1-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu Route

1-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu Route

Offered by: USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 (1600 Reviews)
Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 1 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Marangu Route
Experience the magic of Mount Kilimanjaro on a rewarding day hike along the famous Marangu Route, trekking through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut at 2,700m. Enjoy rich biodiversity with chances to spot blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and colorful birdlife, while taking in panoramic views of the foothills and Moshi plains. This scenic hike offers a true taste of Kilimanjaro climbing, perfect for active travelers, photographers.

Route

Start Marangu Route (Day 1)
End Marangu Route

Tour Features

1-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu Route

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Marangu Route
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
No accommodation (End of tour)
Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Day Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu Route
Morning 🏨No accommodation (End of tour) 🍽Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and transferred to Marangu Gate. After registration, begin your guided hike through the tropical rainforest, following a well-maintained trail toward Mandara Hut. Along the way, enjoy the cool forest atmosphere and wildlife sightings. Upon reaching Mandara Hut, you will stop for a packed lunch and short rest while enjoying the surroundings. After lunch, descend along the same route back to Marangu Gate, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Rates

From: $270 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

No upcoming group dates found in database (group_climbs).

Inclusions

Included
  • Porterage
  • Rescue fee
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Pickup and Drop off to ariport
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking Water

Exclusions

Not included
  • Climbing gear
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Marangu Route

End: Marangu Route

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

Offered By

USD Safaris & Tours
USD Safaris & Tours
4.9/5 • 1600 reviews