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Upon your arrival to Nairobi an  English-speaking Explore-Kenya representative will greet you at customs  and immigration. The representative will be holding a clearly marked  page board with your name on it as you exit the arrivals hall.  This  representative will walk you through your welcome package documents and  itinerary, and they will answer any questions you may have. 

The  representative will also facilitate the visa process for you. After  completing the visa process, you will continue to the baggage claim hall  and passenger pick up. Here you will be met by your driver for a  private transfer to the smaller Wilson airport where you will take a 60  minute flight to Mombasa. Upon arrival in Mombasa, you will have the  option to visit local shops and restaurants, relax at your hotel or -  depending on the time - start your tour!

Arrival - Settle at hotel; meal; 15 minute welcome/meet and greet, remarks and review itinerary; visit local shops/restaurants (optional), relax at your hotel or - depending on the time - start your tour!

Day 1: Let the adventure begin!

Meet your experienced guide who will provide an overview of the day's adventure and ensure you're prepared for the trek ahead. 

6:00 AM: Departure from  Hotel/Residence/Airport at 6am and then drive for 2 and  half hours to arrive Nanyuki town at 8.30am. Here you will have a stop  over at the equator crossing. This is an imaginary line that divides the  earth into 2 hemispheres. north and south. There is a big sign where  you will be able to take a photo saying you are now crossing the  equator. 

Scenic Overlooks: Stop at strategic viewpoints along the  route to admire panoramic vistas of the mountain's snow-capped peaks and  the sweeping plains below.

8:30 AM: From here you will proceed for another 15  minutes where you will start of first game drive that will be at least 3hours and this will take  you to see the chimpanzee and more wild animals on the northern side of  the vast conservancy.  Arrive at Serena sweet waters lodge by 2 pm. Here you will have a look  at the animals coming to the watering hole in front of the lodge to  drink water while you enjoy taking photos of the resident monkeys at the  lodge. Enjoy lunch  You will drive to the eastern side of the park where you will be able to  visit a blind rhino called Baraka.  Have additional game drives enroute to the Hotel  Dinner and overnight at Kongoni Camp or engage in any of the activities below:

• Marangu  Route Hike: Embark on a trek along the Marangu Route, also known as the  "Coca-Cola Route," famous for its scenic beauty and relatively gentle  terrain.
• Mandara Hut Excursion: Hike to Mandara Hut, the first  stopping point on the Marangu Route, surrounded by lush rain forest and  offering stunning views of the mountain.
• Cultural Interaction: Engage with local guides and porters, learning about their  culture, traditions, and the significance of Kilimanjaro in Tanzanian  folklore.
• Nature Walk: Explore the diverse ecosystems,  lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and  moorlands.

Evening: Return to Kongoni Camp

Day 2: Mt. Kenya

7:00 am: Pick up from your Hotel to Mount  Kenya through Sirimon Gate  

7:40 am :On completion of park entry formalities at the Sirimon Gate,  you begin a 3½ hour (9 km’s) hike through forest, bamboo, rosewood and  heather zones to Old Moses camp (also called Judmeier Camp) at 3300  meters.  We gain 740 meters on the ascent and begin to truly acclimatize. The  forest and bamboo are home to hundreds of buffaloes, elephants,  bushbucks and a plethora of bird species  

11:30am: We hike a little higher about 1 km from Old Moses camp to 3600  meters to see 2 Mount Kenya peaks – Nelion and Batian next to each  other. These peaks are climbed only by professional alpinists.  

1:00pm: After taking pictures we descend down from 3600 meters to Old  Moses camp at 3300 meters for our picnic lunch.  

2:00 pm: After lunch we descend down for 9 km’s (1.5 hours) to Sirimon  gate where you get your driver guide and transfer back to  Kongoni Camp o around 5:00pm.

6:00 pm : Dinner

7:00 pm: Engage in any of the following activities:

• Marangu  Route Hike: Embark on a trek along the Marangu Route, also known as the  "Coca-Cola Route," famous for its scenic beauty and relatively gentle  terrain.
• Mandara Hut Excursion: Hike to Mandara Hut, the first  stopping point on the Marangu Route, surrounded by lush rain forest and  offering stunning views of the mountain.
• Cultural Interaction: Engage with local guides and porters, learning about their  culture, traditions, and the significance of Kilimanjaro in Tanzanian  folklore.
• Nature Walk: Explore the diverse ecosystems,  lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and  moorlands.

Day 3: Ngare Ndare Forest

7:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel and drive to Ngare Ndare forest.  Ngare Ndare forest is a lush indigenous forest  at the northern foothills of Mt. Kenya. Azure pools glisten at the  bottom of waterfalls and 200 years old trees stretch into the canopy  supporting a rich variety of bird and animal life. The forest is a vital  corridor that links the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Northern Kenya to  Mount Kenya forest reserve, and one which elephants have been using for centuries. Visitors will enjoy scenery to through the Kenyan  highlands , pass the Equator and to Ngare Ndare Conservancy.

12:00 Pm: Lunch

1:30 PM: On completion of formalities at Ngare Ndare you will begin a 3 hour  drive to  Nanyuki town . Travel to Nanyuki town is on  average 3hrs each way.

7:00 PM: We arrive back to Nairobi, transfer you to your hotel/ residence.

Day 4: Departure...

You will have breakfast and check out of your hotel by 11am. You will have a private transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. You will then have a private transfer to Jomo International Airport for your trip home! Until next time...