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CONQUERING
KILIMANJARO SAFARI
Climbing
Mt. Kilimanjaro & Adventure Tanzania Safari |
| LOCATION:
Tanzania |
| DAYS:
15 Days in Africa |
| FITNESS
LEVEL:
Moderate - Difficult |
| HIGHLIGHTS:
Machame Route * All Transfers To & From Airports
* All Entrance Park Fees * Guaranteed Departures * Limited
Group Size * All Meals * All Accommodations at Deluxe
Lodges & Adventure Camping Facilities * Deluxe 4x4
Safari Vans * Guaranteed Window Seats * Climb During The
Full Moon * Membership in Flying Doctors' Society are
Included * Equiptment on Climb * Experienced Guides &
Drivers |
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Package
Price | Contact Born Free |
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Climb + Safari | Climb Only |
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Considered
by many to be the most beautiful and scenic route to climb, with
Machame you pass through tropical montane rain forest to the snows
of Kilimanjaro. The dates have been set to coincide with the full
moon and the best weather conditions. The group will be climbing
with our excellent guides, an assistant guide, cook, and porters.
Accommodation is in mountain tents throughout pitched at sites by
the huts. All equipment necessary is provided to a high specification,
including thick foam mattresses to ensure as comfortable a night
sleep as possible, a toilet tent, tables and chairs and 2 way radio
to maintain communication with our office in Arusha. In addition,
the best of the northern national parks and featuring three nights
Adventure Camping in the great Serengeti. A great mix of staying
under canvas and in style at Lake Manyara and with our choice of
a superbly located lodge perched on the rim of the famous Ngorongoro
Crater.
Air Travel: Born Free will be pleased to assist in securing the best air schedule and fares possible. If you are planning to use mileage rewards, upgrades or purchase online tickets Born Free will also be happy to coordinate your plans.
TANZANIA
Day 1 - ARRIVAL in ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you will be met and transferred to the Rivertrees Country Inn.
This newly opened lodge is set in the grounds of a large coffee
estate and has spectacular views of Mt. Meru. You will spend the
afternoon with your mountain guide preparing for your climb with
a briefing for the 'Machame Route'.
Rivertrees Country Inn (Dinner)
Day 2 - ASCENT of KILIMANJARO (MACHAME)
Today you will be transferred to Machame Gate to begin your climb.
Climb to Machame Hut, walking along depending on the weather conditions
this can be a moderate to very demanding climb through forest then
up to the overnight stop on the edge of the forest. (3,000
m)
Machame Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - THE SHIRA PLATEAU
Rising early you cross a valley and a stream and then climb up a
steep ridge for 3-4 hours. The path then drops into the river gorge
before you climb more gently onto the moorland of the Shira Plateau,
one of the most fascinating areas of the Mountain. (3,840 m)
Shira Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - BARRANCO
Today you will walk for 5-6 hours, enjoying sightings of the typical
Kilimanjaro mountain vegetation (Senecios, Lobelia, Helichrysum)
and rewarding views of the spectacular Barranco Valley. (3,950 m)
Barranco Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - KARANGA
From the Barranco Hut, walk across scree and ridges to Karanga (4,100m)
with breathtaking views of the West Breach and the southern glacier.
Lunch is often taken here, depending on your progress. In the afternoon there is then the chance to head up Karanga Valley to aid acclimatisation, or simply relax in camp as required.
Karanga Campsite
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - BARAFU
About 2 hours from Karanga you will come out on the Barafu path (part of the Mweka Trail). It is a further 1-2 hours to Barafu Hut. The last stage to Barafu hut is quite steep, and as always we advise taking it as easy as possible. Being as relaxed as possible both mentally and physically is the best advice (physical relaxation is often as difficult as mental relaxation!). We often try to camp a little higher (around 4700 meters) when possible to make the morning ascent that little bit easier. In the evening you will be briefed for the final ascent, and preparing clothing and water before you rest for the night is a good idea to give you a good start in the morning.
Karanga Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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7 - THE SUMMIT and MWEKA
You rise early in the morning and begin your climb to the summit
by the light of the full moon. You pass through the gap between
the Ratzel and Rebmann glaciers and continue to Uhuru peak (5,896
m) where you can watch the sunrise from the rooftop of Africa! You
then descend to Mweka Camp for your overnight
stay in Mountain tents. (3,100 m)
Mweka Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - DESCENT of KILIMANJARO
Today you descend to the Mweka Gate and then continue by vehicle to the Rivertrees Country Inn. You may now relax, take a hot shower
or a swim in the pool before a final dinner with the other members
of your group where you may celebrate the achievement of conquering
Mount Kilimanjaro.
Rivertrees Country Inn (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On Day 9 you may continue on the optional safari extension, depart
for home or combine to one of our other safaris & tours.
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Optional
Safari Extension
Day 9 - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
From Arusha you will be met and depart, with a picnic lunch, for
Lake Manyara National Park and a short game drive. In the early
evening continue up the Rift Valley escarpment to Kirurumu Tented
Lodge to enjoy the commanding and panoramic views of Lake Manyara
and the surrounding area.
Kirurumu Tented
Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10-12 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
This morning you have an optional early morning ethno-botanical nature walk. After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park, passing through farmland and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Serengeti, undoubtedly the best-known
wildlife sanctuary in the world, is home to the highest density
of game in Africa as well as being unequalled for its natural beauty
and scientific value. Daily game-drives exploring the wide-open
spaces of the Serengeti, visiting different habitats and following
the ebb and flow of life in its seasonal movements.
Mobile Tented Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 13 - NGORONGORO CRATER
After
breakfast you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a stop at Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind, for a picnic lunch and a visit to the small museum. You
will continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania's 'secret garden'
which contains a hidden world of teeming wildlife. Descend 2000
feet from the lush rain forest on the rim to the open savannah and
the Lerai acacia woodland on the crater floor for an afternoon of
game viewing. Return to the crater rim in the late afternoon for
dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Ngorongoro Serena/ Sopa Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 14 - NGORONGORO CRATER
After an early breakfast leave for a full day in the crater following and photographing the animals. At lunchtime relax with a picnic. Leave in the afternoon for the 2-hour drive to Gibbs Farm in time for a hot shower before dinner.
Gibbs Farm (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 15 - YOUR JOURNEY ONWARDS
In the morning return to Arusha, with lunch at a popular local restaurant and day accommodations at the Kilimanjaro Airport Hotel before a late transfer to the airport for
your onward international flight.
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