1 Day Kilimanjaro Trek

Tour Overview

Enjoy a rejuvenating day trip on the the Marangu Route to Mandara Hut, having lunch in the amazing surroundings. Note that the trek does not reach the summit. Ideal for hiking enthusiasts who do not feel under pressure to make it to the summit. This is how you get to enjoy your day trip on Africa’s tallest mountain. Our short treks are available on a private basis all year round, which means you can begin on any day that works with your schedule. All the treks in the National Parks of Tanzania must be guided by a Kilimanjaro-licensed guide. Marangu Route This is the only route that allows short treks, and thus it’s ideal for people not wanting to spend multiple days but to get a feel of Kilimanjaro’s greatness.

Tour itineray

Day 1

Have breakfast at your hotel. After that, you will be met by your guide and start the scenic, hour-long drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. After registration, your hike begins by going through the lush rainforest toward the Mandara Hut encampment. A side trip to the Maundi Crater will allow for a panoramic view of Northern Tanzania and even Kenya. Along the way, keep an eye out for towering eucalyptus trees, bird species and Colobus monkeys that inhabit the forest.

After a refreshing lunch at Mandara, you will begin your descent back down to the park gate and drive back to Moshi.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft
Distance: 8 km/5 mi
Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down
Habitat: Montane Forest

Main Destination: Marangu Village
Meal Included: Lunch

Include

  • Transfer From Hotel and Back
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch 
  • National Park Gate Fee

Exclude

  • Personal items (travel insurance, visa fee)
  • Alcohol
  • Visa fee
  • Any other activities not included

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