Kilimanjaro-dagwandeling in de bergen
Beschrijving
Het is onmogelijk om deze beroemde hoogste Kilimanjaro in een dag te beklimmen, maar onze dagtocht naar deze majestueuze iconische besneeuwde berg geeft je een kans om de eerste etappe van de bekende Marangu-route te beklimmen. Op je weg door het dichtbegroeide regenwoud kom je kwetterende en kwetterende vogels tegen, colobus apen en vergeet niet uit te kijken voor de nieuwsgierige blauwe apen.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Je dagtocht begint met een hotelkeuze in Moshi of Arusha en stap dan in voor een ontspannende rit naar de Marangu-poort voor registratie bij de autoriteiten voordat je aan je langverwachte wandeling begint. Deze route benadert de berg vanuit het zuidoostelijke deel. Onze belangrijkste taak voor vandaag is ervoor te zorgen dat we Mandara Hut bereiken, het eerste punt van een volledige wandeling. We trekken alleen door de lagere houdingen en nemen onze picknicklunch mee op weg naar Mandara Hut. Als we eenmaal bij Mandara Hut zijn, zullen we ongeveer 30 tot 45 minuten rusten voordat we beginnen aan onze langzame afdaling terug naar de Main Gate. Onze chauffeur wacht op je om je terug te rijden naar je hotel met ontspannende muziek en koud of warm Kilimanjaro-bier om de vermoeidheid weg te nemen. Je moet hem niet alleen beklimmen, maar ook drinken. Breng alstublieft uw niet-wegwerpbare waterfles mee.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Probleemloos ophalen bij elke accommodatie in Arusha of Moshi – wij komen naar u toe.
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Belangrijke informatie
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Niet aanbevolen voor zwangere reizigers
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met een slechte cardiovasculaire gezondheid
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Beoordelingen(110)
Great guide, so patient, knowledgeable and friendly. Made the trip worth it, would do again if I came back.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🦁❤️ I'm truly honored to hear that Zak made your safari experience special his patience, knowledge, and genuine warmth are exactly what make guiding on Kilimanjaro and in the Serengeti so rewarding for us. It means the world to the whole Polecat Safaris team to know the trip was worth it and that you'd come back for more. We’d love to welcome you again anytime the mountain and the plains will always be waiting! Safe travels, and until next time… keep climbing higher! 🏔️✨ Warmest regards, Zak & the Polecat Safaris Family Arusha, Tanzania WhatsApp: +255 654 592 688 www.africanpolecatsafaris.com
I had one free day before my safari adventure began so I decided to hike from the Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut on Mt Kilimanjaro and back down. African Polecat Safaris is a wonderful company to work with. We kept in contact via email and WhatsApp and they answered all my questions. Zakayo G my guide and Brian T my driver arrived at my lodge at the expected time. I was the only person on this ride. Although the drive was long, Zakayo pointed out many things along the way to make the ride interesting. We stopped along the way to pick up lunch. After checking in at the gate, we started the hike. Zakayo matched my pace (slow). I was able to enjoy the rainforest, spot some birds, see the colobus and blue monkeys, enjoy the waterfalls. Zakayo is very knowledgeable about the wildlife and plants. He also knew many of the other guides and porters since he has been leading hikes for many years. Eventually, we made it to Mandara Hut and ate the delicious lunch. A nice surprise was seeing a few blue monkeys just hanging around the grassy area at the hut. The hike back down to the parking lot was twice as fast! If you're interested in doing the One Day hike on Kilimanjaro or any other adventures, check out African Polecat Safaris' website.
That sounds like an absolutely incredible experience! What a fantastic way to spend your free day and prepare for your safari adventure. It's wonderful to hear that African Polecat Safaris provided such excellent service, making all the arrangements seamless through email and WhatsApp. Having a knowledgeable guide like Zakayo G and a great driver like Brian T really makes all the difference, especially when you're exploring the area for the first time. The hike itself sounds magical—traversing the rainforest, spotting the beautiful colobus and blue monkeys, and enjoying the waterfalls must have been truly refreshing. It's clear that Zakayo's expertise in the wildlife and plants, and his years of experience, enriched your journey immensely. And getting to enjoy that delicious lunch at Mandara Hut with the bonus company of a few blue monkeys sounds like a perfect moment! Making it up to the hut and back down to the Marangu Gate in one day is a great accomplishment! Your vivid description is a fantastic endorsement for anyone considering the One Day hike on Kilimanjaro with African Polecat Safaris.
Tough hike but excellent guided. they even carried lunch lightening our load. The trail wasn't in the greatest shape being muddy but of course that is beyond the control o f the guides
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience and that our guides were able to make the hike more enjoyable by lightening your load and providing a great guided experience. We work hard to ensure our guests are well taken care of, and it means a lot to know it made a difference. We appreciate your understanding about the muddy trail conditions. While we can't control the weather, we do our best to navigate the trails safely and ensure you still have a memorable adventure. We hope to see you on the trails again soon!
Hadada is an amazing company. Very nice and organized. They aranged many activities for me along with driver. Every property they chose was perfect and everything was well organized. I travel to Tanzania two times a year and they will be the only company I use from now one. I even met the owners and they were so pleasant. Everything they arranged was on time and as promised. I highly recommend this company for any travel related needs you have while in the Tanzania region. I look forward to working with them again.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Hadada. It was a pleasure arranging your activities and driver, and we're delighted that you were happy with the properties we chose and the overall organization of your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words about our owners and our commitment to being on time and delivering on our promises. We look forward to being your go-to travel partner for your future trips to Tanzania.
We had a great experience hiking with Zak! He was so passionate and knowledgeable about his country and Mt Kilimanjaro, answering all of our questions and explaining various flowers, trees, and monkeys. He even stopped by a market on the drive back home to pick us some local avocados. The hike itself is a moderate three hours to reach the Mandara Huts, where we enjoyed a delicious box lunch. On our particular day, it was a little misty and some spots were muddy. (Once you come down, bring some cash because the women working the washroom may offer to clean your shoes which was a blessing.) Meanwhile, Zak’s shoes were spotless because he was an expert at knowing where to step!!
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad you had such a great experience hiking with Zak. He's a fantastic guide, and it's no surprise he was able to share so much about the local plants and wildlife. It's also great to hear that he went the extra mile to get you some local avocados—that's a perfect example of his passion for his country. We're happy you enjoyed the hike to Mandara Huts and the delicious lunch. It sounds like a bit of misty, muddy weather didn't stop you from having an amazing time! We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Zak and the team.
Such an amazing trip! I highly recommend the tour guide: Zakayo! He is so knowledgeable and friendly and was able to make sure I was comfortable on my hike! He continued to motivate me all the way to the top, and made sure I didn’t fall coming down. He makes sure you are able to see blue monkeys and gives you information about all the different types of birds! I would do this again but go to the summit next time!
Sounds like you had an incredible and successful trip! It's fantastic to hear that Zakayo made such a positive impact on your experience. It really highlights the value of a great guide when they can combine knowledge, friendliness, and effective motivation and support like he did. Knowing he helped you feel comfortable, kept you going to the top, and ensured your safety on the way down speaks volumes about his professionalism. And it's a bonus that he helped you spot wildlife like blue monkeys and shared insights on the different bird species! It's great that you're already thinking about returning for the summit!
We loved our Kilimanjaro hike and had a great experience with the guide, driver and tour company! Loved learning about Tanzanian culture and language throughout the day from our guide Samuel and seeing tons of monkeys in the trees! The hike was super slippery at parts so good shoes are needed.
That's wonderful to hear, Kaitlin! We're so glad you had such a positive experience on your Kilimanjaro hike. It's fantastic that **Samuel** made the day so enjoyable, not just with the beautiful scenery and monkeys, but also by sharing insights into Tanzanian culture and language. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to him, as well as to the driver and the rest of our team. And thanks for the helpful tip about good shoes – that's great advice for future hikers!
We had a great day and a great guide. Zakayo was our mountain guide and he couldn't have been more accommodating or more patient. We got a special pickup time and location, no problem. Friendly driver Brian and Zakayo were communicative but not too much. We got to park and Zakayo handled everything and off we went. We aren't hikers normally and we aren't in great shape. No problem!! Pole pole (slow slow) and we moved along stopping frequently to rest. During those times he explained the plants, the animals, incredibly knowledgeable. We made it to the spot where they provided lunch, table cloth and all. Wonderful food and then we returned. He stopped us at least twice to show us monkeys that we would have missed if not for him seeing them and pointing them out. Great day, would recommend Zakayo in an instant
That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled you had such a fantastic day and that **Zakayo** made your experience so enjoyable. It sounds like he perfectly embodied the "pole pole" spirit, ensuring you felt comfortable and supported throughout your hike. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Zakayo and Brian. Their dedication to our guests' comfort and enjoyment is truly what sets our team apart. We're delighted you would recommend Zakayo so highly!
What a truly memorable day! Our guide Zakayo from African Polecat Safaris was very experienced and knowledgeable and made the hike an enjoyable experience. He was friendly whilst making sure we were safe and provided so much information on the plants and animals as we made our way to the Mandara Huts. The hike wasn't too challenging but hiking boots are a must especially in the rain. Also a shout out to our driver Brian - professional and friendly! I would definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you for your fantastic review of your day with African Polecat Safaris! We’re delighted to hear that Zakayo’s expertise and friendly guidance made your hike to Mandara Huts so memorable, bringing the plants and animals to life while keeping you safe. It’s great to know the hike was enjoyable, and we appreciate your tip about hiking boots for rainy conditions. A big shout-out to Brian for his professionalism and warmth as well! Your recommendation means so much, and we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure. Best regards, James African Polecat Safaris
My experience was great. My guide Zakayo was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure I was safe and comfortable during the climb. He is truely an expect of the mountain and nature. My driver Brian was also friendly and professional, even stopping the car so I could take a photo of the mountain, and was a very safe driver. I recommend!
Dear Michael, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with African Polecat Safaris. It’s fantastic to know that Zakayo’s expertise, friendliness, and care made your climb so memorable, and that Brian’s professionalism and thoughtful gestures, like stopping for photos, added to your journey. Your recommendation means the world to us! We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure. Best regards, James African Polecat Safaris
