Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hiking: Explore Marangu Route without Summiting

Embark on a day hike up the Marangu Route of Mount Kilimanjaro to witness its stunning beauty and surrounding landscapes. Experience the rainforest, spot wildlife, and enjoy breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Kilimanjaro - We depart from the hotel in Arusha or Moshi at 6:00 AM and drive to Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (Marangu Gate) for registration with the authorities before you begin your long awaited hike. Along the way to Marangu gate we’ll be captivated by the countryside
  • coffee and banana plantations, through picturesque Marangu…
What's Included
  • Private transportation provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • All park fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • VISA fees
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Additional Information

Iconic Mount Kilimanjaro is the formidable landmark of Africa but you don’t need to climb it to observe its full beauty and the attracting physical features that surround it. We have designed the Kilimanjaro hiking day trip that gives you the opportunity to climb up the first leg of the famed Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut suitable for tourists…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Paul_w
Aug 2, 2023
One day Kili hike - Great challenging one day hike. Views were great and the guides took great care of us. An excellent experience. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys hiking.
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F2589impaulw
Jul 31, 2023
Marangu Day Hike - Enjoyable and Challenging hike. Guides were great. Lunch and water were plentiful. Would recommend this trip.
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Q6344nrlisak
Oct 20, 2022
Kilimanjaro day hike was fantastic - Our tour was phenomenal. Our guides we’re explanatory with nature descriptions. We saw monkeys, shrew, crab, and many different type of flower. We recommend the tour. William was very helpful with organization.
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Johndanford
Feb 1, 2022
Amazing day hike - Mount Kilimanjaro day hike is the best that I didn't espected and I enjoyed the moment and one day I will climb mount Kilimanjaro up to the top thanks John Danford my chief head guide and the whole team mount Kilimanjaro safari I highly recommend this guys are very professional
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Bigadventureruk
Feb 1, 2022
A great experience - I travelled that morning from Arusha so it was a very long day. There was a mix up with the booking so I needed to pay again in cash, meaning we drove around to find an ATM which would work with my card. The traffic was also heavy so it was about 4hrs before I set foot on Kili. Once I got there though it was plain sailing. Not many other travellers around and the path up the mountain to the Marangu Gate was very well built and in most cases only a slight gradient. As I was on my own I could set the pace and my guide John was happy to have stops whenever I needed one. The majority of the way is covered by the tree canopy so I didn’t worry about getting sun burned. There were also a couple of small waterfalls to see along the way. I also got to watch the local monkeys eating their way through the undergrowth. We reached the huts exactly after 3hrs. A good lunch was provided which was tailored to my dietary requirements. We had some photos and then made our way back down. Completed in exactly 2hrs. My hotel didn’t give me the best breakfast box so ensure you have plenty snacks as my energy levels were pretty much non existent 100m before I reached the gate. It was a little challenging but I felt like I had accomplished something not everyone gets to do. 16km in total. A great experience and recommend if you only have a day in the area.
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Mtangip
Mar 22, 2021
Great Hike - The hike was great. The ride to Marangu gate through Marangu village was also great. We experienced the landscape, unique native vegetation, and local wildlife including monkeys different bird species. The tour guide, Datram was excellent story teller and funny all the way. I really liked prompt pickup at the hotel in a nice Minivan and safe driving then back to the hotel after enjoyable day. PLAN YOUR TRIP WITH MOUNT KILIMANJARO SAFARI!
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239sabras
Feb 21, 2021
QUALITY TRIP OPERATION - 1. We fully participated in all trip activities as descripted on the itinerary. 2. We saw blue monkeys, maundi crater, beautiful mountain sceneries and huge montane forest and without forgetting different species of birds on that big trees. 3. They delivered prompt pickup from and back to the hotel. 4. The guide Datram, was excellent story teller and quite knowledgeable. He just knows well how to handle his job. Brilliant! 5. Well packed lunch at Mandara hut was delicious. PS: Datram deserves to get tipped for his brilliance at work. Thank you Mount Kilimanjaro Safari for you quality trip operation. I recommend you once more!
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Gizedadi
Feb 17, 2021
AMAZING ADVENTURE - Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Mount Kilimanjaro Safari was an amazing adventure that really deserves to be done repeatedly. We actually did a lot, we hiked up to Mandara hut then we ascended further to Maundi Crater watching a very nice view from the top of the crater. Along the way to Mandara hut we saw beautiful birds, colobus monkeys and montane forest . We were nicely treated and the services were gorgeous from the start to the end. Thanks to William and Datram for your quality service and caring. Pleasure to work with you and you absolutely deserves our appreciation!
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Lawrencemboya
Feb 7, 2021
SIMPLY WONDERFUL - The best tour ever. We had an opportunity to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro up to Mandara hut with responsible and devoted team. Our guide; Mark was very knowledgeable and excellent story teller. Along the way to Mandara hut we saw huge Montane forest accompanied with colobus monkeys and different birds together with gorgeous mountain scenery. Upon arriving at Mandara hut, we climbed up few meters away from Mandara hut and saw Maundi crater with beautiful view and attractive plantations. Never forget delicious lunch at Mandara hut. We descended back to Marangu gate and met our van that drove us back tour hotel. We really enjoyed our trip and we are sure to get back once again with Mount Kilimanjaro Safari. SIMPLY WONDERFUL!
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Pnhojemsonvii
Jan 30, 2021
FANTASTIC TOUR - The driver met us at the hotel and he was there to pick us up at Marangu gate right after finishing our trek. Datram, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and he made our trip enjoyable and fun.. Definitely it was something worth to be proud of. Go with Mount Kilimanjaro Safari.
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From $270
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).