Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike

What is included

• Transportation
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• Lunch and Mineral Waters
• All government taxes
• All mentioned activities
• All required park fees
• International or Local Flights
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (20usd/day – recommended)
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Travel insurance

Itinerary

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   Stop 1, 1440 min

   Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

   Leave bustling, colorful Moshi early for the drive to Marangu Gate, the threshold of magnificent Kilimanjaro. It’s just an hour’s drive, but you’ll be captivated by the countryside – coffee and banana plantations, through picturesque Marangu village, with Kilimanjaro rising majestically ahead of you. We’ll register you at the Marangu Gate and then your adventure will begin. At first, the ridged trail is narrow as you wander through the rainforest. It’s lush and misty, with the trees adorned with moss. The canopy overhead is alive with birdsong and strange rustlings. The hike to Mandara Hut is around three hours so stop to rest your legs and have a tasty lunch at the Hut. After replenishing yourself, take the short but challenging walk to the Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning. After basking in the beauty of it, you’ll hike back down to the Marangu Gate where our vehicle will be waiting for you to drive you back to Moshi. Meals: Lunch

Your operator

Hilltop Travel

Hilltop Travel is based in Moshi, Tanzania, and offers trips focused on Kilimanjaro mountain hiking, wildlife safaris, Zanzibar beach escapes, and cultural experiences. They provide various hiking routes on Kilimanjaro, including the Northern Circuit, Marangu, and Umbwe routes, as well as safaris in Southern Tanzania.

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Cancellation

Free up to 24 hours before the start. After that the booking is non-refundable.