You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour to this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taster of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular.During the course of the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut – the Mandara – where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arusha.

Itinerary

ARUSHA - MARANGU GATE - MANDARA HUT - ARUSHA.

Your private day tour begins with your hotel pickup at 06:00hrs Drive 3hours to the Marangu Gate, where you will register at the gate with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities, and begin hiking at around 10.00hrs The Marangu Route, which we follow today, approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. We will be attempting to reach the Mandara Hut and will only trek through the lower altitudes, taking our picnic lunch on the way to the Mandara Hut. Once we reach the hut at 14:00hrs, we will stop for a rest for 30 mins and then descend slowly back to Marangu Gate for 2.5 hours. An Alaitol Safaris vehicle will be waiting to pick you up and return you to your hotel in Arusha, arriving at 18:00hrs.

INCLUSIONS:

• Pick-up in Arusha.
• Transfer to the trailhead - entry gate to Kilimanjaro National Park.
• Pick-up at the exit from Kilimanjaro National Park and transfer to the hotel.
• All park fees collected by the Kilimanjaro National Park ( conservation fees, camping fees, crew fees, vehicle fee, rescue fee and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority).
• Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. All our guides have 7+years of successful mountaineering experience.
• Bottled water, Coffee/tea and soft drinks.
• Picnic lunch on the 1-day trip.

EXCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation and meals before and after the hike.
• Personal gear rentals.
• Tips for the guides and the crew 30 USD per person).
• Insurance
• Alcoholic drinks.