3-Day Marangu Route Short Kilimanjaro Trek

3 days From $895 USD

On this trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route with one night at Mandara Hut and towards Horombo Hut before returning to Mandara for lunch and then hiking back. You will NOT reach the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are geared for people who like to hike but reaching the summit isn't a "must do", and allow one to experience the excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park require the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. For an overnight hike you will stay at the park huts.

Day 1: 3-DAY KILIMANJARO TREK / Drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Marangu Gate, Hike to Mandara Hut (LD)

After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut

Day 2: Hike Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut (BLD)

You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands to the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. You may begin to feel the affects of the altitude.

Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft

Distance: 12km/7.5mi

Hiking Time: 5-6 hours

Habitat: Heathland

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Horombo Hut

Day 3: Hike from Horombo Hut to park gate, return to Moshi (BL)

After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at Marangu. At lower elevations, it can be wet and muddy. Gaiters and trekking poles will help. Shorts and t-shirts will probably be plenty to wear (keep rain gear and warmer clothing handy). A vehicle will meet you at Marangu village to drive you back to your hotel in Moshi (about 1 hour).

Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft

Distance: 20km/12.5mi

Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

Habitat: Forest

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Pricing

3-Day Short Kilimanjaro Trek

Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips through December 31, 2021

# People in Group:

1

2-3

4-6

7

Mid-Range Lodging:

$1345

$1145

$1095

$895

Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022

# People in Group:

1

2-3

4-6

7+

Mid-Range Lodging:

$1345

$1145

$1095

$895

NOTE: Prices are per person in U.S. dollars based on double/triple occupancy. All quotations are based on the current rates of park fees, VAT, other government taxes, and current exchange rates. Should any of these be increased or a new tax introduced, these increases will be added on even if your trip has already been paid for.

INCLUDES:

All accommodations per itinerary

All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)

All transportation and transfers per itinerary

National Park gate fees

Transport from Moshi to starting point on mountain and return to Moshi

Hut fees

Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides for all routes

Salaries for all crew members

Rescue fees (as required by national park)

EXCLUDES:

International and domestic flights

Meals not listed

Beverages and alcohol

Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff

Optional tours

Single room supplement

Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)

Tips for guides and porters

Sleeping bags and personal items