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Botswana Safari Itinerary 1

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Maun - Okavango Delta

Upon arrival at Maun Airport on Day 1, you are met by our representative and assisted onto your light aircraft transfer to Nxabega airstrip in the heart of the Okavango. This pristine landscape is an enigma, a contradiction of origination and survival. Comprising of 16 000 square kilometers of crystal clear channels, myriad of islands and serene lagoons, fed by the mighty Okavango River – the entire system survives atop the sands of the vast Kalahari Desert, Enjoy game drives and mokoro (canoe) rides. The Okavango is famous for its birdwatching and its fish, which includes the Fighting Tigerfish, Pike and Bream species. Overnights at the campsite in a private concession area with a complement of staff to cater to you. Your stay is on full board basis. 

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03-04

Moremi Wildlife Reserve

After breakfast on Day 3, You will be transferred by light aircraft to Khwai – North Gate region of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Set-aside in 1963 by the Batawana tribe, the Reserve is rated as Africa’s most beautiful wildlife sanctuary. Your days are spent on extensive game viewing drives. Camping out in Moremi Wildlife Reserve.Overnights at the campsite in a private concession area with a complement of staff to cater to you. Full board basis.

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05-08

Savute & Chobe National Park

On Day 5, a 5 hour drive – with possible animal sightings – takes you to Savute. The southern region of Chobe National Park allows guests to experience the pristine beauty of Botswana and its unrivalled wildlife at its best. During the rainy season, Savute, hosts the annual zebra migration, which peaks in January and February when the zebra and wildebeest congregate in vast numbers to graze on the sweeter grasses brought on by the rains. It is not uncommon to also catch sight of leopard, cheetah and African wild dog. Savute also supports the greatest concentration of the king of all beasts – the lion. Two overnights in Savute on full board basis.

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09

Victoria Falls

It’s a short drive from Chobe to Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring sights. Right on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Matetsi Lodge offers the ultimate water and wilderness safari. Game- drives in the 50 000-hectare concession are led by professional rangers and might reveal large herds of elephant and buffalo, kudu, wild dog and sable and roan antelope. Canoeing and riverboat cruises offer a scenic opportunity to view Matetsi’s rich birdlife on the Zambezi riverbanks. Located just 40km from Victoria Falls, Matetsi offers access to all the adventure activities available there, including white-water rafting, bungi-jumping and scenic flights over the Falls. Accommodation is superb: very spacious suites with vast teak doors opening onto a deck with private plunge pools and magnificent views of the Zambezi River. Large bathrooms with separate w.c, bath and indoor and outdoor showers allow for leisurely soaks while admiring the bush from the picture windows. Your entrance fee to the Falls is included in the safari fare. Overnight accommodation is at Matetsi Water Lodge in twin-bedded chalets with private facilities on a full board basis including activities. 

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10

Victoria Falls - Departure

After breakfast at Matetsi Water lodge, you will be road transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport in time to catch your flight out. 

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4 Days Sirimon – Naro Moru Cross-Over (Direct Trip)

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A moderate mountain hike rated as the easiest among the short trip options. It is quite a popular itinerary with persons attempting to hike at an altitude exceeding 4000m for the first time. It is designed in such away that both the pace of ascend and descend are comfortable to allow the hikers to enjoy their time while on the Mountain.

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From Nairobi you are picked up by 0900hrs and drive through Coffee, Tea, Pineapple and Passion fruit plantation to our Base Hotel (Mountain Rock Hotel), arriving in time for lunch after a 3 hours drive. After lunch you depart from the base hotel, crossing the equator to Sirimon Park gate (2600m) in 11/2 hours drive. You start an acclimatization hike of 3 hours at the gate through the tropical rain forest, bamboo, rosewood and part of heath zone to Old Moses camp (3300m) for overnight.

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02

You hike gradually, after early breakfast, through a nature trail of tussock grass, lobelia and giant groundsels all the way to Shiptons camp (4200m) for overnight. You will cover an altitude of 900m in 6-7 hours. Lunch is served enroute.

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03

Your set off is at 0300hrs to the hikers summit, Pt. Lenana (4985m), to arrive after 31/2 hours having ascended 785m. On a clear morning you could see the top of Kili with its glittering snow. You then descend via Lewis glacier and the Austrian Hut (4790m) to Mackinder’s camp (4200m) for breakfast and overnight. This takes you 2 hours from the summit.

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04

You will descend down via the Naromoru track after a 0600hrs breakfast; crossing over the vertical bog to the road head (Met Station) to connect with a transfer vehicle for the base hotel for a hot shower and lunch before proceeding with your transfer back to Nairobi.

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6 Days Sirimon – Chogoria Cross-Over

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Exploration of contrasting and remarkably spectacular scenery of Mt Kenya. The ascent is gentle, with an overnight at an acclimatizing altitude at Shiptons Camp (4200m). The highlight of the trip is a challenging but exhilarating pre-dawn hike through starlight to the summit which is immediately followed by a three-day descent along the edge of Gorges Valley and later through dense forest. Accommodation is available in bunkhouses and tents.

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01

From Nairobi you are picked up by 0900hrs and drive through Coffee, Tea, Pineapple and Passion fruit plantation to our Base Hotel (Mountain Rock Hotel), arriving in time for lunch after a 3 hours drive. After lunch you take an afternoon walk that assists with much needed acclimatization to the mau mau caves (2000m).

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02

After lunch you depart from the base hotel, crossing the equator to Sirimon Park gate (2600m) in 11/2 hours drive. You start an acclimatization hike of 3 hours at the gate through the tropical rain forest, bamboo, rosewood and part of heath zone to Old Moses camp (3300m) for overnight.

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03

You hike gradually, after early breakfast, through a nature trail of tussock grass, lobelia and giant groundsels all the way to Shiptons camp (4200m) for overnight. You will cover an altitude of 900m in 6-7 hours. Lunch is served enroute.

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04

Wake up very early to get ready for a predawn summit attempt which starts at 0300hrs and it takes 3-4 hours up a steep scree slopes and across rocks to arrive at Pt. Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, in time to see the African sunrise. When the skies are clear the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen just 340km south. Later descent to Mintos/ Hall tarn campsite (4,300m), on the Gorges valley to arrive for breakfast and to relax with an exploration of the Gorges valley. Overnight is in tents.

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05

After breakfast is a 5-6 hrs descent along the edge of the Gorges valley – an area blessed with volcanic features that have been modified by glacier flow, wind erosion and frost activities giving way to some of the trekking erratic features. The descent is gentle and it offers ample time to enjoy these picturesque attractions. Dinner and overnight is in Bandas at Chogoria Park gate (3,000m), an area quite suitable to see buffaloes and at times elephants.

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06

Have breakfast and descent through Chogoria Forest to meet the vehicle for a return journey back to Nairobi.

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5 Days Sirimon – Naro Moru Cross-Over

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This itinerary is quite popular with hikers seeking for a trek which they can attempt at a relaxed pace and that which they can accomplish within 5 days without having to necessarily use camping equipment at high altitude. This particularItinerary affords the mountain climbers a moderate hiking opportunity through the 2 most well developed trails with the best infrastructure on Mount Kenya. It is designed in such away that both the pace of ascend and descend are comfortable to allow the hikers to enjoy their time while on the Mountain.

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From Nairobi you are picked up by 0900hrs and drive through Coffee, Tea, Pineapple and Passion fruit plantation to our Base Hotel (Mountain Rock Hotel), arriving in time for lunch after a 3 hours drive. After lunch you take an afternoon walk that assists with much needed acclimatization to the mau mau caves (2000m).

Day:

01

After lunch you depart from the base hotel, crossing the equator to Sirimon Park gate (2600m) in 11/2 hours drive. You start an acclimatization hike of 3 hours at the gate through the tropical rain forest, bamboo, rosewood and part of heath zone to Old Moses camp (3300m) for overnight.

Day:

02

You hike gradually, after early breakfast, through a nature trail of tussock grass, lobelia and giant groundsels all the way to Shiptons camp (4200m) for overnight. You will cover an altitude of 900m in 6-7 hours. Lunch is served enroute.

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03

After your breakfast at 0700hrs, you then leave at 0800hrs for an acclimatization hike to Hausberg col (4700m) and back to Shiptons camp (4200m) for overnight.

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04

After your breakfast at 0700hrs, you then leave at 0800hrs for an acclimatization hike to Hausberg col (4700m) and back to Shiptons camp (4200m) for overnight.

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05

After your breakfast at 0700hrs, you then leave at 0800

ou will descend down via the Naromoru track after a 0600hrs breakfast; crossing over the vertical bog to the road head (Met Station) to connect with a transfer vehicle for the base hotel for a hot shower before proceeding with your transfer back to Nairobi arriving in the early evening around 5 to 6.00pm.

hrs for an acclimatization hike to Hausberg col (4700m) and back to Shiptons camp (4200m) for overnight.

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Mount Kilimanjaro National Park:

Kilimanjaro. The name itself is a mystery wreathed in clouds. It might mean Mountain of Light, Mountain of Greatness or Mountain of Caravans. Or it might not. The local people, the Wachagga, don’t even have a name for the whole massif, only Kipoo (now known as Kibo) for the familiar snowy peak that stands imperious, overseer of the continent, the summit of Africa.

Kilimanjaro, by any name, is a metaphor for the compelling beauty of East Africa. When you see it, you understand why. Not only is this the highest peak on the African continent; it is also the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, rising in breathtaking isolation from the surrounding coastal scrubland – elevation around 900 metres – to an imperious 5,895 metres (19,336 feet).

Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s most accessible high summits, a beacon for visitors from around the world. Most climbers reach the crater rim with little more than a walking stick, proper clothing and determination. And those who reach Uhuru Point, the actual summit, or Gillman’s Point on the lip of the crater, will have earned their climbing certificates. 
And their memories.

But there is so much more to Kili than her summit. The ascent of the slopes is a virtual climatic world tour, from the tropics to the Arctic. 
Even before you cross the national park boundary (at the 2,700m contour), the cultivated footslopes give way to lush montane forest, inhabited by elusive elephant, leopard, buffalo, the endangered Abbot’s duiker, and other small antelope and primates. Higher still lies the moorland zone, where a cover of giant heather is studded with otherworldly giant lobelias.

Above 4,000m, a surreal alpine desert supports little life other than a few hardy mosses and lichen. Then, finally, the last vestigial vegetation gives way to a winter wonderland of ice and snow – and the magnificent beauty of the roof of the continent.

About Kilimanjaro National Park
Size: 1668 sq km 641 sq miles).
Location: Northern Tanzania, near the town of Moshi.

Getting there
128 km (80 miles) from Arusha. 
About one hour’s drive from Kilimanjaro airport.

What to do
Six usual trekking routes to the summit and other more-demanding mountaineering routes. 
Day or overnight hikes on the Shira plateau. Nature trails on the lower reaches. 
Trout fishing. 
Visit the beautiful Chala crater lake on the mountain’s southeastern slopes.

When to go
Clearest and warmest conditions from December to February, but also dry (and colder) from July-September.

Accommodation
Huts and campsites on the mountain. 
Several hotels and campsites outside the park in the village of Marangu and town of Moshi.

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Trekking Equipment

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Although some of the trekking, clothing, footwear and camping equipment are available on hire, it is always advisable to bring as much of your own right fitting equipment because you may at times miss some items that fit you perfectly. Personal and miscellaneous items must be brought along by the clients as it is difficult to get most items around the mountain region. The following should be put into account:

Footwear: Make sure that your boots and socks are the right size to ensure comfortable hiking and reduce chances of injuries during the hike. Lower altitude treks require training shoes with good support. High altitude requires medium-weight boots - leather or synthetic to counteract chances of frostbite. A pair of training shoes my be handy for changing in the Camp. Woolen or synthetic socks are recommended in high mountain. More than one pair of socks help in the harsh conditions and offer cushion to the feet. Several pairs are essential for changing into.

Clothing: Several thin layers of clothing are appropriate than few thick layers. All materials can be used, but should offer wicking and breath ability to wick moisture away and keep you dry and warm.

Jackets: The outside layer of clothing; anorak, parkas, cogonales, coats etc, recommended for extra layer of warmth for dawn summit attempt. The types could be; "body warmers" or "Duvet jackets" which are light, water proof and fairly small to carry.  The middle-layer between jacket and underwear. Cotton sweatshirts are not suitable, they get wet when you perspire and take long to dry. Fleece sweatshirts are suitable and right type.

Trousers: Light-weight, breeze proof types are recommended for hiking. On high altitude, padded trousers keep the body warm. On harsh conditions, extra clothing under trekking trouser helps to warm the body. In warm conditions shorts are ideal.
Underwear: Insulating and wicking fabric(thermal) that keeps the moisture away from the skin are ideal. In warm conditions, cotton T-shirts and undies are appropriate. T- shirts and undershorts are good for hiking, while long sleeved vests and long john’s are suitable for cold evenings.

Hats and gloves: High altitude areas have unpredictable hot and cold weathers. A sun hat that covers the back of the neck is essential but a scarf can do. On cold day, balaclavas that rolled up are ideal for retention of heat, especially synthetic materials. Gloves should have a layer system (Thermal gloves) to cope with strong winds and rain.

Rucksack: For carrying essential personal items. The size should be big with side bags for keeping extra luggage. Light weight and waterproof is ideal and convertible travel ones are convenient for combining trek with general travelling. If travelling with porters, a separate back bag is required for carrying essential gears.

Sleeping bag: Good layering and flexibility is required in any sleeping bag to cope with range of conditions. The commonly used ones are; down bags, lighter, smaller when compacted and durable; synthetic bags, cheaper and warm even when wet. In any high altitude, a ‘four season’ bag is desirable.

Water bottle: These could be flexible water bag holding large volume for extra water on long or hot day. Carrying of water is recommended for replenishing the lost water through perspiration to avoid dehydration.

Water purification: One fitted with water filter and/or a supply of purification tablets/solution for sterilizing drinking water.

Torch/Flashlight: Head-mounted torch is appropriate than hand held type for this leaves the hands free to do other things. Spare batteries and bulbs are recommended as they are affected by cold conditions.

Personal equipment: Sunglasses and snow goggles: These cut the intense glare on high mountains. The snow goggles with side flaps are useful for summit attempt from lower slopes of glaciers.

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Safari Planning

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Safari Accomodation

Private Camping Safaris in Africa are extremely efficient and well organized. Your private camp are erected in a game-rich wilderness area; tents are large and luxurious with simple but adequate ensuite facilities; staff are sent ahead to attend to your every need and prepare your camp accommodation.

Similar to lodges in the number of guests they can accommodate, tented lodges consist of permanently pitched tents. They give you a chance to sleep under canvas but are equipped with ensuite toilets and hot showers.

Smaller than lodges and tented lodges, tented camps are usually privately managed and intimate, with the emphasis on service and attention to detail. Furnished beautifully and built into the surroundings their simplicity and style make tented camps some of the most expensive safari residences in Africa.

African lodges are usually imaginatively designed and mostly built of 'bricks and mortar'. They are structured and can accommodate a large number of people. This type of safari accommodation is often found in remote locations and provides you with the creature comforts you'd expect from a hotel.

Africa has some well established and famous hotels which provide you with all the services and facilities that you require. This type of accommodation is often equipped with business centers so that you can keep in touch with family and friends before and after your safari.