A day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro offers the opportunity to experience the beauty of Tanzania’s iconic mountain without having to complete a full climb to the summit. The day hike takes visitors through the Marangu Route, providing stunning views of the surrounding terrain along the way.
Tour duration : Approx. 8-9 hours
Additional 6 hours transfer time (return) for hotels in the downtown/ Arusha city center area
Additional 5 hours transfer time (return) for hotels in the Moshi area
Public prices (Final prices)
Adults: 16 years and over
330 USD (high season); 300 USD (low season)
Children: 10 to 15 years (must be accompanied by an adult)
230 USD (high season); 210 USD (low season)
Not recommended for children under 10.
Drive to Marangu Gate
Your adventure begins with a 6am pickup from your hotel to drive to Marangu Gate at the eastern entrance of Kilimanjaro National Park. When your guide completes the permit paperwork at the gate you’ll begin your journey through the dense rainforest. Marangu route is the oldest and most established trekking route on Mount Kilimanjaro and you will complete its first leg which goes up to Mandara Huts. The climb up takes approximately 4 hours. Along the way, you may cross paths with various bird species as well as dik diks, blue monkeys and colobus monkeys. Once you reach Mandara (2,700m/ 8,860 ft), you’ll enjoy your lunch and have a rest for about one hour. Depending on time, you may have the opportunity to extend your hike to Horombo viewpoint or Maundi Crater where you can enjoy even more stunning views of Kilimanjaro (Mawenzi and Kibo Peaks), northern Tanzania and Kenya (weather permitting). After this, you’ll descend back to Marangu Gate. The hike down takes around 2-3 hours.
The tour ends at the Marangu Gate around 5-6pm.
Activities : Jungle Safari , Jeep Safari
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
100% reimbursement up to 30h before pickup
50% reimbursement less than 30h before pickup
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