Itenerary Kilimanjaro Day Hike and Tarangire National Park
Explore this 2 days trip in Tanzania to Climb the slopes of the highest mountain in Africa to the first base camp of the Marangu Route.
With its 5895 meters, Kilimanjaro is an impressive and awesome sight, which most visitors already spot in awe and amazement when flying into Kilimanjaro Airport.
The rainforest zone of Kilimanjaro is thick and lush and home to many different bird and monkey species, such as blue monkeys or colobus monkeys.
What should you expect on this trip? Tarangire National Park is awaiting you with its mighty baobab trees, huge elephant population, and animal and landscape diversity that steals the hearts of every African traveler.
This day trip leaves you wanting to see more and more of Africa’s rich wildlife. And Experience the beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife with a day trip to Tarangire National Park, where you’ll have the chance to see massive herds of elephants, majestic baobab trees, and a variety of other animals such as lions, leopards, and giraffes.
With breathtaking views and incredible photo opportunities, this is the perfect way to spend a day in the heart of Africa.
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Departure / Return Location
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Departure Time
Please arrive at least 2 hours before flight.
Included
- Transport (4×4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Park Fees
- Professional English speaking safari guide & chef
- Campsites / Lodge
- Breakfasts
- Lunches
- Dinners
- 1.5L bottle of drinking water per day
- PRO Driver-guide
- Drinking water
- Relating Services
- Taxes
- Wages for the crew
- First Aid Kit
- Bush Chef
- Rescue
Not Included
- Travel insurance & Medical insurance
- Flights
- Visas
- Personal items
- Tips for safari guide & chef
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities
Day 01: Kilimanjaro Day Hike via Marangu route
Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut Rising(ft): (1,800m/5,905ft) to (2,743m/9,000ft)
Hiking time: 8-10 hours
Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet Hiker(s) will leave Moshi early in the morning to depart for Marangu Gate.
The drive will take approximately 1 hour. What should you expect today? After completing gate registration, you will begin your Kilimanjaro day hike.Walking along a narrow trail through the rainforest of Kilimanjaro up to Mandara Hut, you will meet mountain climbers descending from the top of Kilimanjaro.
At Mandara Hut, you will have lunch and the possibility to take a short walk to the Maundi Crater. The views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning on a clear day, making the short hike well worth the effort.
You will then have the opportunity to take photos once you arrive at Maundi Crater before descending to the Marangu Gate. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi.
Day 02: Tanzania safari from Moshi to Tarangire National Park
We will leave from Moshi in the early hours of the day and drive to Tarangire National Park, where huge termite mounds and ancient baobab trees are waiting for us.
This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse bird life.
Tarangire has an enticing wildlife that includes elephants, lions, giraffe, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.
When our game drive comes to an end, we will go on to Our trip will come to an end in the late afternoon. We will proceed to Arusha.