Moshi to Kilimanjaro

Get a shot at climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro without having to reach the summit on this private trek from Arusha or Moshi. Perfect for beginners or those without the time to make a full multi-day climb, this hike covers the first leg of the Marangu Route to the Mandara Huts. Drink in views of Kilimanjaro’s peak, trek rainforest trails filled with birds, mongoose and blue and colobus monkeys; and re-energise with a picnic lunch at Mandara before your descent.

Tanzania is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Arusha or Moshi hotel. - Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of Arusha or Moshi - Learn about Maasai culture directly from community members - Receive personalized attention from your guide on a private tour - Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip

This 1 Day tour Mount Kilimanjaro helps tourists who have short period of time in Tanzania to hike more than one day. Some tourists they feel not to be fit for trekking Mt Kilimanjaro to reach on roof top then this tour is the best and good for budgeted travelers. Mount Kilimanjaro Daytour which begins after breakfast in Arusha at 6:00am. The hike starts at the Marangu Gate after signing in at the Park Office at 08:00am Hours. Our well experienced Guide who will give you brief information about the hike at the Gate of Marangu which will be for about 3-4 hours to the first hut (Mandara hut) and you will arrive there in the afternoon. Lunch will be served when you reach the hut. From the hut you will have a great view over Moshi district. After your lunch your guide will give you a short walk to Maundi crater before walking down to Marangu gate and this walk will take you about 2 hours walking slowly (pole pole) as you observe for anything that you might have missed on your way up.

Attractions: Montane forest is the main attraction and it start few minutes after crossing the main gate. It is dense forest with a lot of species of plant such as Impatients Kilimanjaro, a flower which is found only at Mount Kilimanjaro. You might also see Blue Monkeys and black and white Colubus Monkeys. NOTE: The Company will provide lunch which will be included in your payment. NOTE: It is possible to take a 3 day, 2 night hike of Machame and Marangu routes. This hike is ideal for people who are not able to climb to the summit because it stays below 4000 meters.

If you are not quite ready to tackle the summit of Africa's largest mountain, then Kilisa Tours & Safaris can arrange for you to do the first day of the hike up Mt Kilimanjaro. you will hike for approximately 3-4 hours from the base of the mountain. Here you will take a break while also having the opportunity to take in the stunning wildlife that surrounds you before starting your descent.

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!

You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour to this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taster of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular. During the course of the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut – the Mandara – where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arush

This is a day trip to experience Africa's highest mountain, Day Tour Climb Mount Kilimanjaro. You will be accompanied by our professional and well-trained mountain guide. You will hike until you reach the first hut where people overnight when climbing the mountain for 5-6 days along the Marangu Route. This is an amazing experience! Come climb with us!

the thing make this tour unique is that you get a chance to experience the real culture of chagga tribe and also get to interact with the locals while explore the surrounding nature

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 rain forest twittering with bird life and chattering, curious blue monkeys. Watch out for a colobus or two !

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!

Take in the beautiful landscape and sounds of Old Moshi as you hike down to the 120 metre tall waterfall. Through oral stories, your guide will tell you the history of the waterfall and how it received the name 'Mambori'.

You'll spend a day exploring by the local coffee farmers where you will get a chance to hear how local farmers grow coffee and process it till it’s sold. Also you will get time to prepare your own coffee and drink and take some home with you. After this you will walk to the waterfall, passing villages of the Chagga, a possibility to rest and enjoy the nature around. You will see a variety of exotic plants and trees, coffee and banana trees, different fruits and animals, especially many different birds.

This experience amazing will allow you to explore materuni waterfall and Kilimanjaro coffee tour. You will have the opportunity to swim and taste organic coffee while viewing the Giant Mount Kilimanjaro. Dancing and singingKilimanjaro song Jambo BWANA Hakuna Matata is a part of this experience while preparing organic coffee. Don't miss it!

Materuni water falls this very impressive Waterfall is one of the tallest in the area, spewing crystal clear glacier water 70m into its basin. The beautiful path leading to Materuni Waterfall is located 2500m above sea level. Materuni is one of the few villages of wonder in Northern Tanzania sitting at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is blessed with full of all the beauty worth much visiting for holiday, week-end outing or vacation. While in the village, scenic view of Moshi Town and Mount Kilimanjaro is astonishing. This green village with fresh air from green vegetations welcomes visitors to explore the beauty of the land and cultural heritage of the Chagga people. A cultural experience such as banana beer brewed, hot chagga food ( local food) and coffee roasted (coffee tour) can be added to your hike.

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.

It's is unique it is gentle 8 km climbing from 1860/6100ft to 2700ft /887ft from the gate to mandara hut

Experience life on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and visit Marangu, a quaint village that offers a fascinating insight into the lives of the Chagga people. The village itself is located in the foothills of Africa’s tallest mountain, about 40km from Moshi town.This one-day tour takes in various natural and cultural sites on the surrounding slopes. Highlights include: Waterfalls – Make a splash in the mountain water of Kilimanjaro and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding valleys. Chagga Museum – The Chagga culture and history can be explored by visiting the museum. There are several exhibitions including a reconstructed thatched Chagga house. Underground Chagga Tunnels – These were used by the Chagga people to hide themselves from the enemies during clan wars. Coffee and Banana Farms – Visit coffee farms and a local home where you can enjoy local dishes and learn the traditional process of preparing coffee from bean to cup. Local Chagga bars and drink the traditional beer.

Your Maasai Village is in the West Kilimanjaro area and called ‘Olpopongi’. This is a village developed for tourists to avoid going into someone's actual house and interrupting their home life. Real Maasai who live in the area will be your local guides. Your day can include a museum & village tour / Traditional Maasai Lunch / Walking safari in west Kili / Learning about hunting and natural medicine. We find this created experience is much more authentic than even a real Maasai village.

To climb Mount Kilimanjaro is on many a bucket list – but for a flavor of the mountain, how about a day hike? You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour to this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taster of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular. During the course of the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut – the Mandara – where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arusha

Your day tour could include a visit to the main street (double road) / local vegetable and fish market / post office / bus station / Moshi airport / Moshi train stop / Supermarket / Widest tree in Moshi / Experience the oldest elevator in Tanzania and Moshi view point / Makonde Arts (local artists) / Leather factory / Shirikisha handicraft workshop by deaf-mute individuals. Your lunch today can be at any number of local restaurants or coffee shops around Moshi town.

This full day at Marangu has it all: action, tradition and culinary Get carried away by the Chagga tribe, unique rain forest landscape and coffee growing insides

Chagga Tribe Culture Tour A tour through a Chagga village will take you through a coffee plantation and banana beer making, both of which are made entirely by hand. You may also visit a blacksmith to see how tools are built using traditional methods and take a look at Chagga houses. A walk through the village must not go without stepping inside a cave, which were made during the time of tribal wars with the Maasai and used by the Chagga people and their livestock for hiding.

Tour Descriptions From your Hotel in Moshi, depart with your guide after an early breakfast for the drive to Kilimanjaro National Park. Depending on the location of your hotel, the journey will take 1½–2½ hours. You will be driven to the western side of the mountain and up through the forests to the Londorossi Gate, at an altitude of 2,100m, where the hike begins. The ascent is over 1,000m, moving steadily up through tropical montane forests, home to a variety of animals and birdlife. With the help of your guide, you may spot colobus monkeys, crested turacos and more. As well as being the less-visited side of the mountain, these western regions are known to be frequented by big game from Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, which neighbors Kilimanjaro National Park. It is not uncommon to hear elephants rumbling through the forest; you may even catching sight of them through the trees.