7 Days Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Okavango Botswana Safari

Your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, nestled at the base of Africa's highest mountain. Upon touchdown, our experienced English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari expedition spanning two remarkable countries. The scenic 45-minute transfer to Moshi town covers 42 kilometers through Tanzanian highland landscapes, offering your first glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro's majestic snow-capped peak. This initial day of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari allows essential rest and equipment preparation at your comfortable mountain lodge, with optional visits to local Chagga villages if time permits.

Transfer to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters marks the thrilling commencement of the mountain portion of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari adventure. The 45-minute drive from Moshi covers 28 kilometers through lush coffee plantations and rural Chagga settlements, leading to the official starting point of your Kilimanjaro expedition. After registration formalities and final gear checks, your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari continues with the first hiking stage from Machame Gate to Machame Camp at 2,835 meters altitude. This exhilarating 5-6 hour trek covers 11 kilometers through pristine montane rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and exotic bird species, providing an exciting introduction to the mountain challenges that define your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari experience.

Proceed to Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters via the spectacular Shira Plateau, continuing the high-altitude portion of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari mountain adventure. This challenging 4-5 hour trek covers 9 kilometers through diverse ecological zones, from moorland to alpine desert, showcasing Kilimanjaro's incredible biodiversity. The route passes through Shira Plateau at 3,840 meters, offering panoramic views of the Western Breach and Uhuru Peak, highlighting why this Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari combination is so remarkable. Your overnight stay at Barranco Camp provides stunning sunset views over the Rift Valley below, with the dramatic Barranco Wall towering above, creating unforgettable memories during your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari expedition.

Continue with descent from Barranco Camp and begin your transfer to Maun, Botswana, transitioning from the mountain phase to the safari portion of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari adventure. The morning descent via Mweka Route takes 4-5 hours covering 12 kilometers through lush montane forest, concluding the hiking segment of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari experience. After reaching Mweka Gate for certificates and celebration, the comprehensive transfer to Maun involves a 1.5-hour drive to Kilimanjaro Airport followed by a 2-hour flight covering 1,200 kilometers to Botswana's safari capital. Upon arrival in Maun, you'll immediately sense the transition from mountain adventure to wetland safari, marking the exciting second phase of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari journey.

Proceed to your exclusive Okavango Delta wilderness camp via scenic chartered flight, launching the premium safari segment of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari experience. The breathtaking 45-minute flight over the delta's intricate waterways and islands provides aerial perspectives of this UNESCO World Heritage site, spanning 15,000 square kilometers of pristine wetlands. Upon landing at your private airstrip, traditional mokoro canoes await to transport you through crystal-clear channels to your exclusive camp, immersing you immediately in the aquatic wonderland of your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari adventure. Your first afternoon features guided mokoro excursions through papyrus-lined channels, where elephants wade and hippos surface nearby, showcasing the unique wetland experiences that make your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari truly extraordinary.

Continue with full-day mokoro canoe safaris and Moremi Game Reserve drives, experiencing the diverse ecosystems that define your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari wetland adventure. Early morning mokoro excursions glide silently through the delta's seasonal floodplains, offering intimate wildlife encounters with elephants, buffalos, and rare sitatunga antelopes in their natural habitat. Your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari continues with afternoon game drives through Moremi Game Reserve, renowned for Big Five sightings including the rare black and white rhinoceros that make Botswana a premier safari destination. The combination of water-based and land-based wildlife viewing provides comprehensive perspectives of the Okavango ecosystem, creating the diverse experiences that characterize your exceptional Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari journey.

Transfer to departure marks the conclusion of your remarkable Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari adventure, beginning with final morning activities in the pristine Okavango Delta. Early sunrise mokoro excursions provide last opportunities to experience the delta's magical atmosphere, with mist rising from tranquil channels and wildlife beginning their daily routines. Your Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari concludes with the scenic charter flight back to Maun Airport, offering final aerial views of the world's largest inland delta system. The comprehensive transfer process includes connections to international flights, allowing time to reflect on the incredible diversity of experiences from mountain hiking to wetland safaris that defined your unforgettable Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour and Botswana Safari adventure.