Kenya & Tanzania. (Dec - March / approx. 10 days or more)
Chyulu Hills, Usambara Mountains
This really is a special tour, as it combines flying from very special spots, some beach time and a taste of flying the grand Usambara Mountains in Tanzania
The trip will start with an Airport Transfer from Nairobi International to a flying spot south of Nairobi. We will stay in a cozy cottage and ridge soar over an untouched rainforest, inside an enchanted wildlife conservancy.
Next day we will travel south through the Tsavo plains and head into the Chyulu Hills National Park. We will be camping in the wild. An absolute treat!
From the Chyulu Hills we will head further south to the fabulous Kenyan south coast, where we will check into a nice beach front hotel to enjoy some rest. There are options to go kitesurfing, diving or go soaring in the Shimba Hills.
We then take a day long trip along the coastline to cross the border into Tanzania and then head northwest into the enchanted Usambara Mountains, where will stay close to takeoff in a hotel and enjoy the epic Tanzanian lush thermals for some great XC time.
From there we head farther northwest to Arusha, at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, where you will catch a flight back to Nairobi International Airport.
What's Included
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Airport transfers on arrival and departure date
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Transport
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Accommodation single room options available (additional cost TBC)
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All camping equipment (single tents)
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All meals during camping /cottage stay
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Daily briefings
What's Not Included
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Flights to Nairobi return
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Kenyan Multiple Entry Visa
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Tanzanian Visa
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National Park Fees
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Additional activities (kite surfing, diving)
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Drinks
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Meals (apart from camping/cottage stay)
What to bring
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Glider in fully serviceable condition and suitable for your flying level. We recommend the take-off weight should be in the upper third of the weight range, since we almost always fly in stronger wind conditions. A playful B glider is more suitable than a high-performance racing machine
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Harness with a foam protector - light harnesses are not ideal.
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Correctly installed Speed bar
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Suitable reserve parachute system that has been checked and repacked within the last 12 months.
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Light but good abrasion resistant gloves
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Camelbak, always good to carry water!
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2M Radio able to receive and transmit from 142.100 up to 146.400
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Wear-resistant trousers and good sports shoes
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Towel
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Sunhat / sunscreen