Tour Description
On this Kilimanjaro day Hike, you will hike on the Marangu Route/ Coca cola Route up to Mandara Hut for lunch. You will not reach the summit. This trek is offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year at your own convenience. This trek is 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. All trekking inside Kilimanjaro National Park require the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed… Come and experience this day trek of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary
DAY 1: MOSHI - MARANGU GATE - MANDARA HUT - MOSHI
This day tour begins with your hotel pickup at 7AM Drive 1 hours to Marangu Gate, where you will register at the gate with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities, and begin hiking at around 8:30AM The Marangu Route, which we follow today, approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. We will be attempting to reach the Mandara Hut and will only trek through the lower altitudes, taking our picnic lunch on the way to the Mandara Hut. Once we reach the hut, we will stop for a rest for 30 mins and then descend slowly back to Marangu Gate for 2.5 hours. A vehicle will be waiting to pick you up and return you to your hotel in Moshi.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5miles
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down
Habitat: Montane Forest
What is included
- Government fees and all taxes
- Transport
- Mountain Guide
- Lunch box
- Water
What is not included
- Personal items
- Tips
- Personal Insurance
- Alcohol and soft drinks
