8 Days Amboseli Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari

Your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital city. Upon arrival, our experienced English-speaking driver-guide will warmly welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari expedition. The transfer from the airport to your comfortable Nairobi hotel takes approximately 45 minutes covering 20 kilometers through the city's vibrant streets. This first day allows you to rest, acclimatize, and prepare for the incredible Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari journey that lies ahead, with optional Nairobi city exploration if time permits.

Transfer to Amboseli National Park marks the official beginning of your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari wildlife experience, departing Nairobi at 7:00 AM for this iconic destination. The scenic 240-kilometer journey takes approximately 4 hours through Kenya's beautiful Rift Valley landscapes, offering glimpses of local Maasai communities and their traditional way of life. Upon arrival at Amboseli, you'll immediately understand why this Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari combination is so special, with Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak dominating the southern horizon. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to Amboseli's famous elephant herds, making this Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari experience truly magical from the very first wildlife encounter.

Proceed to a full day of intensive game viewing in Amboseli National Park, the crown jewel of your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari adventure. Early morning and afternoon game drives offer the best opportunities to witness Amboseli's incredible wildlife diversity, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a stunning backdrop for photography. The park's 392 square kilometers encompass diverse habitats including acacia woodlands, rocky thornbush country, swamps, and the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, making your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari experience incredibly varied. During this full day exploration, you'll encounter large elephant families, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, and numerous antelope species, solidifying why this Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari ranks among Africa's premier wildlife experiences.

Continue with an early morning game drive in Amboseli before beginning your transfer to Arusha, Tanzania, transitioning from the Kenya safari portion to the Kilimanjaro safari climbing phase. The final Amboseli game drive offers last opportunities to photograph wildlife against Mount Kilimanjaro's magnificent backdrop, concluding your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari wildlife viewing segment. After lunch, the 280-kilometer journey to Arusha takes approximately 5 hours via the Namanga border crossing, where you'll complete immigration formalities for both countries. Your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari adventure continues as you settle into Arusha accommodations, preparing mentally and physically for tomorrow's mountain climbing challenge that defines this unique Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari experience.

Proceed to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters altitude to commence the mountain climbing portion of your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari adventure. The 45-minute drive from Arusha covers 28 kilometers through coffee plantations and rural Tanzanian villages, leading to the official starting point of your Kilimanjaro expedition. After registration formalities and final equipment checks, your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari continues with the first trekking stage from Machame Gate to Machame Camp at 2,835 meters altitude. This 5-6 hour trek covers 11 kilometers through lush rainforest inhabited by colobus monkeys and various bird species, marking a dramatic transition from your earlier Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari wildlife experiences to high-altitude mountain adventure.

Continue with your Kilimanjaro trek from Barranco Camp at 3,900 meters to Karanga Camp at 3,995 meters, maintaining the challenging momentum of your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari mountain phase. The day begins with the famous Barranco Wall climb, a thrilling scramble requiring basic rock climbing skills but no technical equipment, adding excitement to your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari adventure. This 4-5 hour trek covers 5 kilometers through alpine desert terrain, offering spectacular views of the Western Breach and Uhuru Peak, your ultimate Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari destination. The relatively short hiking distance allows proper acclimatization while building anticipation for tomorrow's summit attempt, ensuring your Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari experience maximizes both safety and success potential.

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

Continue with the final descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate at 1,640 meters, concluding your epic Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari mountain climbing achievement. This 3-4 hour trek covers 10 kilometers through lush montane forest, providing time to reflect on your incredible Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari accomplishments while enjoying the return to warmer temperatures and thicker oxygen levels. Upon reaching Mweka Gate, you'll receive official summit certificates acknowledging your successful completion of this challenging Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari expedition. The transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport takes 1.5 hours covering 45 kilometers, allowing time for celebration meals and souvenir shopping before concluding your unforgettable Kenya Safari and Kilimanjaro Safari adventure.