Private Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Marangu Route's Mandara Hut
The is a great day hike to Mandara Hut via the Marangu Route. You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate, 1860m). The drive will take approximately 1 hour from Moshi or 2 and a half hours from Arusha. Once the necessary gate registration has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hikingthrough the dense Kilimanjaro.
After a 3-4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2700m), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Your guide will then take you on a short hike (15 minutes walking distance) to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Once you have thoroughly enjoyed the views, you will return to the Marangu Gate (2-3 hours walking distance), where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to your hotel. On your return journey you can enjoy the sunset and the day‘s memories.
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Private Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Marangu Route's Mandara Hut
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What's included in Private Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Marangu Route's Mandara Hut
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Your day trip begins with a hotel pick at either Moshi or Arusha then embark on a scenic drive to Marangu gate for registration with the park authorities before you begin your long-awaited hike. This route approaches the mountain from the southeast part. Our main task for the day is to make sure we reach Mandara Hut, the first point of a full hike. We will only trek through the lower attitudes, taking our picnic lunch en route to Mandara Hut. Once we are at Mandara Hut, we will rest for approximately 30 to 45 minutes before we begin our slow descent back to the Main Gate. Our driver will be waiting for you to drive you back to your hotel with relaxing music and cold or warm Kilimanjaro beer to take away the tiredness. Not only should you climb it but drink it too. Please bring your non-disposable water bottle.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Lunch Box (Packed lunch)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Mount Kilimanjaro Entry/Park fees
- Hiking Gear/Equipment (Can be rented from $10)
- Visa and Air Tickets
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You can specify anywhere you would like to be picked up, like your hotel, airport, restaurant or any landmark in Moshi or Arusha.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick you up at your hotel room in Moshi or anywhere you specify near Moshi.
