THREE DAY SAFARI
DAY ONE : Pick up from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel in an airconditioned vehicle via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule section of Kruger Park. After a short break ( swim/ early Sundowner at the bar ) you board the open Landcruiser for a Big Five sunset drive. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. After the game drive, you will be transferred to Marc?s Treehouse Lodge, where you are accommodated in fascinating treehouses. Dinner in the Boma around a crackling fire will be a typical South African meal.
DAY TWO : You will be transferred to the Orpen Gate of Kruger where you enjoy the open Gameviewer that provides unbeatable opportunities for a total sensual wildlife experience. These 4 x 4 vehicles easily access all roads in Kruger. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. Dinner and overnight at Marc?s Treehouse Lodge.
DAY THREE : Early morning game walk accompanied by your armed ranger. You will attempt to get close to the numerous animals that have made their home at Marc?s, especially nyala and buffalo. After breakfast, you drive via the Blyde River Canyon on your return to Johannesburg where you arrive in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.
TREEHOUSE TARIFF : R 4295 sharing ; R 4495 single ; R 2995 child under 12
TENTS : R 3495
GUEST HOUSES: R 4595
Experience Russian hospitality while living in a Russian family. Go fishing in the purest river in Europe - the Khopyor. Learn how to cook shashlyki (barbecue). Enjoy the truly Russian banya (sauna).
It is difficult to describe in words this tour to the region of Valparaiso because it is a region with so many histories, magic and poetry that always is different. This tour includes visiting the port of Valparaiso, patrimony of the humanity, characteristic by its 56 hills, picturesque funiculars, colorful districts… It includes the city of Viña del Mar, that it captivates us with its casino, palaces and singular architecture, called the Garden City. You will also enjoy travelling thru the pacific central coast, showing some exclusive resorts, our marine flora and fauna, see some small fishermen villages, seaweeds collectors etc. which will take you more into how our people live. In one sentence this unforgettable tour tries to show you both sides of the coin.
Santiago, the capital of Chile, cosmopolitan and one of the most important financial city of South America.
The city is located between beaches and mountains, a perfect place for visiting the exciting ski resorts only 50 kilometers away, or the beautifull beaches of Viña del Mar, near Valparaiso. This capital has many architectural treasures that invite you to walk through it slowly in order to discover splendid buildings like the Red House, a colonial style construction of 1769, which has been turned into a Museum and the "Palacio de la Moneda" (Palace of the Mint) (1805) - in the neo-classical style and the place where is the Chilean government. What is more, you have its splendid Cathedral, built in 1785.
There are also other important places, such as marvellous and extensive parks and our important Art Museum, opened in 1910, a conservative touch that provides a contrast with the adventurous design of the modern buildings and the bohemian atmosphere of the suburbs, where the surroundings invite one to take a break and have a coffee.
Finally as it is only one day tour in Santiago,I would suggest half day walking tour through out the most important civic and cultural sights in the historic center,and after lunch,touring the different areas of the city,including residential areas,artesan villages,climbing the foots of the Andes mountains,so as to obtain in one day the best impression of this big and extensive city.
Day 1 – Samburu/Buffalo Springs Game Reserves
After an early breakfast, drive through the agricultural and hilly mosaic of small scale farms, pineapple and cattle ranches via Nanyuki and Mount Kenya to Samburu National Reserve. Samburu came to international limelight in the early 2000 when a lioness adopted two Oryx babies, each at different times, akin to the Biblical Garden of Eden. Remote and rugged, this reserve provides some of the most colourful photography and unique game viewing in the country. After a brief afternoon rest enjoy tour first game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge FB or similar 360Km Approx 6hrs
Day 2- Samburu/Buffalo Springs Game Reserves
Spend early morning and afternoon game viewing drives in this reserve which covers 40 square miles 104 square kilometres. Ololokwe Table Mountain forms a dramatic backdrop to our game viewing, as we search the unique game only found north of the equator; - straight-horned Beisa Oryx antelope, long-necked Gerenuk gazelle, Blue legged Somali ostrich and the grevy zebra, the dirty brown Ewaso Nyiro River is dotted with doum palms and meanders through the reserve giving it an oasis setting. All meals at Samburu Lodge or similar FB
Day 3 Mount Kenya
Breakfast and check out. Drive south to your hotel situated in the shadow of Mt Kenya, Kenya's highest mountain at 17,000 feet 5,199 metres. The massive size of this mountain and its gleaming and eroded snow covered multiple peaks dominates the surrounding countryside and even affects the local climate. The Kikuyu tribe believed that their god, Ngai, lives on Mount Kenya and so they would always build their homes with the doors facing towards the mountain, to welcome their god. in Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge build deep in the forest. Enjoy game viewing at the floodlit water hole and salt lick from the comfortable lounge areas or from your room at any time of night. Dinner and overnight Serena Mountain Lodge FB 190kms Approx 4.5hrs NB: A warm jacket or sweater is highly recommended.
Day 4- Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast and check out. Drive via Nyahururu town with stop at the Thompson's Falls, named after Joseph Thompson the first European to walk from Mombasa to Lake Victoria in the early 1880's. Proceed thereafter to the Lake Nakuru National Park, home to thousands of lesser and greater flamingo. This park also provides sanctuary for Rothschild giraffe, black and white rhino and the elusive leopard. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy game drive by the lake shores lined with flamingoes, host of other birds and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar FB 270kms Approx 3hrs
Day 5- Masai Mara Game Reserve
Depart after breakfast to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. It offers wonderful sceneries, plenty of game and is perhaps the only place left in Kenya where visitors may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive in this vast and expansive reserve teeming with game. Dinner and overnight Keekorok Lodge or similar FB 365kms Approx 6hrs
Day 6– Masai Mara Game Reserve
Full day with morning and afternoon game viewing drives in search of the 'big five'. Masai Mara is the northern most extension of the Serengeti Plains and is home to prides of lion, the elusive leopard, stately giraffes, herds of elephants and zebras, migrating wildebeest and numerous other plains game. All meals and overnight Keekorok Lodge or similar FB
Day 7 – Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi and drop off hotel or transfer airport for onward connections B. 365 kms 6hrs
For those kind of traveler who need to enjoy the pure African Luxury , staying in some of the most luxury hotels and tented camp in Africa or keen on using the light planes to move to some of this privately located Lodges and Park , we welcome you to this Safari . Book with us today for the safari of your life time .
Discover the root of the first black man in the white house , President Barack Obama of the U.S.A. Travell with us to Kogelo , meet the grandmother , Mama Sarah and Obama Kins .
From the famous Masai Mara , to the Rift Valley , Culture , beaches and islands , send an inquiry and I will be at your service .
K2 BC Ttrek "The Valley of Mountain Gods:
From Skardu we drive to Askole, from where porters load up for the trek. On the first few stages we cross the anout of Biafo Glacier and negotiate the narrow trail above teh Braldu River, before ascending the lateral morain to the Baltoro Glacier. Ascending the glacier we gain unrivalled views of Karakorum. With the of stoping at non traditional campsite wherever possible, we move along the srounding rock spires, grannite towers. Ocasionally on and off the Baltoro Glacier itself, we reach Concordia from where we have spectacular view of some of the world's greatest giants like K2 (8611m), Borad Peak (8048m) Gasherbrum-II (8035), Gasherbrum-IV (7925m) Chogolisa (7665m) and golden throne (7240m). Baltoro Concordia Trek has been a highlight for trekkers and has allowed thousands of the magnificent of the Karakorums. The route follows Braldu River up to Baltoro Glacier, a 65km long highway of the ice.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrival at Islamabad, transfer to centrally located hotel.
Day 2 - Briefing at Ministry of Tourism and sightseeing of twin cities.
Day 3 - Fly to Skardu or Drive to Chilas
Day 4 - Day free at Skardu or Drive to Skardu
Day 5 - By jeep drive to Askole (Our first night in camps)
Day 6 - Traverse Biafo Glacier and cross Dumordu River to Jhola (6-7 hrs)
Day 7 - Trek to Paiyu provides good views of Baltoro Snout, Cathedral Tower and first view of triangle of K2 (5-7 hrs).
Day 8 - Day free at Paiyu (3600m)
Day 9 - A gradual climb up Baltoro Glacier on the southern edge with lovely walk of the last 90 minutes to the camp site at Khuburtze.
Day 10 - A 4-5 hrs walk mostely along the crest of the lateral moraine with stunning views of Paiyu Peak, Uli Biaho, Trango Towers and so on. A good camp site at 4200m at Urdukas.
Day 11 - The first hour walk is a bit difficult on the glacier, however the way is smoother and easy in the center. Continue opposite of Yermanendo Glacier for 3-4 hrs to the camp site at 4500m pitched in the center of the glacier at Goro.
Day 12 - Walking along the spectacular views and gigantic mountain panorama of Mustagh Tower G-IV, Mitre PEak, Broad Peak and the mighty Golden Throne. We reach the camp site at Concordia 4700m
Day 13 - Free day at concordia, explore the charm of mountains in the Karkorum.
Day 14 - Exploration and site trips to K2, Gasherbrum Base camps
Day 15 - Trek back to Goro
Day 16 - Trek back to Urdukas
Day 17 - Trek back to Paiyu
Day 18 - Trek back to Jhola
Day 19 - Trek back to Askole and drive by jeeps to Skardu
Day 20 - Drive to Chilas
Day 21 - Drive to Islamabad.
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BATURA TREK
Batura Trek, in the region around Passu (2543m) offers some of the best, new and thrilling adventure walking in the entire Northern Areas, from half and full day trips, to short, multi day walks right up to long, strenuous treks, and all within easy reach of the KKH. On hot days come and stand here appreciate the ice drafts off the glacier. Batura Glacier, stretching some 58 kilometers from the Batura Muztagh groups of the peaks to the west, right down to the KKH. It provides breathtaking views of high peaks like Ultar (7388m) Shishpare (7611m), Passu peak (7284m) and other peaks in Shimshal region. Most part of this trek is easy with wild flowers. One of the great impression of this trek is spent time with local Wakhi people especially women with their cattle. They will serve you the yogurt, batter and milk.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrival at Islamabad
Day 2 - Drive to Besham
Day 3 - Drive to Gilgit
Day 4 - Continue drive on Karakorum Highway to Gulmit.
Day 5 - Drive to Passu Bridge and walk along south terminal moraine, following shephereds track. The path level at the top of moraine with the wild roses and thorn bushes with impressive views. Continue to the small summer settlement of Mulunghil, a flat camp site at about 2900m (4-5 hrs).
Day 6 - Trverse Batura Glacier, near Kirgiswashk. The first 30 minutes walk is over large rough boulders with amother 10-90 minutes on relatively smooth but sleepery white ice and final 1-2 hrs easy walk along the north lateral moraine, takes you to Yashpirt, the main summer settlement with easy slopes, juniper forest with superb iceflow. 5-7 hrs walk camp site at 3300m.
Day 7 - Along lateral moraine to the Fatima Hill, a summer village with magnificent views of Batura group of Peaks (7500-7785m). A 4-5 hrs walk with superb views.
Day 8 - 2-4 hrs walk to Gutshism, along a rock filled steam through juniper and wild alpine flowers. A good camp site beside a stream with excellent views of Batura and Passu Massives.
Day 9 - Day free for local hikes and explorations.
Day 10 - Return same way to Khukil
Day 11 - Trek to Yashpirt
Day 12 - A beautiful walk of first two hours to Yakpirt (Yaks pasture)through willows, Tamarisk, juniper, wild roses and blue clumps of wild lavender. The next 2-3 hours trek is scrambling over lateral moraine and picking your way along the crevasses to Yunzbin.
Day 13 - 3-4 hrs walk directely over Yunz Pass and drive to Hunza.
Day 14 - Drive to Chilas
Day 15 - Drive to islamabad and transfer to airport for onward flight.
Please feel free to contact me if you required any further information about Pakistan and i shall be glad to furnish your requirements accordingly.
