8 Days Best Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari

Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari adventure begins with pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport, followed by a 2-hour drive (approximately 80km) to Machame Gate at 1,640 meters elevation. This exciting Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari day includes registration with Tanzania National Parks Authority and meeting your experienced mountain crew who will accompany you throughout the climb of "Mlima wa Kilimanjaro." Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari experience starts with a 5-7 hour trek through the lush rainforest to Machame Camp at 3,010 meters, where you'll enjoy your first night on Africa's highest mountain while preparing for the incredible journey ahead.

Dawn on your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari brings a challenging 4-6 hour trek from Machame Camp through the moorland zone to Shira Camp at 3,840 meters elevation. This crucial day of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari journey offers spectacular views across the Shira Plateau, one of Kilimanjaro's three volcanic cones, while your body begins the important acclimatization process. Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari adventure continues with afternoon rest and optional acclimatization walks around the camp, where you'll witness breathtaking sunsets over the African plains stretching endlessly below the mountain known locally as "Oldoinyo Oibor" (White Mountain).

Today your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari challenges you with a 6-8 hour trek from Shira Camp through the alpine desert zone to Barranco Camp at 3,950 meters. This demanding segment of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari takes you past the Lava Tower at 4,630 meters, providing crucial acclimatization as you "climb high, sleep low" following the mountain's ancient Swahili wisdom. Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari day concludes at the spectacular Barranco Camp, situated beneath the towering Barranco Wall and offering dramatic views of the Western Breach and Kibo Peak, where tomorrow's summit attempt will begin.

Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari reaches its climax with the ultimate summit push, beginning with a pre-dawn start at midnight for the 6-8 hour ascent to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters. This momentous day of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari takes you through Stella Point at 5,685 meters before the final push to Africa's highest point, where you'll stand atop the continent while celebrating this incredible achievement. Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari triumph is followed by a careful descent to Mweka Camp at 3,100 meters, covering approximately 15 kilometers of challenging terrain while your guides ensure your safety throughout this life-changing experience on "Kibo" (the shining one).

Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari transitions today with a final 3-4 hour descent from Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate, where you'll receive your official summit certificates as proof of your incredible achievement. This pivotal day of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari continues with a scenic 4-hour drive (approximately 280km) across the Tanzania-Kenya border to Amboseli National Park, known locally as "Empusel" meaning salty dust. Your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari experience evolves from mountain climbing to wildlife viewing as you arrive at your safari lodge, where elephants roam against the backdrop of the very mountain you've just conquered.

Wake to your first full day of the Kenya Safari portion of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari adventure in Amboseli National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your exciting Kenya Safari component of this Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari offers morning and afternoon game drives through the 392 square kilometer park, where you'll encounter lions, cheetahs, and hundreds of bird species in the shadow of Africa's highest peak. This unforgettable Kenya Safari day of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari includes visits to Observation Hill and the Amboseli swamps, where wildlife congregates around permanent water sources while Kilimanjaro provides a magnificent photographic backdrop.

Today your Kenya Safari adventure within this comprehensive Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari involves a spectacular 6-hour drive (approximately 350km) from Amboseli to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. This Kenya Safari highlight of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari takes you through the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the Mara, known locally as "Mara" meaning spotted land, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Your Kenya Safari experience in this Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari package offers immediate opportunities to witness the legendary Big Five and potentially the Great Migration, depending on the season, in this 1,510 square kilometer wildlife paradise.

Your final Kenya Safari day of this epic Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari begins with an early morning game drive through the Masai Mara's golden grasslands, offering last opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness predator-prey interactions. This concluding Kenya Safari experience of your Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari includes a visit to a traditional Masai village, where you'll learn about the culture of the people who have coexisted with wildlife for centuries. Your unforgettable Kilimanjaro Safari Trip and Kenya Safari concludes with a 5-6 hour drive (approximately 280km) back to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, carrying memories of both conquering Africa's highest peak and experiencing its most spectacular wildlife destinations.