Day 1 : WELCOME TO KENYA
Arrive into Nairobi today on your international flight. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Nairobi, Serena Hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure. to wear out your jet lag and enjoy a refreshing swim in the beautiful pool. Overnight at NairobiSerenaHotel
Day 2 : MT KENYA
You drive north of the city through pineapple and coffee plantations and arrive on the slopes of Mount Kenya in time for a picnic lunch. From the Park Entrance Gate you walk to Met. Station at 3,048 m for dinner and overnight at Met Station
Day 3 : MOUNT KENYA
Your climb continues to Mackinder's Camp, a walk of approximately 5-6 hours. At this point the main peaks provide a spectacular view and there is also an opportunity to trek into Teleki Valley from the Camp. Overnight at Mackinder's Camp.
Day4 : MOUNT KENYA - NAIROBI
The ascension to the summit of Point Lenana begins before dawn to ensure time to view the sunrise from the peak. From here, on a clear day, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The descent from the peak has a short break at Mackinder's Camp before continuing to Met. Station for lunch and then onto the Park Gate to meet your vehicle for your return to Nairobi. Dinner on your own Overnight at NairobiSerenaHotel
Day 5 : MASAI MARA
This morning we drive west of Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley over the Mau escarpment. We will stop for a short view of the enormous size of the bush veld and into the floor of the Great Rift Valley crossing the beautiful townships of Kijabe and Mai Mahiu arriving into the land of the big game and the great Africa Savannah plains known as the Bushveld. Here we arrive at the luxurious lodge where we enjoy a delicious luncheon followed by some time to relax and settle down with a refreshing shower. This afternoon we depart on a game drive to see the world's greatest game spectacle, the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 6 : MASAI MARA
A song of the African bird life awakens us as we rise early for our pre breakfast game drive. An occasional hippo returning late to the river, lots of wildebeests, Zebra, elephant, Lion and many other species of wildlife may be seen today as the African Sun awakens the Savannah to a day of activity. Luck may even get you to witness a kill in action as the predators search for breakfast. After an active morning, return back to the lodge for a delicious breakfast followed by time out to relax for the rest of the morning by the blue waters of the pool or relax in your comfortable accommodation. After a delicious luncheon we depart for the evening game drive for more action of Gods own world. Enjoy. Dinner and overnight at the lodge Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 7 : BACK TO NAIROBI
After an early morning breakfast we depart for Nairobi. On arrival you are transferred to Nairobi Serena Hotel. You can also opt for a city Tour. This evening you will be collectec from your hotel at 7:30pm for dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Overnight at your hotel. Overnight at NairobiSerenaHotel
Day 8 : MOMBASA
On arrival we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Mombasa. On arrival into Mombasa, we are met and transferred to the beautiful Swahili style Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel which is located on the Shanzu Beach. Accommodation here is on HB basis for 3 nights. Overnight at the Serena Beach Hotel.
Day 9 : MOMBASA
Full day at leisure and for shopping. Dinner and Overnight at the Serena Beach Hotel.
Day 10 : NAIROBI
Morning at leisure. In the evening you are picked up and Transferred to Moi International Airport for your flight back to Nairobi. On arrival you are transferred to Nairobi Serena Hotel.
Day 11 : NAIROBI-MOSHI
Boards shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Arusha arriving at 1300 hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400 hrs arriving at 1530 hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)
Day 12 : MARANGU GATE (1980 M) - MANDARA HUT (2700 M)
Hiking time: 5 hoursDistance: About 12 km's Habitat: Montane forest Moorland After breakfast, start the climb through fascinating rain forests till you reach the first hut Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (9,000 ft).
Day 13 : MANDARA HUT (2700 M) - HOROMBO HUT (4700 M)
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 15 km's Habitat: Moorland
After breakfast, follow the ascending path through the alpine - meadow. The altitude begins to change and slowdown your pace while enjoying the flora and the view of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks. Arrive at the Horombo Hut 12 km from Mandara. Meals and overnight at the hut. (12,520 ft).
Day 14 : HOROMBO HUT ( 3720 M) - KIBO HUT (4700 M)
Hiking time: 6 hours Distance: About 10 km'sHabitat: Alpine desert
After breakfast, resume the climb, the landscape becomes rugged and rocky. Lobelias begin to appear. Climb to Kibo Hut. Meals and overnight at the hut. (15,520 ft)
Day15: SUMMIT ATTEMPT!! Kibo hut (4700 m) - UhuruPeak (5895m) - Horombo hut (3720 m)
Hiking time: 8 hours to Uhuru
6 hours to descend to Horombo Distance:
6 km's ascent - 21 km's descent
Habitat : Stone scree and ice-capped summit
The beginning of the last ascent is made in the wee hrs of the morning while the scree is still frozen. Climb the very steep part of the route to GILMANS POINT (most difficult and tiring part). UHURU PEAK is reached within an hour's walk along the crater rim.
(19,344 ft). Start the walk along the craters rim. (19,344 ft). Start the descent to Horombo hut for overnight
Day 16 : HOROMBO HUT (3720 M) - MARANGU GATE ( 1980 M)
Hiking time: 6 hours
Distance: About 27 km's
Return to a hotel in Moshi. After lunch, have a good rest, meals and overnight at your hotel.
Day 17 : NAIROBI
After breakfast depart for Nairobi. On arrival into Nairobi you enjoy a delicious Indian Dinner followed by departure for your onward destination.