Marangu - Leave Springlands hotel at about 8:00 a.m. and drive 45 minutes
to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the
necessary paperwork at the park gate, such as registrations.
Begin hiking at about 10:30 a.m. Hike through the rainforest
from the park gate to Mandara Hut, which takes about 4 hours.
Stop halfway for lunch. Reach the Mandara Huts at about 2 or 3
p.m. Unpack, rest, and have some tea or coffee. Dinner is served
during the early evening, at about 7 p.m. A side trip to Maundi
Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the
surroundings and the views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.
Bathrooms are available with running water
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Wi-Fi
- National park fees
- Boiled water on the mountain
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- Visas
- Climbing gears
- Tips to drivers, porters, and guides
- Health Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
It is referred to as the tourist route because of services available on the way to the summit. Unlike other routes, it is relatively easy, has low success rate because many unfit people attempt Kili trek via this route and fail, it is a popular route and accommodation is in huts. It is preferred by many trekkers. It is also beautiful. It is the easiest and shortest route. Ascent and descent are done on the same path.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.