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Machame Route
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8
Days Machame
Route
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Duration:
8
Days | Total
hiking distance:
About 100 km
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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.
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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.
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8
day Itinerary for
the Machame route
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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.
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Day 1: Arrival -
Arusha
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On arrival at
Kilimanjaro
Airport, met and
assisted.
Transfer to SG
Resort for an
overnight rest
on bed and
breakfast in
readiness for
the next day's
hit to
Kilimanjaro.
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Day 2: Machame Gate
(1490m) - Machame
camp (2980m
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Hiking time:
7 hours |
Distance: About
18 km's |
Habitat: Montane
forest
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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.
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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.
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Day 3: Machame camp
(2980m) - Shira camp
(3840m)
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Hiking time:
6 hours |
Distance: About
9 km's | Habitat:
Moorland
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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.
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Day 4: Shira (3840m)
- Lava Tower
(4630m)-Barranco
camp (3950m)
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Hiking time:
7 hours |
Distance: About
15 km's |
Habitat: Semi
desert
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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.
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Day 5: Barranco camp
(3950m) - Barafu
camp (4550m)
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Hiking time:
7 hours |
Distance: About
13 km's |
Habitat: Alpine
desert
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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.
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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.
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Day 6: SUMMIT
ATTEMPT, Barafu camp
(4550m) - Uhuru Peak
(5895m)-Mweka
(3100m)
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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
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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.
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Day 7: Mweka camp
(3100m) - Mweka Gate
(1980m)
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Hiking time:
3 hours |
Distance: About
15 km's |
Habitat: Forest
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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 SG
Resort, B,L.
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Day 8: Departure
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Transfer to
Kilimanjaro
Airport for your
flight back home
or continue with
your safari
schedule. End of
services. B
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Tour Price:
US$ 1,450
per person
sharing.
Single room
supplement:
US$ 65
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Tour price
includes:
-Transfer to
and from the
base of the
mountain
-Machame
route trek
as itinerary
depicts
-Full board
accommodation
whilst on
the trek.
-Meal plan
as detailed:
B=Breakfast,
L=Lunch and
D=Dinner
-Accommodations
at SG Resort
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
-All
services
begin and
end at
Kilimanjaro
Airport as
per the
itinerary
-Treated
water on the
trek
-Return
airport
transfers
from/to
Kilimanjaro
Airport
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Excluded:
-Tips,
laundry,
sleeping
bags, drinks
and climbing
gears
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-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
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IMPORTANT TIPS FOR KILIMANJARO CLIMBERS:
A. PHYSICAL FITNESS
Although Kilimanjaro is not a technical
mountain, it is a major challenge and the
rigors of altitude should not be
underestimated. Remember that Uhuru peak is
just 500m higher than Everest Base Camp!!
The pace of your ascent coupled with good
acclimatization will help you on the climb
but it is essential to be mentally and
physically prepared before you start.
Regular hikes are one of the best ways to
prepare, increasing frequency and length, as
you get closer to the trek. All aerobic
exercises such as cycling, running and
swimming are good for strengthening the
cardiovascular system. Generally, any
exercise that increases the heart rate for
20 minutes is helpful but don't over do it
just before the climb.
B. ALTITUDE AND ACCLIMATIZATION
Altitudes are generally defined as follows:-
o High altitude 2,400m - 4,200m
o Very high altitude 4,200m - 5,400m
o Extreme high altitude above 5,400m (Uhuru
peak is 5,895m)During the trek it is likely
that all climbers will experience at least
some form of mild altitude sickness. It is
caused by the failure of the body to adapt
quickly enough to the reduced level of
oxygen in the air at an increased altitude.
There are many different symptoms but the
most common are headaches, light-headedness,
nausea, loss of appetite, tingling in the
extremities (toes, fingers) and a mild swell
of ankles and fingers. These mild forms are
not serious and will normally disappear
within 48 hours.
C. PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
The following first aid materials are
important:
o Painkillers (aspirin/paracetamol)
o Antihistamines
o Blister treatment
o Imodium or other anti-diarrhoea tablets
o Plaster/Band aids
o Antiseptic wipes
o Dressings, especially pressure relief for
blisters
o Talcum powder
o Malaria tablets
o Sun block for skin and lips
o Antacids
o Cold cure sachets
o Oral rehydration salts/sachets
o Insect repellent
o Sanitary towels
o Etc.
D. OTHER HEALTH TIPS:
All contact lens wearers should take care to
remove the lenses at night, as the eye needs
to absorb oxygen from the atmosphere. The
rarefied conditions of altitude reduce
oxygen levels and in extreme cases a Corneal
Oedema can develop.
.E. EMERGENCY EVACUATION
In the event of an emergency on the mountain
the rescue team plus one of the assistant
guides will descend with the casualty to the
park gate. At the gate the casualty will be
taken care and the necessary arrangements
will be done.
F. PHOTOGRAPHY
Cameras whether Video or film, need to be
protected against the severe cold weather
either in warm pouch or the interior pockets
of your clothing. Do not keep in your
backpack at higher elevations. A selection
of lenses will aid the final results
although weight and bulk will obviously
influence your selection. A polarized or
neutral density filter is recommended, as is
slide film rather than print. Bring your own
film as it can be hard to find and expensive
in Tanzania. For digital equipment, check
with the manufacturer's specifications for
temperature range (especially battery life),
water tightness and general hardiness.
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Easily known as the
"Coca-Cola route", Marangu is by far the
most popular route to the summit of
Kilimanjaro. This could partly be as a
result of the fact that the Marangu is the
least expensive route, but more so, perhaps
the fact that it is possible to do the
Marangu route in 6 days, thereby getting to
the summit one day earlier than on the
Machame route. It is the easiest route to
Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak but least scenic.
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Sometimes called the
Whisky Route. This is a popular route up
steep paths through magnificent forests to
gain a ridge leading through the moorland
zones to the Shira Plateau. It then
traverses beneath the glaciated precipices
of the Southern Ice fields to join the
Barafu Route to the summit. This is probably
the most beautiful route up Kilimanjaro. All
your group Mount
Kilimanjaro 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 route better
suited to the slightly more adventurous
hiker, rewarding him/her with a scenic splendor
such as not seen on the Marangu route. The
Machame route is normally completed in a
minimum of 6 days.
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Distance Time
(Approx.)
Machame gate - Machame hut 5-6 hours
Machame hut - Shira hut 5-6 hours
Shira - Baranco(13,100ft) 5-7 hours
Baranco - Barafu campsite(15,500ft) 6-7
hours
Barafu to Uhuru 6-7 hours
Uhuru - Mweka camp 4-5 hours
Mweka camp - Mweka gate 3-4 hours
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Rongai Route: This
remote and less frequently used route is the
second easiest route to Kilimanjaro. The
approach to the mountain is from the
less-forested north side and the descent is
by the Marangu Route. There are several
variations, the one described below is a
longer route taking in Mawenzi Tarn.
We offer this Rongai Route climb for both
groups; joining group existing Kilimanjaro
climb or private Kilimanjaro treks for 2009
and 2010.
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The
Umbwe
route is one of the shortest routes to the
Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach. It
is probably the most scenic, non-technical
route on Kilimanjaro. It is quite taxing,
primarily due to the relatively fast ascent
to higher altitude, but the rewards are
plentiful.
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Lemosho Route This is the longest and most
remote route to Kilimanjaro. After beautiful
forests and moorlands it crosses the Shira
Plateau to meet up with the Machame Route.
Groups may be accompanied on the first day
by an armed ranger as the forests around the
Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo, elephant
and other game.
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At 5,199 m, Mount
Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It
is an ancient extinct volcano, during whose
period of activity (3.1–2.6 million years ago)
it is thought to have risen to 6,500 m. Mount
Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes
in East Africa. There are three main climbing
routes, which penetrate the forest and the
moorland - Naromoru, Sirimon and Chogoria.
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Lemosho Route This is
the longest and most remote route to
Kilimanjaro. After beautiful forests and
moorlands it crosses the Shira Plateau to
meet up with the Machame Route. Groups may
be accompanied on the first day by an armed
ranger as the forests around the Lemosho
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to follow:
>Find a good tour operator: You can
only climb Kilimanjaro with an organized
trek and along established routes, so you
have to go with an expert operator. The
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>Book in advance: If you intend to
climb Kilimanjaro, be sure to book in
advance. This will enable you to go in high
season, which is January-March and
September-October. High Season is a good
time to go simply because the weather
condition is safest for Kilimanjaro
climbing.
>Get fit & prepare well: Break in
your hiking boots and walk the dog; climb
stairs; hike some hills with a pack on.
Walking is the best way to prepare yourself
for the long hike up Kilimanjaro to ensure
you have right fitness. You need to build up
stamina. It's a good idea to get a basic
medical check-up before you go. You don't
want to be dealing with an ingrown toenail
or worse at 18,000 feet. Travel insurance
that includes medical is also a must.
>Pack well: Pack light but make
sure you have everything you need to deal
with altitude and variation in temperatures.
Don't worry about carrying it yourself since
a porter/s will take up to 30lbs (15kg) of
your personal gear in a duffel bag. You can
rent some equipment and clothing locally but
you may end up with teeny sleeping bags and
a fraying pink jacket. See our recommended
climb checklist.
>Choose your convenient route: Make
sure your hike is at least 6-7 days to
provide the much needed Kilimanjaro
commodity, acclimatization if you want to
have maximum success. Any shorter and you
will not be properly acclimatized. Routes
vary in degree of difficulty, traffic and
scenic beauty. The least difficult routes
are Marangu and Rongai; the more difficult
routes are Machame, Umbwe and Lemosho. The
longer routes may have more difficult hiking
but you'll be more acclimatized and your
chances of reaching the summit are therefore
higher. The longer western routes also allow
you to start your summit day at a more
reasonable hour. For details on each route
see route descriptions.
>Dealing with altitude: Pace
yourself; you will hear the Swahili phrase
"pole pole" - slowly slowly, heed it well.
Drink lots of water about 4-5 liters a day
is recommended. Luckily the mountain streams
after the first day are good to drink and
naturally cooled. Walk high and sleep low.
Take a walk to a higher elevation during the
day and come back down to sleep. Consult a
doctor before you go and get some medication
to prevent altitude sickness. Also make sure
your guides are carrying the proper medical
equipment such as oxygen, radios and a
recompression bag to deal with altitude
sickness if it arises.
>Reaching the summit: The hardest
part of the trek. Pace yourself, be
determined, and you will reach the Uhuru
peak. The final ascent is usually timed so
you can watch the sunrise over the crater
and distant plains. Enjoy the view take a
few photos and get back down before you get
too affected by the high altitude. Take a
well earned nap.
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ropes are necessary. But it's no walk in the
park. As you you'll see from the images
below, trekkers make their way through 5
climatic zones before reaching the summit.
Weather changes from moment to moment and
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the dry seasons - January through March and
July through October.
With the scarcity of water during the dry
seasons, the animals tend to gather in more
concentrated numbers around permanent water
holes, rivers and lakes, so they are easier
to find. The vegetation is also less lush
which simply means that viewing animals from
a distance is easier.
Tanzania:
If you want to see the Great Migration
unfold, head to Tanzania's northern parks;
the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The best time
to witness the annual migration is probably
February - March when the wildebeest and
zebra have their young. Not only can you
enjoy seeing baby animals, but the predators
are at the highest number too. Because the
herds also concentrate in the south of the
Serengeti, it's easy to plan your wildlife
viewing in that area and find a safari
company that offers lodging there.
June to November is Tanzania's dry season
and is the best time to visit all the parks
(and you can always hop over to Kenya's
Masai Mara to witness the Great Wildebeest
Migration during this time). Tanzania's
Southern Parks are perfect to visit during
this time since the animals tend to
congregate around permanent water and it
isn't so hot and humid.
All of Tanzania's parks suffer from the
rains which generally fall from March to May
in the North, and from November to May in
the South and West. Roads get washed out and
given the sheer size of Tanzania's parks,
the animals tend to spread out, and this
makes wildlife viewing less satisfying (if
you're looking for sheer numbers of
animals).
December through March can get quite hot and
humid, especially in Western and Southern
Tanzania which makes it a little
uncomfortable to spend a lot of time in the
bush.
If you want to add a hike up Mount
Kilimanjaro to your safari, the best time to
hike is January - March and September -
October.
See our other top Kenya
Tanzania safari itineraries for African
Safaris, Tanzania tours and
Kenya safari
holidays - Budget
African tours and
holidays:
Amboseli Budget Safari (3Days/2 Nights)
This 3 days safari takes you to Amboseli
National Park, at the foot Of Africa’s
highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro,
standing at 5895m. Amboseli is one of the
most popular of Kenya’s national parks.
Large herds of elephants roam the park.
Elegant Masai tribesmen will be seen around
the park. Accommodation is basic camping.
Hemingway Trail Budget Safari
This is a 3 day basic camping tour to the
world-famous Maasai Mara. You travel by
road. This tour is for the adventure lovers
willing to enjoy the wild at its best.
Kifaru Budget Safari
This is a 4 day budget safari that will take
you to Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru National
park. Maasai Mara is one of East Africa's
best known game viewing areas and it adjoins
the Serengeti Park of Tanzania. A land of
undulating hills and rolling grasslands
supporting a huge animal population.
Mara Budget Safari (3 nights/2 nights)
This safari takes you to the Maasai Mara,
Kenya most famous game sanctuary Over 450
species of animals have been recorded here.
The Mara plains are filled with migrating
wildebeests and zebra, there are also
resident wildlife year round. Accommodation
is based on basic camping.
Samburu National Reserve days Camping
(3Days/2nights)
This 3 day budget safari takes you to one of
the Kenya’s best reserve on the North. Known
for its abundant game - lion, leopard,
elephant and the beisa oryx - Samburu
National Reserve is also home to the
semi-nomadic tribe of the Samburu
people.
Nairobi Budget Hotels:
Nairobi City Hotels
Booking:
Nairobi cheap and best hotels for light
travel requirements:
Nairobi Budget Hotels, Nairobi cheap hotels,
Kenya Nairobi discount hotels - Kenya hotels
, Nairobi city budget hotels and Nairobi
luxury hotels booking and reservation. Also
included are Mombasa beach resorts, Lamu,
Watamu, Diani, Arusha, Malindi and Zanzibar
beach hotels - Mombasa South Coast
hotels and
resorts located in the south
coast of Kenya. Include Shimba Hills, Tiwi,
Diani, and Wasini Island.
Book your Nairobi
hotel online. Great rates Save up to
25% on your
reservation! Book Mombasa
budget accommodation, Mombasa cheap resort
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Kilimanjaro Climb Expeditions, Climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro, an expert comprehensive
guide to trekking snow capped Mount
Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro hiking is
done inside Kilimanjaro National Park in
Tanzania and is the highest mountain in
Africa and African holiday: Masai Mara trip:
Umbwe route: Kenya holiday: Kenya offers
excellent value for safaris. Its wildlife
parks are world famous for the quality of
game viewing and the variety of wildlife
preserved through a highly reputed system of
scientific game management. Affordable Kenya
and Tanzania safaris stay in standard camps
and lodges, using Kenya's excellent road
system for transfers between parks climbing
Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route Mount
Kilimanjaro Climbing Tanzania 8-day guided
climbing tour Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
affordable climbing routes on Mount
Kilimanjaro Machame Route trekking Machame
gate Machame camp Barranco camp Shira camp,
Lava Tower Barafu camp, Uhuru Peak Mweka
camp Mweka gate Kilimanjaro international
Airport Nairobi Arusha shuttle bus.
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Masai
Mara - Serengeti wildebeest migration:
Wildebeest migration to and back from Serengeti into
the Maasai Mara is the single most popular wildlife
spectacle in Kenya. The wildebeest migration is such
a phenomenon it involves movement of over 1 million
animals crossing plains and rivers in the Mara
migration. River crossings are the most spectacular
where the wildebeest of
Mara jump into rivers full of crocodiles and surging
currents. The wildebeest is feted as the clown of
the Savannah. Also known as a gnu, the animal has a
structure resembling a young horse with a heavily
built frontal shoulders and chest and a slender
posterior. Its legs are so slender it’s intriguing
how it supports the proportionately larger body
frame. The ‘clown’ title results from its unusual
behavior considered to other bovids, for example a
gnu herd will usually scatter in different
directions when attacked by a lion.
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Lamu Town began life as a 14th century Swahili
settlement. But the island has seen many
visitors and influences, including Portuguese
explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs.
Despite all these influences, Lamu developed its
own particular culture which has ultimately
endured. The island is a beautiful place of
rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny
villages nestle among coconut and mango
plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the
waters. Dense mangrove forests fringe the
mainland and the inland sides of the island. The
beach on Lamu Island is 12km of empty sands
backing on to an ocean protected by a reef...Read
more..
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Mount Kenya: Mount Kenya National Park
Mount Kenya plays a crucial role in the life of
the country being Kenya's single most important
permanent watershed and her largest forest
reserve. The fertile soils of its lower slopes
also sustain the growth of the nation's richest
farmlands whilst much of its vegetation is
globally unique. In recent years, however, the
Mountain has suffered greatly from the adverse
effects of deforestation, resulting in large
tracts of its lower slopes being entirely
denuded of trees and occupied by squatters. And,
although much of the vast forest cover remains
intact, the growing demand for timber (Kenya's
staple construction and fuel source) threatens
to lead to even more serious deforestation and
subsequent soil erosion.....Read
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Bwindi , Uganda
Formerly known as the
'Impenetrable Forest',
this park is home to one of the largest
surviving numbers of the mountain Gorilla in
Africa and a superb location for a gorilla
safari trek.. more |
Zanzibar
Also known as the spice
islands, these exotic islands are one of the
best honeymoon destinations and also make for a
relaxing African beach holiday ...
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Shaba National Reserve
It is impossible to talk about the Shaba National
Reserve without mentioning Samburu National Reserve,
and Buffalo Springs National Reserve, because they
are all intertwined, and they form a trio of unusual
and attractive game sanctuaries, and all neighbours.
Shaba is a relatively small National Park being a
little over 239 sq. kms, and it is only 70 kms north
of Mount Kenya, at an altitude varying between
700-1500metres.
Visitors go to Parks to see wildlife, and the Shaba
Game is outstanding. You have a very good chance of
seeing Giraffe, Cheetah, leopard, and lion. You can
add to this gazelle, oryx, zebra, and Gerenuk, but
of course it is the predators that are most sought
after....Read more..
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