
DAY HIKE - MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT
Kilimanjaro NP
Overview
This one day hike to Mandara Hut (the first stage of the Marangu Route) is the perfect way to experience a small part of Mount Kilimanjaro. If you don’t have the desire, the time or the confidence to summit the mountain then this one day hike will be the best option for you.
Itinerary:
You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Moshi and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate, 1860m). The drive will take approximately 1 hour. Once the necessary gate registration has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense Kilimanjaro rainforest.
Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. You will also meet mountain climbers descending from the top, and perhaps some of them will tell you of their experiences and you can start to dream about a climb of your own!
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 Mount 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.
​
​
​​
Included:
​
-
Professional / certified guide
-
Park fees
-
Picnic lunch
-
All Taxes/VAT
-
​Bottled water
-
Roundtrip airport transfer
-
Binoculars
​
​
Excluded:
​
-
International flights (from/to home)
-
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
-
Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
-
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
-
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
-
Alcohol drinks
​
​
Payment Terms​
Deposit Payment
-
Deposit is 20% of the total booking amount.
-
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
-
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
-
We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
-
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.
​
Balance Payment
-
Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.
-
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
-
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
-
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
-
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).
​
​​