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Lemosho Route |
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Kilimanjaro |
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8 Days
Lemosho
Route
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The Lemosho
Route is an
un spoilt,
remote,
little used
and
beautiful
way up to
the Shira
Plateau. It
can either
be used to
gain the
Western
Breach route
or followed
by the Kibo
South
Circuit to
ascend by
the easier
Barafu
Route. The
route is one
of the few
where 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 big
game
animals.
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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:
Londorossi
Gate (2100m)
- Mti Mkubwa
camp (2750m)
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Hiking
time: 3
hours |
Habitat:
Montane
forest
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Your day
starts early
with a
briefing,
followed by
breakfast
and a 2-hour
drive from
Moshi (910m)
to
Londorossi
Park Gate
(2100m). 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.
From here a
forest track
requiring a
4WD vehicle
leads to
Lemosho
Glades
(2100m,
11km, 45
minutes).
You will
have a lunch
stop about
half way and
will reach
the Machame
camping area
in the late
afternoon.
Walk along
forest
trails to
Mti Mkubwa
(big tree)
campsite,
(2750m, 3
hours). Your
porters
(arriving at
the camp
site long
before you)
will have
your tent
set up 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: Mti
Mkubwa camp
(2750m) -
Shira 2 camp
(3840m)
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Hiking
time:
6.5 hours |
Habitat:
Moorland
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You rise
early at Mti
Mkubwa camp
and, after
breakfast,
you climb an
hour or so
to the top
of the
forest and
then the
trail
gradually
steepens and
enters the
giant
heather
moorland
zone.
Several
streams are
crossed. A
gentle walk
across the
plateau
leads to
Shira 2-camp
on moorland
meadows next
to a stream
(3840m). By
now you will
be able to
see, in an
easterly
direction,
the Western
Breach with
its stunning
glaciers.
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.
Enjoy dinner
and
overnight,
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
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 to
be easier
than
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
Karanga
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 live.
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).
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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
as well as
drinking
water,
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
overdue hot
shower,
dinner and
celebrations!!
Overnight in
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.
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Tour
Price:
US$
1,550
per
person
sharing.
Single
room
supplement:
US$
70
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Tour price
includes:
-Transfer
to and
from the
base of
the
mountain
-Lemosho
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
Excluded:
-Tips,
laundry,
sleeping
bags,
drinks
and
climbing
gears
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-Medical
evacuation,
US$ 30
per
person
value
-International
flights
and
taxes
-Visas
-Items
of a
personal
nature
and any
other
extras
not
detailed
in the
above
itinerary.
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 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 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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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.
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Umbwe Route 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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Mount
Meru in Arusha National park has an
altitude of 4566m and is the second highest
mountain in Tanzania. This mountain is
dormant volcano and it offers a magnificent
view of the imposing Mt. Kilimanjaro and the
spectacular Rift Valley for visitors who
climb Mt. Meru. Also the area hosts the very
big variety of species of birds, both
resident and migrant, the best months is
September until April for the migrant birds
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Kilimanjaro Climb Expedition tips and advice
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
Kilimanjaro climbing operators vary from
excellent to downright negligent so be
selective and try not to be too cheap if you
want to have the most enjoyable climb
experience. you can count on
Kilimanjaroclimbexpedition.com
>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.
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania stands at
19,340 feet (5895 m) and is Africa's tallest
mountain. The attraction of hiking up Mount
Kilimanjaro is that it's not a technical
climb so no equipment such as oxygen and
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.
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East Africa travel destinations that we
include in our catalogue include Kenya,
Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. East Africa is
home to the safari, since this is where the
African savannah is at its best and the
plains are filled with wildlife. Hikers also
come to East Africa to enjoy the mountains,
including Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania),
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Kenya Safari:
Any Kenya safari or Kenya travel will truly
reveal a diverse landscape: The mighty
highlands of Mount Kenya, the soda lakes of
the Great Rift Valley, the savannah plains
of the Masai Mara or the golden white
beaches of the coast at the Indian Ocean.
Looking at the Kenya
safari map, you find a country
straddling the equator. Famous for its
wildlife and safari, having many wildlife
documentaries using the country as their
source, Kenya hosts the world’s largest
animal migration, with the famous crossing
of the Mara River; now voted the new 7th
wonder of the world! A genuine Kenya tour
also means close encounter with a large cat
population and maybe even the endangered
black rhino. A Kenya vacation will also
prove to be a bird lover’s haven, with over
600 species of birds being listed! And, of
course, no Kenya holiday without a dip - the
vast coast line offers some of the most
amazing white beaches gently washed by the
warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The coral
reef just off the Kenya coast not only acts
as a break for the waves but also offers
amazing diving. In Kenya Africa truly awaits
you!
Kenya is the original safari country where
the 'safari' (Swahili for travel) begun. In
Kenya, you can mix the idyllic experience of
a tropical beach vacation on the warm Indian
Ocean with an East African wild animal
safari expedition. Combining the two makes
for a unique holiday. Part of your vacation
is filled with excitement as you observe
African wildlife at close quarters, while
part is spent relaxing and soaking up the
sun on a sandy beach.
A beach and safari break in Kenya is an
exotic getaway from the daily routines of
city life. It also makes for the ideal
honeymoon for newly weds, with time to relax
as well as a touch of adventure.
East Africa, including Kenya, does not yet
have a high profile as a holiday destination
in America, but is growing in reputation as
a unique vacation experience. Europeans, and
the British in particular, have less
distance to travel to Africa, and have been
been the mainstay of Kenyan tourism,
attracted by the unique mix of the tropical
beach and African safari vacation. Luxury
vacations have become more affordable as
European currencies have strengthened,
prompting investment in Kenyan tourist
facilities.
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The best time to go for an
African safari is
when the animals are easy to find and in
dense numbers. Deciding when to go on safari
depends on what country you would like to
visit and when you are able to plan your
trip. Seasons differ in East Africa so you
can really plan a great safari for almost
every month of the year, if you are flexible
about where you want to go to.....:
Safaris in Kenya Holidays:
The best time to go on safari in Kenya:
The best time to go on safari in Kenya and
experience a huge density and diversity of
wildlife is when the
annual migration of
millions of wildebeest, zebra and gnu's
descend on the Mara plains with predators
close behind. The best time to see this
wildlife spectacle is from July to October.
Other parks in Kenya are also excellent and
the best time to visit these would be during
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 and
thus a great time for a Kenya holiday safari
Kenya.
Tanzania,
the best time to go on Tanzania safari:
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
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holidays:
Amboseli Budget
Lodge 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
at Amboseli Sopa Lodge,
Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli Serena Lodge,
Tortilis Camp or Kibo Safari Camp.
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.
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 staying at
Mara Sopa Lodge or on one of the many
Masai
Mara luxury tented camps.
Alternatively, take a
5-day
Masai Mara wildebeest migration safari.
Samburu National Reserve
(3 Days/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.
Budget Accommodation - Hotels and Camps:
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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
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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
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Also known as the spice
islands, these exotic islands are one of the
best honeymoon destinations and also make for a
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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
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