Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike

Overview of the tour in Moshi

Marangu Gate (1,800m/5,905ft) to Mandara Hut (2,743m/9,000ft) Elevation Gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet

Leave bustling, colorful Moshi early for the drive to Marangu Gate, which is the entry point of magnificent Kilimanjaro. It takes approximately an hour to get there, but you’ll be amazed by the countryside with its banana and coffee plantations, picturesque Marangu village, with Kilimanjaro rising majestically that awaits you.

You will be registered at the Marangu Gate and then your adventure will start. At first, the ridged trail is narrow as you wander through the rainforest. It’s lush and misty, with the trees adorned with moss. The canopy overhead is alive with birdsong and strange echoes of the nature – is that a colobus? Mongoose might scuttle ahead of you. You’ll also meet tired hikers descending from the summit. Give them a high five for effort.

The hike to Marangu takes around 3 hours to complete, where you can relax and have a tasty lunch at the Hut and once you’ve got back to form, take the short but challenging walk to the Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest to Mawenzi Peak are unforgettable.

On arrival

From Kilimanjaro Airport, Drive 45mins to Moshi town

Things to note

This tour can be offered as addons for people who want to explore Tanzania Safari Holidays and people who travel to Tanzania for business

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.