Itinerary highlights.
Marangu Route – Day Hike (Day Trip).
Kilimanjaro Marangu day hike starting at Marangu gate, here at Marangu gate guests must do registration formalities and pay the park entrance fees to get a valid permit for the hike.
Then start hiking for 8km for 4 hours to the first camp Mandara hut (2720m) and come back via the same route on the same day.
Marangu gate is 1879m above sea level and the distance to Mandara hut is 8km (16 km round trip), which will take 3 to 4 hours for each direction.
There is a drive about 45km from Moshi town which will take 1 hour.
Raining Forest
On the way from the Marangu gate to Mandara hut, you will cross the rain forest which is a dense forest, pure green with a lot of species of plants. If you are lucky you can see Blue Monkeys and black and white Columbus Monkeys.
Maundi Crater
It just takes 15 minutes to walk from Mandara to Maundi Crater. This place offers a good view of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks and also a good view of the Kenyan side ad lake Chala and Jipe. During the eruption, the pressure was not enough to force magma to get out hence instead of rising up it formed a crater.
Price
- 1 pax: $400 per adult.
- 2-4 pax: $350 per adult.
- 5-10 pax: $300 per adult.
- 11 pax & above: $250 per adult.
Package includes
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Return transfers from/to Moshi or Arusha town.
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Entry Tickets
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Guide Service
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Lunch -boxes
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Soft drinks and water
Package excludes
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-Personal items (travel insurance, etc).
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Tips for the Guide
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Alcoholic beverages.
