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Mount Kilimanjaro: 6 days climb Machame route

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ITINERARY Day 1: Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Machame Gate, Hike to Machame Camp Day 2: Hike Machame Camp to Shira Camp Day 3: Hike Shira Camp to Lava Tower to Barranco Camp Day 4: Hike Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp Day 5: Hike Barafu Camp to Summit, down to Mweka Camp Day 6: Hike Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, drive to Moshi/Arusha Route description: For those who wish to climb Kilimanjaro, the Machame route is the best choice because of its acclimatization profile. The Machame route exposes the climber to higher Heights quicker (day three) which kick-start the body's adaptation to altitude. However, this route requires that a person be in good shape to be able to tackle the challenging Height gains and losses. The 6 day Machame route requires 19-24 hours of demanding walking, at extremely high Height, with only 4-6 hours of sleep. FULL ITINERARY: Arrival Day Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha/Moshi town for your overnight.

3 days: Game drive and walking safari in Ruaha National Park

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Day 1: Transfer to Ruaha National Park and sunset game drive Meet a guide and the safari jeep at Iringa and then depart to Ruaha National Park with lunch upon arrival. This will be followed by checking into your rooms then a late afternoon game drive along the Great Ruaha River. You will view the sunset activities of a variety of animal species such as Elephants, Giraffes, Gazelles, Kudus, Impalas also Birds and take in the scenery until 6:30pm before driving back for dinner and your overnight stay in the Government Bandas. Day 2: Full day safari in Ruaha National Park The day will begin with an early morning game drive, starting at sunrise and going through to breakfast. After breakfast there will be a drive through various habitats with various animals, birds and more stunning scenery of the Mwagusi Sand River as well as the Mdonya River. Stop for some lunch in the bush followed by further game viewing until sunset. Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay in the Government B

Enjoy Sunset View in Ruaha national Park

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Suggested itinerary - Ruaha National Park Day 1: Arrive in Iringa Arrive around 8:30 at Iringa airport, pick-up for breakfast at the Hotel then town tours to the Gangilonga Rock “Hehe word for the talking stone” to enjoy a view of Iringa town and nearby streets and map location of the city centre which will be followed by a tour to the Rock paintings in Igeleke hills for an orientation on the GPS’s, African technology with Hehe believes by the time till nowadays to 1.30 for lunch at the restaurant. Afterwards, a short drives to Isimila Stone Age Site and Earth pillars where you will hear the origin of Homo erectus between 300,000 and 400,000 years ago B.C then drive back for dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. Day 2: Day trip to Ruaha National Park Pick up from the hotel at 6.00 with packed breakfast and then departure for Ruaha National Park for one day safari, your activities will basically concentrate along the great Ruaha River, Mwagusi Sand River and Mdonya river w

2 DAYS TOWN TOUR IN IRINGA

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DAY 1: TOUR TO ISIMILA STONE AGE SITE &EARTH PILLARS – CHIEF MKWAWA MEMORIAL MUSEUM KALENGA Today you are going to wake up early for breakfast at your Lodge and then take a short drive to Isimila Stone Age site and Earth pillars. Here you will discover the uses of stone tools from around 400,000 years ago. You will see different excavations and research from different Universities all over the world. A short walk around the Gorge and pillars, formed as a result of water and wind erosion. You will get a great view of birds and animal tracking along the way for about 2 hours then you will head to Kalenga Museum where you will learn the ORIGIN and relationships between the Hehe people and other foreigners since 1980’s, not only from the past also today and future as we refer to CHIEF MKWAWA that will be followed by a short drive to Iringa Town for lunch at the restaurant, After a little nap our team will lead you to the Gangilonga rock for sunset Enjoy your dinner and overn

HOW TO OBTAIN A VISA ON ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA

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RUAHA NATIONAL PARK BIRDS CHECKLIST

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3 Days: See Iringa and Ruaha National Park

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Perched at cool 1600m on a cliff overlooking the valley of little Ruaha River Iringa was initially built up by Germans at a turn of the turn of the country as bastion against the local Hehe people. Now it’s a district capital, an important agricultural centre and the getaway for visiting Ruaha National park. The accommodation in the park varies from budget to luxury camps and lodges but we also provide tents for camping adventures. Here you can see the park through a custom, open roof, 4WD land cruiser. Plus take a walking safari along the great Ruaha River or hike to the famous Kimilamatonge hill for 3-4 hours. Day 1: Arrive in Iringa Arrive around 8:30 at Iringa airport, pick-up for breakfast at the Hotel then town tours to the Gangilonga Rock “Hehe word for the talking stone” to enjoy a view of Iringa town and nearby streets and map location of the city centre which will be followed by a tour to the Rock paintings in Igeleke hills for an orientation on the GPS’s, Afri