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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Sneak Peek of the Peak
Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is the awe-inspiring landmark of Tanzania but you don’t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating terrain that surrounds it. Our Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike is a Kilimanjaro day trip that gives you the opportunity to scramble up the first leg of the famed Marangu Route, through rainforest twittering with birdlife and chattering, curious blue monkeys. Watch out for a colobus or two!
Professional English speaking mountain guide
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Personal Expenses
Gratuities / "tip" for mountain guide
Travel Insurance
Departure Point
Moshi, Tanzania
Traveler pickup
Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet
Leave bustling, colorful Moshi early for the drive to Marangu Gate, the threshold of magnificent Kilimanjaro. It’s just an hour’s drive, but you’ll be captivated by the countryside – coffee and banana plantations, through picturesque Marangu village, with Kilimanjaro rising majestically ahead of you.
We’ll register you at the Marangu Gate (because we don’t want to lose you!) and then your adventure will begin. At first, the ridged trail is narrow as you wander through the rainforest. It’s lush and misty, with the trees adorned with moss. The canopy overhead is alive with birdsong and strange rustlings – is that a colobus? Mongoose might scuttle ahead of you. You’ll also meet tired hikers descending from the summit. Give them a high five for effort.
The hike to Mandara Hut is around three hours so stop to rest your legs and have a tasty lunch at the Hut and once you’ve replenished yourself, take the short but challenging walk to the Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are stunning. Don’t forget your camera! After basking in the beauty of it, you’ll hike back down to the Marangu Gate where our vehicle will be waiting for you to drive you, tired but happy, back to Moshi. This Kilimanjaro day hike is suitable for most people, even if you’re a little unfit! 480 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
I6259IEdonnaw
09 Sep 2023
The hike was amazing. I was not sure id make it but my guide, Lazaro got me inspired. Lazaro was great - knowledgeable, personable and helpful. I might be back for the full climb!
PS91_abarth
03 Jul 2023
Amazing experience on Mt Kilimanjaro through Lemosho route. Uphill team did a great job in bringing us (group of 10 people) to the top of Africa, supporting us in every aspect with 100% successful summit hike. Definitely recommend to climb Kilimanjaro with Lazaro and his team!
Christie78910
11 Jan 2023
I could not recommend enough this company and particularly our guide Nickson. He picked us up from our Hotel on time and did a briefing session of what we would need for the hike and what each day would look like. Nickson was very knowledgeable about the local area and taught us a lot about the culture and vegetation on the mountain. They provided a lot of food for the hike and we were always left full at the end of each meal. Nickson also took us to see the waterfalls at the base of the mountain before we headed home. Overall was a great experience and would recommend our guide.
This tour in
Moshi
is organized by
Uphill Treks & Safaris
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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