Kilimanjaro Hike to Mandara Hut Full Day Trip

Tour overview

Get a test of Kilimanjaro trek, even if you don’t have time, one day will take you to the first hut while enjoying the environment and keeping yourself fit preparing for more time to come back and do the whole Mountain trekking. You will need 3 hours to trek to the first hut (Mandara Hut) and 2 hours back. Also you can reach to Maundi crater and enjoy the view of Lake Chala and Tanzania-Kenya border.

Tour Type

Day Trips

Duration

1 day

Tour Location

Tanzania

Airport Pickup

Tour Itinerary

Marangu Gate - Mandara Hut - Maundi Crater

You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Moshi and taken to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate, 1860m). The drive will take approximately 1 hour. Once the necessary gate registration has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense Kilimanjaro rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. You will also meet mountain climbers descending from the top, and perhaps some of them will tell you of their experiences and you can start to dream about a climb of your own! After a 3-4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2700m), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Your guide will then take you on a short hike (15 minutes walking distance) to the Maundi Crater, where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. Once you have thoroughly enjoyed the views, you will return to the Marangu Gate (2-3 hours walking distance), where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to your hotel. On your return journey you can enjoy the sunset and the day‘s memories.

Altitude gain: 1860m to 2700m
Distance (one way): 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down (Total time 5-7 hours)
Habitat: Mountain Forest

This is a private trip and hence the group will only consist of the people you chose to travel with. For children the following discounts apply: 1 child under 5 years 100 % (further children under 5 years 50 %), 5-12 years 50%. Children with a 100% discount are not included in the total number of travelers. The stated children's discounts are limited to 2 children per private trip. If more children (up to and including 12 years) travel with the group, we are gladly prepared to make you an individual offer. You may pay for this tour in USD or equivalent in TZS (Tanzanian Shillings) on the date of the tour in cash. Please be aware that USD minted in 2006 or prior will not be accepted. Our current exchange rate for payments in TZS is 1 USD=2300 TZS (subject to change)

Includes

Pick up and drop from Moshi
All tours and entrance fee per person
Proficient English speaking guide
Lunch box
Mineral clean water
Pick up to the hotel and drop off to the hotel after the tour
Government taxes

Excludes

International or Local Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance

Gallery

GROUP DISCOUNT

Group adventures have a predetermined charge per person based on group size. However, we offer optional options for specific private and tailor-made preferences that are best suited to you, your family, and friends.

GROUP SIZE	PRICE PER PERSON
1 Pax	$ 250
2 Pax	$ 200
3 Pax	$ 190
4 Pax	$ 180
5 Pax & Above	$ 170

Words from Our happy Clients

We have received feedback from our clients, and Kisambi Tours is rated 5/5 by them. Customers grant us this honor because we are constantly committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that their safari is completely satisfactory.

    
 
 
        
   Fahreen B 
 2023-11-24
 
 
 Verified Serenity experience
Excellent service provided, staff were prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Food provided was good. I’d recommend their service anytime!
  
 
       
   Julia S 
 2023-11-22
 
 
 Verified Extraordinary flexible and friendly
We climbed Kilimanjaro thanks to Kizambi tours and it was a wonderful experience. The team was very nice, flexible and there for our needs and wishes. For example we decided to go up one day earlyer than planned and it was no problem even though decided quite spontaneously! We had quite a few changes like this in our plans and it was never a problem, the team adapted very well ("hakuna Matata"). So, the communication was very good and not complicated. When we had questions we could always ask our "manager" and he responded us very quickly. I felt safe and in good hands though we also had enough freedom to explore and do things by ourselves. Thanks for these beautiful holidays!
  
 
       
   Stefano P 
 2023-11-09
 
 
 Verified Four Parks in Six days
We visited four National Parks and could see the Big Five thanks the professional skills of our guides. Very satisfactory tour!
  
 
       
   Ronald R 
 2023-10-23
 
 
 Verified Priceless memories once in a life time trip
Exellent guys as in the office and the full time guide who did guide us in all the tours we did who were made to what we all wanted to visit. Exellent ,fair price and quality. Maturni homes was a beathifull stay in accomodation, very friendly big family who looked after us... Hashim, our full time guide, was there for us once we get up in the morning untill bedtime...they did a lot of efford to change and add things in tours what we wanted to do and see in the 4 days we were there. All there drivers are also helpfull and friendly. A+++++, absolutely recommended Thank you guys....
  
 
       
   Keith M 
 2023-10-19
 
 
 Verified Waterfall & Hot Spring!
First class trip. Let's you visit both on the same day if time is tight. Emanuel & Julius were fantastic! 👍
  
 
       
   Tara 
 2023-10-12
 
 
 Verified Great tour!
Had an amazing day trip with Mercy and Charlie! Mercy led us on a great trek to the waterfall and then to the coffee bean farm where we got to take part in the local coffee making process! Then onto the fabulous hot springs! Food was great throughout the day! Would recommend this trip, especially Mercy and Charlie!
  
 
       
   Bente B 
 2023-09-25
 
 
 Verified Climbing the Kilimanjaro with a wonderful, reliable and fun crew! An amazing experience that I would recommend everyone!
We highly recommend this organization for any excursion offered. With a high reliability and clear instructions we together checked our gear and did a briefing on how the 7 day trek would look like. After six intense but rewarding days, the team helped us achieve our long-time dream of climbing the Kilimanjaro. We were humbled by the kindness and professionalism of our 10-man crew. Our two guides made it their sole purpose to get us to the roof of Africa and summit with succes. Throughout this amazing experience we were surprised during every meal about the wonderful food that the team prepared for us. Good nutrition is key for such a challenging experience and we were grateful that this was really handled well. We would definitely make use of this organization again upon another visit of Tanzania.
  
 
       
   Elisa S 
 2023-09-16
 
 
 Verified Best experience ever
My partner and I stayed with Kisambi tour for a 6 days experience. Elisante organized everything for us, and even before the trip was always precise and fast in replying to our questions via messages. The tour included: the first day visiting Materuni waterfall and a coffee preparation experience accompanied by traditional songs and dances. The following day we went to hot spring and visiting a Masai Village. After this, we met out amazing guide Godlove and we started our 4 days safari. We visited Tarangire national park , Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater. It was without doubts, one of the best experiences of our lives. During the safari, we spent nights in campsites and we had a personal cook with us, Idd, who made the trip even better cooking traditional foods every day. We highly recommend travelling with Kisambi tour!
  
 
       
   Susan K 
 2023-09-14
 
 
 Verified Amazing Waterfall and Coffee Roasting Experience
Great, moderate hike to the stunning Materuni Falls. Along the way, our guide Godwin told us so much about the history of the area, and the local flowers, fruit, and birds. He was so knowledgeable! After seeing the waterfall, which was incredible, we hiked back to a local Chogga village and had a delicious lunch of banana soup, rice, beans and spiced vegetables. Then, we learned all about coffee cultivation and roasting, and had the most delicious cup of coffee. So much fun and so educational. It was a highlight of our trip to Tanzania,
  
 
       
   Katerina K 
 2023-09-09
 
 
 Verified Best company to visit Moshi!
Great company to visit Tanzania and go around Arousha and Moshi. Elisante is very available, friendly and kind! First, we had a wonderful safari, with a very kind and prepared driver, Joseph, always on-time! The last day they even offered us a middle day trip, before going to the airport, with another fantastic, joyful driver, Julius! They are the best!
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 336 reviews

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