Mount Kilimanjaro one day hike – Marangu Route

A one day hike inside Mount Kilimanjaro National Park allows you to experience the thrill of climbing Africa’s highest mountain while you avoid the summit and extreme altitudes.

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Day 1: Mount Kilimanjaro one day hike – Marangu Route

Day 1: Mount Kilimanjaro one day hike - Marangu Route

Transfer from Moshi town (07:00am to 08:30am) to Marangu. We Enter the park and complete registration process. We will start hiking through the rainforest for estimated 3-5 hours, till Mandara Hut (picnic lunch will be served either in route or at Mandara Hut depending on walking pace). A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings if the time and weather is permitting. Descend through the forest trail back to the park gates for estimated 3-4 hours, where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi town.

Approx driving distance: 1 hour to gate / 1 hour back to Moshi
Approx trekking time: 6-9 hours
Approx trekking distance: 14 km / 8.5mi
Start Altitude: 1860m or 6100ft
End Altitude: 1860m or 6100ft
Highest Altitude reached: 2775m or 9105ft
Altitude +gain / -loss: +915m or 3005ft / -915m or 3005ft
Meals included: Picnic lunch

We offer low to medium or high fitness options via the Marangu (Rain forest), Shira (Shira Plateau) or Machame (Rain forest) trails with an expert Mountain guide.