10 Days Kilimanjaro Tour, Amboseli and Masai Mara Kenya Safari

Your magnificent Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport near Moshi, Tanzania's gateway to Africa's highest mountain. Upon arrival, our experienced English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari expedition across two incredible East African countries. The scenic 45-minute transfer from the airport to your comfortable Moshi hotel covers 25 kilometers through lush coffee plantations and traditional Chagga villages. This first day allows you to rest, acclimatize to the altitude, and mentally prepare for the challenging Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari journey that awaits, with optional Moshi town exploration if energy permits.

Transfer to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters altitude marks the official commencement of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari mountain climbing phase, departing your hotel at 8:00 AM. The 45-minute drive covers 28 kilometers through beautiful rural landscapes dotted with banana and coffee farms, leading to the official starting point of your epic Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari mountain adventure. After completing registration formalities and final equipment checks with park authorities, your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari continues with the first trekking stage from Machame Gate to Machame Camp at 2,835 meters. This challenging 5-6 hour trek covers 11 kilometers through pristine montane rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and exotic bird species, officially beginning the mountain portion of your incredible Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience.

Proceed to Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters via the scenic Shira Plateau, continuing the challenging ascent phase of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari mountain adventure. This demanding 6-7 hour trek covers 10 kilometers through moorland and alpine desert terrain, offering spectacular panoramic views of Mount Meru and the vast Tanzanian plains below. The route takes you across the expansive Shira Plateau at 3,840 meters before descending to Barranco Camp, demonstrating the "climb high, sleep low" acclimatization principle essential for Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari success. Today's journey showcases diverse ecological zones from heath and moorland to alpine desert, highlighting the incredible variety that makes your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure so remarkable and memorable.

Continue with your challenging Kilimanjaro Tour from Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp at 3,995 meters, maintaining steady progress toward the summit during your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari mountain phase. The day begins with the famous Barranco Wall scramble, an exhilarating rock climbing section that requires basic mountaineering skills but no technical equipment, adding adventure to your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience. This 4-5 hour trek covers 5 kilometers through stunning alpine desert landscape, offering magnificent views of the Western Breach and glaciated Uhuru Peak ahead. The relatively short hiking distance provides essential acclimatization time while building anticipation for tomorrow's summit attempt, ensuring your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience maximizes both safety protocols and ultimate success potential.

Proceed to the ultimate summit attempt of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure, departing Karanga Camp at midnight for Africa's highest point at Uhuru Peak, 5,895 meters above sea level. This grueling 12-14 hour challenge covers 4 kilometers ascent to Stella Point at 5,756 meters, then continues 1.5 kilometers to Uhuru Peak, representing the crowning achievement of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari journey. The pre-dawn climb through arctic conditions tests every ounce of physical and mental endurance, but reaching Africa's rooftop provides unparalleled satisfaction and triumphantly completes the mountain climbing portion of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience. After summit celebrations and mandatory photography at the famous sign, the long descent to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters takes 6-8 hours, marking successful completion of the most challenging aspect of your incredible Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure.

Continue with the final descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate at 1,640 meters, officially concluding the mountain climbing segment of your epic Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari achievement. This celebratory 3-4 hour trek covers 10 kilometers through lush montane forest, providing time to reflect on your incredible Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari accomplishments while enjoying the return to warmer temperatures. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you'll receive official summit certificates acknowledging your successful completion of Africa's highest peak, a proud moment in your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari journey. The transfer to Arusha takes 1.5 hours covering 45 kilometers, where you'll rest and prepare for the exciting Kenya safari portion of your comprehensive Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure.

Transfer to Amboseli National Park marks the exciting transition from mountain climbing to wildlife viewing, beginning the Kenya safari portion of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience. The scenic 280-kilometer journey from Arusha takes approximately 5 hours via the Namanga border crossing, where you'll complete immigration formalities for both Tanzania and Kenya. Upon entering Amboseli, you'll immediately understand why this destination perfectly complements your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure, with Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak providing a magnificent backdrop you've just conquered. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to Amboseli's famous elephant herds and diverse wildlife, seamlessly continuing the natural wonder theme that defines your comprehensive Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience.

Proceed to intensive full-day game viewing in Amboseli National Park, the wildlife highlight of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure, famous for its incredible elephant populations and Mount Kilimanjaro views. Early morning and afternoon game drives offer optimal opportunities to witness Amboseli's remarkable biodiversity, with the mountain you recently climbed providing a stunning photographic backdrop throughout your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience. The park's 392 square kilometers encompass diverse habitats including acacia woodlands, swamps, and the dried bed of Lake Amboseli, creating varied ecosystems that enhance your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari wildlife encounters. During this comprehensive exploration, you'll encounter massive elephant families, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, and over 400 bird species, demonstrating why Amboseli perfectly complements the mountain achievement portion of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari journey.

Continue with the exciting transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve, advancing to the final and most spectacular wildlife destination of your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure. The 350-kilometer journey from Amboseli takes approximately 6 hours through Kenya's diverse landscapes, including the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment that adds scenic beauty to your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari experience. Upon arrival in the legendary Masai Mara, you'll enter one of Africa's most famous wildlife sanctuaries, where the Great Migration occurs annually, making this the perfect culmination for your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari journey. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to the Mara's exceptional big cat populations and vast herds of plains game, setting the stage for tomorrow's final wildlife experiences in your comprehensive Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure.

Proceed to your final early morning game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve, bringing your incredible Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure to a spectacular conclusion among Africa's greatest wildlife concentrations. This last wildlife viewing opportunity offers chances to spot any species you may have missed, including the elusive black rhino, leopards, and massive prides of lions that make the Mara famous worldwide. After a hearty breakfast, your Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari concludes with the 250-kilometer transfer to Nairobi, taking approximately 5 hours through scenic Kenyan highlands and agricultural areas. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you'll have time for souvenir shopping and celebration meals before your departure transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, completing your unforgettable Kilimanjaro Tour and Kenya Safari adventure with memories of both mountain conquest and incredible wildlife encounters that will last a lifetime.