Kilimanjaro Day Trip-Marangu Route-Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is the awe- inspiring landmark of Tanzania but you don’t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating terrain that surround it.our sneak peek of the peak Hike is a Kilimanjaro day trip that gives you the opportunity to scramble up the first leg of the famed Marangu route, through rainforest twittering with birdlife and chattering, curious blue Monkey, watch out for a colobus or two!
Day 1: Trekking from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut and Descend Back
Our guides will arrive at the hotel in the morning to meet you and hold a quick briefing, after which you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro National Park’s eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,046 f)). After the quick formality of registering the climbing permits and registering with the rescue service, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m/8,858 ft ). The trekking route includes a passage through the rainforest where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend taking raincoats.
When you reach the camp, you will be provided with lunch boxes.
After lunch, you can take a hike to the beautiful Maundi Crater nearby. It will take about 30 minutes, after which you will start your descent down to the exit of the park – Marangu gate. There are the driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in the town of Arusha
Transfer from Arusha to Marangu and Back
• Entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park
• All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park (conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fees, rescue fees, and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).
• Picnic Lunch
• GPS-tracking service;
• Complete medical kits;
• Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are holders of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience;
• Drinks Water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Costs of getting to Arusha
• Accommodation and Meals before and After Hike
• Personal geals rentals
• Tips for the guides and the crews (40-80 USD per person )
• Insurance