On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut for lunch. You will NOT reach the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year.
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Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
The short treks are geared for people who like to hike but reaching the summit isn't a "must do", and allow one to experience the excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent.
Days 1 Days | Difficulty Easy |
Day 1:
1-DAY KILI / Hike to Mandara Hut and back to park gate (L)
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down
Habitat: Montane Forest.
After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys. After lunch, hike back to park gate and drive back to Moshi.
Meals included: Lunch.
INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE:
Kilimanjaro trekking according to the itinerary.
Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water
All National Park & Fees,
Gate Transfers
EXCLUDED FROM TREKKING PACKAGE:
Flights
Visa fees
Travel or Medical Insurance is required, and you should ask for Recommendation.
Medication
Tips for your Guide (20% Industry Standard Recommended)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
- Mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro
- Duration
1 Day
- height
2700m
- Success Rate
100%
MARANGU DAY TRIP
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