Kilimanjaro Day Trip
Overview
Our day trips are great opportunities to experience beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro for those who don´t want to climb all the way to the summit of almost 6,000m / 20,000 ft.
We offer this tour on three different routes, on Machame Route, also called "Whiskey Route", on Marangu route, also known as "Coca Cola Route" or on Morum Route. On all of them you will hike along the same trail that leads to the summit. You will meet mountain climbers descending from the top, and perhaps some of them will tell you about their experiences and you can start to dream about a climb of your own!
Tour Itinerary
We will pick you up in the morning after breakfast at your hotel in Moshi and take you to Marangu Gate (1,840 m / 6,035 ft) in Kilimanjaro National Park. The drive will take approximately 1 to 1,5 hours. Once the necessary gate registration has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense Kilimanjaro rainforest.
Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various beautiful bird species. Our knowledgeable english-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. After a 3-4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2,700m / 9,180 ft), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Your guide will then take you on a short hike, about 15 minutes walking distance to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Once you have thoroughly enjoyed the views, you will return to the Marangu Gate after 2-3 hours walking, where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to your hotel. On your return journey you can enjoy the sunset and the day‘s memories.
Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various beautiful bird species. Our knowledgeable english-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. After a 3-4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2,700m / 9,180 ft), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Your guide will then take you on a short hike, about 15 minutes walking distance to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Once you have thoroughly enjoyed the views, you will return to the Marangu Gate after 2-3 hours walking, where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to your hotel. On your return journey you can enjoy the sunset and the day‘s memories.
- - hiking distance: 16 km / 6 miles
- - hiking time: 3 - 4 hours up / 2 - 3 hours down (total time 5 - 7 hours)
- - altitude gained: 860m / 2,825 ft (1, 840m - 2,700m / 6,035 ft - 8,860 ft)
- - habitat: montane forest / rainforest
- - meals included: lunch
Includes & Excludes
The Cost Includes
- Transport to/from gate
- Park fees
- Professional English speaking mountain guide Lunch box
- 1,5l bottle of water
- Pick up to the hotel and drop off to the hotel after the tour
The Cost Excludes
- Expenditures of personal nature like drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.
- Gratuities / "tip" for guide
- International flights.
- Accommodation
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them)
