The snows of Kilimanjaro

Eternal symbol of Africa, Kilimanjaro has one fifth of all the ice in Africa in its permanent ice fields, which rise to an altitude of 5 895 metres above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing summit in the world. Kilimanjaro was known by reputation to the ancient Greeks, Chinese chroniclers, Arab slavers and Portuguese transoceanic sailors, but it was not until 1848 that Western man saw snow at the equator for the first time. The first recorded conquest was in 1889.

Kilimanjaro consists of three extinct volcanic cones: the highest, Kibo is the familiar wedding cake pinnacle locked in ice cornices, with the lower peaks, Mawenzi and Shira positioned on either side. The permanent ice reached down to 3,000 metres above sea level in ancient times; today it starts at 5,000 metres. At this height the only signs of life are tenacious flaky lichens and the occasional weather beaten spider.

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A guide to responsible travel in Kenya

ON SAFARI

Keep to designated roads or tracks: Encourage your driver to stay on roads or designated tracks when visiting national parks or reserves. Off road drive can cause extensive damage to grass and woodland habitats.

Minimize disturbance to animals: Wild animals become distressed when they are surrounded by several vehicles, or when vehicles come too close to them. Please keep noise to minimum and never try to attract the attention on an animal.

Stay inside your vehicle at all times: Do not stand on the roof or hang out of the windows, and only leave your vehicle in designated areas. Remember that wild animals can be dangerous.

Keep to the speed limit: Most wildlife areas have a speed limit of 40 kph. Remember that animals have right of way.

Support eco friendly accommodation facilities: Try to stay in accommodation that looks after their surrounding environment and supports local conservation initiatives.

Never feed the animals: Feeding wild animals can upset their diet and lead to an unnatural dependence on human beings.

Do not disturb the ecological balance: Do not purchase, collect or remove any animal products, rocks, plants, seeds or birds’ nests from the wild, or alter the natural environment in any way.

Take all your litter with you: Litter and garbage is very dangerous to wild animals. Please keep all your litter with you and be extremely careful with cigarettes and matches which can cause major bush fires.

AT THE KENYAN COAST

Travel with reputable operators and qualified safari guides: Insist that your company uses only trained and certified professional safari guides.

Respect local cultures and promote community benefits: Support projects and properties that benefit local people through employment, social development, and the preservation of traditional livelihoods.

Support eco friendly accommodation facilities: Try to stay in accommodation that looks after their surrounding environment and supports local conservation initiatives.

Protect the local marine environment: Do not touch or stand on coral reefs, and never dispose of litter on the beach or in the ocean.

Never buy or remove animals or shells from the sea: Avoid buying starfish, shells or any products that derive from turtles, whales or other endangered species.

Support traditional coastal livelihoods: Try to support designated market areas, where traders are making an effort to keep their business off beaches. Do not give money or gifts to children – it encourages them to stay out of school.

Respect local cultures and customs: Always dress in a respectful way when visiting towns and villages and never bathe topless on the beach.

As a visitor, you have the power to influence the behaviour of others. Help us protect Kenya’s natural heritage.

CHIMPS AT SWEETWATERS GAME RESERVE

A special safari package that features both Tanzania and Kenya

Day 01       Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and after clearing customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Arusha.

Overnight on Bed & Breakfast at Impala Hotel.

Day 02     Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon of game viewing.

Lesser kudu, eland, lion and gerenuk can be found in this beautiful park, noted for its multitude of baobab trees and its tree-climbing lions.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Day 03   Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Lunch at the lodge.

This afternoon, you will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a day crater tour with picnic lunches.

Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 04  Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries.

Their findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains.

Lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge.

You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge. 

Day 05 & 06 Serengeti National Park 

Two full days of game viewing in the Serengeti.

Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. 

Day 07    Serengeti – Lake Manyara National Park 

Enjoy an early morning game drive, before breakfast. Return to the lodge for late breakfast. Enjoy a mid 

morning and then depart to Ngorongoro Highlands.

Lunch at Gibbs Farm or similar.

Afternoon visit to the waterfalls.

Dinner and overnight Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Day 08    Lake Manyara – Arusha – Amboseli

After breakfast, depart for Arusha for lunch before drop off at Namanga, the Kenya/Tanzania border.

You will be met by a Kenyan driver guide for onward journey to Amboseli National Park.

Game drives in the park.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 09    Amboseli National Park

Early morning game drive returning to the lodge for breakfast.

Morning at leisure.

Lunch at the lodge.

Afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 10    Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park

Breakfast at the lodge.

Depart Amboseli National Park for Lake Nakuru National Park via Nairobi city.

Arrival at Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch.

Afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill Lodge

Day 11     Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for a full buffet breakfast.

After breakfast drive to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at Mara Sarova Tented Camp.

Afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sarova Tented Camp.

Day 12      Masai Mara National Reserve

Full day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon and afternoon game drives.

All meals and overnight at Mara Sarova Tented Camp.

Day 13     Masai Mara National Reserve – Nairobi

Early morning game drive.

Return to the lodge for a full buffet breakfast before departure for Nairobi city.

Lunch at Karen Tamambo Restaurant, city tour and drop off at Stanley Hotel.

Dinner on own arrangement.

Day 14      Departure

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pick up and drop off at JKIA to catch your international flight.
 

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