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3-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Experience Marangu Route

3-Day Kilimanjaro Trekking Experience Marangu Route

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
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🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 3 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Marangu Route
Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By
This 3-day Kilimanjaro trek along the Marangu Route is a short but unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa’s tallest mountain. Though it does not reach the summit (Uhuru Peak), this trek offers an incredible opportunity to explore diverse ecosystems from lush rainforest to alpine moorland while experiencing the thrill of trekking on Kilimanjaro. Perfect for travelers short on time or those seeking a taste of the mountain without a full summit attempt.

Route

Start Marangu Route (Day 1)
Day 2 Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Day 3 Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
End Marangu Route

Tour Features

Day 1: Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut Day 3: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Marangu Route
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Mandara Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
2
Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro
All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
3
No accommodation (End of tour)
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Day by Day

Day 1 Moshi to Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
⏱Morning 🏨Mandara Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will depart from Moshi to Marangu Gate for a maximum of 1 hour 30 minutes of driving and then doing necessary formalities like registration before beginning your trek. The hiking trail begins by ascending a beautiful, tropical rainforest. At the upper edge of the forest line, you will have the opportunity to see both colobus and blue monkeys. The trail then widens to expose beautiful hillsides until you reach Mandara Hut.
Day 2 Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
⏱Morning 🏨Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will start the day continuing through the forest passing through Maundi Crater until the trail opens into high moorland. You may get your first views of Kibo and Mawenzi peaks —two of the three volcanic peaks that make up the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Then, you'll continue ascent with the moorland zone until you reach Horombo hut.
Day 3 Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate
⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
On your last day, you will have a long trek, mostly downhill, through the Moorland and tropical rainforest. Once at the park headquarters at Marangu Gate, a vehicle will meet you here and drive you back to Moshi for a hot shower. The drop-off point will be in Moshi or Airport.

Rates

From: $750 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Pickup and Dropoff to your hotel in Moshi
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)

Exclusions

Not included
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Marangu Route

End: Marangu Route

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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