Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,344') & Serengeti Safari
Tanzania - Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Highest Mountain in Africa
(Western Breach Route)
Tanzania - Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,344ft or 5,896m) lies in East Africa, just 3° south of the equator. Its massif has two main peak areas; we'll be climbing to Uhuru Peak on Kibo via Stella Point. Enjoying the sunrise view from Africa's highest point is among the most exhilarating sensations one could experience.
Our slow, steady ascent will be via one of the least traveled, most beautiful routes, The Western Breach, made famous from the Kili IMAX. We'll trek through five different climate zones: cultivation, lush montane forest, moorland, high alpine tundra and the summit. Challenging, beautiful and non technical! Determination and a smile - open to all!
With an extra day for acclimatization and exploration on the Shira Plateau, one of the most fascinating and scenic areas on Kilimanjaro, we'll be ready for our final push to the summit. From the summit of Kibo, you'll see Kili's Inner Crater and the dramatic ice cliffs of the Great Northern Glacier with its fluted pillars and buttresses as high as 100'. This is African high adventure at its best; we'll be camping in style with great food all the way to the top, making this a great trek for everyone.
Wildlife Safari: Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro & the Maasai
After a day relaxing , we'll head out for 4/5 adventurous days on wildlife safari in Northern Tanzania, traveling in a very comfortable, roomy 4WD vehicle. The birds, mammals and plants in the lush forest of Lake Manyara National Park, on the Serengeti and in the 100-square mile Ngorongoro Crater are truly amazing. We'll spend time with local Maasai villagers and camp close to nature on the plains, the sounds of wildlife all around us. This safari offers some of the most celebrated animal viewing in the world, including cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhinos, zebras, elephants and giraffes. This is camping safari, we'll be setting up our own tents, sleeping outside in protected areas, and assisting with appetizers and hors de overs.
Bring some spending fun money, say $750-$1000, loads of film and you'll be set.
Land Cost: |
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Dates: |
| $4750.00 per person | Climb and Safari |
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June 28 - July 15/16 2006 USA-USA |
| $2850.00 per person | Safari Only |
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July 07 - July 15/16 2006 USA-USA |
Additional Helpful Airfare Information and costs:
* International airfare direct into Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) (Airport Code JRO): Budget $2200.00-$2700.00 if purchased far in advance and normally needs to be paid in full within a couple of days of reserving. (All air rates are subject to change until purchased). If you are flying via another city, i.e. Nairobi or Dar es Salaam, you'll need to arrive Arusha, Tanzania on the 29 June for the climb or 08 July for the Safari
Info for Air travel:
Climb & Safari, DEPART USA 28 JUNE | DEPART KIA (Airport Code JRO) 15 July
Safari Only, DEPART USA 07 July | DEPART KIA (Airport Code JRO) 15 July
* We plan to cap this expedition at 12 team members. To join you'll need to pay one third of the land costs by February 01, the second third March 01 and final payment by April 15. The price does not include int'l airfare, but practically everything else once you arrive into Tanzania, comfortable lodging including breakfast and dinner, excellent guides, drivers, porters and delicious meals while on the mountain and safari.
* A detailed day-to-day itinerary as well as a clothing and equipment list will be sent after receiving your deposit.
