Kilimanjaro day hike

1 Day from 240 USD per person sharing

Kilimanjaro day hike

On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut for lunch. 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 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.

Camping in Mountain Tents

Accommodation style

Camping in Mountain Tents

Starting price per person

Camping in Mountain Tents

Travellers

Camping in Mountain Tents

Departure dates

Tour Itinerary

Arrival: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi.

Pre-trek briefing at your Moshi hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend in having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed.

Day 1 :

Hike to Mandara Hut and back to park gate

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 Kilimanjaro vegetation change. In the rain-forest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

After lunch, hike back to park gate and drive back to Moshi.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8km/5mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch

Included

Excluded

Transfers (available as an optional add-on)
Travel insurance
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
International and domestic flights
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Tanzania Visa
Tips and gratuitiesv (Highly recommended, $250-300 per person in a group)
Hotel (available as an optional add-on)
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages

Payment Terms

Deposit Payment

Deposit is 20% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non refundable.
We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, or with cash.
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).

Cancellation Policy

8 days and above departure

– No cancellation fees.

0 to 7 days before departure

– 50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.
– Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.
– The 5% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.
Supplements

Private Trek

Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size.

Solo Trekker – USD 309 per person
Group of 2 – USD 263 per person
Group of 3 – USD 269 per person
Group of 4 – USD 264 per person
Group of 5 – USD 260 per person
Group of 6 – USD 245 per person
Group of 7 – USD 245 per person
Group of 8 – USD 240 per person
Group of 9 – USD 240 per person
Group of 10 and above – USD 240 per person