Description
Description
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli
Pick up from the hotel or airport in the morning drive to Amboseli national park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arrive with more game drive proceeding to your lodge for check in, time for lunch , Check in at AA Lodge have lunch and a short rest. Afternoon game drive in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli https://aalodges.com/aa-lodges/aa-amboseli/
Day 2: Amboseli Full day
Early morning game drive later return back to lodge for breakfast. After breakfast Full day spend in the park with packed lunch in search of its popular residents like the well known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro .Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli https://aalodges.com/aa-lodges/aa-amboseli/ Similar
Day 3: Amboseli to Mt Kilimanjaro via Rongai Route (Tarakea Border)
Early breakfast at the camp and thereafter check out and drive to Tarakea Border Mt Kilimanjaro. The climb begins from the attractive wooden village of Nale Moru (1,950 m.) on a small path those winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering the pine forest.
The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through an attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey.
The forest begins to thin out and Rongai One Camp is at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m.) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains. [3-4 hours walk].
Day 4: Rongai Third Caves
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the ‘Third Cave’ (3,450 m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, we continue up to the Third Cave. (3,900 m) [5-6 hours walk].
Day 5: Rongai School Hut
The steady ascent continues, soon reaching the lunar desert of the ‘Saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo. We should reach School Hut Campsite (4,750 m.) at the bottom of the Kibo Crater wall by midday. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night! [4-5 hours walk].
Day 6: Summit and down Horrombo Hut
We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman’s Point (5,685 m.)
We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area.
The descent to School (4,700 m.) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach our final campsite at Horombo (3,720 m.). [11-15 hours walk].
Day 7: Horrombo down Marangu gate
A steady descent takes us down through moorland to Mandara Hut (2,700m.), the first stopping place at the Marangu route. We then continue descending through lovely lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu (1,830 m.). [5-6 hours walk]
Later, drive to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Venus Premier Hotel http://venushotels.co.tz/ Similar
Day 8: Arusha to Lake Manyara
Breakfast at the hotel and thereafter proceed to Lake Manyara arriving in time for mid morning game viewing.
Later, drive to the camp for lunch. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game viewing in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp https://www.wildlifecamp.co.tz/ Similar
Day 9: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro
Breakfast at the camp and thereafter check out and drive to Ngorongoro arriving in time for lunch at the lodge.
After lunch, proceed for game viewing at the ngorongoro crater.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Marera View Lodge https://mareraviewlodge.com/ Similar
Day 10: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Eat breakfast at 6 a.m and thereafter check out and drive Serengeti national Park arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game viewing in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Tented camp https://www.osinoncampsandlodges.com/ Similar
Day 11: Full day Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at the camp and thereafter proceed for a full day game drive in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Osinon Tented camp https://www.osinoncampsandlodges.com// Similar
Day 12: Maasai Mara via Isebania Border
Early breakfast and check out of the accommodation at 6:30am.
Depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve Through the Isebania border. Arrive border at Lunch time. 30 Minutes process of getting visa. Hand over to our Kenyan driver and thereafter proceed to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Packed lunch on the way.
Check in the hotel. Later at 4.00 pm depart for a 2 hour game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve until 6.00pm. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting at the Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Simba Oryx Nature Camp
Simba Orxy Nature Camp:http://simba-oryx.ch/en/content/152/61/simba-oryx/masai-mara/ Similar
Day 13: Full day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Early breakfast at 6.30am and Depart for a full day game viewing. This is the most important day since we are hoping to see the big five, especially the big cats which are extremely illusive. Also we will visit the famous Mara river where the great migration happens, have a guided tour by the rangers to see the Nile crocodiles and hippo families and just to top it off have a picnic lunch under a tree in the park overlooking the vast landscapes.
It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the great migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas and vultures.
Dinner and overnight at Simba Oryx Nature
Simba Orxy Nature Camp:http://simba-oryx.ch/en/content/152/61/simba-oryx/masai-mara/ Similar
Day 14: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru Park
Early breakfast ,check out and start drive to Lake Nakuru. Arriving in time for lunch. Later, you will proceed for an afternoon game viewing in the park.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge http://lakenakurulodge.com/
Day 15: Lake Nakuru park to Lake Naivasha
Breakfast then have a short game drive as you enroute to Lake Naivasha arriving in time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.
After lunch, you will go to hell’s gate for biking safari. If you are too tired you will be driven in the park with a car.
You will later go for an hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha for bird watching and hippo viewing.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge http://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-lodge/overview Similar
Day 16: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Breakfast at the lodge and then proceed with check out. Thereafter commence your drive to Nairobi. Drop off at your Crown plaza Hotel https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/nairobi/nboir/hoteldetail for the overnight based on bed and breakfast.
COST:
2024 LOW SEASON RATES (JANUARY- JUNE)
1 person is USD 9280
2-3 people is USD 6965 per person
4-5 people is USD 6060 per person
6-7 people is USD 5750 per person
Note: Easter supplement applies
2024 HIGH SEASON RATES (JULY- DECEMBER)
1 person is USD 9820
2-3 people is USD 7290 per person
4-5 people is USD 6385 per person
6-7 people is USD 6060 per person
Note : Christmas and New Year Supplement applies
Inclusions in the cost:
Full board accommodation on safari
All Park entrance fees in Kenya and Tanzania
Bottled water
All meals as per itinerary
All Transport in a customized safari vehicle in Kenya and a 4 x 4 Land cruiser Jeep with a pop up roof for game viewing in Tanzania
Our assistance at any point.
Ngorongoro conservation fee
Accommodation in Arusha with all meals
Pickup and drop off to your hotel and airport
Exclusions
Gratitutes
Drinks e.g. alcohol
Maasai village @ USD 20 per person
Balloon safari USD 450 (conducted on day 2 early in the morning and continue with the normal program)
KILIMANJARO CLIMBING
Prices are inclusive of:
- Pulse oximeters
- All park fees
- National Park approved guides and porters
- 18% VAT
- Accommodation on the mountain (Three-man mountain tents used for two people only on all routes except for Marangu Route as accommodation is in huts.) Stools, a mess tent and hot water for washing are provided on the mountain.
- Meals on the mountain
- Transfers
Prices do not include:
- Tips to driver, porters and guide ( A must give ) You will be given a form to fill.
- Visas
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Climbing gear – sleeping bags, shoes etc.
NOTE: On 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of December their is a Christmas supplement so the rates will change.
Health Requirements
Please note you will need a Yellow Fever Inoculation, this is a must if you are coming from second and third world countries. Also if you have had any previous history of Liver Disorders you must consult your physician first. Malaria prophylactics are a must.
Travel Insurance
Please ensure you have sufficient Medical Cover for the duration of your trip and in particular to cover you while doing the Kilimanjaro Climb
