Environmental Considerations: • Apart from CC Africa’s support of conservation efforts and rural communities, through the Africa Foundation (see appendix), CC Africa contributes financially to the conservation and protection of Mount Kenya through Kenya Wildlife Services • At Lamu’s Manda Bay, the operator is very involved with the Manda Primary School and is actively lobbying for Manda Bay to be established as a conservancy area
Community Involvement: • Mount Kenya ascents are guided by local Kenyans (Kikuyu) who have called the mountain home for centuries. They share their knowledge and teach guests of the spiritual significance of the mountain which is considered home to the gods. • At Manda Bay guests are introduced to the authentic lifestyle of the local community through guided village visits.
Day 01: on arrival at JomoKenyattaInternationalAirport you will be met by a CC African and chauffeured to the elegant House of Waine.
Enjoy one night at The House of Waine. Accommodation is in a lovely room with an ensuite bathroom.Your stay is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 02: After a delicious breakfast, you will leave the House of Waine and drive to Naromoru gate (altitude 2 700 metres). On the way, enjoy the picturesque views of the white highlands and the sprawling Aberdare ranges. After a superb picnic lunch, begin your acclimatization hike, through the dappled shade of lush forest vegetation, to arrive in the afternoon at the Met Station lodge (altitude 3050m). Here you will enjoy a scrumptious dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 03: After breakfast, set off on another hiking trail - this will take you through spectacular moorland and mountain valleys. Stop off for a quick lunch before hiking towards Mackinders Camp (altitude 4 300 metres). You will arrive in the early evening where you will enjoy a dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
Day 04: After breakfast, hike further up into a rocky area, where you can take in the picturesque vistas of the Two Tarn and the Oblong Tarn, before arriving at Shiptons Camp (altitude 4 200 metres), in the early afternoon. Spend your afternoon at leisure or, if you’re still feeling adventurous, visit the Shiptons caves. Enjoy a wholesome dinner and one overnight stay at the camp.
Day 05: At 03H00, wake up to a warm cup of tea and some biscuits, before embarking on another hike towards Lenana (altitude 4 985 meters), which promises to be the highlight of your trip. Spend your time taking in the fantastic scenery and, after taking some spectacular photos of the amazing Kenyan sunrise, you will descend down the slopes towards the Mintos Hut for a well-earned breakfast. Relax at the camp, before descending further to The Meru Chogoria Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
In the central highlands, a couple of hundred kilometres north of the equator, lays Mt Kenya. It is here, where the Kikuyu god ngai resides. It is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. It is one of the few places near the equator on Africa with permanent glaciers. The name of the country has been known to have been derived from Mt Kenya which was formerly known as MountKirinyaga.
The mountain is located 180 kilometres north of Nairobi and can often be seen from high-rise buildings in Nairobi and from Thika. It is an extinct volcano, which formed a couple of million years ago. The mountain is located in the Mount KenyaNational Park, which is a designated protected area around the mountain above 3200m altitude. The Kenya Wildlife Service manages the park. The national park covers an area of 700 square kilometres and was established in 1949.
The first documented ascent of the mountain was by Halford Mackinders. At the moment the mountain attracts several thousand climbers both local and international annually. It is this popularity, which has contributed to the deterioration of the environment and the litter accumulation.
At the base and around this mountain are famous hotels such as the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Outspans, Naro Moru River Lodge, Treetops, Mountain Lodge, Bantu Lodge and several others. Tourists who do not wish to climb often visit the hotels for the view, luxury accommodation, fresh air and the tranquil atmosphere.
Day 06: After a lovely breakfast at the lodge you will traverse through a thick bamboo forest, on foot, to meet up with a 4x4 vehicle, which will take you to ChogoriaTown – for your onward destination to Nairobi. Upon arrival at WilsonAirport you will be met by a CC Africa representative who will assist you onto a scheduled flight to Lamu Airstrip. After your arrival, you will be chauffeured to MandaBay.
Enjoy three nights at MandaBay. Accommodation is in a charming beach front room with an ensuite bathroom.Your stay is on a full board basis including scheduled activities.
Activities included: Sundowner cruises on a dhow (traditional Arabic sailing vessel), sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and bird walks or drives.
Activities excluded: Dhow charters, Deep sea fishing & Creek fishing, Motorised water sports, Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Archaeological site visits, and Boat trips.
MandaBay is one of many unspoilt, idyllic islands within the romantic Lamu archipelago, situated on the North-western tip of MandaIsland. The lodge lies in the tranquil inshore waters on a long sandy protected beach and is surrounded by miles of palm fringed, silky white, sandy beaches and intriguing creeks. With 12 cottages perfectly designed and in keeping with the local landscape, five of the rooms are set along the seafront with the other rooms set in-between and slightly behind. With five doubles and the rest twins, two cottages can be modified to accommodate triple beds. Each cottage has a large ceiling fan and refreshing showers inside the en-suite bathrooms, as well as a private veranda with a stunning ocean view. The Cuisine at MandaBay naturally features a marine flavour with freshly caught tuna, Mangrove Crab and Prawns considered a MandaBay delicacy! Romantic candle-lit dinners can also be brought straight to a guest’s veranda so meals can be enjoyed in total privacy. For the more adventurous traveller there is a vast variety of outdoor activities. Guests can choose from deep sea fishing in search of Marlin and Sailfish, windsurfing, water skiing and scuba diving to name a few. With regular sightings of Dolphins, turtles and the occasional Humpback whale the marine life excels. Guests can also enjoy safe snorkelling in the warm, gentle waters of the bay or venture out on the lodge’s private, fully fitted, 60ft traditional dhow “Utamaduni”.
Day 09: Departure Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to WilsonAirport. Upon your arrival you will be met by a CC Africa representative and chauffeured to JomoKenyattaInternationalAirport, where our services end.
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