Gillead Safaris

1 Day Kilimanjaro Day Hike

1 Day

A Taste of the Mountain

No time for the full climb? Walk through Kilimanjaro's rainforest from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut and the rim of the Maundi Crater. It is a real day on the mountain, with park fees, a certified guide and a packed lunch included.

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  1. Kilimanjaro National Park
  2. Mandara Hut
  3. Maundi Crater

Day by day

Day 1

Moshi – Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut – Moshi

Pickup in Moshi or Arusha, then hike about three hours up through the rainforest to Mandara Hut (2,700m) and the Maundi Crater viewpoint before descending to the gate.

Breakfast, Lunch
Day trip — no overnight.
1 Day

Price

From $260

per person

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What's included, on every climb

Included

Kilimanjaro/Meru park & rescue fees
Certified mountain guide, assistant guides & porters
Mountain tents, sleeping mats & dining tent (hut fees on Marangu)
All meals on the mountain, cooked fresh by our chef
Purified drinking water throughout the climb
Emergency oxygen & first-aid kit, daily health checks
Pre- and post-climb hotel transfers
Summit certificate

Not Included

International flights
Tips for mountain crew (guideline given at briefing)
Travel insurance covering altitude up to 6,000m
Sleeping bag & personal gear (rental available)
Tanzania visa fees
Hotel nights before and after the climb

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