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Marangu/Mandara Hut Day Tour

Cultural & Day Tour Private or group Fully tailor-made

Overview

The Marangu route, also known as the “Coca-Cola” route, is the oldest, most well established route on Kilimanjaro. This is the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations in lieu of camping. There are 60 bunk beds each at Mandara and Kibo Huts, and 120 bunk beds at Horombo Hut. Guests are supplied with mattresses and pillows, but sleeping bags are still required. The huts have communal dining halls and basic washrooms, ranging from flushing toilets and running water at the lower huts to long drop toilets and buckets of water at Kibo Hut.

Itinerary

Day 1 : MARANGU GATE TO MANDARA HUT
Elevation:1,843m/ 6,046 ft to 2,700m/8,858 ft Distance: 8 km/5 miles Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Habitat: Rain Forest We depart Moshi for Marangu Gate for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rain forest. At the upper edge of the forest line, we have the opportunity to see blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until we reach Mandara Hut. Acclimatize at Maundi crater rim. After lunch we start descending back to Marangu gate and drive back to Moshi.

What is included

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off Moshi
  • Transfer to and from Marangu Gate
  • Entry fee
  • Mineral water and lunch box
  • Guide salary

Not included

  • Alcoholic
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending monies for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance
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