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Kilimanjaro Marathon & Moshi Excursion
20 to 22 March 2026 · 7:00 AM
7:00 AM
42.2km
KES 20,900 (Deposit KES 7,500 by 29th Feb)
Aidan Safaris and Events
0701329002→aidansafarisandevents
Event Highlights
Run the Kilimanjaro Marathon at the foot of Africa's highest mountain
Full package including transport, accommodation, and excursions
Moshi is a charming Tanzanian town with a strong running culture
Organised by Aidan Safaris as a full weekend experience
Getting There
Moshi in Tanzania is approximately 340km from Nairobi via the A104 and Namanga border crossing. The drive takes around 5 to 6 hours. The package includes return transport from Nairobi so check pickup details with the organiser.
Open in MapsDid You Know?
🌍Mount Kilimanjaro at 5,895m is Africa's highest peak and the world's highest free-standing mountain.
🌍Moshi sits at around 900m at the base of Kilimanjaro, giving the marathon a very different altitude profile from Nairobi-based races.
🌍Tanzania and Kenya share the Kilimanjaro ecosystem, with the mountain straddling the border region.
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7:00 AM
42.2km
KES 20,900 (Deposit KES 7,500 by 29th Feb)
Aidan Safaris and Events
0701329002→aidansafarisandevents