Itinerary

Starting Point: Marangu Gate (1850m/6000 ft.) - Mandara Hut (2700m/9,000 ft.)
Elevation: From 1860m to 2700m
Distance: 8km
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down
Habitat: Montane Forest
Meals: Lunch + H2O
Our driver will pick you in Moshi to transport you to the village of Marangu where you should sign in at the Park Office. 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. Here we will take a break for lunch before starting our descent back to the gate. You will be accompanied by a qualified and licensed guide, ready to answer all your questions, while pointing out things of interest along the way.