Magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro is the overwhelming landmark of Tanzania but you don’t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating ground that surrounding 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.
Mandara Hut is the first hut along the Marangu Route (“Coca-Cola Route”).The walking starts from the starting point of Marangu Route (1970 meters) just an hour drive from Moshi Town to the Park Gate (starting point) and three hours walking from the gate to Mandara Hut (2700 meters). Enjoy walking in the Montane forest where Mandara Hut is situated on the forest belt border just below the Maundi Crater.
Walking in the montane forest and shortly in the heath and moorland vegetation with beautiful endemic flora to Maundi Crater you will enjoy the breath taking view of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Also you can get the chance to see varieties of birds, primates i.e. Black and White Colobus Monkeys and varieties of trees and beautiful flowers.
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