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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
On this trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route with one night at Mandara Hut and towards Horombo Hut before returning to Mandara for lunch and then hiking back. You will NOT reach the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are geared for people who like to hike but reaching the summit isn't a "must do", and allow one to experience the excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park require the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. For an overnight hike you will stay at the park huts.
What's included
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
International and domestic flights
What to expect
Day 1: Moshi Tanzania
Moshi
5h
Day 1: 2-DAY KILIMANJARO TREK / Hike to Mandara Hut for overnight (LD)
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 Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
7 km
4-5 hours
Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut
Day 2: Moshi Tanzania
Moshi
6h
Day 2: Hike towards Horombo then down to park gate and return to Moshi (BL)
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands towards the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. After lunch at Mandara, hike back to the park gate and drive back to Moshi (about 1 hour).
9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
11 km
3-4 hours up / 2+ hours down
Heathland
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Optional arrangements can be made for home-stay travelers
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
