Africa

Kenya, Africa


Located along the Indian Ocean coastline, there are many hills and plains in this area. Kenya holds the Great Rift Valley in the western and central parts of the country. It has many mountains, also.



Climate: Tropical. Hot and humid at the coast and temperate inlands. Very dry in the northern areas.


Government: Republic


Population: 31,987,000


Language(s): Swahili, English


Currency: Kenyan Shilling (1 USD = 76.13 Kenyan Shillings)


Time Difference: 7+ hours


Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Cost: $195/night

Velvet Bar and Grill (Day 13)
Cost: $5-10
Nice way to relax before a big climb!

Mount Kilamjaro "Kilamjaro Trekking" (Day 13)
At 19,455 feet aboive sea level, Mount Kilamjaro is is Africa's tallest mountain. As one goes up the mountain, there are savannas, moorlands, forests and more with snow at the peak. Every 200 meters in altitude, the temperature drops by 1 degree. The oxygen level at sea level is twice what it is at the summit. When climbing the mountain, there are a variety of trails to take. The most common trail is Marnagu (Coca-Cola) route. After a successful climb is made, each climber receives a Diploma to comemorate their success.

Julius Safari Day Trip (Day 14)
Enjoy the sites of Funzi Island in a crocadile canoe!
Cost: $195


Uganda, Africa

Uganda is a landlocked country located in the midst of the Great Lakes region.


Climate: Warm, but temperatures vary trhoughout the year. Annual rainfall of about 30 inches.


Government: Multiparty Democratic Republic


Population: 30,262,610


Language(s): Swahili, English


Currency: Uganda Shilling (1 USD = 1,681 Uganda Shillings)


Time Difference: 7+ hours

Emin Pasha Hotel
Cost: $250/night


Hike to Lake Mutanda (Day 15)
In Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Mount Sabinyo (Day 16)
Volcano located in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Ruwenzori Mountains National Park (Day 17)
Also known as "Mountains of the Moon"