Day Trips from Nairobi to Mount Kilimanjaro

Cross the border from Nairobi into Tanzania to see the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Day trips typically take you to the foothills and the Marangu Gate for a short guided hike through the rainforest to see waterfalls and diverse birdlife. Your guide will handle the international border logistics, the long-distance transit, and will point out the best scenic viewpoints to photograph the massive dormant volcano. Many itineraries include a traditional lunch in a nearby village. Excursions are the only way to manage the cross-border paperwork and see this natural landmark in a single, well-paced day.