Mount Kilimanjaro Day Trip

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This trip is starting about 7:30 morning you will be picked from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi town then drive takes about 40 minutes. When you arrive at Marangu gate you will meet your professional Kilimanjaro climbing guide and register yourself ready for climbing.

At about 8:30 am you will start the climb. During the day you will climb up to Maudi Crater which is about 3000 meters from sea level. In the middle of your day, you will enjoy a picnic lunch while admiring amazing views. The hiking takes about 7 hours. Around 5 pm you will be picked up at the gate and drive back to your hotel in Moshi.

Prepare your hiking shoes, it´s also good to wear something on your head to protect your face from sunburn.

You should have a light back bag for your small things and drinking water.

Day 1: Moshi /Arusha drive to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register, and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Kibo peak, Mawenzi peak, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, zones, flowers, and Colobus monkeys.

After lunch, hike back to the park gate and drive back to Moshi.

• Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2720m/8875ft

• Distance: 8km/5mi

• Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down

• Habitat: Montane Forest

• Meals: Lunch