KILIMANJARO MARANGU HIKING DAY TRIP

TOUR OVERVIEW
Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is the awe-inspiring landmark of Tanzania but you don�t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating terrain that surrounds it. Our Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike is a Kilimanjaro day trip that gives you the opportunity to scramble up the first leg of the famed Marangu Route, through rainforest twittering with birdlife and chattering, curious blue monkeys. Watch out for a Colobus or two!
TOUR ITINERARY
Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft), Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet, Hiking/Ascent time 3-4 hours Habitat: Montane forestLeave bustling, colorful Moshi early for the drive to Marangu Gate, the threshold of magnificent Kilimanjaro. It�s just an hour�s drive, but you�ll be captivated by the countryside � coffee and banana plantations, through picturesque Marangu village, with Kilimanjaro rising majestically ahead of you. We�ll register you at the Marangu Gate (because we don�t want to lose you!) and then your adventure will begin. At first, the ridged trail is narrow as you wander through the rainforest. It�s lush and misty, with the trees adorned with moss. The canopy overhead is alive with birdsong and strange rustlings � is that a colobus? Mongoose might scuttle ahead of you. You�ll also meet tired hikers descending from the summit. Give them a high five for effort.The hike to Mandara Hut is around three hours so stop to rest your legs and have a tasty lunch at the Hut and once you�ve replenished yourself, take the short but challenging walk to the Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning. Don�t forget your camera! After basking in the beauty of it, you�ll hike back down to the Marangu Gate where our vehicle will be waiting for you to drive you, tired but happy, back to Moshi. This Kilimanjaro day hike is suitable for most people, even if you�re a little unfit!

Price Includes
�2 nights hotel (half board accommodation) 2 way transfer to and from Marangu gate Park fees Rescue fees Guide, driver and porter salaries Guides and porters park fees Lunch boxes & Drinking water
Price Excludes
�Personal nature expenses medication cigarettes & alcohol Tipping to any Circle Of Life staffs. All local fees go to the social development in the village.