OVERVIEW

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.

The highest point of Africa at 5895 meters above sea level - Uhuru Peak

Stop and listen, you can hear the nature whispering to you! :)

Mawenzi peak at a distance in all its glory!

Fun times during the trek, one of the ways to pass time when you reach the campsite early!

Behold! The winter wonderland!

Point where trekkers find it hard to distinguish between clouds and snow

Trekkers celebrating after a successful summit to the highest point of Africa!

PRICING

• STARTING FROM $240 PER PERSON IN A GROUP TREK

FULL ITINERARY

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 including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. 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/5miles

Hiking Time : 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down

Habitat : Montane Forest

Habitat : Lunch

INCLUSION

• Certified, experienced, English-speaking guide
• Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi
• National Park gate fees
• Lunch Box

EXCLUSIONS

• Tanzania Visa
• International and domestic flights
• Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
• Meals not listed in the itinerary
• Travel insurance
• Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Transfers (available as an optional addon)
• Hotel (available as an optional addon)
• Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
• Tips and gratuities

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, online card payment, 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.