6 Hours Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater
Description
- Only a chance to Experience Kilimanjaro in one day - Learn about the flora and fauna of Kilimanjaro National Park Mount Kilimanjaro is Tanzania's awe-inspiring icon, but you don't have to climb it to appreciate its full splendour and the enthralling countryside surrounding it. Our Kilimanjaro day excursion Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike allows you to struggle up the first section of the legendary Marangu Route through a rainforest teeming with wildlife and chattering, you will have a lunch at Mandara hut, then one can decide to visit Maundi crater, take some photos and then descend by using the same route , time wise one will use 3 hours up and 2 hours down. on the tour please bring good hiking shoes, rain jacket and the small day pack to carry the lunchbox and drinking water
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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., 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 English-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. 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) and drive back top your hotel in Moshi
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Find our guide at the reception of the hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour duration is travel time included
Reviews(1)
Excellent experience hiking the Kilimandjaro! From the begining to the end of the trip, the Kisambi team was very helpful and professional. Big thank you to our guide Rama, who was a fantastic guide for us!
