Day hike via Marangu route
1-Day Marangu Route Hike – Kilimanjaro Day Trip to Mandara Hut & Rainforest Adventure
$300-500 USD
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Safari summary
Experience a Kilimanjaro rainforest hike on the Marangu Route. This 1-day trip to Mandara Hut is perfect for adventurers short on time but big on discovery.
Overview:
Take on the adventure of Africa’s highest mountain — in just one day! The 1-Day Marangu Route Hike is a short but immersive trek on Mount Kilimanjaro, perfect for travelers looking to explore the mountain’s lush lower slopes without committing to a multi-day climb.
Hike from Marangu Gate (1,870m) through dense rainforest filled with monkeys, birds, and exotic flora, up to the first rest point at Mandara Hut (2,700m). With expert guides, comfortable pacing, and stunning scenery, this trip is ideal for beginners, families, and nature lovers.
Highlights:
Trek Kilimanjaro’s rainforest zone in a single day
Spot blue monkeys, colobus monkeys & forest birds
Reach Mandara Hut (2,700m) and optionally visit Maundi Crater
Guided hike with safety briefing and full support
Great photo ops of Kilimanjaro’s ecosystem and landscapes
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | None | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Accommodation
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day Marangu Route Hike
Your driver-guide picks you up early for the transfer to Marangu Gate, the starting point of the Marangu Route. Register at the Kilimanjaro National Park office and begin your trek with a certified mountain guide. The trail winds through thick rainforest with moss-covered trees, exotic plants, and wildlife. Enjoy a packed lunch at the Mandara Hut rest area a short 15-minute walk to Maundi Crater offers panoramic views of Kenya’s border and surrounding landscapes.
back to Arusha or Moshi
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