Kilimanjaro Marangu day hike
Kilimanjaro
Tour Snapshot
Overview
Kilimanjaro Marangu day hike involves going up to the first camp Mandara hut (2720m) and come back via the same route on the same day. There is a drive from Arusha town which will take 2 hours. At Marangu gate, you have to do some registrations and pay the park entrance fee to get a valid permit to start the hike. Marangu gate is 1879m above sea level and the distance to Mandara hut is 8km (16 km round trip), which will take 3 to 4 hours for each direction.
Raining Forest
On the way to from the Marangu gate to Mandara hut, you will cross the rain forest which is a dense forest, pure green with a lot of species of plants. If you are lucky you can see Blue Monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys.
Maundi Crater
It just takes 15 minutes to walk from Mandara to Maundi Crater. This place offers a good view of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks and also a good view of the Kenyan side ad lake Chala and Jipe. During the eruption, the pressure was not enough to force magma to get out hence instead of rising up it formed a crater.
NOTE: Porters are not required for day trips, but guides are. Park regulations mandate that there can be at most two clients for each guide. The company will provide lunch and water will be provided.
Itinerary
Begin the day with an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha. Depart for Marangu Gate, the starting point of the hike, in a private vehicle.Arrive at Marangu Gate and complete the necessary registrations and payments for the park entrance fee.
Start the 8km hike to Mandara Hut (2720m), which takes approximately 3-4 hours.Traverse the lush rainforest, keeping an eye out for Blue Monkeys and black and white Colobus Monkeys.Then Arrive at Mandara Hut and take a short break for lunch and relaxation.Explore the surrounding area and take in the stunning views.Enjoy breathtaking views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks, as well as the Kenyan side, Lake Chala, and Jipe.
Included and Excluded
- All Park Fees, including the 18% VAT
- Airport transfers
- Transport to and from the hotel and the trailhead/gate,
- Tents on the mountain.
- All meals while you are on the mountain (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Salaries for guides, cooks and porters
- Oxygen
- Portable Chemical Toilet
- Hotel accommodation in Arusha the night before and the night after the climb (Bed and breakfast)
- Airfare to Tanzania
- Tips for guides, porters and other staff
- Sleeping bags, sleeping pads and other personal gears
- Lunch or dinners at the hotel in Arusha
- Soft drinks, beer and items of a personal nature
- Laundry
- Visas
- Travel Insurance and Medical Insurance
