AFRICA JOURNEYS 2017

Kenya & Tanzania Connoisseur Tours

Kenya & Tanzania Bespoke – Highlights

14Days/ 13Nghts • Enjoy the natural wonder that is the Ngorongoro Crater
• Explore the massive Serengeti, unequalled in beauty and wildlife
AJT057 Ngorongoro Conservation - Serengeti Park - Pemba • Experience Kenya’s range of wildlife in Masai Mara

Island - Arusha East Africa Signature Safari –

Highlights • Enjoy incredible game viewing in the 13Days/ 12Nghts

• Enjoy game drives amidst the arid Serengeti AJT058 Nairobi - Amboseli Park - Samburu
landscape of Samburu National Reserve
• Descend into the awesome Ngorongoro Reserve - Masai Mara Reserve - Nairobi
• Experience safaris in the unparalleled Crater to try and spot the ‘Big Five’
Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 1 - Nairobi
• Discover the biological distinct Tarangire Arrival Nairobi, meet and greet by our reprepresentative, transfer to
National Park transfer to Hemingways Hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Ngong
House (DBB)
Day 1 - Nairobi Day 8 & 9 - Serengeti Reserve Day 2 & 3 - Laikipia Ranch
Arrival Nairobi, meet and greet by our Spend 2 full days in Serengeti with morning After breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for your morning flight via
representative and, transfer to your hotel in and afternoon game drives. Meals and Nanyuki to Loisaba. Morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and
Nairobi.Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner on overnight at Kusini Camp (LDBB) overnight at Loisaba Lodge (LDBB)
own arrangements. Overnight at Nairobi Day 3& 4 - Laikipia Ranch
Serena Hotel (BB) Day 10 - Ngorongoro Morning and afternoon game drives , including activities. Meals and
Conservation overnight at Loisaba Lodge (LDBB)
Day 2- Samburu Reserve After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, Day 5 & 6 - Masai Mara Reserve.
After breakfast morning transfer to Wilson game-viewing en-route. The first one takes After breakfast, fly via Nanyuki to Cottars 1920s Safari Camp situated
Airport for your scheduled flight to Samburu place after early lunch. We descend onto the on a vast private concession adjacent to the great Masai Mara Reserve
Game Reserve. Arrive, met by your host and crater floor. Dinner Meals and overnight in a place of astonishing beauty. Meals and overnight at Cottars
transferred to Joys Camp. Lunch will be at Crater Lodge (LDBB) 1920s Camp (LDBB)
served at the camp. Afternoon game drive. Day 7 – Masai Mara Reserve.
Dinner Meals and overnight at Joy’s Day 11 - Ngorongoro Morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at
Camp (LDBB) Conservation Cottars 1920s Camp ( LDBB)
Early morning, we descend again onto the Day 8 - Ngorongoro Conservation
Day 3- Samburu Reserve crater floor to capture the wildlife encounters After a final game drive and breakfast, fly to Manyara via Wilson and
Morning and afternoon shared game drives. in a different light. Later we return to Kilimanjaro airports, arriving at Crater Lodge late afternoon. Dinner and
Meals and overnight at Joy’s Camp the lodge for lunch. Afternoon you may overnight at Crater Lodge ( L-DBB)
(LDBB) enjoy optional extra activities. Meals and Day 9 - Ngorongoro Conservations
overnight at Crater Lodge (LDBB) Enjoy an early morning game drive on the resplendent crater floor
Day 4 -Masai Mara Reserve. holding the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Meals and overnight at
After breakfast, fly to the great Masai Mara Day 12 - Tarangire Park Crater Lodge (LDBB)
Reserve. Arrive, met by your host and After breakfast, we drive to Tarangire Day 10 - Serengeti Reserve
transferred to Mara Explorer Camp. Lunch National Park arriving in time for lunch at After breakfast, drive to Manyara for your flight to the private Grumeti
will be served at the camp. Afternoon game Swala Camp Afternoon game drive. Dinner Reserve bordering Western Serengeti National Park. Meals and
drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara and overnight at Swala Camp (LDBB) overnight at Sabora Camp/Kleins Camp (LDBB )
Explorer Camp (LDBB) Day 11 & 12- Serengeti Reserve
Day 13 - Tarangire Park Morning and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at
Day 5 & 6 - Masai Mara Whole day in Tarangire with morning Sabora Camp / Kleins Camp (LDBB)
Reserve. and afternoon game drives. Meals and Day 13- Selous National Reserve.
Whole day in Mara with morning and overnight at Swala Camp (LDBB) After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your morning flight to Arusha.
afternoon shared game drives. Meals Dayroom is reserved for you at Kia Lodge. In the evening transfer to
and overnight at Mara Explorer Camp Day 14 - Depart Kilimanjaro Airport for your homeward bound flight.
(LDBB) After breakfast, drive to Kilimanjaro and
fly to Nairobi where we have reserved a
Day 7 – Serengeti Reserve dayroom for you at the Ole Sereni Hotel. In
After a final game drive and breakfast, fly to the evening transfer to the airport for your
Serengeti via Wilson and Kilimanjaro airports, homeward bound flight.
arriving at the camp late afternoon. Dinner
and overnight at Kusini Camp (L-DBB)

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AJT059 East Africa Hemingway Safari – Kenya & Tanzania Connoisseur Tours

16Days/ 15Nghts Nairobi - Chyulu Hill Ranch - Laikipia Ranch -
Masai Mara Reserve - Ngorongoro Conservation
Highlights - Serengeti Reserve - Nairobi

• Enjoy the natural wonder that is the Ngorongoro Crater Day 1- Nairobi
• Explore the massive Serengeti, unequalled in beauty and wildlife Arrival Nairobi, meet and greet by our representative , transfer to
• Enjoy game drives amidst the arid landscape of Tsavo West and East transfer to Ngong House. Dinner and overnight at Ngong House
• Experience Kenya’s range of wildlife in Masai Mara (DBB)
• Witness daily life in the busy colorful market town of Arusha
Day 2 - Chyulu Hill Ranch
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled
flight to Ol Donyo Wuas where on arrival, met and transferred to the
camp. Lunch will ve served at the camp. Afternoon shared game drive.
Meals and overnight at Ol Donyo Wuas (LDBB)

Day 3 & 4 - Chyulu Hills Ranch
Morning and afternoon shared game drives conducted by the lodge’s 4
x 4 vehicle. Meals and overnight at Ol Donyo Wuas (LDBB)
Day 5, 6 & 7 - Laikipia Ranch
After breakfast Early morning, fly to Loisaba Lodge via Wilson airport,
Nairobi. Arrive, met by your host and transferred to the lodge. Lunch will
served at the lodge. Afternoon game drives. Spend 2 more days in the
Laikipia Plateau. Meals and overnight at Loisaba Lodge (LDBB)
Day 8 - Masai Mara Reserve.
After breakfast, fly via Nanyuki to the vast Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Arrive, met and transferred to Cottars 1920s Safari Camp. Lunch will
be served at the camp. Afternoon game drive. Meals Dinner and
overnight at Olseki Hemingways Mara (LDBB)

Day 9 & 10 – Masai Mara Reserve.
Spend 2 more days in Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon shared
game drives. Meals and overnight at Cottars 1920s Camp (LDBB)
Day 11 & 12 - Ngorongoro Conservation
After a final game drive and breakfast, fly to Manyara via Wilson and
Kilimanjaro airports, arriving at Crater Lodge late afternoon. Dinner and
overnight at Crater Lodge (L-DBB)

Day 13 - Serengeti Park.
After breakfast, drive to Manyara for your flight to the private Grumeti
Reserve bordering Western Serengeti National Park. Arrive, met and
transferred to Sabora/ Kleins Camp. Lunch will be served at the camp.
Afternoon game drive until sunset. Meals Dinner and overnight at
Sabora Camp/Kleins Camp (LDBB )

Day 14 & 15 - Serengeti Reserve
Spend a further 2 days in Serengeti Game Reserve with morning and
afternoon shared game drives. Meals and overnight at Sabora
Camp / Kleins Camp (LDBB)
NB: AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR (BETWEEN OCTOBER
TO JANUARY), KLEINS CAMP MAY BE PREFERRED DUE TO ITS
PROXIMITY TO THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION RETURNING FROM
KENYA INTO TANZANIA.
Day 16 - Depart
After breakfast, fly Serengeti to Arusha to Kilimanjaro. and fly to Nairobi
where we have reserved a dayroom for you at the Ole Sereni Hotel. In
the evening transfer to the airport for your homeward bound flight.

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Connoisseur Programme Hotels Larsen’s camp

Tortilis luxury camp Larsens Camp is located in Kenya’s famous Samburu National Reserve
is named after Erik Ole Larsen, a legendary Dane credited with defining
With the majestic backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, and the world’s highest the luxury safari under canvas.
free-standing mountain, Tortilis Camp is widely regarded as the prime location for The camp is bordered by the Uaso Nyiro River on one side; there is nothing
witnessing the majesty of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Tortilis Camp is named after to see but pristine nature on the other three.
the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree that surrounds the camp, the Acacia Tortilis. With just 20 tented accomodations, our all inclusive adventures offer distinct
Amboseli is also known for its magnificent elephants – a population of over luxury African safari experiences.
1500 elephants, and some of Africa’s largest, reside in the park’s unique Within the Samburu National Reserve of northern Kenya , Altitude of 857
eco-system. Game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals all take place metres, The climate is equatorial desert type. The weather is hot all year
both inside the Amboseli National Park and within a private 30,000 acre game round with day time temperatures up to 33 degrees Centigrade. The nights
concession, offering fantastic opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. are cool
The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant en suite bathrooms.
There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural Kusini Tented camp
materials and thatched roofs, with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro.
Kusini is a brilliant camp of exceptional quality. But the prices are getting
Tarangire tree tops quite steep. There are some good mobile camps that get you away from the
crowds and among the migration for better value. Kusini gets a 3 paw rating.
Tarangire Treetops Lodge is located close to Tarangire National park in Northern Kusini Camp is located in the Southern Serengeti, right on the border of the
Tanzania. Maswa Game Reserve. The camp is about 5 a minute drive from the Kusini
This pleasantly quirky lodge is set on a hillside overlooking the reserve. Both the airstrip and an hour from Ndutu.
main building and rooms are built around some impressive baobab trees, the Kusini Camp is owned by Sanctuary Lodges, the operating arm of
rooms being raised up on stilts. Abercrombie and Kent, so you can imagine the camp quality to be
A reasonably chic and interesting affair. Elephants are attracted to the front of the exceptional and service top class; it is.
main building by a small artificial drinking pool, which certainly provides some The main area of the lodge is an A-frame shaped tented structure built on a
additional atmosphere. platform which is slightly raised to compliment the stunning views. To one side
is the bar and lounge area and to the other is the dining room.

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Connoisseur Programme Hotels

Gibbs farm

Gibb’s Farm awakens the senses in a nurturing, peaceful luxury inn environment, a
unique and authentic experience based upon East African traditions and hospitality.

Nestled beside the forested slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater, the gentle rhythms of
Gibb’s Farm nurture and restore the tired, yet exhilarated traveler on safari to Tanzania.

Gibb’s Farm imparts a sense of well-being, tranquility and history—deeply rooted in
African culture and community—in a warm, rustic luxury environment. A peaceful
sanctuary to rejuvenate the senses while on safari in Tanzania, the farm features
cozy, well-appointed cottages, breath-taking scenery and wildlife and unique cultural
activities that allow you to fully experience the rhythms and beauty of the farm,
community and nature.

Sand River -selous safari camp

Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, Sand River Masai Mara
replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late
1920’s.

The interior fixtures and furnishings mirror this period perfectly, reminding all
who visit of those countless Hollywood movies that have paid homage to a
classic era of African adventure.

Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year, for
those wishing to enjoy exceptional game-viewing. The National Reserve is
best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah
and, of course, lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely
adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery.

Nkugwe camp

Also known as Kungwe Beach Lodge, is located in the Mahale area in the
Western region of Tanzania. Nkungwe Camp is a good quality permanent
lodge in a prime beach-front location in Mahale Mountains National Park,
the best place in Africa for viewing chimpanzees, an utterly remote and a
stunningly beautiful location. It is a comfortable camp with just six guest tents,
amiably hosted and guided and considerably lower cost than the nearby Zoe’s
Camp. Activities include very high quality chimp tracking, hiking, swimming,
snorkelling, sailing and kayaking. The chimps are usually most accessible
during the Jul/Oct dry season, but can usually be found throughout the year a
little further into the forest.

Gombe forest lodge

In the lush shade of ancient forest trees just off the shores of Lake Tanganyika,
lies the small yet intimate Gombe Forest Lodge. It may be the smallest of our
lodges but offers complete privacy by catering for just 14 guests at a time.

Gombe Forest Lodge is the only lodge in this national park. Gombe Stream
National Park is a thin strip of ancient montane forest bordering the second
deepest lake in the world, Lake Tanganyika. This park was made world-famous
for the primate studies conducted by pioneering British researcher Jane
Goodall.

Prepare yourself for a truly remarkable experience of chimpanzees and nature
in one of the most remote and untouched parks in Tanzania.

Gombe Forest Lodge is the only lodge in Gombe Stream National Park where
you can observe chimpanzee communities.

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Kenya Family Tours

Kenya Royal Family Safari – 13Days/ 12Nghts Day 8 - Mt. Kenya
After breakfast you will visit the Sweetwaters Wildlife
AJT060 Nairobi - Masa Mara Reserve - Naivasha - Mt. Kenya - Nairobi Sanctuary, host to the Jane Goodall Sanctuary, returning
to the Club for a late lunch and an afternoon of
Highlights relaxation. Dinner & overnight at Mt Kenya Safari
Club (LDBB)
• Experience safaris in the unparalleled
Masai Mara Game Reserve Day 9 - Departure
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi dropped off at
Day 1 - Nairobi, JKIA the Jomo Kenyatta airport for your flight back home..
Upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport in Nairobi you will be met and assisted by our
representative for transfer to The Panari Hotel. Afternoon
at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be at The
Panari Hotel (LDBB)

Day 2 - Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast you will visit the Daphne Sheldrick
Wildlife Trust, followed by Giraffe Center. After lunch at
the Carnivore Restaurant you will be transferred to the
Wilson Airport for a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara.
On arrival you will be met at the airstrip for transfer
to your camp. Dinner and overnight at the Siana
Intrepids Camp (L-DBB)

Day 3 - Masai Mara Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge followed by morning and
afternoon game drives. This is your full day to explore
the Mara a ravishingly beautiful place that also offers
long, undisturbed views and utterly dramatic panoramas.
Lunch, dinner and overnight will be at the Siana
Intrepids Camp (LDBB)

Day 4 - Masai Mara Reserve
Breakfast at the lodge followed by morning and
afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight will be
at the Siana Intrepids Camp (LDBB)

Day 5 - Naivasha
After breakfast check out and drive to the Great Rift
Valley Resort After lunch at the lodge you will visit
the Elsamere Born Free Centre, You will also take a
boat safari on the lake, followed by traditional English
tea under tall fever trees. Return for dinner and
overnight at the Great Rift Valley Lodge (LDBB)

Day 6 - Naivasha
Today you will relax and enjoy lodge facilities or take
optional excursions. Meals and overnight at Great
Rift Valley Lodge (LDBB)

Day 7 - Mt.Kenya
After breakfast we depart early for Lake Nakuru National
Park. After lunch at the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge within
the park you will proceed to the world-famous Mt.
Kenya Safari Club. Dinner and overnight will be at
the Mt Kenya Safari Club (L-DBB)

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overnight at Oasis Lodge (LDBB) Kenya Adventure Tours

Day 10 – Loyangalani Turkana – Travel Planner 67
Maralal via Mt. Nyiru
We depart on a stony road heading further south via
jagged peaks of Mount Nyiru as we traverse across lava
flows and sand fields as well as Mt,. Kulal and finally to
the hillside market town of Maralal, pioneered by Somali
settlers in the 1920s. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and
overnight Maralal Lodge/ Similar (LDBB)

Day 11 – Maralal
Full day in Maralal with mid-morning guided walk and
afternoon camel ride. Dinner and overnight Maralal
Lodge/Similar (LDBB).

Day 12 – Maralal – Lake Baringo
We continue our journey south bound to the shores of
Lake Baringo in its hot and dusty setting. We set out on
an afternoon nature/bird walk. Dinner and overnight
Baringo Roberts/ Similar (LDBB)

Day 13 – Lake Baringo – Lake Nakuru
via Bogoria
The morning finds us exploring the natural hot springs
of Lake Bogoria and admiring pink flamingos before
driving to Lake Nakuru arriving in time afternoon game
drive. Dinner and overnight Maili Saba Tented
Camp/Similar (LDBB)

Day 14 – Lake Nakuru – Lake Naivasha
We head for Lake Naivasha, an area of spectacular
scenery with good opportunities for game and bird
watching. We take a boat cruise, searching for hippos,
fish eagles and thirsty antelope. In the afternoon we visit
Joy Adamson´s famous Elsmere farm house. Dinner
and overnight Naivasha Country Club/Similar
(LDBB)

Day 15 – Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. We spend our
time here on game drives in search of the ‘Big Five’.
Those who wish can take an early morning balloon flight
over the plains on Day 16 (at your own expense and
must be pre-booked – please contact us for details).
Dinner and overnight Sentrim Mara Tented Camp/
Similar (LDBB).

Day 16 – Masai Mara Reserve
Full day spent in the Mara with morning and afternoon
game drives provide. All meals at your camp. Dinner
and overnight Sentrim Mara Tented Camp/Similar
(LDBB)

Day 17 – Masai Mara – Nairobi –
Depart
Buffet breakfast at your Camp. Game drive en-route as
you bid farewell to the Great Masai Mara arriving Nairobi
in the afternoon, lunch today on own arrangements
transfer to JKIA for your home bound flight.

Tanzania Adventure Tours

Kilimanjaro Climb reach BARAFU HUT (4,600m)/8-9hrs trek in cold
conditions. Dinner and overnight Barafu camp.

Day 6 - Mweka
Midnight ascent to Stella point in time for sunrise. Then
continue on to Uhuru Peak (5,895) taking 6-7hrs in
total. Descend to barafu and down to mweka (3,000m)
in 5-7hrs.Overnight Mweka camp.

Day 7 - Moshi
Descend to the park gate in 3-4hrs.You are transferred
back to Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro for your dinner and
overnight stay. Overnight Ameg Lodge.

Day 8 Breakfast in Hotel.

1. MARANGU ROUTE AJT 065 transferred back to Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro for dinner 3.RONGAI ROUTE AJT 067
THE EASIEST AND VERY POPULAR ROUTE and overnight at Ameg Lodge.HB. A QUIET SCENIC ROUTE UP ON THE
TAKES 5DAYS.ACCOMMODATION IS IN HUTS OR NORTHERN SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. A LONG
TENTS. AN EXTRA NIGHT IS RECOMMENDED IN Day 7 Breakfast in hotel. DRIVE TO THE STARTING POINT IS REWARDED
ARUSHA OR AMEG LODGE AND ON THE MOUNTAIN BY SUPERB MOUNTAIN VIEWS. DESCEND VIA THE
AT HOROMBO FOR ACCLIMATIZATION. 2.MACHAME ROUTE. AJT 066 BUSY MARANGU ROUTE.
THE SECOND MOST POPULAR ROUTE TAKES
Day 1 - Moshi 6DAYS AND IS VERY SCENIC. ACCOMMODATION Day 1 - Moshi
Arrive at Ameg lodge Kilimanjaro. Briefing and IS IN HIGH SPEC EXPEDITION TENTS. A HIGHER Arrive at Ameg lodge Kilimanjaro. Briefing and
preparation for the climb in the afternoon. Dinner and PERCENTAGE OF CLIMBERS REACH THE SUMMIT, preparation for the climb in the afternoon
overnight at the lodge .D NEVER THE LESS AN EXTRA NIGHT ON THE
MOUNTAIN AND A PRE NIGHT IN ARUSHA OR Day 2 - Moor land
Day 2 - Mandara AMEG LODGE ARE RECOMMENDED. After breakfast drive to Rongai for registration. The
After breakfast transfer to the park gate at Marangu. trek begins at the quaint village of Nale Maru (1950m)
After registration trek through lush tropical forest for Day 1 - Moshi and winds through fields of maize and potatoes before
3-4hours to Mandara Hut(2,750m).Dinner and Arrive at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro. Briefing and entering the pine forest. First camp is at the edge of the
overnight at Mandara hut.FB preparation for the climb in the afternoon. Dinner and moorland zone (2,600m) with extensive views over the
overnight. D Kenyan plains of Tsavo and Amboseli 3-4hours walking
Day 3 - Horombo today. Overnight moorland camp.FB
Start early and trek for 5-7hours through open Day 2 Machame
moorlands towards Horombo Hut (3,700m).Dinner and After breakfast transfer to Machame for registration. Day3 - Kilelewa
overnight at the hut. We recommend an extra night Trek 5-7hours to Machame hut through lush tropical Ascend steadily to the second cave (3,450m) with
here.FB forest (3000m).Dinner and overnight at the hut. superb views of kibo and the eastern ice fields on the
crater rim. Then strike out across the moorland towards
Day 4 - Kibo Day 3 - Shira the jagged peaks of Mawenzi reaching 3rd cave at
Ascend the last water point and trek across the barren Today the 5-7hour path follows a steep ridge passing 3,800m for overnight3-4hours trek today. Overnight
saddle between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi through heather and open moorlands and across a camp at Kilelewa Caves.FB
(4.700m) 5-7hours.Dinner and overnight at Kibo large gorge towards Shira (3,800m).Dinner and
hut.FB overnight at the camp. Day 4 - Kibo
Today cross the lunar-like saddle between Mawenzi and
Day 5 - Horombo Day 4 - Barranco Kibo to reach school campsite (4,750m) at the bottom
Midnight trek up the steep scree in time for sunrise at Turn eastwards and ascent the barren of the kibo crater wall 4-5hrs trek. The remainder of
Gilman’s point (568m).If conditions permit continue to mountain landscape before dropping towards the day is spent resting in preparation for the midnight
Uhuru peak (5,895m).After wards descend to Horombo Barranca(3,900m0.5-7hours trek in cold conditions ascent to the peak. Overnight camp near Kibo hut.
Hut. The ascent is 7-8hours long while the descent .Dinner and overnight. FB
4-7hrs.Dinner and overnight at Horombo hut.FB
Day 5 - Barafu Day 5 - Horombo
Day 6 - Moshi The path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley and Ascend slowly on a steep and demanding slope
Descend to the park gate in 5-7hours.You are crosses the Karanga valley before turning North to through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at
Gillman’s point(5,685m).Witness a spectacular sunrise
over Mawenzi before continuing onto a 3hr round trip
to Uhuru peak(5,896m) skirting the spectacular glaciers
and ice cliffs. Then descend to Kibo (4,700m) and
continue onto Horombo camp (3,720m).11-15hours
trek today-very strenuous. Overnight Oromo Camp.
FB

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Tanzania Adventure Tours

Day 6 Moshi Day 1 - Moshi Day 2 - Londorossi
Descend through moor land to Mandara Hut (2,700m) Arrive at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro. Briefing and After breakfast transfer to Landorossi for the first
and continue through lush tropical forest to the National preparation for the climb in the afternoon.D section to forest camp 2750m.4-5hours.Overnight
Park gat at Marangu (1,830m).5-7hours walking forest camp.FB
today. You are transferred back to Ameg Lodge Day 2 - Mountain Forest
Kilimanjaro for your dinner and overnight at the Drive 1.5hours to the park gate at the forest edge for Day 3 - Shira
lodge.HB registration. Then walk for about 3-4hours through the Today trek through the forest and then across the
undisturbed montane forest to our camp for the night grassy moorlands of the Shira plateau upto Shira camp
Day 7 (2800m).FB at 3,800m.5-6hours.Overnight at Shira camp.
Breakfasts in Hotel.
Day 3 - Shira Day 4 - Barranco
4.UMBWE ROUTE AJT 068 Shira plateau Westside (3500m).Today continue our Leave the forest and continue along the ridge passing
A QUIET SCENIC ROUTE ON THE SOUTHERN trek through the forest with plentiful game and bird life. through heather and open moorlands to reach Barranco
SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. CLIMBING IS STRENUOUS The guide will point out unique differences in climate at 3,900m.5-7hrs.Overnight Barranco.
THUS REQUIRING GOOD FITNESS LEVELS. zones and resident flora and fauna during the trek.FB
APPROACH TO THE SUMMIT IS VIA BARAFU Day 5 - Barafu
AND STELLA POINT AND DESCENT VIA MWEKA. Day 4 - Fischer’s camp (4000m) The path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley, crosses
AN EXTRA DAY ON THE MOUNTAIN IS HIGHLY The hike today will take 3hrs across the shira plateau the Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu
RECOMMENDED FOR ACCLIMATIZATION. and 1hr to climb the western slope of the Kibo Massif. camp at 4,600m.Overnight at Barafu Camp.
Camp will be in the upper heather zone.FB
Day 1 - Moshi Day 6 - Mweka
Arrive at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro. Briefing and Day 5 - Lava Tower (4400m) An early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise.
preparation for the climb in the afternoon Today 6hr hike to lava tower through alpine zone of Continue onto Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa
hardy grasses and lichen. We will enjoy spectacular at 5895m.Descend to Mweka campsite at 3000m for
Day 2 - Bivouac views of our final ascent route up the western breach. overnight camp taking 6-8hrs to ascend and 5-7hrs to
Drive to umbwe for registration. We then trek through FB descend. Overnight Mweka camp.
the forest for 4-5hours along a narrow ridge between
Lanza and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No 1 at Day 6 - Arrow Glacier (4900m) Day 7 - Moshi
2800m.Overnight Bivouac No.1.FB Today we spend 2hours climbing to the camp near Descend through the forest to the park gate 3-4hrs.
Arrow Glacier. We conduct acclimatization climbs during You are transferred back to Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro for
Day 3 - Barranco the rest of the day.FB your dinner and overnight stay.HB
Leaving the forest, we follow the ridge for 3-4hrs
passing through heather and open moorland to reach Day 7 - Summit Crater Camp (5600m) Day 8 Breakfast in Hotel.
Barranco camp at 3900m.Overnight at Barranco We trek up the western breach non-technical route to
camp.FB the crater rim for about 6-7hrs.We explore the inner
crater and the ash pit before moving to our high camp
Day 4 - Barafu on the crater floor.FB
Today the path climbs steeply out of Barranco Valley
crosses Karanga Valley and turns north to reach barafu Day 8 - Mweka Camp (3000m)
campsite at 4600m 7-8hrs trekking today. Overnight We start our ascent to the summit early morning arriving
Barafu Camp.FB by 9.30am.We then descend to Barafu hut for lunch
and finally down to our camp at Mweka Hut.FB
Day 5 - Mweka
An early start to reach Stella point in time for sunrise. Day 9 - Moshi
Continue onto uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa Mweka camp to Mweka gate. After breakfast descend
at 5895m.Then descend to Mweka camp at 300m. through the rainforest to the Mweka gate, where we
Ascent is 6-8hrs and descent 5-7hrs.Overnight receive our certificates and celebratory lunch. You are
Mweka camp.FB then transferred back to Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro for
your dinner and overnight stay.HB
Day 6 - Moshi
Descend through the forest to the park gate in Day 10 Breakfast in Hotel.
3-4hours.You are then transferred to Ameg Lodge
Kilimanjaro for dinner and overnight stay.HB 6.SHIRA ROUTE AJT 070
THIS ROUTE SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED
Day 7 Breakfast in hotel. BY INCREDIBLY FIT AND ALREADY ACCLIMATIZED
CLIMBERS. CLIMBERS USING SHIRA PLATEAU
5.WESTERN BREACH/ ROUTE OFTEN REPORT SIGHTINGS OF ELEPHANTS,
LEMOSHO ROUTE AJT 069 BUFFALOES AND OTHER ANIMALS. THIS ROUTE IS
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS
A QUIET, STEEP ROUTE WITH SPECTACULAR TO THE MOUNTAIN.
ALPINE SCENERY-PASSES THE SPECTACULAR
ARROW GLACIER. Day 1 - Moshi
Arrive at Ameg Lodge Kilimanjaro briefing and
preparation for the climb in the afternoon.D

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Tanzania Adventure Tours

Highlights Ruaha & Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking –

• Home to one of the 10Days/ 9Nghts
best chimpanzee trekkings in Africa.
AJT071 Ruaha National Park - Katavi National Park -
• Chimp Trekking in the wild mountains of Mahale.
Mahale National Park - Dar Es Salaam
• Experience chimp families in their natural
habitats

• Enjoy view of great elephant herds and baobabs
in Ruaha

Day 1 - Ruaha National Park hippo pods can stretch as far as the eye can see, into the warm waters of Lake Tanganyika at sunset, it
On arrival at Dar es Salaam, Julius Nyerere Internatioal especially in the dry season. Afternoon shared game will dawn on you what a special place this is, a place
Airport, take your scheduled flight to Ruaha National drive. Meals and overnight at Katavi Tented Camp of pure Nirvana. Meals and overnight at Nkungwe
Park in Southern Tanzania, Arrive, met and transferred (LDBB) Camp (LDBB)
to your lodge. Lunch will be served. Afternoon gaem
drive. Dinner and overnight at Ruaha River Lodge Day 5 & 6 - Katavi National Park Day 8 & 9 - Mahale National Reserve
(LDBB) Spend with morning and afternoon shared game drives. Spend 2 further days in Mahale National Park with
Meals and overnight at Katavi Tented Camp morning and afternoon activities. Meals and overnight
Day 2 & 3 - Ruaha National Park (LDBB) at Nkungwe Camp (LDBB)
Spend 2 full days in Ruaha National Park with morning
and afternoon shared game drives. Meals and Day 7 - Mahale National Reserve Day 10 – Departure
overnight at Ruaha River Lodge (LDBB) After breakfast, fly to Mahale National Reserve. Today, take a charter flight to Ruaha where you will join
Completely isolated from the rest of the world, the the schedule flight to Dar es Salaam and connect with
Day 4 - Katavi National Park camp allows guests to follow chimpanzees which live your onward flight home
From Ruaha, we fly to Katavi National Park In this in the Mahale Mountains, just behind the camp. As you
mesmerizing, desolate wilderness, buffalo herds and return from this utterly absorbing adventure and dive

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Africa Journeys Terms & Conditions

Notes,Terms & Conditions

1. CONTRACT, PRICES & VALIDITY Malaria is a fact of life in certain parts of Africa. It is Journeys Escapes Ltd part.
essential that in discussions with your medical that you
All bookings are made with Africa Journeys Escapes mention where you will be traveling to. Some countries 6. BOOKING PROCEDURES, DEPOSITS
Ltd, Mirage Plaza, 2nd floor, off Mombasa Road, P. also require a certificate of vaccination against certain
O. Box 36158 – 00200 CSQ, Nairobi, Kenya. By diseases. More information can be obtained from & PAYMENT
booking a trip with us you are deemed to have agreed embassies and advisers of infectious diseases. See our
to these Booking Conditions (which constitutes the Health & Safety resources. A contract is only made between you and us upon
entire agreement between you and us) and your your booking being confirmed and accepted by us and
booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The Travellers undertake that they have: our communication thereof to either you or your travel
services to be provided are those referred to in your agent.
booking confirmation invoice. Prices are on per person 1. Made themselves aware of and accept the
share basis and based on costs and exchange rates potential hazards related to travel, including Any deposit taken by us or agreed to by you prior to
applicable when published. Africa Journeys Escapes injury, disease, loss or damage to property, booking confirmation in respect of individual travellers
Ltd reserves the right to adjust prices whether or not inconvenience and discomfort; and or groups does create a contract between us. Travellers
you have made full payment. We generally only amend are required to pay Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd a
prices in the event of material fluctuations in exchange 2. Satisfied themselves prior to booking that they minimum nonrefundable deposit of 10% of the tour
ratesand other operating costs on which prices are are fit and able to complete the itinerary of their fare to secure their booking, unless otherwise agreed
based. chosen tour. in writing. Regional flights and air tickets must be paid
for in full.
2. APPLICATION Unless otherwise agreed by Africa Journeys Escapes
Ltd, no unaccompanied minors (under 18 years Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd will thereafter send each
The following terms and conditions (“Terms and of age) may participate in any tours. Minors aged Traveller a receipt and booking confirmation, as well
Conditions”) are the standard terms and conditions in between 2-17 years may accompany their parents as any flight tickets paid for. No booking is accepted
terms of which Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd provides on tours designated as family holidays, city breaks and no contract exists between Travellers and Africa
tour operator and related services. All holidays and tours or villa holidays, and teenagers of 14 years or older Journeys Escapes Ltd until the date shown on the
arranged, and services provided by Africa Journeys may be allowed to join group tours provided they are booking confirmation.
Escapes Ltd will be subject to these Terms and accompanied by a parent or guardian who accepts
Conditions unless otherwise agreed in writing. full responsibility for them. The minimum age for If Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd rejects a booking, Africa
children on family adventures is 10 years old and family Journeys Escapes Ltd shall return the deposit. Once a
This contract may only be varied in writing by a duly volunteer tours, 10 years. booking has been confirmed, Africa Journeys Escapes
authorized officer or manager of Africa Journeys Ltd will invoice Travellers for the balance of the tour
Escapes Ltd. 4. ILLNESS OR DISABILITY fare, which in the case of bookings made more than
60 days prior to the commencement of the tour, must
All persons (natural and juristic) making a booking Any Traveller suffering from an illness or disability or be paid not later than 60 calendar days prior to the
with Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd in respect of undergoing treatment for any physical or medical commencement of the tour. Failure to pay the balance
any of the holidays or tours arranged by Africa condition shall declare the true nature of such condition of the cost at this time will entitle Africa Journeys
Journeys Escapes Ltd (“Travel Organizers“) at the time of booking to Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd Escapes Ltd to terminate the booking and the traveller
warrant that: and shall make arrangements for the provision of any to forfeit the deposit.
medication or other treatment which may be required
1. they have read, understood and accepted these during the holiday. Failure to make such disclosure will Bookings made less than 60 days prior to the
terms and conditions; constitute a breach of these booking conditions and commencement of the tour must be paid for in full
may result in the Traveller being excluded from the tour within 7 days of booking confirmation provided that
2. they have the necessary authority to make such in which case all monies paid will be forfeited. Travellers should such payment date fall after departure, payment
booking on behalf of each individual named by affected by any condition, medical or otherwise, that must be made at least one day prior to departure.
them in such booking as intending to participate might affect their or other people’s enjoyment of the Failure to pay the balance of the cost at this time will
in any of the holidays or tours arranged by Africa holiday, must advise Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd at the entitle Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd to terminate the
Journeys Escapes Ltd (“Traveler“); and time of booking. booking and the traveler to forfeit the deposit.

3. each Traveller has read, understood and accepted 5. AUTHORITY OF THE LEADER AND Bookings made over the telephone will not be accepted
these Terms and Conditions and the details until Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd has received
contained in the Trip Dossier (as may be amended TRAVELLER BEHAVIOR written confirmation that all Travellers have read and
from time to time) prior to the date on which such understood these Terms and Conditions and the details
booking is submitted to Africa Journeys Escapes On a professionally guided tour it is necessary that contained in the Trip Dossier (as may be amended from
Ltd. Travellers abide by the authority of the tour leader time to time). If this confirmation is not received within
appointed by Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd. If a Traveller 10 days of the booking being made over the telephone,
3. HEALTH, AGE, FITNESS AND commits any illegal act when on the holiday or if in the booking will be cancelled in accordance with the
PARTICIPATION the reasonable opinion of the leader behaves in a cancellation clause, and the booking will be released
manner that causes or is likely to cause danger, distress for resale.
It is the traveller responsibility to ensure that all or annoyance to other Travellers on the Tour, Africa
precautions are taken and medical advice has been Journeys Escapes Ltd may terminate such Traveller’s If any Travellers choose to modify their tour
sought prior to departure. travel arrangements without any liability on Africa arrangements after the commencement of the tour e.g.

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Notes,Terms & Conditions

change accommodation or the duration of their stay, The outline itineraries given for each holiday must not utilized.
the Company can accept no liability for any loss or therefore be taken as a guideline of what each group
additional expense incurred and no refund will be made. should accomplish, and not as a contractual obligation 9. TRANSFERRING OR CHANGING A
on the part of Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd. BOOKING
Financial Protection – Once you make payment to us,
your money goes into a clients’ trust account and is Driving distances and travel times given are If Travellers are prevented from travelling on the tour
utilized only for your tour. You can rest assured that in approximate, and will depend on circumstances such Travellers may transfer their booking to another person
the extremely unlikely event of anything happening, we as road conditions, departure time, specific transport provided they meet all the requirements relating
will take reasonable steps and endeavour to recover utilized and other circumstances.
deposits lodged with suppliers. It is important to note to that holiday. A transfer fee of, USD50, is payable,
that this financial protection is not travel insurance. We constantly strive to improve our tours and itineraries. or USD75 if the transfer is less than 40 days before
You will have to make sure that you are appropriately If such improvements can be made or unforeseen departure, and additional costs such as airline tickets
covered against cancellation fees and curtailment circumstances force a change, we reserve the right to and permit fees may also be payable.
costs in case of medical reasons preventing you from change itineraries and to substitute accommodation.
travelling. Travellers may transfer their booking to another tour
Changes in itinerary may be caused by local political for a transfer fee of USD50 per person provided this is
7. TOUR DOSSIERS, ITINERARIES & conditions, flight cancellations, mechanical breakdown, more than 45 days rom departure.
TRIP NOTES weather, border restrictions, sickness, or other
unforeseeable circumstances. Other changes Travellers require to the original booking
A general indication is provided in Africa Journeys must be confirmed in writing by the person who made
Escapes Ltd website and published information of the It is a fundamental condition of joining any Africa the original booking and must be ccompanied by an
itinerary for each holiday, the type of accommodation Journeys Escapes Ltd holiday that Travellers accept this administration fee of USD50 per booking in addition
used, what is included in the price, passport and visa flexibility, and acknowledge that delays and alterations to the cost of any extra services required. The only
requirements, and health formalities. For most holidays and their results, such as inconvenience, discomfort, or exception to this is accommodation and other extra
Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd publishes detailed Trip disappointment, are possible. services, which may be added up to one calendar
Dossiers which contain the up-to-date definitive month before departure without charge.
information about the holiday, and which will be sent on When changes in an itinerary are required Africa
request or can be downloaded from our website. The Journeys Escapes Ltd will endeavor to provide suitable Within one calendar month, these can be added on
information and conditions relating to a holiday (and alternative arrangements which may involve additional payment of the administration fee of USD50. Whilst
extensions/options where applicable) contained in the expense. every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate
Trip Dossiers will be deemed to be part of the contract, changes and additional requests their availability cannot
and Travellers should therefore read them carefully. If it is not possible for Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd to be guaranteed.
make suitable alternative arrangements, Africa Journeys
Should there be a discrepancy between the information Escapes Ltd shall refund Travellers on a pro-rata basis 10. CANCELLATIONS
on the website and the Trip Dossier, the information in for Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd services not utilized.
the Trip Dossier supersedes that in the website and will For third party services not utilized, Africa Journeys Travellers wishing to cancel their confirmed booking
be considered the most up-to-date and accurate. Escapes Ltd shall refund Travellers on a pro-rata basis must advise Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd in writing.
to the extent that Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd is able to
Trip Dossiers may change from time to time and it is recover such funds from third party service providers. Bookings that are cancelled or reduced in
Travellers’ responsibility to ensure that they obtain the numbers of Travellers (hereinafter collectively
most recent version of the dossier before travel. Where Travellers choose not to partake in the alternative called a “Cancellation”) are subject to the
arrangements offered, Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd following Cancellation fees (which includes the
Any information or advice provided by Africa Journeys shall refund Travellers on a pro-rata basis for Africa deposit):
Escapes Ltd on matters such as accommodation Journeys Escapes Ltd services not utilized.
descriptions, permits, visas, vaccinations, climate, 1. More than 60 days prior to arrival:10%
clothing, baggage, special equipment, etc. is given For third party services not utilized, Africa Journeys 2. 60 days to 45 days prior to arrival: 20%
in good faith but without liability on the part of Africa Escapes Ltd shall refund Travellers on a pro-rata basis 3. 45 days to 22 days prior to arrival: 40%
Journeys Escapes Ltd. to the extent that Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd is able to 4. 21 days to 08 days prior to arrival: 60%
recover such funds from third party service providers. 5. 14 days to 07 days prior to arrival: 80%
It is the responsibility of Travellers to ensure that they Furthermore Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd will assist 6. 07 days to Less than 3 days prior to arrival:
have all the necessary travel documentation required where possible in arranging transport to the end point of
for the holiday. We cannot guarantee that any item or the tour, however Travellers may be asked to cover the 100%
amenity mentioned will be available especially where we costs of this transport. The figures expressed are percentage of the total tour
have no direct control over it. price. Should a Traveller have made a payment to
Should any Traveller be entitled to a refund for any Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd of an amount exceeding
8. CHANGES TO ITINERARY reason whatsoever, no interest or costs will be due on the relevant Cancellation fee, the excess amount shall
any monies paid in relation to such a refund. No such be refunded by Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd to such
The whole philosophy of Africa Journeys Escapes refund shall exceed the price paid to Africa Journeys Traveller.
Ltd tours and this type of travel is one which allows Escapes Ltd for unutilized services.
alternatives and a substantial degree of on-trip flexibility. Should Travellers wish to reduce their length of stay
In general if Travellers choose not to participate in a part Travellers must notify Africa Journeys Escapes Ltd in
of a tour itinerary, no refund will be offered for services writing. Bookings that are reduced in length of stay are

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