Full-Day Hike In Mountain Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro View

Hiking

Highlights

Trek through lush rainforests beneath Kilimanjaro's majestic peaks

Marvel at panoramic vistas of African plains and Kenya

Visit Maundi Crater for breathtaking views of two summits

Spot diverse wildlife, from sunbirds to colobus monkeys

Experience an epic ascent condensed into a day's hike

Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro

nature, trekking, Wildlife

Private Tour

1 Day

Medium

English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Description

Embark on an unforgettable full-day hike up Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest peak. Traverse lush rainforests, witness stunning panoramas, and visit Maundi Crater. Encounter diverse wildlife as you ascend to 2,700 meters. A day packed with adventure and natural wonders awaits!

Itinerary

Arusha to Kilimanjaro

On the morning of your adventure, a friendly guide from the company will pick you up at your accommodations in Arusha; we’ll drive for just over two hours before arriving at the foot of Kilimanjaro’s southeast face. To condense an epic ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro into an enjoyable day hike, we’ll start our trek at the Marangu Gate to Kilimanjaro National Park, and we’ll venture as far as the first stop on the larger Marangu Route, the Mandara Hut. This will take us from the mountain's lower slopes to about 2,700 meters in elevation, and our ascent from the emerald green of Kilimanjaro’s scattered lowland farms to the exceptional beauty of its montane rainforest should take about three or four hours. When we arrive at the Mandara Huts, we’ll enjoy a packed lunch while we watch trekkers coming and going from their ascents and descents of the mountain. After lunch, we’ll make a short side trip to Maundi Crater. From here, we’ll enjoy gobsmacking views of Kilimanjaro’s two summits and an astounding panoramic vista of the African plains that stretches all the way to Kenya. After taking in the splendid scenery, we’ll descend from the mountain using the same path we followed in the morning. While we’ll be retracing our steps, the rainforests of Kilimanjaro may yet have a few surprises in store for us. As we trek beneath the shadowed canopy of leaves, stay on the lookout for sunbirds, butterflies, and even black-and-white colobus monkeys. After a final few hours on the trail, we’ll return to Marangu Gate and make our return drive to Arusha.

What's Included

All transfers to and from the gate

Lunch boxes

Park entry fees and voucher

Porters and guides wages

Water

Walking stick on request

What's Excluded

Sleeping bags

Visas

Personal Insurance

All items of personal in nature e.g. drinks, laundry, cigarettes, etc

Changes or deviations from the itinerary

Tips and gratuities to safari guides, porters and hotel staff

What To Bring

Travel Documents:

Valid passport

Tanzania visa (available at the airport upon arrival; USD 100 for most visitors, $50 for residents of UK/European Union)

Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance

Personal medical/dental insurance cards

Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted)

Cash in U.S. Dollars (Bills MUST be crisp, new-format, issued 2016 or later, with no tears)

Essential Gear:

Binoculars

Camera and a good telephoto lens with a waterproof/dustproof bag

Sunglasses, preferably polarized

Hat for sun protection

Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion provided by some camps/lodges)

Hand sanitiser

Basic medical kit, malaria tablets, and prescription medications

Glasses (if you wear contacts)

Chargers and extra batteries for electronics such as phones, cameras, and lights

Clothing:

Sweater or fleece pullover

Lightweight waterproof hiking shoes or boots

Waterproof sandals

Shirts (golf or T-shirts)

Lightweight long-sleeved shirts

Pair of shorts

Pairs of long pants

Swimsuit (if visiting Zanzibar Island or other water areas)

Undergarments and socks; Women might consider a sports bra (for bouncy jeeps)

Sleepwear

Rain gear (if travelling during the rainy season March-May and Oct-Dec)

Please note: Bright and white colours are not recommended for safari

General Packing Recommendations:

Bring sturdy, soft-sided luggage, which is easier to stow throughout the trip and carry in vehicles during transfers.

Carry any necessities, including travel documents, money, medications, and other vital supplies, in your carry-on bag, not in your checked luggage.

If you plan to lock your luggage, please use a TSA-approved security device.

Leave expensive jewellery at home! If you would be heartbroken to lose the item, don't bring it along.

Keep cash in more than one place.

A water-resistant daypack to carry cameras and other items is very handy while on game drives. Better yet, let this be your carry-on.

Please refrain from bringing hair dryers, irons, radios, and excess clothing or toiletries. All points of this trip are quite casual, and we recommend keeping luggage down to the basics. However, if any of these items are necessary for you, then please ask so we can check with the hotel first.

Baggage Allowance:

Please bring soft-sided luggage like duffel bags, NOT hard suitcases.

Charter flights within Tanzania strictly limit passengers to a total of 44 lbs, including carry-ons, so the key is to pack as light as possible.

Most properties provide laundry service at a cost to be paid directly unless mentioned otherwise during booking.

Meeting Point

Arusha, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

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Arusha to Kilimanjaro

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