3-Day Private Mt Kilimanajro Hiking via Marangu Route

After breakfast and orientation, you'll travel (approximately an hour) to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, register, and start the climb. You'll reach the Mandara hut through the rainforest. It is a good idea to take a side excursion to Maundi Crater to visit the area, which includes northern Tanzania and Kenya. Look for Colobus monkeys, soaring Eucalyptus trees, and other wildlife in the rainforest. ◦ Elevation: 1860 m/6100 ft to 2700 m/8875 ft ◦ Distance: 8km/5mi ◦ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours ◦ Habitat: Montane Forest ◦ Meals included: lunch, dinner ◦ Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut.

On the 2nd day of your 3-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek, after leaving the glades of the rainforest, you will travel along a trail on the wide moorlands until you reach the Horombo camp. Amazing views can be seen from the top of Kibo and Mawenzi. Look for enormous grounsels and lobelia. The effects of the altitude can start to affect you. ◦ Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft ◦ Distance: 12km/7.5mi ◦ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours ◦ Habitat: Heathland ◦ Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. ◦ Budget Accommodations: Horombo Hut.

On the 3rd day of your 3-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek, after breakfast, you'll make your way through moorland on a slow descent to the Mandara Hut. Follow the trail that descends through the lush woodland until you reach the Marangu National Park gate. It could be muddy and damp at lower altitudes. Trekking poles and gaiters will be useful. It will probably be sufficient to wear shorts and t-shirts, but have warmer clothing and rain gear close at hand. You will be met by a vehicle in Marangu village, and it will take you an hour/three to return to your hotel in Moshi/Arusha. •• ◦ Elevation: 3700 m/12,200 ft to 1700 m/5500 ft ◦ Distance: 20km/12.5mi ◦ Hiking Time: 4-5 hours ◦ Habitat: Forest ◦ Meals included: breakfast, lunch.