Expedition Description We are delighted to offer again an opportunity to walk . . .

. . . to the Roof of Africa . . . then

. . . a Safari across the Masai Plains

What, when and how much?

This exedition will cost from £2,350 (2010 Price)
This expedition will take place from 12TH FEB TO 27th FEB 2011 (PROVISIONAL)

Itinerary (Provisional)

Day 1 Aberdeen to Kilimanjaro via Amsterdam.  Arrive and Transfer to Leopard Hotel, Moshi.
Day 2 Transfer to Snowcap Cottage Lodge for acclimatisation trek.
Day 3 Acclimatisation and Orientation Day around the lodge and grounds, briefing from Main Guide etc.
Day 4 Transport to Rongai Route the walk from Loitoktok Gate to Simba Camp.
Day 5 Simba Camp to Kikelewa Camp.
Day 6 Kikelewa Camp to  Mawenzi Tarn Hut.
Day 7 Mawenzi Tarn Hut to Kibo Hut.
Day 8 Kibo Hut to UHURU PEAK to Horombo Hut.
Day 9 Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate.  Transport to Leopard Hotel and dinner.
Day 10 Sightseeing day in town. Return to Leopard Hotel.
Day 11 Start of 2-day Safari to Karatu Campsite with afternoon landrover drive to Lake Manyara National Park.  Dinner at campsite.
Day 12 Very early morning drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a half-day safari and return to Leopard Hotel.
Day 13 Sightseeing day in town.  In the afternoon we visit the Mramba Primary School, a 45-minute bus trip away.  Return to Leopard Hotel then dinner.  Then depart Kilimanjaro to Aberdeen via Amsterdam.
Day 14 Amsterdam - Aberdeen.

Grade

This expedition is graded strenuous.

Accommodation

Whats Included?

Two training days in the Cairngorms to meet your fellow travellers
A comprehensive preparation handbook
Return flights—Aberdeen to Kilimanjaro with KLM
Transfers from Airport to Hotel
ALL accommodation.  Includes dinner, bed and breakfast at The Leopard Hotel, Moshi, dates to be confirmed
A supported ascent of Kilimanjaro.  Guides, permits, all meals, water on trek
Safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.  Guides, permits, all meals, water on safari
A cultural visit to Mramba School

Whats not Included?

Visa - £38 (2010 price)
Anti-malarial - approx £40 for Malarone
Inoculations (you are advised to seek personal medical advice from your GP or Travel Clinic)
Travel insurance

This activity will be led by.. A member of walkDeeside's experienced staff

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