Activity Safari
Gorilla, Chimps and Queen Elizabeth NP Budget
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Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
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After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
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GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre. Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 3 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available.Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. Carry a packed lunch.
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After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge; relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight is in the new cottages of the Institute Hostel, FB.
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Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at the Institute Hostel.
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Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Rwenzori View Guest House in Fort Portal. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House, FB.
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Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the guest house or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House.
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After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1990 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2210 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2865 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4325 |
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Gorilla, Chimp and Queen Elizabeth NP
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Schedule:
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Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
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After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
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GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 3 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available.Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. Carry a packed lunch.
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After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
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Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
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Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Ndali Lodge and Kibale forest. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
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Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the lodge or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight and dinner at Ndali Lodge.
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Day Eight - After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala and take your evening flight.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3480 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3690 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4520 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 6340 |
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Gorilla Safari 5 Days
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Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
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Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
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GORILLA TREKKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
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Depart Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi and overnight on Bushara Island on full board basis.
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Enjoy swimming, bird watching or island hopping in the morning. After lunch depart back to Kampala.
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Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: • Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2325 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2390 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2795 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4165 |
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Bushara, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale Forest Safari
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Arrive Entebbe Airport. Met and greeted by one of our representatives. Transfer to the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe. BB
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Depart Kampala early heading southwest to Kabale. Stop at the Equator for lunch and taking photographs. Overnight at Bushara Island Camp.
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the next destination. Overnight at the Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
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GORILLA TREKKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB. Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 3 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available.Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. Carry a packed lunch.
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After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
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Wake up very early to be the first ones with the animals in the morning. Back to the camp for breakfast. Afternoon boat trip on Kazinga Channel, where you will marvel at the animals coming for their afternoon drink and the hundreds of birds. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
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Kibale Forest is our next destination. We will stay at Ndali Lodge, FB
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Early morning wake up to be ready for your chimp tracking experience today. Back to Ndali Lodge to overnight, FB. Primate Walk: This starts from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8:00am or 3:00pm. It lasts for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animals and plant species within the forest. This walk is restricted to four groups of four persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon.
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Back to Kampala with overnight at the Legendary Speke Hotel, BB.
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After breakfast, Kampala City tour. Airport transfer to catch your flight.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3615 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3860 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 4595 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 6870 |
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Best of Uganda
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Arrive Entebbe, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe.
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After breakfast, you will drive to the west of Uganda, along mountain roads to either BWINDI or Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda gorilla sanctuary – depending on where permits are held. Overnight in en suite chalet/lodge accommodation, all meals included. It will be a fairly long day in the vehicle, passing some interesting scenery, farmland and lush green hillsides. Lunch en route. It is recommended that you fly this section. Extra cost.
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An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp for a late lunch, we have an opportunity for forest walks with the guides, or just to relax. Overnight Bwindi or Kabale/ Rwanda / Kisoro. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer is not uncommon – at relatively high altitude. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, as such sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 90%.
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Further trekking opportunity should permits be available , or the option of a forest walk to look for birds and other primates , or just relax in this beautiful area . Later in the day drive to Kabale a small town in the highlands .Overnight hotel - White Horse Inn or Far Out Camp, located on an island in the middle of Lake Bunyoni. Full Board. The road to Kabale takes you into the Uganda Highlands - the Switzerland of Africa - with great views and vistas of this lush green area.
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Drive through to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Lodge / Jacana Lodge. Within these two days we will go on a boat cruise on the Kasinga Channel, famous for hippos and bird life, and trek chimps in the Chamburu gorge (subject to permits being available and group size). Early morning and late afternoon game viewing / drives will also be conducted in search of Uganda's unique wildlife such as the Giant Forest Hog, Red Forest Buffalo and Ugandan Kob, and lion, elephant and leopard are often seen.
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Morning game drive out of the park. Drive from QENP to Entebbe, where you’ll overnight at the luxurious Lake Victoria Hotel.
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Half-day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Reserve on Lake Victoria, where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated under the management of a group of dedicated conservationists including the Jane Goodall Institute. (Depending on flights this may be done on day of arrival). Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, or optional add-ons.
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Deep Sea Fishing
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Kaskazi Catamaran Charters
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The 20 metre catamaran "Kaskazi operats off Diani beach, on Kenya south coast. She is available for long or short charter a day diving, snorkelling or fishing, or a longer cruise. She carries a complete range of modern equipment for navigation and communication. She is equipped for ten guests and three crew members, there are seven cabins. More people can be carried on a day trip. The beauty and advantage of a catamaran over conventional boats is they skim over the water, there is no sideways rolling. With her diesel inboard engines, Kaskazi has a range of 800 nautical miles at an average speed of 8-10 knots. She is also fully equipped for sail. There are complete diving sets on board for a full complement of quests. A SSI programme can be followed on board to train quests in diving techniques. Dream Diving Kaskazi offers one of the best services available on the East African coast. Whether it is snorkelling at the coral beds in the beautiful Kisite Marine Park, swimming with the dolphins in their ocean playground, a deep dive into the marine underworld, or deep sea game fishing; whether its an overnight cruise where you land on a deserted island and grill your freshly caught fish over a driftwood fire on the beach by moonlight, or whether it is a week long pleasure cruise in the fabled Indian Ocean Kaskazi will give you the trip of a lifetime. There are complete diving sets on board for a full complement of quests. A SSI programme can be followed on board to train quests in diving techniques. Dream Diving Kaskazi offers one of the best services available on the East African coast. Whether it is snorkelling at the coral beds in the beautiful Kisite Marine Park, swimming with the dolphins in their ocean playground, a deep dive into the marine underworld, or deep sea game fishing; whether its an overnight cruise where you land on a deserted island and grill your freshly caught fish over a driftwood fire on the The 20 metre catamaran "Kaskazi operates off Diani beach, on Kenya south coast. She is available for long or short charter in a day for diving, snorkelling or fishing, or a longer cruise. She carries a complete range of modern equipment for navigation and communication. She is equipped for ten guests and three crew members, there are seven cabins. More people can be carried on a day trip. The beauty and advantage of a catamaran over conventional boats is they skim over the water, there is no sideways rolling. With her diesel inboard engines, Kaskazi has a range of 800 nautical miles at an average speed of 8-10 knots. She is also fully equipped for sail.There are complete diving sets on board for a full complement of quests. A SSI programme can be followed on board to train quests in diving techniques. Dream Diving in Kaskazi offers one of the best services available on the East African coast. Whether it is snorkelling at the coral beds in the beautiful Kisite Marine Park, swimming with the dolphins in their ocean playground, a deep dive into the marine underworld, or deep sea game fishing; whether its an overnight cruise where you land on a deserted island and grill your freshly caught fish over a driftwood fire on the beach by moonlight, or whether it is a week long pleasure cruise in the fabled Indian Ocean at Kaskazi will give you the trip of a lifetime.
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There are complete diving sets on board for a full complement of quests. A SSI programme can be followed on board to train quests in diving techniques. Dream Diving Kaskazi offers one of the best services available on the East African coast. Whether it is snorkelling at the coral beds in the beautiful Kisite Marine Park, swimming with the dolphins in their ocean playground, a deep dive into the marine underworld, or deep sea game fishing; whether its an overnight cruise where you land on a deserted island and grill your freshly caught fish over a driftwood fire on the beach by moonlight, or whether it is a week long pleasure cruise in the fabled Indian Ocean Kaskazi will give you the trip of a lifetime.
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A six day safari along the East African Coast, including Pemba and Zanzibar, departs ona regular basis. Please see the deparure dates.
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Diving Watamu
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Diving Sailing Expeditions Aristos
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Experience all-inclusive, liveaboard diving and sailing safaris with a difference aboard the owner operated yacht ARISTOS. Join us for diving and sailing safaris along the coast of East Africa from Lamu, Pemba, Zanzibar to Mafia Island.
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ARISTOS sails the East African coast, specialising in Pemba and Zanzibar, on tailored diving and sailing liveaboard safaris. ARISTOS is custom built for diving and sailing safaris, catering for a maximum of 6 guests. We offer a very high standard of personal service, great food and excellent diving on our diving and sailing holidays. Experience diving and sailing the rich waters of the Pemba Channel and Indian Ocean. The vivid colours of warm, clear to brilliant turquoise waters, white sandy deserted beaches and palm fringed islands are waiting to be explored on your diving and sailing liveaboard holidays. Watch schools of dolphins swimming alongside ARISTOS and be mesmerised by the migrating Whale Sharks. Explore the remote and unspoilt reefs of Pemba and Zanzibar, diving amongst the fascinating and abundant marine life. Pemba, Zanzibar, and the coast of Kenya and Tanzania are made accessible from our liveaboard diving and sailing yacht ARISTOS.
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There is no fixed itinerary, everything is arranged to suit you. Safety is always the first priority with PADI diving procedures and RYA sailing procedures being strictly followed. Pemba Island is a world class diving destination offering a wide variety of dives suitable for beginners or the more experienced divers seeking a challenge. Many of the dives are drift dives along walls of hard and soft corals where close encounters with giant napoleon wrasse, barracuda, reef sharks, turtles and clouds of reef fish can be expected. Also to be seen are rays, including giant mantas and dolphins.
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Aristos sails from Mombasa between September and April
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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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