic splendor such as not seen on the Marangu route. From late afternoon sunsets at Shira, to the misty revelations of Kibo at the great Barranco Wall, the Machame route offers the adventurous hiker a stunning scenic "slide show" over 6 days. The Machame route is normally completed in a minimum of 6 days. There is an added benefit to this, as you are afforded the most valuable commodity on the mountain - acclimatisation. The Machame route takes you high to Lava Tower (4630m) on the day 3 and brings you down by nearly 700m for an overnight at Barranco camp (3950m). This is the secret to successful acclimatisation. 6 day Itinerary for the Machame route: The Machame route can also be completed in 5 days. On day 3 on the itinerary below, you go directly to Kibo with an overnight at the Arrow Glacier camp, with your final summating attempt on day 4. An extremely physically and mentally demanding option, not recommended for the average climber. Day 1: Arrival - Arusha On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, met and assisted. Transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge or Jacaranda Hotel for an overnight rest on bed and breakfast in readiness for the next day's hit to Kilimanjaro. Day 2: Machame Gate (1490m) - Machame camp (2980m Hiking time: 7 hours Distance: About 18 km's Habitat: Montane forest Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and a 45-minute drive from Moshi (910m) to the Machame village (1490m). The guides and porters prepare and pack the supplies and your equipment in the village. You will receive a lunch pack and you can also buy mineral water in the village. Depending on the condition of the road, it is possible to drive from the village to the Machame gate, but if not, the muddy 3 km walk will take about 1 hour to complete. After registering at the gate office, you start your ascent and enter the rain forest almost immediately. There is a strong possibility of rain in the forest, which will transform the trail into a very soggy, muddy and slippery experience. You will have a welcome lunch stop about half way and will reach the Machame camping area in the late afternoon. Your porters (arriving at the camp site long before you) will have erected your tent on your arrival. In the evening the porters will boil drinking and washing water and the cook will prepare dinner, before you retire to your tent for the night. Night temperatures can already drop to freezing point at this campsite, B,L,D. Day 3: Machame camp (2980m) - Shira camp (3840m) Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 9 km's Habitat: Moorland You rise early at Machame camp and after breakfast you climb an hour or so to the top of the forest and then for 2 hours at a gentler gradient through the moorland zone. After a short lunch and rest, you continue up a rocky ridge onto the Shira plateau. By now you will be able to see in an easterly direction, the Western Breach with its stunning glaciers. You are now due west of Kibo and after a short hike you will reach the Shira campsite at 3 840m. The porters will boil drinking and washing water, before serving dinner. The night at this exposed camp will even be colder than the previous night, with temperatures dropping to well below freezing, B,L,D. Day 4: Shira (3840m) - Lava Tower (4630m)-Barranco camp (3950m) Hiking time: 7 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Semi desert The route now turns east into a semi desert and rocky landscape surrounding Lava Tower, where you reach an altitude of 4630m after about a 5 hours walk. Lunch is served in a designated area before ascending the rocky scree path to Lava Tower (4630m). Definitely, the toughest day so far. It is normally around this point, where for the first time, some climbers will start to feel symptoms of breathlessness, irritability and headaches. After lunch you descent again by almost 680m to the Barranco camping area and after reaching the high altitude of 4600m at Lava Tower, the true acclimatisation benefit of this day becomes clear. This descent to Barranco camp takes about 2 hours and offers great opportunities to take some beautiful photographs of the Western Breach and Breach Wall. The camp is situated in a valley below the Breach and Great Barranco Wall, which should provide you with a memorable sunset while you wait for the preparation of your dinner, B,L,D. Day 5: Barranco camp (3950m) - Barafu camp (4550m) Hiking time: 7 hours Distance: About 13 km's Habitat: Alpine desert After spending a night at the Great Barranco Wall (a very imposing sight at first), you make your way up this awesome looking obstacle, which in the end normally turns out easier than what you anticipated. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. The route then heads down through the Karanga Valley over intervening ridges and valleys, and then joins up with the Mweka route. This is the preferred route down from the summit, so remember it. Turn left up the ridge and after another hour or so, you reach Barafu Hut. The last water stop on the route is the Karranga Valley, as there is no water at Barafu camp. Barafu is the Swahili word for "ice" and it is a bleak and inhospitable camping area to spend the night. Totally exposed to the ever-present gales the tents are pitched on a narrow, stony, and dangerous ridge. Make sure that you familiarise yourself with the terrain before dark to avoid any accidents. The summit is now a further 1345m up and you will make the final ascent the same night. Prepare your equipment, ski stick and thermal clothing for your summit attempt. This should include the replacement of your headlamp and camera batteries and make sure you have a spare set available as well. To prevent freezing it will be wise to carry your water in a thermal flask. Go to bed at round about 19h00 and try to get some precious rest and sleep, B,L,D. Day 6: SUMMIT ATTEMPT, Barafu camp (4550m) - Uhuru Peak (5895m)-Mweka (3100m) Hiking time: 8 hours to reach Uhuru Peak 7/8 hours to descend to Mweka Distance: About 7 km's ascent - 23 km's descent Habitat: Stone scree and ice-capped summit You will rise around 23h30, and after some tea and biscuits you shuffle off into the night. You will head in a northwesterly direction and ascend through heavy scree towards Stella Point on the crater rim. This 6-hour walk to Stella point is for many climbers, mentally and physically the most challenging on the route. 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 will normally encounter snow all the way on your 2-hour ascent to Uhuru Peak. The time you will spend on the summit will depend on the weather conditions. Do not stop here for too long, as it will be extremely difficult to start again due to cold and fatigue. Enjoy your accomplishment and a day to remember for the rest of your life. The walk back to Barafu from the summit, takes about 3 hours. Here you will have a well earned but short rest and collect the rest of your gear, before heading down to Mweka hut (3100m). The route is not difficult and will take you down the rock and scree path into the moorland and eventually into the forest. The camp is situated in the upper forest and mist or rain can be expected in the late afternoon. Dinner and washing water will be prepared, B,L,D. Day 7: Mweka camp (3100m) - Mweka Gate (1980m) Hiking time: 3 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Forest After an early and well-deserved breakfast, it is a short 3-hour and scenic hike back to the Park gate. At Mweka gate you sign your name and details in a register. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Stella Point (5685m) are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m) receive gold certificates. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village, normally a muddy 3 km (1 hour) hike. In the Mweka village you will be served a delicious hot lunch!! You now drive back to Arusha for a long over due hot shower, dinner and celebrations!! Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge or Jacaranda Hotel, B,L,D. Day 8: Departure Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home or continue with your safari schedule. End of services. B Tour Price: USD 1,430 per person sharing. Extra day on the mountain: USD 185 Tour price Includes: -Transfer to and from the base of the mountain -Machame Route trek as itinerary depicts -Full board accommodation in tents whilst on the trek. -Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner -Accommodations at or Ilboru Safari Lodge or Jacaranda Hotel for 2 nights and huts on the mountain as per the itinerary -All park entrance fees to include government taxes -Service of an English speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters and skilled cook/s -All services begin and end at Kilimanjaro Airport as per the itinerary -Treated water on the trek -Return airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport Excluded:-Tips, laundry, sleeping bags, drinks and climbing gears -Medical evacuation, USD 30 per person value-International flights and taxes -Visas -Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary. A detailed itinerary and possible alternative routes can be found with Adventure Africa Holidays: http://www.adventureafricaholidays.com/mountkilimanjaroclimbing.html. Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest Mountain. Lightly known as 'kili' or the 'roof of Africa'. Try climb this mighty famous mountain in the whole world, Mount Kilimanjaro & Kilimanjaro Climbing.

Amboseli Safari in Kenya - Amboseli National Park Tour

Amboseli National Park Safari - Amboseli Lodge Safari in Kenya to discover the backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro against the largest herds of elephants in the whole of Kenya!

03 Days Amboseli Luxury Lodge Safari: Itinerary: Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli National ParkDistance: 250 km (4 hrs.) Drive south to Amboseli National Park. Game viewing en route to your lodge with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya's national parks. Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa. Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa. The Serena lodge features ethnically inspired architecture, natural material and a glowing selection of local art. The rooms, each with a view over the African plains, blend an authentic nomadic aura with all the comforts of unabashed five star luxuries. Guests can also enjoy an swimming pool fed by the melt-waters of Kilimanjaro and game viewing terraces with full bar service. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge, L,D.

Day 2: Amboseli National Park Full day in Amboseli with game drives in the morning and afternoon. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge, B,L,D. Day 3: Amboseli - Nairobi

Morning game drive. After breakfast drive back to Nairobi where the tour ends, B

Tour Cost: USD 580 Per Person Sharing. Single room supplement: USD 135

Tour Cost Includes:

-All ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography and touring

-Full board accommodation and meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner-Accommodation in double/triple room

-All park entrance fees to include government taxes

-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide

-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

-Bottled water whilst on safari-Start and end in Nairobi.

-Personalised service

Tour Cost excludes:

-Tips

-Laundry

-Beverages/Drinks

-International flights

-Visas

-Items of a personal nature

-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

To reserve the above 3 days Amboseli Luxury Lodge safari, please contact us:

Adventure Africa Holidays,

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Maasai Mara Wildlife Migration - Wildebeest Migration Safari in Masai Mara

Discover Masai Mara in Kenya for wildebeest migration. Maasai Mara offers annual dramatic migration of millions of wildebeests between Kenya and Tanzania. Adventure Africa Holidays offer the below migration safari.

Masai Mara Migration Safari: Day 1: Arrival- Nairobi Today, you arrive at Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital city. Met and assisted. Transfer to your overnight city deluxe hotel, The Stanley Hotel on bed and breakfast. Day 2: Nairobi - Masai Mara, Kenya Depart Nairobi at 07:30am on your 03 night Masai Mara Safari tour through The Great African Rift Valley and Narok town are also part of the stoppages. Arrive in time for lunch at your preferred lodge to include leisure. An afternoon game drive will follow to explore Hemingways country and Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo and other animals of the same order. Located within the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Sarova Mara Game Camp's 75 tents capture the true spirit of the Kenyan wild, in Kenya's richest game reserve. Greatly renown for its annual wildebeest migration, Big Five, Sarova Mara offers a breathtaking view of the plains aloft a hot air balloon. Dinner and overnight rest at Sarova Mara Game Camp, B,L,D.

Day 3 & 4 : Masai Mara, Kenya This natural wonder of Masai Mara is to be explored now which includes the extensive plains which include not only the well known predatory animals but also with Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp, B,L,D.

Optional hot air balloon ride is USD 425 per person or a visit to a local Maasai village USD 25 per person

Day 5: Masai Mara to Nairobi, Kenya Early morning game viewing. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon. Lunch at The Carnivore Restaurant. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the next destination where the tour ends, B.

Tour Cost: USD 1,054 Per Person Sharing. Single room supplement: USD 330. Optional flight in and out of Masai Mara: USD 225 per person extra, taxes inclusive.

Tour Cost Includes:

-Guarantee price/guarantee safari on confirmation-All ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable safari vehicle equipped for game viewing, photography and touring-Full board accommodation whilst on safari and meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner -One night accommodation at The Stanley Hotel on bed and breakfast-Accommodation in double/triple room -All park entrance fees to include government taxes-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary-Bottled water whilst on safari -Carnivore lunch-Start and end in Nairobi -Return airport transfers-Personalised service

Tour Cost excludes:-Tips-Laundry-Beverages/Drinks-International flights-Visas-Items of a personal nature-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary To reserve the above 5 days Masai Mara migration safari , please contact us:

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Kenya Wildlife Safaris - 10 Days Kenya Wildlife Safaris

Kenya Wildlife Safaris - 10 Days of Kenya Wildlife Safari Special:

This Kenya wildlife safari explores Kenya's most famous wildlife sanctuaries and discovers the world-renowned biodiversity of East Africa. The African safari tour departs Nairobi and past snow-capped Mt. Kenya to Samburu National Reserve. From semi-desert Samburu, the Africa travel adventure goes to the world-famous Treetops Lodge, built on stilts in the lush forest of the Aberdares National Park. Traverse the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru, where pink flamingos by the thousands dance along the lakeshore, ‘pink lake’. Your African experience is never complete without a visit to the Masai Mara National Reserve, the northern extension of Tanzania's famous Serengeti Plains and Kenya's premier place for wildlife viewing.

10 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari: Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Nairobi (Kenya)

Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital. You'll be met and escorted to your deluxe city-centre hotel. This evening, your tour manager hosts an orientation and reception. Overnight at Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi’s only-all suite hotel.

Day 02: Nairobi Mt. Kenya Samburu.

In the next week venture into Kenya's most captivating wildlife sanctuaries, set amid the beauty of the surrounding wilderness. This morning depart northward to the Central Highlands where you cross the Equator as you approach majestic Mt. Kenya, a dormant volcano with a glistering cap of snow and ice. After a stop for lunch, continue your drive to Samburu National Reserve in Kenya's semi-desert, rugged northern frontier. En route to your lodge enjoy your first game-viewing drive. Settle into your comfortable lodge in the heart of the reserve in time for dinner, Samburu Lodge, B,L,D

Day 03: Samburu.

Set in an extraordinary region along the Uaso Nyiro River, Samburu is home to some of Africa's rare game species. The river's permanent waters abound with crocodile and hippo and attract plenty of wildlife including the peculiar Grevy's zebra, the long necked gerenuk antelope, the shy Beisa Oryx and the Somali ostrich. Leopard, cheetah and lion are also found in the reserve. A full day of game viewing starts with an early morning safari. This is when the animals are most active. Keep your camera ready, your game spotter will lead you in search of the animals and you'll have plenty of opportunities to photograph your sightings. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax by the sparkling pool. Later this afternoon venture out on additional game viewing, B,L,D

Day 04: Samburu Aberdares-Treetops.

After a morning game-viewing drive. Depart Samburu Reserve and arrive at the elegant Outspan Hotel, surrounded by English-style tropical gardens. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch before heading into the Aberdares National Park, a wonderland of dense forests, tumbling waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Arrive at the world famous Treetops Lodge, built on stilts in the middle of the thick forest. From the rooftop balcony or through ground level blinds you may watch the animals arriving at the floodlit waterhole and saltlicks throughout the evening and night. It is an exhilarating experience, Treetops Lodge, B,L,D Day 05: Treetops Lake Nakuru.

As you journey southwest today, stop at the impressive Nyahururu Falls, formerly Thompson’s Fall and then travel along the magnificent Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru, world known for its vast population of pink flamingos. Drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's finest rhino sanctuaries and admire the flamingos and other abundant birds dancing along the lake's shoreline. Arrive at your lodge, overlooking the lake, Lake Nakuru Lodge, B,L,D

Day 06: Lake Nakuru Lake Naivasha Masai Mara.

Traverse the Rift Valley en route to Lake Naivasha. Here, enjoy a scenic boat ride on the lake and lunch before continuing your drive to the fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, rich with wildlife, birds, natural flora and stunning scenic beauty. Arrive at your lodge, ideally located on the banks of the Talek River surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. Tonight enjoy a traditional performance of tribal dances by local Masai Warriors, Mara Simba Lodge, B,L,D Day 07: Masai Mara Masai Mara National Reserve is the northern extension of Tanzania's famous Serengeti Plains. It is Kenya's premier place of seeing wildlife, and home to a thriving population of predators such as lion and cheetah, as well as hippo, crocodile, zebra, giraffe, elephant, wildebeest and impala. Today, enjoy thrilling morning and afternoon game-viewing drives in this photographer's paradise. In between game drives, relax at your comfortable lodge, take a dip in the pool and enjoy the delicious food served, B,L,D Optional activities:

1. Hot air balloon Safari: USD 425 per person

2. Visit to a local Maasai village: USD 25 per person

3. Nature walk: USD 45 per person

4. Optional day fishing expedition to Lake Victoria: USD 475 per person

Day 08: Masai Mara

Early this morning you may join an exhilarating optional hot-air balloon safari above the Masai Mara's plains. You may also opt to visit the local Masai Village where you'll learn more about their culture and customs. Included in today's program are additional morning and late afternoon safaris led by your game spotter who will take you in search of the Big Five: elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and the much rarer rhino, B,L,D

Day 09: Masai Mara Nairobi.

A short morning game drive. After breakfast at the lodge, drive back to Nairobi. Scenic views of the Great Rift Valley enroute. Arrive Nairobi in the afternoon for a cocktail lunch at the world’s famous Carnivore Restaurant for succulent game meat. Transfer to Nairobi Safari Club, for an overnight rest. B,D

Day 10: Nairobi Departure Full day spent with excursions in the city with time for shopping, visit some of the colourful local markets displaying unique African souvenirs. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home, B. Tour Price: USD 2,350 per person sharing. Single room supplement: USD 725

Tour Cost Includes:

-All ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable safari vehicleequipped for game viewing, photography and touring

-Full board accommodation and meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner

-Accommodation in double/twin/triple rooms.

-All park entrance fees to include government taxes

-Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide

-All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

-Bottled water whilst on safari

-Start and end at JKI Airport

-Boat ride at Lake Naivasha

-Carnivore Restaurant lunch

Tour Cost excludes:

-Tips

-Laundry

-Beverages/Drinks

-International flights

-Visas

-Items of a personal nature

-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

To reserve the above 10 days Kenya Wildlife Lodge safari , please contact us:

Adventure Africa Holidays

Email: info@adventureafricaholidays.com

www.adventureafricaholidays.com