You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour of this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taste of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular. During the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut —the Mandara— where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arusha.
Life on Safari
Day 1
Your day tour begins with your hotel pick-up at 6:00 am. You’ll drive 3 hours to the Marangu Gate where you will register at the gate with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities. You will begin hiking at around 11:00 am. The Marangu Route, which we follow today, approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. You will be attempting to reach the Mandara Hut and will only trek through the lower altitudes, taking your picnic lunch on the way to the Mandara Hut. Once you reach the hut at 2:00 pm, you will stop for a rest for 30 mins. Then, you’ll descend slowly back to Marangu Gate for 2.5 hours. The vehicle will be waiting to pick you up and return you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi or drive you to the airport.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips All Around the year
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- Meals (lunch),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transportation in a small van
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
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