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KENYA & TANZANIA: Kilimanjaro & Beyond, Rongai Route Leave it to MTS to offer the most comprehensive, one-of-a-kind Kilimanjaro adventure! Our exclusive itinerary slips you into “safari mode” with exciting walks and elephant viewing in Amboseli National Park, then features a six-day climb of Kilimanjaro via the rarely-traveled Rongai Route, a singular trail skirting spectacular Mawenzi peak (you’ll be surprised how few people you’ll see during your ascent!). Matching the Rongai Route for its remote and wild nature is Tsavo National Park, where you’ll track game along the palm-fringed banks of the Galana River. (We have the only permit to camp and hike along this stunning waterway!) As a grand finale, this MTS signature trip ends with some “R&R” at the Indian Ocean coast, where you’ll bask in shameless luxury at a deluxe resort—a perfect spot to unwind at the conclusion of an unforgettable safari. Your guides include Alex Fiksman, one of East Africa’s leading mountaineers and rock-climbing aces, and Julius Odhiambo, one of Kenya’s top ornithologists and naturalists. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary: Kilimanjaro & Beyond - Rongai Route
Day 1 - Meet in Nairobi, Kenya. Overnight at the Karen Blixen Cottages, a peaceful retreat just outside Nairobi. Days 2-3 - Game viewing in Amboseli, noted for having the most magnificent elephant herds in Africa and dramatic views of Kilimanjaro. (Noted researchers Cynthia Moss and Joyce Poole have conducted groundbreaking elephant studies here for almost 30 years.) Days 4-7 - From the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Kenya side, you'll be climbing toward the "roof of Africa" through unspoiled forests, moorlands, and alpine zone, arriving at a high camp at 15,500'. Our itinerary includes an extra day for acclimatization below the craggy north face of Mawenzi, Kilimanjaro's forgotten peak (it's the second-highest point at 16,893 feet). Day 8 - Pre-dawn hike (the classic alpine start) to Kilimanjaro's glacier-clad summit to watch the sun rise over the African plains, an indescribable thrill and feeling of accomplishment! Descend to camp at 12,000'. Day 9 - Hike down through the lush equatorial rain forest, home to colobus and Syke's monkeys, and meet waiting vehicles for a drive to our hotel in Marangu, Tanzania. Day 10 - Drive to our camp along the Galana River in Tsavo East National Park, where Mountain Travel Sobek has an exclusive permit. Days 11-12 - Tsavo is Africa at its most intense and dramatic, a raw sunburned land through which the Galana, the only source of water for the wildlife, cuts a bright green swath. Accompanied by trackers and an armed escort, you'll carefully search for prides of lions, including the rare maneless males, stalk elephant herds, view hippos and crocs in quiet pools, and enjoy some of the best birding in Kenya. Day 13 - Drive to palm-fringed Watamu Beach at Malindi on the Indian Ocean coast, where you can swim, snorkel, bird-watch, or go deep-sea fishing (optional). Day 14 - Morning on the beach; fly to Nairobi in the afternoon and depart. Exclusive MTS Non-Climb Option ~ New! Not up for the climb? While your spouse, partner, or friend goes for the summit, you can enjoy traditional safari activities in five-star comfort—night and day game viewing, horseback riding, nature walks, “sundowners,” and more—at two elegant permanent camps: Ol Donyo Wuas, nestled at the foot of the Chyulu Hills; and Finch Hatton’s, a luxurious legacy of the former big game hunter in Tsavo. Both offer continuous views of Kilimanjaro. On Day 10 (see itinerary above) you’ll meet the group in Tsavo after the climb. Call for availability and prices.  Detailed Itinerary - KENYA & TANZANIA: Kilimanjaro & Beyond, Rongai Route 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com
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