Duration:
13
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met and transferred to the Springlands Hotel in Moshi, where you will stay for one night. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay: cozy rooms, hot water, polite staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are ready to begin the climb.
Location:
LocationMoshi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Springlands Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to the Londorossi Park Gate, situated at an elevation 7’300 ft. The drive is about 5 hours. The drive through the Shira plateau is one of the best opportunities to see big game on Kilimanjaro.
Begin the walk up to Mti Mkubwa campsite located at approximately 11’000 ft, stopping for lunch along the way. Arrive at the campsite, set up camp, and enjoy dinner in the early evening.
Location:
LocationMount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Accommodation Mti Mkubwa Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Wake to enjoy breakfast, before breaking camp. And so begins the short hike from Mti Mkubwa to Shira hut campsite, elevation 12’500ft. This is usually takes no more than 2 hours, but the steady start is required for adequate acclimatization. This hike traverses the lower moorland where large shrubs and wildflowers dominate the landscape.
The west face of Kibo volcano (usually referred as Kilimanjaro) looms above the campsite. Have lunch, set up camp, rest or take a short walk, and then eat dinner in the early evening.
Location:
LocationMount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Accommodation Shira Camp One
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin a short hike to Shira 2 Camps site. This makes it a perfect acclimatization day.
Location:
LocationMount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Accommodation Shira Camp Two
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the hike during mid-morning. This 5 to 6-hour hike continues through the lower moorland, sometimes climbing steeply and sometimes descending just as steeply, until you reach Barranco Hut campsite, situated at 12’800ft, directly below the south face of Kibo. A stop for lunch will be made along the way.
The view of northern Tanzania and Mount Meru to the west are amazing, not to mention the view of Kibo itself. Set up camp, rest and eat dinner during the early evening.
Location:
LocationMount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Accommodation Barranco Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the final day of hiking/climbing before the summit day.
Climb to Barafu hut campsite on the southeast side of Kibo to meet the summit trail, again stopping for lunch. This 4 to 5-hour hike traverses the alpine desert, where the sheer ruggedness of Kilimanjaro is breathtaking. Barafu hut campsite is situated at an elevation of 15’100ft. Set up camp, eat a very early dinner and get some rest. The summit day starts early!
Location:
LocationMount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Accommodation Barafu Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Wake at about 12: 30 am to a light snack and begin the summit climb.
The winding switchbacks climb slowly toward the crater rim and Stella Point (approx. 18’500ft). From Stella Point, one can see the inner crater and the ash cone not to mention the amazing glaciers covering the South face of Kilimanjaro.
Continue another half hour to the rooftop of Africa – Uhuru Peak at 19’340ft. You made it! Take a moment to take it all in, and of course for a photo op! Views of Mawenzi to the east and Mount Meru to the west as well as the rift valley, northern Tanzania, and southern Kenya are breathtaking. At this range, Kilimanjaro glaciers are as awe-inspiring as they are pristine.
After a rest, descend back to Barafu hut campsite, break camp and descend to Mweka hut campsite at 9’850ft elevation. Set up camp, eat dinner and get some well-deserved rest. A long day of hiking totaling to approximately 12- 14 hours, depending on the fitness of the climber.
Location:
LocationMount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Accommodation Barafu Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Campsite
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Wake to breakfast, break camp, and begin the short hike to Mweka Park Gate at approximately 5’500ft elevation. Drive from park gate back to Moshi where you will stay at the Springlands Hotel for one night.
Location:
LocationMoshi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Springlands Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for the scheduled flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, after clearing immigration formalities, collect baggage and proceed to the exit. Take the shuttle to Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport where you will stay for one night.
Location:
LocationNairobi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At a time to be advised, you will be collected from your hotel by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Wilson Airport for the scheduled charter flight to Masai Mara. Upon arrival you will be met by a camp vehicle and transferred to Rekero Camp where you will stay for three nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Deep within the Kenya Masai Mara National Reserve, Rekero offers a spectacular location from which to watch the Great Migration as the wildebeest thunder across the river just outside camp. This traditional East African Kenya camp evokes the romance of safaris from a bygone era. The elegant tents form a tranquil oasis perched strategically above the mighty Talek River of our Mara tented camp. The sweeping views from camp take in the surrounding plains of the Maasai Mara, which support some of the greatest concentrations and diversity of wildlife in Africa. The cherry on top is the warm hospitality of our team and our world-renowned game-viewing guides with years of expertise – in such good hands, you are ensured an incomparable Masai Mara Kenya safari experience.
Location:
LocationMasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Rekero
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy two full days of activities at Rekero Camp.
Rekero Camp is perfectly located to allow you to experience and explore every corner of the Maasai Mara. Activities focus on truly superb game viewing with internationally renowned guides.
Game drives
Wildlife viewing and bird watching game drives – in the expert company of experienced Il Dorobo and Maasai guides – are offered twice daily from Rekero. These can be tailored to specific needs and interests for astounding game viewing at every opportunity. We use closed game-viewing vehicles with rooftop hatches that allow you to stand, each equipped with power points so you can recharge your devices.
Bush picnics
Maximize your time on the game-filled plains by enjoying a delicious packed breakfast or lunch provided by camp chefs while you’re on the move.
Cultural & community visits
Sharing the cultural aspect of the traditional Maasai way of life is a priority at Rekero. A visit to one of the neighboring villages, which are home to most of our guides, is a highly personal experience that the guides conduct with sensitivity to ensure it remains both unobtrusive and intimate. Please note cultural & community visits are at an additional cost of US per person.
Balloon safaris
Glide over the rolling plains of the Maasai Mara and the neighboring conservancies on a romantic and serene hot-air balloon flight, and see the wildlife below from a different perspective (at an additional cost)
Protecting the big cats
Here you’ll find the big cats made famous by BBC and Disney. Learn more from a Kenya Wildlife Trust researcher about how we are trying to protect them (Bookings essential.)
Location:
LocationMasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Rekero
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip by camp vehicle for the scheduled charter flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your departure flight.
Location:
LocationMasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Rekero
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
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