Kilimanjaro Day Trip Details
It’s just an hour’s drive from Moshi Town to Kilimanjaro National Park’s Marangu Gate (starting point) and a three-hour walk from the gate to Mandara Hut (2700 m).
A Hike to Mandala Hut, the first hut along Mt. Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route (“Coca-Cola Route”).
Walking starts from the gate at (1970m). Enjoy walking in the Montane forest where Mandara Hut is situated on the forest belt border just below the Maundi Crater. Walking in the montane forest and shortly in the heath and moorland vegetation with beautiful endemic flora to Maundi Crater you will enjoy the breathtaking view of magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro, also you can get the chance to see varieties of birds, primates i.e. Black and White Colobus Monkey and varieties of trees and beautiful flowers.
Day 1
Hike to Mandara Hut and back to park gate
After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, register, and commence the climb.
Walkthrough 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, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.
After lunch, hike back to the park gate and drive back to Moshi.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: L
What’s Includes
National Park gate fees
Transport from Moshi to starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi
Certified, experienced, English-speaking guide
Lunch
What’s not included
Tips for guide
Airport transfers
Accommodation and meals in Moshi
Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)