Day Hike Mount Kilimanjaro via Marangu Route

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Northern Circuit

Mountain Climbing

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Duration:
Day Hike

Safari Type
Mountain Climbing

Can be Tailor-made:
Yes

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Activities

Climbing / Trekking

Overview

1 Day Kilimanjaro hike via Marangu Route is one of Short Kilimanjaro Trips for one Day Kilimanjaro Climb. This short Kilimanjaro trek you will experience the adventure of climbing Africa's highest peak; although this excursion only takes you to 2765 m at the first Hut (Mandara) it will reward you with spectacular views and plenty of excitement.

This 1 Day Kilimanjaro hike via Marangu Route can be added to any of your Safari Tours in Tanzania.

Itinerary

Day 1

Trekking from Marangu Gate – Mandara Hut and descend back

After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your professional guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate, register and commence the climb. Walk through the rainforest (Montane Forest) 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 rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.

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

Total Distance: About 12 km | Elevation: 1860 m /6100ft to 2700 m /8875ft | Ascend time: 3-4 hours | Descend time: 2-3 hours
Habitat: Montane forest