This hike to the first hut will allow you to have a feel of the mountain for one day and the hike through the rain forest will be breathtaking. On a clear day you will be in a position to see and hear birds singing in the bushes, monkeys jumping from tree to tree and the breathtaking landscape and vegetation.
COST USD 365 PER PERSON
0900 Hours: At the gate you will meet with our well experienced guide who will give you brief information about the hike. You will walk for about 3-4 hours to the first hut (Mandara hut) and you will arrive there in the afternoon.
1300 Hours: Lunch will be served when you reach the hut. From the hut you have a great view over Moshi district.
1400 Hours: After your lunch your guide will give you a short walk to Maundi crater before walking down to Marangu gate. You will walk down to Marangu gate and this walk will take you about 2 hours walking slowly as you observe for anything that you might have missed on your way up.
1600 Hours: At Marangu National Park you will meet with transport from the hotel ready to take you back to the lodge.
Between 1730 Hours to 1800 Hours: Return back to your hotel in Arusha
- All Entrance Fees to Kilimanjaro National Park
- A heavy lunch box from the hotel containing: sandwiches, chocolate, groundnuts, biscuits, fruits, juice, boiled egg, piece of cake
- Transport from Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park gate in the morning
- Transport back to Arusha in the evening
- Stops at places with the best views of Kilimanjaro for photo opportunities (weather permitting)
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