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KILIMANJARO DAY HIKE

INTRODUCTION

For those who do not wish to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to the top and yet want to experience the magic of the mountain then the Kilimanjaro Day hike will be ideal for them. This hike to the first hut will allow you to have a feel of Mt. Kilimanjaro for one day. The Kilimanjaro Day hike through the rain forest will be breathtaking as you come close to nature while making your body enjoy a nice walk without feeling too exhausted at the end. If you have been doing a driving safari for most part of your trip, a break from the car and a chance to stretch your muscles in Nature will make you appreciate nature as you explore Kilimanjaro region.

On a clear day you will be in a position to see and hear birds singing in the bushes, monkeys jumping from tree to tree and the breathtaking landscape and vegetation on the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Children are also allowed to do the Kilimanjaro day hike and it will be a good family hike as you introduce your young ones to the highest Mountain in Africa without taking them all the way to the top.

One advantage of the Kilimanjaro day hike; is that you will not be required to have any special Mountain climbing gears. All that you need for this trek is comfortable clothing, comfortable walking shoes/Hiking boots and a rain coat in case it rains on your way up or down. Please remember to have your sunscreen on to protect your skin from the sun especially on the hot days.

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Kilimanjaro Day Hike

After breakfast, you will depart Babylon Lodge for Kilimanjaro National Park gate. If you are staying in a different hotel in Marangu our car will be there to pick you up from your hotel at no extra charge. If you are staying at Moshi town we are able to pick you from Moshi town and drop you at at Moshi after the tour.(There will be the additional cost of transport from Moshi)
Before you start the hike, you will be given a healthy and balanced lunch box that will be taken upon arrival at Mandara Hut. Please inform us if you have any special diet needs so that our chef can prepare a lunch box that meets your requirements.
You will drive to Kilimanjaro National Park gate and on a clear day our driver will stop at different places where you can take good pictures of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The driver and the guide will be there to answer any question you might have regarding Mt. Kilimanjaro and the area around the great Mountain.
On reaching the Kilimanjaro National Park gate you will register on the guests’ registration book. For adults, your passport is not required but you are required to fill the following details; Your names/ Your home address/Nationality/Age/Gender/ Passport No. Children below 16 years qualify for a discount and they are required to have their passport with them to prove their age.
After all the registration, you will depart Marangu gate and start the walk to Mandara hut. You will walk for about 3-4 hours to the first hut (Mandara hut) and you will arrive in the afternoon. There is no hurry and you are allowed to walk slowly as you enjoy nature and the vegetation.
On reaching Mandara hut you will register at the reception, take your lunch box at Mandara hut, rest for a while and take good photos of the place. After or before your lunch depending on how tired you might be; your lunch your guide will give you a short walk to Maundi crater before walking down to Marangu gate.
You will walk down to Marangu gate and this walk will take you about 2 hours walking slowly as you observe for anything that you might have missed on your way up. If you are early you will also have a chance to pass by a waterfall that is inside the Kilimanjaro National Park before a walk down to Kilimanjaro National Park gate. This is a small waterfall with its water flowing from Mt. Kilimanjaro. During the dry season, this waterfall has little water but during the rainy season this waterfall is spetacular .
On reaching Marangu gate, you will be met with our driver who will take you back to the hotel. If you are staying at Moshi or departing to the Airport, You can stop at the lodge where we will give you a free room to shower before your departure.

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KILIMANJARO DAY HIKE

INTRODUCTION

Kilimanjaro Day Hike

Kilimanjaro Day Hike

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