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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Day Tour

About this experience

It is a perfect choice for travelers who do not have enough time or budget to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro up to the top which takes a minimum time of five days.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr 30 min

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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route Day Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour8 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 8 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • 2 nights hotel (half board accommodation) ,2 way transfer to and from Marangu gate, Park fees, Rescue fees, Guide, driver and porter salaries, Guides and porters park fees, Lunch boxes, Drinking water

Not included

  • Personal nature expenses, medication, alcohol, cigarettes or tipping to any Bujo Tour staffs.

Itinerary and highlights

Marangu Gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9,000 ft), Hiking/Ascent time: 3 – 4 hours

Habitat: Montane forest

Leave Moshi town about 08:30am and drive to about 45 minutes to Marangu gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 9:30 am. Hike through rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara hut (9000 ft), taking about 3 – 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 01.30 pm. After short tour at the hut and a side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and northern Tanzania. Then start coming down to Marangu gate and you may reach at the gate around 04:45 pm. Bujo Tours vehicle will be at the gate ready for the transfer back to Moshi and will arrive in the late evening around 05:45 pm. overnight at Hotel.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bujo Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 8 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 5+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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