7 Days Kilimanjaro Safari and Aberdare Kenya Safari

Your magnificent Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari adventure begins with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our professional English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you to Tanzania. The transfer to Moshi town takes approximately 45 minutes covering 50 kilometers through scenic Chagga farmlands, where you'll get your first glimpse of the mighty Kilimanjaro Safari landscapes. Upon arrival in Moshi, you'll check into your comfortable accommodation and receive a detailed briefing about your upcoming Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari expedition from our experienced guide. The evening offers time for relaxation and preparation while enjoying traditional Tanzanian cuisine and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, setting the perfect tone for your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari journey ahead.

After an early breakfast, your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari adventure continues with a scenic 30-minute drive covering 15 kilometers to Kilimanjaro National Park's Machame Gate (1,800 meters above sea level). The journey through coffee plantations and banana groves offers stunning views of the mountain's lower slopes, making this Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari experience truly memorable from the very beginning. At Machame Gate, you'll complete park registration procedures before embarking on a guided nature walk through the lush montane forests, where colobus monkeys and diverse bird species thrive. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari day concludes with overnight accommodation at a nearby lodge, surrounded by the mystical sounds of the African wilderness and towering presence of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This exciting day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari expedition takes you deeper into local culture with a visit to traditional Chagga villages located in the Kilimanjaro foothills region. The 45-minute drive covers 25 kilometers through terraced farmlands where locals cultivate coffee, bananas, and vegetables using traditional irrigation systems called 'mfongo'. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari cultural immersion includes visiting underground caves historically used as hideouts during tribal conflicts, plus learning about traditional brewing processes and farming techniques. The afternoon features a guided walk through Materuni Waterfall (40 minutes, 8 kilometers), where you'll witness spectacular cascades surrounded by lush vegetation, making this Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari day both educational and adventurous.

Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari journey continues with an early morning departure from Moshi to the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga, covering approximately 280 kilometers in 5-6 hours through diverse landscapes. The scenic drive takes you through Maasai territories where you'll observe traditional bomas (homesteads) and cattle herding practices while enjoying spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the eastern side. After completing immigration procedures at Namanga border post, your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari adventure proceeds into Kenya, where the landscape gradually transforms from acacia woodlands to highland forests. Upon crossing into Kenya, you'll transfer to Nyeri town (2 hours, 120 kilometers) where you'll spend the night preparing for the final phase of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari expedition in Aberdare National Park.

The penultimate day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari adventure begins with a 1-hour drive covering 40 kilometers from Nyeri to the famous Aberdare National Park gates at Treetops. Upon arrival, you'll transfer to the iconic Treetops Lodge, a unique tree hotel built on stilts overlooking a waterhole and salt lick that attracts various wildlife species throughout the day. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari experience reaches new heights as you settle into your elevated accommodation, where forest elephants, buffalo, warthogs, and various antelope species regularly visit the waterhole below. The afternoon and evening provide incredible wildlife viewing opportunities from the lodge's observation decks, making this Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari day truly unforgettable as you witness African wildlife in their pristine natural habitat.

This adventurous day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari expedition features guided walking safaris through Aberdare's ancient montane forests, starting early morning with a 2-hour trek covering 8 kilometers through pristine wilderness. The forest walk provides intimate encounters with forest elephants, black rhinos, buffalo, and various primate species including black and white colobus monkeys in their natural habitat. Your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari walking adventure continues with visits to spectacular waterfalls including Karuru Falls (273 meters high), located 30 minutes from the main forest trails. The afternoon includes exploring different forest zones ranging from bamboo forests to open moorlands, where you might spot rare bongo antelopes and giant forest hogs, concluding another remarkable day of your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari wilderness experience.

Your magnificent Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari adventure concludes with an early morning game drive through Aberdare National Park, covering 50 kilometers over 3 hours to maximize final wildlife viewing opportunities. The morning safari provides last chances to photograph forest elephants, spot rare bongo antelopes, and observe the diverse bird species that make Aberdare National Park a birder's paradise. After checking out from your tree hotel accommodation, the Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari journey continues with a scenic 3-hour drive covering 160 kilometers to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi for your onward flight. This final day perfectly caps off your Kilimanjaro Safari and Kenya Safari expedition, leaving you with incredible memories of East Africa's most spectacular destinations, from Kilimanjaro's majestic peaks to Aberdare's mystical forests.