Kilimanjaro Day Trip Hike

Kilimanjaro Day Trip Hike

It sounds like you have an exciting adventure ahead of you at Kilimanjaro National Park! Here’s a summary of the itinerary for the day:

• It sounds like you have an exciting adventure ahead of you at Kilimanjaro National Park! Here’s a summary of the itinerary for the day:
  1. Morning Briefing: Your guides will meet you at the hotel in the morning to give you a quick briefing about the day’s activities.
  2. Transfer to Marangu Gate: After the briefing, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro National Park’s eastern entrance, known as Marangu Gate. (1,860 m/6,046 f)This is where your trek will begin.
  3. Registration and Permits: Upon arrival at Marangu Gate, there will be a short formality of registering the climbing permits and signing up with the rescue service.
  4. Trek to Mandara Hut: Once the registration is completed, the group will start trekking up to Mandara Hut. (2,700 m/8,858 ft )The trekking route takes you through the lush rainforest, and since tropical showers are common, it is recommended to bring raincoats.
  5. Lunch at Mandara Hut: Upon reaching Mandara Hut, you will be provided with lunch-boxes to enjoy a meal and rest before proceeding with the day’s activities.
  6. Hike to Maundi Crater: After lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to take a hike to the nearby Maundi Crater. This hike will take approximately 30 minutes and offers beautiful views.
  7. Descent to Marangu Gate: After exploring Maundi Crater, you’ll begin your descent back to the exit of the park, which is also Marangu Gate.
  8. Transfer to Moshi or Arusha: Our driver will be waiting for you to pick you up and drive you back to your hotel in Moshi town or Arusha, where you can relax and rest after an eventful day.