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Jane Seywald Memorial Trek
to Mount Kenya
Many of you will have known Jane or been in
contact with her via email or by telephone. In May 2007 Jane started feeling
unwell and at the end of August was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Jane
passed away on the 11th of November. For the last 2 weeks she was cared for in
the St. Barnabas Hospice in
Lincoln, St Barnabas specializes in the care of the terminal ill. During
her funeral some 1800 pounds was raised for St Barnabas. We have now decided to
do a memorial trek to Mount Kenya to raise more funds for St Barnabas. Our local
partner for Mount Kenya - Mountain Rock Kenya-
has given us a special price and we are running the trip at cost to give St
Barnabas maximum benefits. Georg Seywald will be leading the trek.
Flights are now
available and can be booked with the following link.
Day 1:
After overnight flight transfer from Nairobi to the slopes of Mount Kenya for
lunch. In the afternoon is a 3-4 hours nature walk through the forest reserve to
Mau Mau caves, the former base for Kenya's freedom fighters. As you hike you
learn about plants, birds and animals found in the forest from your escort
naturalist guide. A traditional dance performance can also be arranged at the
lodge after dinner to liven up the evening. Dinner and overnight at Mountain
Rock Lodge.
13/02/09
Day 2:
Transfer to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). After completion of park entry
formalities, you begin a 3-4 hour hike through montane forest, bamboo, rosewood
and heather zones to Old Moses camp (3300m). The forest and bamboo are home to
hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m)
14/02/09
Day 3:
After an early breakfast at 0700hrs, commence a 6-7 hours trek through the
sprawling moorlands d up to the Shipton's hut (4200m). The hike provides
opportunities for fascinating views of unique moorland plants and scenery but is
also a test on your individual endurance. You gain good acclimatization as you
cover an altitude range of 900m. Lunch stop is at a vantage point on the
Mackinder valley. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m)
15/02/09
Day 4:
Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to
Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing
huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder's camp (4,300m) which is
located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley. Dinner and overnight
at Mackinder's Camp (4300m)
16/02/09
Day 5:
Start predawn summit attempt at 0300 hrs, hiking for three hours up to Pt.
Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to see the African
sunrise. From Pt. Lenana you have good views of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian
(5199m) and other surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the summit of Mt.
Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding from the sky over 340km to the south. From
the summit descend to Mintos/Hall tarn campsite (4,300m) for breakfast then
relax for the rest of the day. Interested persons can explore the Gorge's
valley. Dinner and overnight at Mintos campsite
17/02/09
Day 6:
After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Meru Mount Kenya cabins situated at
the Chogoria Park gate (3,000m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time
to enjoy the gorgeous landmarks on the lower gorges valley including Vivienne
falls, Nithi falls, mushroom rocks and an array of interesting mountain plants.
Today you have a chance to clean up and relax at the Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
18/02/09
Day 7:
After breakfast gradually descend through the Chogoria Forest to meet up with
our vehicle for transfer to Mountain Rock Lodge and meet up with the none
trekkers. Overnight Mountain Rock.
19/02/09
Day 8:
After breakfast drive north to Samburu Game Reserve. On arrival, do a late
afternoon game drive en route to our camp by the river banks. Dinner and
overnight bush camp.
20/02/09
Day 9:
Whole day of game drives in Samburu. Samburu park which straddles the Ewasongiro
River is the most renowned representative of semi-arid parks in Kenya. Some
endemic animals found here are found no where else on our tour circuit. These
include the reticulated girrafe, jackson hartebeest, gravy zebra and gerenuk
among others. During the hot hours of the day you retire in one of the lodge
for a swim or drink at extra charge. Dinner and overnight bush camp.
21/02/09
Day 10:
Morning game drive as we leave the Reserve for a drive back to Mountain Rock
Lodge for lunch. Later return to Nairobi and depart.
Option B - Mount
Kenya only
£520 includes
£100 for St Barnabas
Flight
Price:
£482.80
per adult inc. £169.80 tax & fees
Outbound
Wed 11 February 2009
KENYA AIRWAYS
From: HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR)
Depart: 20:00 Wed 11 Feb
Economy
To: NAIROBI (NBO)
Arrive: 06:30 Thu 12 Feb
Next day arrival
Flight no: KQ0101
Direct Flight
Inbound
Thu 19 February 2009
KENYA AIRWAYS
From: NAIROBI (NBO)
Depart: 23:50 Thu 19 Feb
Economy
To: HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR)
Arrive: 06:45 Fri 20 Feb
Next day arrival
Flight no: KQ0102
Direct Flight
12/02/09
Day 1:
After overnight flight transfer from Nairobi to the slopes of Mount Kenya for
lunch. In the afternoon is a 3-4 hours nature walk through the forest reserve to
Mau Mau caves, the former base for Kenya's freedom fighters. As you hike you
learn about plants, birds and animals found in the forest from your escort
naturalist guide. A traditional dance performance can also be arranged at the
lodge after dinner to liven up the evening. Dinner and overnight at Mountain
Rock Lodge.
13/02/09
Day 2:
Transfer to Sirimon Park gate (2600m). After completion of park entry
formalities, you begin a 3-4 hour hike through montane forest, bamboo, rosewood
and heather zones to Old Moses camp (3300m). The forest and bamboo are home to
hundreds of buffaloes, elephants, bushbucks and a plethora of bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Old Moses Camp (3300m).
14/02/09
Day 3:
After an early breakfast at 0700hrs, commence a 6-7 hours trek through the
sprawling moorlands d up to the Shipton's hut (4200m). The hike provides
opportunities for fascinating views of unique moorland plants and scenery but is
also a test on your individual endurance. You gain good acclimatization as you
cover an altitude range of 900m. Lunch stop is at a vantage point on the
Mackinder valley. Dinner and overnight at Shipton's Camp (4200m)
15/02/09
Day 4:
Departing at 0800hrs ascend the Hausberg col (4700m) then descend steeply to
Hausberg valley and Oblong tarns before making a further steep ascent, crossing
huge boulders via Two Tarn on the way to Mackinder's camp (4,300m) which is
located along the Naromoru route within the Teleki Valley. Dinner and overnight
at Mackinder's Camp (4300m).
16/02/09
Day 5:
Start predawn summit attempt at 0300 hrs, hiking for three hours up to Pt.
Lenana (4,985m), the hikers summit, arriving there in time to see the African
sunrise. From Pt. Lenana you have good views of Pt. Nelion (5188m), Pt. Batian
(5199m) and other surrounding peaks, and on a clear day the summit of Mt.
Kilimanjaro can be seen protruding from the sky over 340km to the south. From
the summit descend to Mintos/Hall tarn campsite (4,300m) for breakfast then
relax for the rest of the day. Interested persons can explore the Gorge's
valley. Dinner and overnight at Mintos campsite.
17/02/09
Day 6:
After breakfast, begin a 5-6 hour descent to Meru Mount Kenya cabins situated at
the Chogoria Park gate (3,000m). The descent is gentle and it offers ample time
to enjoy the gorgeous landmarks on the lower gorges valley including Vivienne
falls, Nithi falls, mushroom rocks and an array of interesting mountain plants.
Today you have a chance to clean up and relax at the Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
18/02/09
Day 7:
After breakfast gradually descend through the Chogoria Forest to meet up with
our vehicle for transfer to Mountain Rock Lodge. Overnight Mountain Rock.
19/02/09
Day 8:
Morning at leisure at Mountain Rock, afternoon transfer to Nairobi for flight
home.
Option C - Mountain Rock and Samburu
£520 includes £100 for St Barnabas
Flight
Price:
£482.80
per adult inc. £169.80 tax & fees
Outbound
Sat 14 February 2009
KENYA AIRWAYS
From: HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR)
Depart: 20:00 Sat 14 Feb
Economy
To: NAIROBI (NBO)
Arrive: 06:30 Sun 15 Feb Next
day arrival
Flight no: KQ0101
Direct Flight
Inbound
Sat 21 February 2009
KENYA AIRWAYS
From: NAIROBI (NBO)
Depart: 23:50 Sat 21 Feb
Economy
To: HEATHROW AIRPORT (LHR)
Arrive: 06:45 Sun 22 Feb Next
day arrival
Flight no: KQ0102
Direct Flight
15/02/09
Day 1:
Transfer from Nairobi to the slopes of Mount Kenya for lunch. In the afternoon
is a 3-4 hours nature walk through the forest reserve to Mau Mau caves, the
former base for Kenya's freedom fighters. As you hike you learn about plants,
birds and animals found in the forest from your escort naturalist guide. A
traditional dance performance can also be arranged at the lodge after dinner to
liven up the evening. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge
16/02/09
Day 2:
Day trip to Aberdare National Park. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge.
17/02/09
Day 3:
Visit to local villages and later meet up with group returning from Mount Kenya.
Dinner and overnight at Mountain Rock Lodge.
18/02/09
Day 4:
Free day at Mountain Rock Lodge.
19/02/09
Day 5:
After breakfast drive north to Samburu Game Reserve. On arrival, do a late
afternoon game drive en route to our camp by the river banks. Dinner and
overnight bush camp.
20/02/09
Day 6:
Whole day of game drives in Samburu. Samburu park which straddles the Ewasongiro
River is the most renowned representative of semi-arid parks in Kenya. Some
endemic animals found here are found no where else on our tour circuit. These
include the reticulated girrafe, jackson hartebeest, gravy zebra and gerenuk
among others. During the hot hours of the day you retire in one of the lodge
for a swim or drink at extra charge. Dinner and overnight bush camp.
21/02/09
Day 7:
Morning game drive as we leave the Reserve for a drive back to Mountain Rock
Lodge for lunch. Later return to Nairobi and depart.
Flights are now
available and can be booked with the following link.
http://www.lastminute.com/site/travel/flights/?skin=lmnukgoogle&linkdesc=flightshp&AID=10309968&PID=2958176Kilimanjaro Guides and
Porters Union Volunteer program ============================================
Published by: Kilimanjaro Guides and Porters Union (Ltd)
Editor: Joseph J. NyabasiSend your comments to:
info@kilimanjaro-union.com
Website:
http://www.kilimanjaro-union.com Teach Porters in Tanzania:How amazing would it be to spend
three months teaching English in the foothills of the tallest free standing
mountain in the world? Be only hours from the famous Serengeti plains and
National Park. Now is your opportunity. Through our Volunteer Kilimanjaro
program, you will receive training, lodging, support and a place to teach for
three months. It is an amazing chance to be immersed in a culture that is one of
the most endearing in the world. Here is how it works: Volunteer Kilimanjaro
offers participants a fantastic opportunity to teach porters and guides on the
slopes of Kilimanjaro and Arusha, and to live as a family member in a local
home-stay. Where
will I live?Each volunteer lives with a
local family as a member of the household. The families have received training
on how to accommodate guests and will provide two meals a day and have boiled
water available for drinking. The meals consist of traditional foods such as
banana stew, rice, and ugali (a maize based porridge) amongst others. You will
be eating what the family eats, with the foodstuffs grown locally. All of the home-stays are in
small villages located on the slopes of Kilimanjaro or in the bustling town of
Arusha. Many of the families are of the Chagga tribe. As part of the family
participants also become an integral part of the village community. In all
village placements participants can experience traditional Tanzanian culture
whilst at the same time be an hour's public transport ride away from the many
Western amenities in the towns of Moshi and Arusha. What
is typical Training?As the training is intended to be on-going and permanent, it
is our hope and expectation that the porters and
guides will benefit from it in the long term.Besides the training in English, the porters and guides will
also get to know about:. First Aid. Social Health and H. I. V.
/ AIDS. Culture and customs of
different people in the world. Conservation of the
environment and the importance of helping the local community to understand
thisThe
training will be held in classrooms and, possibly, outside when practical. The
classrooms are at Machame
(Kilimanjaro) and Arusha.Classes
are from 2pm to 4pm (Arusha) and 3 to 5pm (Machame), Monday to Friday.In
Arusha classes are held at Diplomat House, Mianzia - on the Arusha – Nairobi
Road and at Machame in Kialia
village, both at the offices of Kilimanjaro Porters and Guides Union Ltd.Do
I need to speak Swahili?No, as you will be teaching
English it is the language of instruction, whilst Swahili is not used in the
classroom it would be helpful to have a working knowledge of the language to
gain insight into the culture. Swahili language books are recommended and the
orientation phase is designed to give people a basic knowledge of Swahili, which
is not a difficult language to learn. Who may participate?Anyone over the age of 18 may
participate in the programme. Professional teachers are particularly desired in
the subject areas of English, Biology, First Aid, and Computers. Acceptance as
a volunteer is dependent upon gaining a Tanzanian entry visa, the cost of which
varies from country to country – please check with the Tanzanian High Commission
or Embassy in your own country.Orientation
PhaseAn
orientation phase lasting some three to four days will take place on arrival for
the volunteer. This will cover
a basic course in Swahili, guided tours of the locality and an introduction to
the host family and students
as well as some local history.Program
DatesThe program runs throughout the
year, although low season months (March to June and October to December) are
better attended. We require at least a two-month commitment from participants.
Suggested Language Books.
Simplified Swahili by Peter M.
Wilson
Swahili Made Easy by J.F. Safari
English-Swahili Dictionary
Programme
Costs
A $200 dollar donation to facilitate program co-ordination
and support for the Union
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