Taste of Kilimanjaro Day Hike

8h
Tanzania
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Grace C.
Tour Provider
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Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
8h
Group size
1-8 tourists,
over 14 y.o.

If you're looking for a brief experience of what Mount Kilimanjaro has in store, we can accommodate that as well. After breakfast at your hotel, our driver will transport you to Marangu Gate, located at 1980m. From there, you'll go on a hike through the rainforest to explore Maundi Crater and the Mandara campsite. This half-day excursion allows you to observe colobus monkeys and a diverse variety of birds in their natural environment.

$475
per tourist
Tour date and time
Number of individuals
1-8 tourists, over 14 y.o.
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Jan and 31 Dec are available.
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Grace C. is the provider of this trip
The provider speaks: English
We are Tour & Travel company based in Nairobi Kenya offering Nairobi Day Tours & Excursion, Safaris, Nairobi Airport Transfers, Multi-day & Extended Tours, Mount Kenya & Kilimanjaro Climbing, Volunteer & Internships Programs.

Tour highlights

Scenic Rainforest Hike
Experience the unique flora and fauna of the region
Wildlife Spotting
Keep an eye out for colobus monkeys and a variety of bird species
Mandara Encampment
Explore a historic campsite used by climbers on their way to the summit

Route details

Your adventure will begin after breakfast, with our driver ready to take you from Arusha/Moshi to the village of Marangu.

By selecting this route, your trek will commence at the Marangu gate (1,980 m), where you'll need to register at the Park Office. 

You'll then walk through the rainforest to reach the Mandara encampment. A detour to Maundi Crater offers a great opportunity to enjoy views of the surrounding areas, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. 

While in the rainforest, keep an eye out for towering Eucalyptus trees, various bird species, and Colobus monkeys

After lunch, you'll hike back to the park gate and return to Moshi.

Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Conditions

Included
  • professional guide
  • lunch
  • all park entrance fee
  • tour vehicle.
Extras
  • tips or gratuity
  • trekking gears.

It's important to know

Cancellation of booking

In case of booking cancellation the next policy applies. Tourists will receive a full amount they paid for the reservation in case they cancel more than 35 days in advance of the tour start date. In the event of cancellation within the period of 34 to 16 days before the tour start date - they are entitled to receive 50% of the booking amount. Cancelations made within 15 days before the tour starts will not be entitled to a refund.

Available dates

Select date
Number of individuals
1-8 tourists, over 14 y.o.
$475
1 tourist
Or request private custom tour
Any dates between 1 Jan and 31 Dec are available.

Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route
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  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

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