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Day Trip to Mount Kilimanjaro

This hike to the first hut will allow you to have a feel of the mountain for one day and the hike through the rain forest will be breathtaking.

Duration8 hours
Max People12
Min Age6+
PickupArusha / hotel

Tour Overview

This hike to the first hut will allow you to have a feel of the mountain for one day and the hike through the rain forest will be breathtaking. On a clear day you will be in a position to see and hear birds singing in the bushes, monkeys jumping from tree to tree and the breathtaking landscape and vegetation.

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
  • Visit the Kilimanjaro National Park and explore its beautiful surroundings.
  • Take a scenic walk through the lush rainforest on the lower slopes.
  • Experience the beauty of the Maran­gu or Machame route area, depending on your chosen excursion.
  • Discover the rich wildlife and birdlife around the mountain.
  • Capture stunning photographs of Mount Kilimanjaro and its surrounding landscapes.

Day by day itinerary

Day 01

Day Trip to Mount Kilimanjaro

0800 Hours: You will be picked from your hotel and drive to Marangu where the gate for Mt. Kilimanjaro National park is (1970m).

0900 Hours: At the gate you will meet with our well experienced guide who will give you brief information about the hike. You will walk for about 3-4 hours to the first hut (Mandara hut) and you will arrive there in the afternoon.

1300 Hours: Lunch will be served when you reach the hut. From the hut you have a great view over Moshi district.

1400 Hours: After your lunch your guide will give you a short walk to Maundi crater before walking down to Marangu gate. You will walk down to Marangu gate and this walk will take you about 2 hours walking slowly as you observe for anything that you might have missed on your way up.

1600 Hours: At Marangu National Park you will meet with transport from the hotel ready to take you back to the lodge.

Between 1730 Hours to 1800 Hours: Return back to your hotel in Arusha.

What is included

Included

  • All Entrance Fee to Kilimanjaro National Park
  • heavy lunch box from the hotel which will contain everything that you need for the day from sandwiches, chocolate, groundnuts, biscuits, fruits, juice, boiled egg, piece of cake etc
  • Pickup and drop off to your hotel
  • DesDen Tours & Safaris planning support

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides, lodge staff and porters
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses

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Tour enquiry

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