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Full Day Mandara Hut & Maundi Crater Hike From Marangu Gate
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Jungle Expedition, Backpacking

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Swahili

Description

Get a glimpse of Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Proceed from the Marangu Gate and travel through the dense rain forest with promising views of the fauna of this region. Hike to the Mandara Hut and Maundi crater to enjoy the panoramic view, before ending the tour.

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    • Pick up in the morning at your hotel in Moshi and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate, 1860 m). The drive will take approximately 1 hour.

    • Complete the necessary gate registration, and begin the trek through the dense Kilimanjaro rain forest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, have the chance to catch a glimpse of black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Learn from our professional guide about Kilimanjaro and the different species of plants and animals found here. Meet mountain climbers descending from the top.

    • After a 3-4 hour hike, reach Mandara Hut (2700 m), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Go on a short hike (15 minutes walking distance) to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya.

    • Return to the Marangu Gate (2-3 hours walking distance), where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to your hotel. On your return journey, enjoy the sunset and beautiful scenery.

What's Included
  • Transport to and from mountain gates

  • All parks entry fees

  • Conservation fees

  • Marangu (Tanzanian) trekking guide and fees and salaries

  • Lunch box

  • Bottled Water

What's Excluded
  • Tanzania Visa

  • International flights

  • Tips for your guide

  • Accommodation before and after the tour

  • Hard and soft drinks and items of personal nature

  • Cold weather gears. (Hire on request)

  • Airport transfers

What to bring
  • Hiking boots and thick hiking socks

  • Windproof/waterproof pants and jacket

  • Water bottles

  • Smaller personal backpack

  • Camera

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 230 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 230 / person