Itinerary
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Price for a Trip of a Lifetime
12 days/11 nights
$11,595 per person (based on double occupancy)
The price of this trip includes no margins. Your trip price includes a $2000 USD donation to the Rhino Revival Fund. In other words, close to 20% of your trip price goes to the future of rhino conservation in Laikipia, Kenya.
For solo travelers an additional $1250*
*Single Occupancy:
Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself.
For What is Included and Not Included please click here.
For any questions regarding payment and pricing, please contact us here or info@africanascents.com
Add-On Packages
Please note that your final itinerary may vary slightly as we continuously research and develop minor details of the trip. Inclement weather—though we’d like to think there won’t be any—may also necessitate minor alterations, possibly including accommodation.
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Your Guides
Julian Wright
African Ascents Company Director, Lead Guide/ Field Expert, Professional Mountaineer
Julian Wright is a highly experienced rock climber and mountaineer originally from Kenya. His passion for the mountains began at the early age of 14 and has resulted is creation of his own company, African Ascents. For the past 6 years Julian has been guiding trips on Mt. Kenya and Kilimanjaro, both trekking and technical climbing. He has also led trips in South East Asia, USA and Europe. Julian is a mountain lover, an honorary warden, a brother, and an adventure seeker. His qualifications as a guide are numerous including Wilderness Medic, multipitch supervisor and safari guide.
Tara Hetz
A world nomad and adventure seeker, cycling guide and Wilderness Medicine Instructor
Raised in the middle of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, Tara’s unique childhood was spent living amongst East Africa’s wildlife. At a young age she was immersed in her parents’ careers in conservation, tourism and environmental education. Inspired by their work and her love of the the natural world, Tara is combining her passions of adventure travel and conservation. Her degree is in Conservation Biology from St. Lawrence University. She works as a cycling guide for Trek Travel (US company) and as a wilderness medicine instructor for SOLO Schools (Conway, NH). She is the creator of this trip and thrilled to bring you on an adventure of a lifetime. Her favorite animal is the gerenuk and she loves dancing to West African Music.
Read about Tara in the Shelburne News.
Francis Kihara
Rugged Outdoors Company Director, Safari Guide, Mountain Guide and avid cyclist
Francis Kihara was born and raised in Kericho Kenya. His passion for cycling started at a young age of ten and he participated in many races through out Kenya growing up. He has trekked up Mt. Kenya over 30 times, climbed Kilimanjaro several times and has participated in the 10 to 4 mountain bike race over 6 times. He works as an adventure guide for the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. His favorite animal is the “Pumba” (warthog) and he loves spending time exploring.
What's Included
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All accommodation
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Meals as indicated with wine, beer and house spirits at all properties (except while trekking on Mt. Kenya)
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Services of professional and experienced guides (cycling, walking, trekking) throughout the trip
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All conservancy entries, special events and private tours
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3 support vehicles for the duration of the trip
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All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off, including baggage transportation
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Emergency medical evacuation services in Kenya for the duration of the trip*
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Meals with conservancy owners and special guests throughout the trip, including biologists and rangers
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Bike, Bicycle helmet, water bottles, cycling jersey
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Domestic flights
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Daily route directions and maps
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Security during the trip with armed rangers in all conservancies
* Includes Flying Doctors and Austrian Alpine Club for Mountain Emergency evacuation
What's not Included
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International flights to Kenya
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Entry visas
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Personal Cancellation & Emergency insurance
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Items of a personal nature
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Gratuity for your guides and drivers
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Lodging before and after the trip
Testimonials
"I just returned from an excellent 3-week trip organized by African Ascents. I climbed Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with Julius as our guide, and Mt. Kenya (Lenana, Pt. John, Nelion and Batian), Mt. Satima and Mt. Longonot in Kenya. African Ascents provides highly qualified staff, great food and a very well organized trip. Thank you for everything you did to make this trip possible. David Hart Anchorage, Alaska"
Date of experience: January 2018
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"Was recently on the WildMedix Mount Kenya Expedition and had most incredible experience with Jullian Wright and his wonderful team at African Ascents!!!! It was truly unforgettable and very professional, with exquisite satiating delicious cuisine by Davis and Stephen 3 x a day. An amazing tipitent with a fire!!!!!
Julian and Elijah were impressive, inspiring, patient and courteous Guides. Can only but highly highly recommend!!!! Do yourself a favour and book a tour with these guys!!!!!"
Date of experience: September 2018
