| Tour Name: |
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route/wildlife
Safari |
| Itinerary: |
Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb Machame Route/wildlife
Safari |
| Duration: |
14 Days 13 Nights safari |
Day 1. Moshi
Depart Arusha for Moshi for acclimatization, overnight at a moshi hotel.
Day 2. Machame Hut
Drive to Machame village, the climb begins at the end of the tarmac road. Walk through shambas then forests to the Machame Hut, (3000m,6hours).
Day 3. Shira Hut
Continue along the steep ridge going on to rock ridges and through heather. The route turns west into a river gorge, reaching Shira Hut (3800m,5hours).
Day 4. Baranco Hut
Continue east towards the Lava tower. Shortly after this, you descend to Baranco Hut,(3940m,4hours).
Day 5. Barafu Hut
A short scramble to the top of the great Baranco and then a traverse overscree and a ridge to the Karanga valley 4000m,3hours,Beneath the icefalls of the Heim, Kersten and Decken Glaciers, After climbing out of the Karanga valley the trail ascends a ridge to the Barafu Hut. A Bleak location with little vegetation at 4600m, 3hours walking.
Day 6. Barafu Hut
An early start for the ascend to the rim of the Kibo Crater between the Rebmann and Ratzel Glaciers-4hours, the last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and an Ice-axe or Ski-stick is useful for balance. From here a further hour leads you to Uhuru Peak, from where there are often fine views of Mt.Meru to the west and the jagged peak of Mawenzi to the east. Descend to the Barafu Hut in the giant heather zone on the forest edge, those with energy on the summit may wish to descend to the Reutsh crater and visit the dramatic Ice pineacles of the eastern Icefields.
Day 7.
A 3 to 4 hour descend through beautiful forest brings you to the Park gate and your transport will be there waiting to take you back to the campsite .
Day 8. Arusha
Depart your campsite after breakfast and proceed to Arusha for overnight.
Day 9. Ngorongoro
Depart Arusha for Ngorongoro arriving in time for lunch at Campsite. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Campsite.
Day 10. Ngorongoro Crater
Breakfast at the lodge and descend to the crater floor by a special 4WD vehicle for a full day game viewing, Picnic lunch at taken at the crater, hosts unbelievable variety of wildlife. This is an experience to treasure always. Ascend back to the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 11. Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at Campsite and depart Ngorongoro for vast Serengeti National Park. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, the site for the famous archeological finds by the Leakey family. Lunch at Campsite in serengeti. Afternoon game drive inside the park. Dinner and overnight at Campsite.
Day 12. Serengeti
Breakfast followed by morning game drive to different parts of the park. Serengeti is famous for it's annual migration when millions of wildebeest (gnus) and zebras set off for Maasai Mara for better grazing grounds and water. Serengeti boasts of more than 35 species of plains game including the "Big Five" as well as extensive bird-life. Meals and overnight at Campsite.
Day 13. Lake Manyara National Park
Early breakfast in Serengeti and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Lunch at Campsite near the Park. Afternoon game drive inside the Park, look for and shoot a picture of the curious tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara has a marvelous concentration of game including 350 species of birds. See the simba river populated with schools of Hippo and bird-life. Dinner and overnight at Campsite.
Day 14. Arusha
Breakfast in Manyara and depart for Arusha with lunch enroute arriving Arusha in the afternoon .Board your flight to your next destination.
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Per Person Sharing |
Single Room Supplement |
Period |
| Low season |
US$ 2400 |
US$ Enquire |
01
Apr - 31 May 08 |
| Mid
season |
US$ 2400 |
US$ Enquire |
01
Jun - 30 Jun & 01 Nov - 15 Dec 08 |
| High
season |
US$ 2400 |
US$
Enquire |
01
Jan - 31 Mar & 01 Jul – 31 Oct 08 |
Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.
Remarks
Note
Rates are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
Package Includes:
- Transport based on 4x4 safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing
- Park entry fees.
- Accommodation in tents and all meals while on safari.
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide.
- Game drives as per the Itinerary.
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver .
- Government taxes
Package Excludes:
-International Airfares
-Visa.
- Extras at the camps:drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses.
-Tips and Gratuities.
-All that's not mentioned in what's included above.
NB: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations .
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