Mount Kilimanjaro Day Trip

Overview

On this day trip, you will hike on the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut. This trek is NOT to the summit. All short treks are offered on a private basis, and you can start on any day of the year. The short treks are geared for people who like to hike. The excitement of hiking on the highest peak on the African continent. All trekking inside of the Tanzania National Park requires the services of a certified Kilimanjaro guide, and the Marangu route is the only route where short treks are allowed. 

Itinerary

Day 1

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour/ 2 Hours), register, and commence the climb. Walkthrough the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rain-forest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys.

After lunch, hike back to the park gate and drive back to Moshi or Arusha.

Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft

Distance: 8km/5mi

Hiking Time: 3-4 hours up / 2-3 hours down

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meals: L.