Climbing or Trekking
Trek Up Mount Meru.
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Drive to the Arusha National Park gate at Momella. For the first section of the climb through the lush forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki river to reach Miriakamba Hut at 8337ft / 2541m for overnight taking 4 to 5 hours. Over night Miriakamba Hut
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Continue to ascend steeply through the pleasant forest glades and giant heather to reach Saddle Hut at 11,713ft / 3570m. Taking 2 to 3 hours. From here it is possible to take a side trek to reach the summit of Little Meru 12,450ft / 3794m and return to Saddle Hut in about 2 hours, for overnight Saddle Hut
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An early start to reach Rhino Point and then on to the summit at 14,981ft / 4566m to see the sun rise behind Mount Kilimanjaro, before descending to Momella Gate to be met and transferred back to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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Accommodation at Mountain Inn is charged at an extra rate. Park fees are not included in this rate.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 625 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 670 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 705 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Machame route
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You arrive at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Machame. From here you trek through the lush forest to Machame Hut (10000 ft/3000 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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Leaving the forest, the path follows a steep ridge, passing through heather and open moorlands, and crossing a large gorge to reach Shira Hut (12500 ft/3800 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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You turn eastwards and continue ascending through the dry landscape before dropping again to reach Barranco Hut (13000 ft/3900 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Hut (15500 ft/4600 m). Stay/camp overnight.
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A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak (19340 ft/6896 m), the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Gillman’s Point and on down to Horombo Hut. Stay overnight.
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transfered to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast in hotel. End of tour.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1260 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1295 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1365 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1590 |
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Trek up Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu from Nairobi
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Depart for Moshi from Nairobi by DHL Shuttle or our safari vehicle. Overnight in a hotel of your choice at extra cost.
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Transfer from Moshi to Marangu Gate with porters and guides where you start your climb with a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Mandara Hut, 9,000ft.
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After breakfast, climb to Horombo Hut, 12,000ft. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
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Continue ascending, past the "last Water" point, to reach the Saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Overnight at Kibo Hut (15,000ft / 4700m).
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An early start for the stiff walk up steep and heavy scree to reach Gillman's Point (18640ft / 5681m) in time for sunrise. From here it is possible to continue to Uhuru Peak (19340ft /6896m) the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Horombo Hut.
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After breakfast, descend to Marangu Gate with an overnight in a Moshi hotel of your choice at extra cost.
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Depart Moshi by DHL Shuttle or our safari vehicle for Nairobi.
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Departs any day.
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The Local Payment also know as the Park fees are divided into 2 seasons; High season and Normal season. High season is in January,February,March,July,August,September and October while Normal season is April,May,June,November and December.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 | ||
| Local payment (Park fees) per person for both High and Normal seasons | 1 | 3 Jan 2012 | 20 Dec 2012 | US$ | 730 |
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Trek Up Mount Kenya, via Sirimon
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The morning is spend sorting and organising personal equipment for the mountain trek. After lunch at the lodge (this is an extra charge for those not on full board the previous night) you are driven to the Sirimon Gate and then to the roadhead at 11,000 ft. An easy walk in the afternoon to help acclimatisation. Overnight at Old Moses Camp (11,000 ft.) in high altitude mountain tents.
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Ascend the Sirimon Track to Liki North Valley and camp overnight (in tents) in this beautiful little valley below the subsidiary peaks of Tereri and Sendeyo, two ancient parasitic vents of the main peaks (13,000 ft.)
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Climb out of the North Valley and into the MacKinders Valley, one of the broadest valleys on the mountain, with many giant groundsels. Camp at Shipton's Mountain Hut at the head of the MacKinders Valley (14,000 ft.), just below the main peaks of Batian and Nelion.
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Alpine ascent of the third highest peak, Point Lenana (16,355 ft.), up the north face, little used by tourists. Four hours of stiff walking to the summit. Then descend to Shipton's Camp in MacKinders Camp for a good night's rest (13,900 ft.)
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Descend to Old Moses Camp (roadhead) and on to the Park gate.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 8 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 830 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1000 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1270 |
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Trek Up Mount Kenya, via Chogoria
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Leave Naro Moru River Lodge at 10.00 a.m. after preparing your equipment. You are driven through Nanyuki, Timau and Meru to Chogoria town and then up the eastern slopes of the mountain via the Forest Gate to the roadhead at 3,200 ft. Overnight at gate cliffs in tents.
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A spectacular and beautiful route up Mount Kenya ascending the Chogoria Route and descending the Naro Moru Route. This is only possible during the dry weather as the road to Chogoria roadhead is impassable during the wet months.After breakfast walk to Mintos Hut at 14,400 ft. for overnight. Lunch is served on the way. Walking time 4-5 hours.
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Walk along Gorges Valley descending to Lake Michaelson, then lunch at Viviana Falls. After lunch trek through the magnificent castle rocks to Mintos Hut for overnight. The whole day is spent hiking.
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Hike up through Square Tarn to Point Lenana at 16,355 ft., the third highest peak on Mount Kenya. Descend via Austrian Hut to MacKinders Camp for overnight in Teleki Lodge at 14,200 ft. Walking time 5-6 hours.
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Descend along the Naro Moru Route and vertical bog to arrive at Met. Station before 12.00 noon to meet your vehicle which will return you to Naro Moru River Lodge.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 8 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 855 | ||
| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 950 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 970 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1270 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 15 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1580 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Umbwe route
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight stay.
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Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park gate at Umbwe. For the first section of the climb through the forest along a narrow ridge between the Lonzo and Umbwe rivers to reach Bivouac No 1, taking 4 to 5 hours, at 9400ft/2800m for overnight camp. Overnight Bivouac No 1 Camp
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Leaving the forest the path continues to follow the ridge, passing through heather and open moorland to reach Barranco Camp at, 13000ft/3900m for overnight camp taking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley and turns north to reach Barafu Camp at 15500ft/4600m taking 8 to 9 Hours. Overnight Barafu Camp
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A very early start to reach Stella Point in time for sunrise. Then to Uhuru Peak 19340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa taking 6 to 8 hours. Descend via Barafu Campsite throught the forest to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft / 3000m. for over night camp, taking 5 to 7 hours. Overnight Mweka Camp
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka Wildlife College taking 3 to 4 hours to met and transfered to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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These rates do not include park fees or accommodation at Mountain Inn.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1280 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1320 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1415 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1630 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Shira route
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.
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Drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Londorossi for the first section of the climb through the lush forest to reach Forest Campsite close to the gate at 9000ft/2750m taking 4 to 5 hours. Overnight Forest Camp.
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Continue through the forest on to the Shira Plateau to reach Shira Campsite at 12,500ft/3800m for overnight camp taking 5 to 6 hours. Overnight Shira Camp
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Heading eastwards, continue ascending through the dry landscape before reaching Barranco Campsite at 13,000ft/3900m for overnight camp taking 5- 7 hours. Overnight Barranco Camp
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The path climbs steeply out of the Barranco Valley, crosses the Karanga Valley, then turns north to reach Barafu Campsite at 15,500ft/4600m for overnight camp. Overnight Barafu Camp.
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A long day and an early start to reach the crater rim at Stella Point in time for sunrise. Continue on to Uhuru Peak 19,340ft/5896m the highest point in Africa. Descend to Mweka Campsite at 10,000ft/3000m for overnight camp taking 6 to 8 hours ascent 5 to 7 hours descent. Overnight Mweka Camp
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Descend through the forest to the park gate at Mweka wildlife college, taking 3 to 4 hours to be met and transfered back to mountain inn for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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These rates do not include park fees or accommodation at Mountain Inn.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1370 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1415 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1590 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1905 |
Local Rates
Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Rongai
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Arrive at Mountain Inn in time for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek, dinner and overnight.
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The climb begins at the village of Nale Moru ( 1950 mts) through cultivated land before entering the pine forest. Watch out for Kilimanjaro Colobus monkeys in the tree tops with their white fringed 'capes' and tail. Taking 3 - 4 hours the first camp is on the edge of the moorland zone where the forest begins to thin out at First Cave at 8500ft/2600m. Overnight 1st Cave Camp
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The morning walk is a steady ascent up to Second Cave at 11300ft/3450m with superb views of Kibo and the eastern ice fields on the crater rim. Pushing on to reach Third Cave taking 3 to 4 hours at 12800ft/3800m for overnight camp. Overnight 3rd Cave Camp
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Continue ascending on the east side of Kibo crossing the saddle between Mawenzi and Kibo taking 4 to 5 hours to reach Kibo Hut at 15000ft/4700m. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent which begins around midnight. Overnight Kibo Camp
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An early start for the summit on steep heavy scree to arrive at Gilman's Point at 18640ft/5681m in time to see the sun rise. Those who want to reach the highest point in Africa can take the approximately three hour excursion to Uhuru Peak 19340/5896m passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo is surprisingly fast and after some refreshment, continue the descent to reach the final campsite at Horombo at 12000ft/3700m taking 11 to 15 hours. Overnight Horombo Camp
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A steady descent down through the moor land to Mandara Hut and then downward through the lush forest on a good path to the National Park gate at Marangu ( 1830m) taking 5 to 7 hours to be met and transferred to Mountain Inn for dinner and overnight stay. Overnight Mountain Inn
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Breakfast at Mountain Inn. End of tour.
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These rates do not include park fees.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1120 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1165 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1250 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1470 |
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Trek Up Mount Kilimanjaro, via Marangu route
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You arrive at your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Transfer from your hotel to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate at Marangu. From here you trek through the lush forest to Mandara Hut (9000 ft/2750 m). Stay overnight.
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Leaving the forest you trek along a good path through open grassy moorlands to reach Horombo Hut (12000 ft/3700 m). Stay overnight.
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Continue ascending, past the ‘Last Water’ point, to reach The Saddle, a dry area between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. Overnight at Kibo Hut (15000 ft/4700 m).
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An early start for the stiff walk up steep and heavy scree to reach Gillman’s Point (18640 ft/5681 m) in time for sunrise. From here it is possible to continue to Uhuru Peak (19340 ft/6896 m), the highest point in Africa. Afterwards descend to Horombo Hut. Stay overnight.
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Descend to the park gate, from where you are transferred back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight.
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Breakfast in hotel. End of tour.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 995 | ||
| Per person | 3 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1015 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1095 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1230 |
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Rwenzori Mountain Climbing 10 Days
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Arrival, early morning, Entebbe Airport where you are met and greeted by our representative. Drive to Kasese, heading for Rwenzori Mountains National Park, the setting for your adventure. Overnight at Hotel Margherita, HB.
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Plan to arrive at Rwenzori Mountains National Park and the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services (RMS) offices at Nyakalengija in the morning so as to have ample time to rent equipment and be availed with guides and porters. Begin your hike by leaving the park headquarters (5,400 ft/1,646m), walking past typical mud and wattle daub Bakonzo homes and gradually moving upward through elephant grass and garden plots. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the park boundary (which can be a pleasant half or one-day trip for someone not going further). The trail then follows the Mubuku River, crossing recent landslide areas (to be negotiated carefully) and involves climbing over rocks and bluffs, before reaching the Mahoma River in about 2½ hours. After crossing the river there will be a steep climb through open bracken fern slopes and Podorcarpus Forest up to Nyabitaba hut (8,700 ft/2,652m) reached about an hour and a half past the Muhoma River crossing. During this part of the trip, you may be able to hear chimpanzees and sometimes you can see black and white colobus and blue monkeys behind the hut and catch glimpses of brilliantly coloured Rwenzori Turaco (a bird of the tree tops). Total time for an average hiker from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba is about 5-7 hours and total elevation gained is 4,000 ft (1,200m). Slower hikers could take considerably longer, so insist on leaving park headquarters before noon to avoid being on the trail after dark (7pm all year around).
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Returning toward the road head from Bujuku is all downhill and you can reach John Matte camp in 4-5 hours. One will pass Bigo hut about an hour from John Matte where a track leads to Mt Gessi, Mt Emin and Lac de la Lune. The walk to John Matte hut (11,200ft/3,414m) is through a challenging bog, full of extraordinary plants and the slow pace can be a delightful chance to examine and photograph this unique environment. The typical time to reach John Matte from Nyabitaba is 7 hours so an early start is important.
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If you are going to climb Mt Stanley up to Margherita (16,763ft/5,109m), the 3 rd highest point in Africa, Elena hut is your staging point. It can easily be reached from either Kitandara or Bujuku in 3-4 hours. In snow or ice at these altitudes, your porters require proper clothing and foot covers. Irene Lakes hut is the staging point for a much more difficult and technical climbs and is located beyond Elena hut.
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Going downhill, you now turn north for the most interesting day of the trip, assuming the weather is clear. After passing the second Kitandara Lake, you cross over huge boulders at the foot of Mt Baker on one side and the glaciers of Savoia and Elena on the other. You then pass through Scott Elliot down to Bujuku. The trip down is extraordinary with Lake Bujuku on your right and Mt Speke rising on your front left. The walk takes only 4 hours, 4541m.
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From Guy Yeoman, you will pass Kabamba, a very pleasant place to spend the night with its large rock shelter, waterfall and bathing spot though the water is very cold. Continuing on, you will pass the Jujongolo rock shelter, the base camp of the Savoia 1906 expedition and cross Freshfield pass to Kitandara hut. It is one of the more picturesque areas with the hut resting quietly by a lake of the same name. The walk will take long, 6-7 hours. 3990m.
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Continue via the old route to the Guy Yeoman camp, 3450m, 5-6 hours.
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John Matte back to Nyabitaba is another 4-6 hours. The circle has been completed and you will cruise back to the road head, 2650m. Return to base station and your hotel warmth, good food and well earned rest. Overnight Hotel Margherita, HB.
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After breakfast, depart for Entebbe. Overnight at Sophie’s Motel, BB.
Sophie’s Motel is situated in the plush residential area of Bugonga in Entebbe overlooking Lake Victoria. With spacious self contained rooms with a rate that includes continental breakfast, it is ideal for those seeking a quiet and cool environment. While at Sophie’s Motel you will enjoy the ever cool and fresh breeze from the lake in the beautiful and colourful gardens.
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Airport transfer to take your flight back home.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2260 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2435 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2900 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4170 |
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