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Mombasa
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya, lying on the Indian Ocean. It
has a major port and an international airport. The city is the centre of the
coastal tourism industry. The original Arabic name is Manbasa; in Swahili it
is called Kisiwa Cha Mvita (or Mvita for short), which means "Island of
War", due to the many changes in its ownership. The town is also the
headquarters of Mombasa District which, like most other districts in Kenya,
is named after its chief town.
Description
The city has a population of 707,400 and is located on Mombasa Island, which
is separated from the mainland by two creeks; Tudor Creek and Kilindini
Harbour. The island is connected to the mainland to the north by the Nyali
Bridge, to the south by the Likoni Ferry and to the west by the Makupa
Causeway, alongside which runs the Uganda Railway. The port serves both
Kenya and countries of the interior, linking them to the Ocean. The town is
served by Moi International Airport, offering flights to many cities around
the world.
The town is mainly occupied by the Muslim Mijikenda/Swahili people. Over the
centuries there have been many immigrants and traders who settled in Mombasa,
particularly from Persia and the Middle East and Indian sub-continent who
came mainly as traders and skilled craftsmen and even after four or five
generations, their descendants continue to contribute highly to the economy
of present day Mombasa and Kenya as a whole. Recent immigrants are peoples
from the interior of Kenya brought to the area by employment opportunities
in the tourist industry.
Traditional dress for the Swahili women is a brightly coloured, printed
cotton sheet called a kanga, which may have inspirational slogans printed on
it. Muslim women wear a covering known as a bui bui, that is traditionally
black, along with a head covering called a hijaab, and sometimes wear a veil
called a nikab, also known as the "ninja". Men wear a type of sarong, which
is coloured in bright bands, called a "kikoi".
There are several places to visit in Mombasa, including Fort Jesus, built by
the Portuguese, and the Old Town, which is by now in bad need of repair but
still shows plenty of examples of the old Islamic architecture. Biashara
Street in Mombasa which in Swahili means “Trade Street” is also an old part
of the city where the Indian and Arab merchants set up shops and one can now
find kangas and kikoys (pl. vikoi) being sold in these small authentic
shops. The famous "Light House" is a must to enjoy the native cassava crisps
and coconut water during sunset.
History
Wood carvings at Mombasa Beach in Kenya.
Wood carvings at Mombasa Beach in Kenya.
The founding of Mombasa is associated with two rulers: Mwana Mkisi (female)
and Shehe Mvita. According to oral history and medieval commentaries (also
based on oral history), Shehe Mvita superseded the dynasty of Mwana Mkisi
and established his own town on Mombasa Island. Shehe Mvita is remembered as
a Muslim of great learning and so is connected more directly with the
present ideals of Swahili culture that people identify with Mombasa. The
ancient history associated with Shehe Mvita and the founding of an urban
settlement on Mombasa Island is still linked to present-day peoples living
in Mombasa. The Thenashara Taifa (or Twelve Nations) Swahili lineages
recound this ancient history today and are the keepers of local Swahili
traditions. Even though today Mombasa is a very heterogeneous cultural mix,
families associated with the Twelve Nations are still considered the
original inhabitants of the city.
Most of the early information on Mombasa comes from Portuguese chroniclers
writing in the sixteenth century. The famous Moroccan scholar and traveller
Ibn Battuta did visit Mombasa in 1331 on his travels on the eastern coast of
Africa and made some mention of the city, although he only stayed one night.
He noted that the people of Mombasa were Shãfi'i Muslims, "a religious
people, trustworthy and righteous. Their mosques are made of wood, expertly
built."
The exact founding date of the city is unknown, but it has a long history.
It must have been already a prosperous trading town in the 12th century, as
the Arab geographer Al Idrisi mentions it in 1151. During the pre-modern
period Mombasa was an important centre for the trade in spices, gold and
ivory. Its trade links reached as far as China and oral historians today can
still recall this period of local history. Throughout early modern period
Mombasa was a key node in the complex and far reaching Indian Ocean trading
networks, its key exports then were ivory, millet, sesamum and coconuts. In
the late pre-colonial period (late nineteenth century) it was the metropolis
of a plantation society, which became dependent on slave labour (sources
contradict whether the city was ever an important place for exporting
slaves) but ivory caravans remained a major source of economic prosperity.
The great Chinese fleet of Zheng He is supposed to have visited Mombasa
around 1415.
Vasco da Gama was the first known European to visit Mombasa, receiving a
chilly reception in 1498. Two years later, the town was sacked by the
Portuguese. In 1502 the sultanate became independent from Kilwa Kisiwani as
Mvita (in Swahili) or Manbasa (Arabic). Portugal attacked the city again in
1528, and built Fort Jesus in 1593 in an attempt to colonise, from which
time it was governed by a Captain-major. In 1638 it formally became a
Portuguese colony (subordinated to Goa, as a stronghold on the route to
Portuguese India).
In 1698, the town came under suzerainty of the Sultanate of Oman, but it
became subordinate to Zanzibar, prompting regular local rebellions. Oman
appointed three consecutive Governors (Wali in Arabic, Liwali in Swahili):
Geography and climate
Being a coastal town, Mombasa is characterised by a flat topography. The
town of Mombasa is centered on Mombasa island, but extends to the mainland.
The island is separated from mainland by two creeks, Port Reitz in south and
Tudor Creek in north.
Mombasa has a warm, tropical climate. Winter months are slightly warmer than
summer. The amount of rainfall depends essentially on season. The rainiest
months are April and May, while in January to February the rainfall is
minimal.[4]
Economy
Mombasa's North Beach.
Mombasa's North Beach.
Mombasa is a major trade centre and home to Kenya's only large seaport, the
Kilindini Harbour. "Kilindini" is an old Swahili term that means "deep". The
port is so called because the channel is naturally very deep. Kilindini
Harbor is an example of a natural geographic phenomenon called a ria, formed
millions of years ago when the sea level rose and engulfed a river that was
flowing from the mainland.
Mombasa is the centre of coastal tourism in Kenya. Mombasa island itself is
not a main attraction, although many people visit Old Town and Fort Jesus.
North of Mombasa island are Nyali, Kenyatta, Bamburi and Shanzu beaches.
South of the town there are Shelly, Tiwi and Diani beaches. Several luxury
hotels exist on these beaches, while most of cheaper beach hotels are
located farther away from the town.
Other local industries include an oil refinery and the Bamburi Cement
factory.
Transport
The airport of the city is the Moi International Airport. Mombasa has a
railway station and Kenya Railways runs overnight passenger trains from
Mombasa to Nairobi, though the service is less extensive than it used to be.
Highways connect Mombasa to capital Nairobi, former Tanzanian capital Dar es
Salaam while northward road link to Malindi and Lamu. Within Mombasa, most
local people use Matatus (minibuses) to move between villages and Mombasa
Island. Mombasa port is the largest in Kenya but there is little or no
scheduled passenger service. International cruise ships frequent the port.
There is no bridge between Mombasa Island and south coast, instead the
distance is served by ferries from Kilindini and Mtongwe to Likoni in south
coast. Operating ferries are aged. In 1994 a ferry serving Mtongwe route
sank, leaving 270 people perished.[5]
Mombasa Island
Kizingo: Considered the prime residential area of Mombasa. The State House &
Mombasa Golf Club are in Kizingo. The Aga Khan Academy is an independent
school in Kizingo.
Kibokoni: Part of Old Town with Swahili architecture. Fort Jesus is in
Kibokoni.
Makadara: Part of Old Town consisting of a high number of descendants of
Baluchi soldiers who settled within this area before it developed into a
town. The name is derived from the Arabic word Qadr-ur-Rahman meaning fate
of God.
Ganjoni: Primarily residential. Middle class.
Tudor: Another middle class residential area with homes and shops.
[edit] Outside Mombasa Island
Nyali: Also considered a prime and up-market residential area, it is on the
mainland north of the island & is linked by the Nyali bridge. It has
numerous beach front hotels in the area known as the "North Coast". Nyali
has two distinct sections - the posh Old Nyali and the upcoming New Nyali.
For many residents, Nyali has now become a self-contained residential area,
with a multiplex cinema, shopping malls, banks, schools and post offices.
This often eliminates the need for residents to cross the bridge and to go
into the congested Mombasa city center. Nyali is home for the Nyali Cinemax
complex, the Nyali Golf Club, and some of the most prestigious academic
institutions of the Coast Province, examples of which include Oshwal Academy
and the Mombasa Academy (both fully-fledged primary and secondary schools)
and Tiny Tots Kindergarten (Nyali's oldest and prominent educational
institution specialising in early childhood development and education).
Likoni: is a lower class area connected to Mombasa Proper by a ferry. It is
south of Mombasa Island and made up of mostly non-Swahili tribes. The ferry
was the target of the Likoni Riots of 1997. For more information please see
the Human Rights Watch Report "V. CASE STUDY: ARMED POLITICAL VIOLENCE ON
THE COAST"[6].
Magongo: is an outlying township 10 minutes northwest of Mombasa Island,
situated on the Nairobi road. This fringe community lacks any effective
electricity, water or sewer systems, with a general lack of infrastructure.
Poverty, lack of sanitation, and unemployment continue to be the greatest
issues for the Mikindani Township, which have ensured low health and safety
standards for its residents. Poor, lower class housing is widespread,
ranging from simple stone, two storey structures to mud and earth homes
fitted with corrugated iron roofs. Much of the community works outside of
the township, within Mombasa Island itself as there is a lack of employment
and industry. There are number of small health clinics, shops, and a few
public primary schools: Nazarene primary is one school, which is known in
particular as being staffed by a revolving volunteer teacher base from
Western, and predominately English speaking nations. This small town that
serves as a link between the city and Moi International Airport. Magongo is
also home to the Akamba Handicraft Cooperative
Mikindani and Miritini: These are outlying townships on the mainland along
the Nairobi road. They are built in the heavy industrial sections of
Changamwe and mainly accommodate the working class who either work in the
industries, the town centre on the Island and the Port at Kilindini harbor.
Changamwe: Industrial
Bamburi: also an outlying township (fifteen minutes drive) on the way to the
town of Malindi. This is area where a cement factory Bamburi is located.
Other notable features in the area are Mijikenda public beach and Haller
Park, a wildlife conservatory.
Diani Beach a beach resort situated over the Likoni Ferry on the South Coast
of Mombasa about 1 hour from the airport. This area has numerous
hotels,resorts and private upmarket exclusive cottages and 'boutique'
hotels, catering for a wide diversity of tastes. Most of the hotels provide
a wide choice or activities from daily animation team games to deep sea
fishing and scuba diving. Staying in the smaller more exclusive
accommodations - allows the tourist to experience this beautiful beach at
its best. From this location day trips to Mombasa, Nature reserves, the
coral reef, Wasini Island and Charli Island and a wide variety of both
natural and cultural interest are easily accessible.
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1 Day Mombasa Tsavo Safari
Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo East National
park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive
,after game drive return to Mombasa arriving in the
evening.
Price per person U.S.$210
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FULL DAY
SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK
Depart from your mombasa hotel in the Morning for Shimba
Hills National park arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive, return to Mombasa arriving in the
evening.
Price Per Person U.S.$210
2 DAYS SHIMBA HILLS NATIONAL PARK
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Day 1. Mombasa - Shimba Hills
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Depart Mombasa in the morning for
Shimba hill s National park arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive .Dinner and overnight at Shimba
Hills lodge.
Day 2. Mombasa
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Early morning game drive, breakfast
and relax at shimba hills, lunch and depart for Mombasa
arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$295
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2 DAYS TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK
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Day 1. Tsavo East
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Depart Mombasa in the morning for
Tsavo East National park arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Voi Safari
lodge.
Day 2. Mombasa
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Early morning game drive before
breakfast, after breakfast another game drive, lunch and
depart for Mombasa arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$410
(This tour can proceed to Tsavo West for a game drive
before returning to Mombasa at an extra cost of $50)
3 DAYS TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK
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Day 1. Tsavo West
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Depart Mombasa in the morning for
Tsavo West arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game
drive. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 2. Tsavo West
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Full day in Tsavo West with game
drives . All meals and overnight at Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 3. Mombasa
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morning game drive, picnic lunch and depart for Mombasa
arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$680
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3 DAYS TSAVO WEST/KILIMANJARO (AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK)
Day 1 Tsavo West
Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo West arriving in time
for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at
Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 2 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Early morning game drive before breakfast, after breakfast
depart for Amboseli arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game
drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge.
Day 3 Mombasa
Another morning game drive ,picnic lunch and depart for Mombasa
arriving in the evening.
Price per person U.S.$800
3 DAYS TSAVO WEST/TAITA HILLS
Day 1. TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK;
Depart Mombasa in the morning for Tsavo West arriving in time
for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at
Kilaguni Lodge.
Day 2. TAITA HILLS
Early morning game drive before breakfast, after breakfast
depart for Taita hills arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon
game drive. Dinner and overnight at Salt lick/Taita hills lodge.
Day 3. MOMBASA
Another morning game drive ,picnic lunch and depart for Mombasa
arriving in the evening.
Price per Person U.S.$740
3 DAYS (2 nights) TSAVO EAST / WEST NATIONAL PARK
Day 1 - TSAVO EAST
Drive to the Tsavo East National Park . Enter the park through
Bachuma Gate and commence your game viewing drive in search of
Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalo etc. After lunch, you will
have an afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight at Voi
Safari Lodge.
Day 2 - TSAVO WEST
Early morning game viewing. After breakfast,depart for Tsavo
West. Game enroute arriving at the Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game viewing with a visit of the Rhino Sanctuary. If
you are lucky you might see the rare Rhino. Other animals you
might see are Elephants, Giraffe, Lion, Zebra, Hyena etc. Dinner
and overnight Ngulia safari Lodge.
Day 3 - TSAVO WEST/MOMBASA
Early breakfast, then proceed for a morning game drive with a
visit of Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and fish in a
crystalline clear water. There are possibilities of seeing
crocodiles and monkeys. Later on depart from the park with a
game drive enroute. Lunch at Tsavo Park hotel in Voi Town.
Depart for Mombasa arriving late in the afternoon.
Tour Price : USD 795 only per person sharing.
3 DAYS (2 nights) TSAVO EAST / AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Day 1 - TSAVO EAST
Drive to Tsavo East National Park entering the park through
Bachuma Gate. Commence your game viewing drive in search of
Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffalo etc. Lunch at Voi Safari
Lodge. After lunch, you will have an afternoon game viewing.
Dinner and Overnight at Voi safari Lodge or similar
Day 2 - AMBOSELI
Early pre-breakfast game drive in further search of animals.
Later, depart for Amboseli National Park to arrive in time for
lunch. Afternoon game drive within the Amboseli which lies at
the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic
backgrounds for photography. Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo
etc. can be seen. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari/Amboseli
Sopa Lodge.
Day 3 - AMBOSELI / MOMBASA
A pre breakfast game drive returning to the Lodge for breakfast.
Game drive enroute as you leave the park. Depart for Mombasa
with lunch enroute. Arrive Mombasa in the late afternoon.
Daily Departure, minimum 2 persons.
Tour Price : USD 740 only per person sharing.
4 DAYS (3 nights) TSAVO EAST / WEST / AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
Day 1 - TSAVO EAST
Pick up from your Mombasa hotel at 07:00 hrs. Continue to Tsavo
East. Commence your game viewing drive visiting the Kanderi
Swamps and Aruba Dam areas where high concentration of animals
are found. Lunch at the Lodge. After lunch, proceed for an
afternoon game viewing. Dinner and Overnight at Voi safari Lodge
or similar.
Day 2 - TSAVO WEST
Early pre-breakfast game drives. After breakfast depart for
Tsavo West with a game drive enroute arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive in search for Elephants, Lion, Cheetah,
Buffalo, Antelopes etc. There exists a large variety of Bird
species, migratory and local at the Tsavo West. Dinner and
overnight at Ngulia Safari Lodge.
Day 3 - AMBOSELI
After an early breakfast, you will have a game drive with a
visit of Mzima Springs, then continue to Amboseli arriving in
time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Mount Kilimanjaro offers a
scenic background for photographers. Dinner and overnight at
Kibo Safari Camp/Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Day 4 - AMBOSELI / MOMBASA
Early pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart your
Lodge with a game drive enroute. Lunch will be at a stop over
hotel. Arrive Mombasa in the late afternoon.
Daily departure, minimum 2 persons.
Tour Price : USD 850 only per person sharing.6 DAYS (5 nights) TSAVO EAST / AMBOSELI / LAKE NAKURU/MASAI MARA
NATIONAL PARKS.
Day 1 - TSAVO EAST
Pick up from your hotel at 07:00 hrs drive to Tsavo East.
Commence your game viewing drive visiting the Kanderi Swamps and
Aruba Dam areas where high concentration of animals like
Elephants, Lions, Buffalo, Giraffe,zebras,antelopes and many
more can be seen. Lunch at the Lodge. After lunch, proceed for
an afternoon game viewing. Dinner and Overnight at Voi safari
Lodge or similar.
Day 2 - AMBOSELI
Early breakfast and a short game drive enroute as you depart for
Amboseli arriving in time for lunch. An afternoon game viewing.
Amboseli lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest
mountain in Africa . Elephants, Lion, Cheetah, Warthog etc can
be seen. Dinner and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp/Amboseli Sopa
Lodge.
Day 3 LAKE NAKURU
Early pre-breakfast game drive viewing the beautiful scenic of
Mount Kilimanjaro . After breakfast depart with a game enroute.
Lunch at a stopover hotel. Proceed to Lake Nakuru National park
. It hosts the largest concentration of Flamingoes which canopy
the edge of this alkaline Rift Valley lake. The park also hosts
Lions, Leopard, Giraffe, Warthog etc. There is a Rhino sanctuary
and thus Rhino sightings are very high. Dinner and overnight at
L. Nakuru Lodge/Sarova Lion Hill/Waterbuck Hotel.
Day 4 - MASAI MARA
Early morning game drive. After breakfast depart for Masai Mara
arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in search for
animals. Wildlife in Masai Mara is found in large numbers and
the game reserve has the highest concentration. Dinner and
overnight Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 5 - MASAI MARA
Whole day spent at the Masai Mara with game drives. Meals and
overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge or similar.
Day 6 - NAIROBI / MOMBASA
Early morning game drive . After breakfast, depart for Nairobi
arriving in time for lunch. After lunch, you will be taken to
the Airport for your Mombasa flight. Upon arrival you will be
transferred back to your hotel.
Daily departure, minimum 2 persons.
Tour Price : USD 1710 only per person sharing.
Thank you and enjoy Safari From Mombasa
Mount Kilimanjaro
Climbing Routes
Marangu Route 8 Days Affectionately known as the "Coca-Cola
route", Marangu is by far the most popular route to the summit
of Kilimanjaro. This could partly be as a result of the fact
that the Marangu is the least expensive route, but more so,
perhaps the fact that it is possible to do the Marangu route in
6 days, thereby getting to the summit one day earlier than on
the Machame route.
Machame Route Sometimes called the Whisky Route. This is a
popular route up steep paths through magnificent forests to gain
a ridge leading through the moorland zones to the Shira Plateau.
It then traverses beneath the glaciated precipices of the
Southern Icefields to join the Barafu Route to the summit.
Umbwe Route
The Umbwe route is one of the
shortest routes to the Southern Glaciers and the Western Breach.
It is probably the most scenic, non-technical route on
Kilimanjaro. It is quite taxing, primarily due to the relatively
fast ascent to higher altitude, but the rewards are plentiful.
Lemosho Route
This is the longest and most remote
route to Kilimanjaro. After beautiful forests and moorlands it
crosses the Shira Plateau to meet up with the Machame Route.
Groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger as
the forests around the Lemosho Glades are rich in buffalo,
elephant and other game.
Rongai Route
This remote and less frequently used route is the second easiest
route to Kilimanjaro. The approach to the mountain is from the
less-forested north side and the descent is by the Marangu
Route. There are several variations, the one described below is
a longer route taking in Mawenzi Tarn.
Shira Route
The Shira route, approaches
Kilimanjaro’s summit from the west and crosses the caldera of
Shira Volcano before heading beneath the southern ice fields of
Kibo. The route is seldom used by other trekkers and so your
initial two days on the mountain are less crowded than on most
other routes.
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- Oldonyo LeNgai "Mountain of God" in Tanzania
Mount Kenya Climbing At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second
highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, during
whose period of activity (3.1–2.6 million years ago) it is
thought to have risen to 6,500 m. There are 12 remnant glaciers
on the mountain, all receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks
that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys. With its
rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount
Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa.
The evolution and ecology of its afro-alpine flora also provide
an outstanding example of ecological processes. There are three
main routes, which penetrate the forest and the moorland. The
routes are Naromoru, Sirimon and Chogoria and each of which has
something different to offer. Naromoru is the fastest route to
point Lenana but not as scenic as the other two. Mt. Kenya's
Nelion Summit, Batian Summit and Point Lenana
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Mount Kenya
Climbing Routes
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Sirimon down Sirimon A more gradual trek to the
summit, traversing areas of rich forest cover before
emerging into the sprawling moorlands. This hike is
usually rated as the easiest among the short trips and
is quite popular with persons attempting to reach an
altitude exceeding 4000m for the first time. It is a
good choice for large trekking groups as it follows the
same trail up and down, making it convenient for those
who are unable to reach the summit to stay behind at
lower camps to wait for the rest of the group to
complete the trip then descend together. Unless
preferred, camping is not necessary as accommodation is
available in a lodge and mountain huts throughout the
trip.
Mt Kenya Climb Sirimon down Chogoria On this Mount Kenya
climbing experience, you ascend via the dry and little used
Sirimon Trail and descend on the scenic Chogoria Trail. You
reach point Lenana (4985 m), the highest point accessible to
walkers, and return to base. Mount Kenya is Africa's second
highest mountain. Above the habitable altitude, you find a
rainforest zone, abundant with many tree species and wildlife
too. Further up is open moorland, and beyond is the snow line
where vegetation is sparse. Finding snow on the equator was a
great surprise for the first Europeans to get to East Africa.
Sirimon down Narumoru The Naro Moru route is the fastest
and therefore also the most popular route onto the mountain,
being used by many of the tour and outfitting companies guiding
clients up to Point Lenana.
Mount Meru Climbing Mount Meru is one of Africa's most
beautiful volcanoes, and it is the second highest mountain in
Tanzania at 4,5685m, the third highest in Africa.
The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s
gem. This prime location gives walkers the opportunity to spot
some of the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. The ascend
is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams,
through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and
moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which
provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand
feet below in the crater. Weather permitting, Kilimanjaro can be
seen in the West. There are two huts available to climbers on
the mountain and firewood is supplied. The best time to climb
Meru is between October and February. But also June to
September, while it is colder then.
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4 days Selous Luxury Lodge Safari
5 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangire
5 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
6 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
( Wildebeest migration Special)
7 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti,
Tarangire
7 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
 Tanzania
and Zanzibar Honeymoon Trip
Safari in Tanzania then relax in Zanzibar. This twin centre safari and beach honeymoon
is for those honeymooners that want something more unique.. We
offer a wide range of different types of honeymoons to Africa and the
Indian Oceans. To read more about our honeymoon destinations click Safari & Beach Honeymoon
Holidays
 Tanzania
offers some of the best wildlife safaris in Africa.
Whether visiting the Big Five of Serengeti National
Park, the jaw dropping Ngorongoro Crater, the wilderness
of the Selous Game Reserve or the amiable chimpanzees of
Mahale and Gombe you will not be disappointed. Tanzania
offers the best parks to see big cats and the big five
and can be combined with some pristine beaches off the
coastline where you can relax at the end of your
safari...
Accommodation
A range of safari accommodation is available in
Tanzania. Western style luxury lodges and luxury tented
camps are available for the wildlife enthusiast. Some of
the best lodges include Migration Camp, Ngorongoro
Crater Lodge, Migration Camp, Klein's Camp, Nomad's
Greytoke, Nomad's Serengeti Safari Camp and Tarangire
Treetops..
Safaris
 Please find below a selection of sample itineraries with
approximate costs for wildlife and migration safaris to
Tanzania. Some of these itineraries may also be combined
with gorilla safaris to both Rwanda and/or Uganda. These
are by no means all of the itineraries that we offer
however they will give you a taster of what is
available...For further itineraries or enquiries please
do not hesitate to fill in our contact form and we will
get back to you with a detailed quote and itinerary at
the earliest possible convenience.
Tanzania Safaris
A Tanzania Safari with Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing
provides you with the ultimate Tanzanian holiday.
Experience Tanzania's rich diversity of culture and
wildlife. Whether you decide upon: a luxury lodge safari
to Ngorongoro Crater, a camping adventure safari in
Serengeti, Lake Manyara walking tour, Tarangire Selous,
Mikumi, Ruaha, Arusha, climbing Tanzania's Mount
Kilimanjaro, relaxing on superb Zanzibar Beaches,
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We Safaris specializes in:
* Private, Tailor-made Tanzania Safaris, designed to
suit your budget
* Breathtaking Natural History including the Wildebeest
Serengeti Migration
* Safaris to the Selous Game Reserve and off the beaten
track safaris.
* Trekking, mountain climbs and wilderness budget
camping adventure
* Tanzania Bird watching Safaris
* Tanzania Photographic Safari
* Tanzania Cultural Safaris
 For more adventurous travel, leave the tourist trail and
select a private Tanzania safari in the unspoilt
Southern Circuit (including the vast wilderness of the
Selous Game Reserve). Alternatively, Wild Things
Tanzania Safaris provides the challenge of trekking
safari in the Udzungwa Mountains, Ngorongoro Highlands
or Kilombero Valley. Thrill seekers may prefer to climb
Oldoinyo Lengai, Tanzania's only active volcano or take
a sunrise balloon safari across the Serengeti.
Kenya Safaris in the best National Park / Game Reserve
Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing Safaris is one of Kenya's
finest tours, safaris and travel companies, specializing
in short excursions, extended safaris, specialist and
tailor-made travel and safaris, car hire, hotel and
safari lodge bookings and much much more...
We cover the whole of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda
with our centrally based headquarters in Nairobi -
Kenya.
African Safari Holiday
An African or Kenya safari is an amazing travel
experience. The diverse wildlife and stunning scenery
make Kenya and East Africa the perfect safari locations.
As local, African safari operators, we offer you the
best holidays with quality,
value for money and personal service.
We also customize our safaris and offer options, such as
adventure travel, luxury tours and beach holidays. See
our Kenyan and East Africa safari list below, as well as
our Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidays.
African Safari Selection
See below full Kenya Safari list
Kenya wildlife safaris
Masai Mara Safari
A 3 day safari lodge to Masai Mara, one of the most
famous national parks in the world, with an abundance of
wildlife. Accommodation in luxury lodges which have
facilites such as swimming pools. The Kenya Safaris:
can be combined with an African beach vacation if you
will be interested to see the beautiful white sand
beaches in Mombasa, Lamu, Malindi, Watamu or the
Tanzania Island - Zanzibar
Africa Offers
Africa is an immensely rewarding place to travel to,
thanks to unspoilt natural surroundings, such as the
wildlife and vegetation, and the spectacular landscapes
When on safari, you may see everything from snow capped
mountains to forests and
white tropical beaches, all in a day's travel- it's that
diverse. Finally the local cultures add to your holiday
like no where else in the world.
Safari in Africa
Safaris began in Kenya and Tanzania and these are the
best destinations for a safari. A Kenya safari offers
amazing diversity and superb wildlife viewing. Rift
Valley, is a good location too, known as for the scenery
and rich wildlife in natural surroundings.
A safari in Africa is in some ways like an expedition -
exciting and adventurous, but requiring careful thought
and planning , which is what we, as locally based tour
operators, are there for.. however you must plan for a
leisurely pace of travel to truly enjoy your tour - so
whether you have 3 days or 30, make sure you do not plan
for too much in your travel.
Most of your safari will be in the " bush ", but this
does not mean your travel will involve "roughing it" -
you can have all the luxury you want ! Africa is home to
many internationally reputed hotels and lodges luxury
tented camps, with well appointed rooms, excellent
cuisine and deluxe facilities such as bars and swimming
pools. You can also fly between most places during your
luxury safari.
Africa Safari Planner : See our safari planning guide,
to help with the basics of designing your trip, be it
Kenya travel ,a Tanzania safari , beach vacation in
Mombasa or Zanzibar or an Uganda Gorilla Trek adventure
holiday.
3 Days Masai Mara Lodge/ Camping Safari
Masai Mara, Kenya
This famous wildlife park is a top safari location, and
one of the natural wonders
of the world, being the site of the annual wildebeest
migration..
3 Days Amboseli Lodge/ Camping Safari or Tsavo
Safari to Mombasa
Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's oldest park, is
located near the Kenya and
Tanzania border, "in the shadow" of Africa's highest
mountain, the snow capped Kilimanjaro.
The park is known for its wildlife, especially it's
prolific elephant population. Amboseli also hosts the
big cats, herbivores and numerous bird species including
flamingo and a variety of plains game.
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Samburu Reserve, established in 1985, is an
arid, hilly region with riverine forests, doum
palms, acacia woodland and scrubland, offering a
dramatic and rugged landscape in a rather remote
location of Kenya - which is precisely the
attraction of this reserve - fewer tourists in a
wildlife rich, desert like setting amidst a
colourful local tribe.
4 Days Kenya Bird watching - Wildlife Safari -
Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
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6 Day Samburu - Sweetwaters - Aberdares - Lake
Naivasha
7 Days Discover Kenya Safari - Amboseli - Lake
Nakuru - Maasai Mara
8 Days Kenya Safari to Amboseli - Aberdares - Lake
Nakuru - Maasai Mara
9 Days Kenya Safari with Beach Extension - Lake
Nakuru-Maasai Mara-Mombasa
10 Days Kenya Classic Safari-Amboseli-Mt Kenya- Samburu
- Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
11 Days Magical Kenya-Amboseli-Aberdares-Samburu-Mt
Kenya-Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara
12 / 14 / 16 /17 / 21 Days Best of Kenya & Tanzania
Safari Expedition
African Safari offers you a chance to experience a
natural world unchanged by the
passage of time. The Kenya Safari wilderness is home
to an endless array of
ecosystems, the staging ground for natural cycles of
life, death and regeneration
as old as the planet itself.
This great range of natural habitats means that
there is plenty to explore, and
plenty of species to encounter during your Africa
vacation. This is a land of
endless potential for the wildlife African Safari
Tour enthusiast.
On a Serengeti Safari, Tanzania Safari, Kenya
Holiday, African Adventure, Kenya
Vacation, Kenya Tour you will enjoy a variety of
amazing African landscapes and
some of the best game viewing possible.
Our seasoned African safari professionals will help
you plan the perfect Africa
Safari, Kenya Safari, Tanzania Safari, African
Adventure, Africa Vacation, Kenya
Holiday and African Classic Safari.
Call us today to help make your Africa Safari dream
escape happen.
Guides
At Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking / Climbing Safaris we use
local guides whenever possible. We believe that local
guides have that extra bit of knowledge which can make a
good safari into a great safari. Through using local
guides / porters we also adhere to our responsible
travel policy in contributing to the local economy
through tourism.
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