Kilimanjaro short treks | Day Hikes. Climbing Kilimanjaro is not on everyone's wish list. Some people just wanted to get a chance to experience this majestic mountain without reaching Uhuru Peak and having to go through the hard slog of getting to the summit. Some don't have the time, not the money to spend 7 days trekking and if you are one of these people, then our short treks is perfect for you. Doing a short trek on Kilimanjaro is a great option, giving you the chance to do either a 1 day, 2, 3 or 4 day trek. While you can choose the number of days you spend on the mountain, you can't choose your routes, as the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. For overnight hikes you will stay at the park huts. All of these short Kilimanjaro treks and day hikes are offered on a private basis so you can start on any day that suits you. These tours can then be combined with a short safari option to give you the best of both worlds.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Private Guide
- Transport
- Meals
What is NOT included in the tour
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visit Moshi Clock Tower
- Explore the Marangu Gate at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Visit Moshi
Day 1: Moshi - Marangu Gate (1850m/6000 ft) - Mandara Hut (2700m/9,000 ft)
Elevation: 1,860m to 2,700m Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest Collection from Moshi Clock Tower, unless you have elected to add on a pre and post hotel stay. You will drive from Moshi town at about 09h00 (subject to change) hrs for Marangu Gate at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here a few formalities like paperwork will be completed and then you will start the hike into an incredible forest, with its thick moss, lichens and endless display of abundant plant life. The route will take you through the rainforest to Mandara Hut (9000 ft). Here we will stop for the night in the mountain huts.
Day 2: Mandara Hut (2700m/9,000 ft) to Marangu Gate (1850m/6000 ft)
Wake up, pack and after breakfast we then descend along the same route Marangu park gate where you will be met by your transport back to Moshi. You should reach the park gate around 14h00 and head back to Moshi. End of services
