3-Day Kilimanjaro Hike from Moshi/Arusha
Highlights
Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
nature, trekking, Eco Tourism
Group Tour
3 Days
Medium
English
Description
Explore the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro from Marangu Gate to Horombo Hut on this 3-day trip. Enjoy an exhilarating trekking experience as you ascend towards Mandara Hut and Horombo Hut. Take a short walk to the Maundi Crater and have a great time camping at the Horombo Hut, capturing breathtaking views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft)
- Meet the tour guide at 8 am at your hotel in Moshi and depart for Marangu Gate. The drive from Moshi to Marangu takes an hour.
- Arrive at Marangu Gate, complete registration and begin the Kilimanjaro hike.
- Walk along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro up to Mandara Hut and meet mountain climbers descending from the top.
- Stop for a quick lunch at Mandara Hut and take a short walk to the Maundi Crater.
Dinner and overnight stay at Mandara Hut.
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Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
- Embark on the first part of the walk, which is a steep ascent through the forest, but later the path opens out into grassy moorland, and, in clear weather, there are good views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks.
- Climb through the moorland zone to reach Horombo Hut (3,720m). The site is close to the glaciated dome of Kibo, and there is a sense of being above the clouds.
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Day 3: Horombo Hut to Moshi
- Have breakfast and drive back to Moshi from Marangu gate.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Persons | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |