This will offer the tourist a walk under the montane rain forest, looking for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, Colubus monkeys, blue-black monkeys, sometime dik-dik, bush duikers, White-Tailled mongoose, Marsh mongoose, Bushbaby/Galagos White-nicked raven.
Note that; at these lower elevations sometimes, it can be wet and muddy as it is named rain forest, sometimes Shorts and T-shirts should be sufficient, always keep your rain gear and warmer clothing handily with you from start to end.
Our destination for this climb is Mandara Hut 2730m after getting in Mandara Hut tourists will sign in and then we will have the opportunity extensional walk to Maundi Crater which offers views of North-East of Tanzania then likely see Lake Challa situated between the border of Tanzania and Kenya, after that, we will go back to Mandara hut for lunch and little rest before we start hiking down to the Marangu gate that will be the end of our package. Then transfer back to Moshi town.
Starting elevation Moshi town 900m
Ending elevation Marangu gate 1820m
Altitude change 920m
Driving distance 45kms
Driving hours 1 hour
In the morning after breakfast tourists will depart Moshi and drive to the Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu gate, home to the world’s tallest free-standing mountain. As we arrive at Marangu Gate will make the registration ready to get started on a hike.
Starting Marangu gate 1820m
Ending Mandara Hut 2720m
Altitude change 1100m
Trekking distance 8kms
Walking hours 3-4 hours
As we departure Marangu gate soon we will start the rainforest, looking for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys,
at these lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy as it is named rain forest, so gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts can be okay to use, but keep your rain gear and warmer clothing with you.
After Mandara hut 2720, we will sign in and then we will have the opportunity to walk to Maundi Crater which offers views of Northern Tanzania and Kenya then lake Challa situated between the border of Tanzania and Kenya, then we will go back to Mandara for lunch and little rest before we start hiking down to the Marangu gate, then back to Moshi.
Entry fee
All other government fees
Picnic lunch box
purified Drinking water
Professional guide
Guide salaries
Transport to and from the destination
Please call us for a special Meal.
Pre/post accommodation and airport transfers (booking is available upon request).
Tips for your guide and driver. African Treks and Safari Bike recommendation is $20 to your guide divided
per group in the vehicle.
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, cameras, visa, and travel insurance.).
Meals are not listed in the itinerary.
Liquors, beers, and bottled beverages.
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Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour: ($80 Per Person)
Materuni Waterfalls is an incredible booming waterfall located close to Moshi town just 15 kilometers and 45 minutes drive from Moshi Town, the area can be reached on a bike day tour.
Tourists will have the opportunity to stand underneath the waterfall, even jump off one and go swimming in the refreshing water, at the bottom of the waterfall through a typical river, vegetation in a neighborhood of coffee and banana trees all over round, The waterfalls is almost more than 80 meters high.
When combined with a coffee tour in the village, it makes for a perfect day trip on your free day before or after your Kilimanjaro climb or wildlife safari. The tour begins by observing the entire process of making a cup of coffee, from seed. After a locally produced lunch, you head off to explore the Materuni Waterfall. Before we get back to Moshi town later on
3: Kikuletwa/Chemka Hot springs: ($85 Per Person)
Kikuletwa/Chemka Hot Springs gets its name from the water that bubbles in underground caves. Chemka is an incredible underground spring with crystal clear water bubbling from underground caves, giving the impression that it is boiling, hence the name "CHEMKA" the Swahili word that means boil,
In fact, the water is not hot rather it gives out a pleasant temperature for swimming, and is a good place to visit for a picnic and a swim. This area is surrounded by fig trees and is a hidden gem in a semi-arid landscape.
Chemka is located close to Moshi town in a Rundugai village between Moshi and Arusha about 40 km from Moshi town. the area is a perfect resting place after too much stress from the Kilimanjaro climb or once you get a free day in your hand make it useful by visiting Chemka/Hot Springs.