TANZANIA- EAST AFRICA MEDICAL EXPEDITIONS; KILIMANJARO, SERENGETI & NGORONGORO CRATER

TOURS TO EAST AFRICA,1st–16th MAY &1st-16th NOVEMBER

DAY ONE: Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport and picked up by our team, driving to Arusha city for dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Arusha. (FB)

DAY TWO: After breakfast driving to Meserani Snake Park, where you will have a chance to see all reptiles found in Africa, Tanzania specifically. The rest time of the day will have a class for Advanced Cardiac Life Support course. Dinner and overnight at the same Hotel in Arusha. (FB)

DAY THREE: Another day of class for Pediatric Advanced Life Support course with Dr. Navin and other Doctors, after lunch will have a climb briefing and our Guides will look and suggest all climbing gears you have. Dinner and overnight at the same Hotel in Arusha. (FB)

KILIMANJARO MACHAME ROUTE 7 DAYS

Kilimanjaro Climbing Machame Route 7 Days will pass through montane, Shira and moorland plateaus, ice fields to the peak through Barafu campsite. (FB)

DAY FOUR: CLIMB THROUGH MONTANE FOREST.

The climb starts from Machame Gate (1,800 m.) after a short walk through the attractive banana and coffee farms of Machame village. The path follows a ridge through dense montane forest which is the richest forested area on the mountain. On sunny days and especially in the dry season, this section is very lush and beautiful; it can also be a very muddy experience, particularly if it has rained recently! You have lunch at ‘Halfway Clearing’, a small opening in the trees, and continue climbing steadily. The gradient becomes gentler as the forest slowly merges into giant heather close to the next camp near the ruins of Machame

Hut (3,000 m.).

DAY FIVE: CLIMB TO THROUGH SHIRA PLATEAU

A shorter day that begins by climbing up a steep ridge to reach a small semicircular

cliff known as Picnic Rock. There are excellent views of Kibo and the jagged rim of Shira Plateau from here, and it is a good rest point too! The trail continues less steeply to reach the Shira Plateau. You camp near Shira Hut (3,840m.) which has some of the most stunning views on Kilimanjaro; close to the huge volcanic cone of Kibo, the spectacular rock formations of Shira Plateau, and looking across to Mt. Meru floating on the clouds. [4-6 hours walking]

DAY SIX: CLIMB THROUGH MOORLAND PLATEAU

In this morning of gentle ascent and panoramic views, leaving the moorland plateau behind to walk on lava ridges beneath the glaciers of the Western Breach. After lunch near the Lava Tower junction (4,550 m.) Descend to the bottom of the Great Barranco valley (3,900 m.), sheltered by towering cliffs and with extensive views of the plains far below. [5-7 hours walking]

DAY SEVEN: CLIMB TO THROUGH ICE FIELDS

A steep climb up the Barranco Wall leads us to an undulating trail on the south- eastern flank of Kibo, with superb vistas of the Southern Icefields. The terrain changes to scree, with pockets of lush vegetation in sheltered hollows, and there is only a short distance to our camp at Karanga (4,000 m.), the last water point on the approach to Barafu, in a narrow valley. There is plenty of time to rest, or for a short optional acclimatization walk in the afternoon up the valley above the camp. [4-5 hours walking]

DAY EIGHT: CLIMB THROUGH BARAFU CAMPSITE

A short but steep climb out of Karanga, and an easy path on compacted scree with wide views to reach Mweka Junction (4,150 m.). We then climb steadily to reach the Barafu campsite (4,600 m.) and continue to the plateau at the bottom of the South-East valley (4,800 m.). The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before an early night. [4-5 hours walking]

DAY NINE: CLIMB TO UHURU PEAK.

Will start the ascent by torchlight at about 1 a.m. so that we can be up on the Crater rim by sunrise. The steep climb over loose volcanic scree has some well-graded

zig-zags and a slow but steady pace will take you to Stella Point (5,735 m.), in about five or six hours. Will rest there for a short time to enjoy the sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the two hours round trip from here along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m.), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Barafu is surprisingly fast, and after some refreshment, we continue to descend to reach our final campsite (3,800 m.) Millennium. Most of climbers will be too tired to notice the beauty of the forest surrounding the crowded campsite. [11-15 hours walking]

DAY TEN: RETRACE THROUGH FOREST TO MWEKA GATE

A sustained descent through lovely forest with lush undergrowth takes us to the National Park gate at Mweka (1,650 m.); and on through coffee and banana farms to Mweka village. [4-6 hours walking] then drive to Arusha. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Arusha. (FB)

End of the climb

DAY ELEVEN: A relaxation day after the climb doing massage, if any lecture will be conducted this day. Stay, dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Arusha. (FB)

SAFARI TO SERENGETI AND NGORONGORO CRATER DAY TWELVE: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Depart after breakfast to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area and passing through Olduvai Gorge the site for Leakey’s family discoveries of fossils of human and animal ancestors dating to almost two million years back. Game viewing enroute, with an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. (FB)

DAY THIRTEEN: ENJOYING FULL DAY GAME VIEWING IN SERENGETI

A full day in endless vast plains of Serengeti National park, Enjoying a morning game viewing. After Lunch you proceed with an afternoon game drive and your dinner will be served at your lodge overnight at the same lodge. (FB)

DAY FORTEEN:GAME DRIVE TO NGORONGORO

Early morning having a cup of tea or coffee followed by a morning game drive

enjoying the Serengeti plains, this time you may see a hunt or a kill although is not guaranteed. In the morning animals are active and there is a good light for pictures. Back to the camp for an early lunch then depart to Ngorongoro, which is among the Seven Wonders of the World, The Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and overnight at lodge right on a rim of the crater. (FB)

DAY FIFTEEN: SAFARI IN NGORONGORO CRATER

Having an early breakfast at 06:00 then will start descending 2000ft down the crater by using our 4wheel drive safari vehicle for a tour exploring the crater, Then will have a break to enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater. After lunch you continue with exploring this magnificent crater while concentrating on hundreds of games inside the crater. Then late afternoon you will ascend and drive back to Arusha city, dinner and overnight at the Hotel in Arusha. (FB)

End of Safari

DAY SIXTEEN: FLYING BACK HOME

You will enjoy leisure breakfast then drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the flight.

ABBREVIATION:

FB – Full Board