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Roof Of Africa

A A challenging combination of Africas two highest peaks
Ref: EX-TYK
17 days from £2340 (minimum 8 passengers)
Destination: Kenya  Tanzania

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Roof Of Africa A challenging combination of Africas two highest peaks
Only a few hours' drive from Nairobi are both of Africa's highest mountains, the triple peaks of Mt. Kenya straddling the equator to the north, and Kilimanjaro just over the Tanzanian border to the south. Both the climbs on this trek take us through a fascinating variety of scenery and vegetation, from rainforest and alpine moorland to glaciers. While Mt. Kenya is perhaps the more scenically varied, Kilimanjaro is a tougher climb, rewarded by breathtaking dawn views of the plains of Africa. The ascent of the little-used Shira route on Kilimanjaro allows a complete traverse of the mountain and time for exploration away from the more crowded Marangu and Machame routes. After the challenge of the trekking there is the option of relaxing with a safari in the rich game parks of Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Trip Profile:
11 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 5895m. Grade D.

Group & Staff:
Min. 8, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.

Accommodation:
4 nights hotels, 10 nights camping.

Food:
Except main meals in Nairobi and Arusha. For more detailed information, please refer to Trip Notes TYK (also available in PDF format).
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Day 1
Depart London; arrive Nairobi.
Day 2
Drive to Naro Moru; afternoon at leisure.
Day 3
Begin trek to Judmeier Campsite (3400m).
Day 4
Across moorland to Shipton's camp (4236m) with an optional ascent of Hausberg col.
Day 5
As above
Day 6
Final ascent to Point Lenana (4985m) Descend past Lewis Glacier to Mackinder's Camp.
Day 7
Descend to Naro Moru.
Day 8
Long drive to Nairobi and Arusha.
Day 9
Arusha; to Londorossi Gate.
Day 10
Ascend to Simba camp (3500m).
Day 11
Acclimatisation walk.
Day 12
To Barafu campsite (4600m).
Day 13
As above
Day 14
An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise: on to Uhuru Peak (5895m), the highest point in Africa. Descend towards Mweka.
Day 15
Descend to Mweka; drive to Arusha.
Day 16
Free day in Arusha; drive to Kilimanjaro for overnight flight.
Day 17
Arrive London.

Departures Between
Price from
17 Dec 04
*£2340
14 Jan 05
*£1935
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE

Kilimanjaro tax US$410 (approx. £260), paid locally
Optional single hotel and tent supplement £140
Insurance £77

WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.

Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.

Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.

Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.

Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.

Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.

Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.

Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.

Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.

NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.

This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
 

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