Day Hike to Mount Kilimanjaro, Chagga Culture & local Experience

5.0 (6 reviews) Arusha, Tanzania
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut. This trek is NOT to 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. The excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park requires the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission- Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Hiking poles
  • Gratitude for the Guide
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Tips and gratuities for Mountain Guide, porters and Cook

What to expect

  1. Marangu
    6h
    On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut. This trek is NOT to 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. The excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park requires the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed.
  2. Chagga Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour/ 2 Hours), register, and commence the climb. Walkthrough 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 rain-forest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We do pick ups to our clients from their hotels located in Moshi or Arusha and drive them to Marangu Gate, where their hiking journey will begin.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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