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CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO MARANGU ROUTE 3 DAYS
Joined 2023
On this trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route with one night at Mandara Hut and towards Horombo Hut before returning to Mandara for lunch and then hiking back. You will NOT reach the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are 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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the Hotel (in Moshi)
- Will Pick you at the hotel in Moshi.
Day 1 : Moshi to Marangu Gate
We will pick you at your Hotel in Moshi and drive to Marangu Gate , It will take us about 1 hour, When we arrive we will register and make payments ready to go.
Day 1 : Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut (LD)
We will start walk through 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, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut
Day 2 : Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (BLD)
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.
Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 12km/7.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Heathland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Horombo Hut
Day 3 : Hike from Horombo Hut to park gate, return to Moshi (BL)
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Ending Point
At the Hotel (in Moshi)
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-All accommodations per itinerary
-All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
-All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
-All transportation and transfers per itinerary
-National Park gate fees
-Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
-Hut fees
-Certified, experienced, -English-speaking guides for all routes
-Salaries for all crew members
-Rescue fees (as required by national park)
- Gasoline
- Transfer Toyota Hice
-International and domestic flights
-Beverages and alcohol
-Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
-Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
-Tips for guides and porters
-Personal Climbing iterms
Tour Important Information
Make sure you proper hiking gears.
Children under 13 years old are not able to join this tour.
Important message from the supplier
I can work throughout a week , feel free to message me.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Mussa M.
Mussa is a dedicated, passionate young Tanzanian, with more than 13 years experience of successfully leading wildlife safaris and mountain climbing expeditions around Africa. He is fluent in both English and Swahili and has ensured that all of his clients have an exceptional travel experience in Tanzania.
$1,050/ per person
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