1-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike to Mandara and Maundi Crater

1 Day Round trip from moshi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike the Marangu Route from around 1,750 m through lush rainforest
02 Reach Mandara encampment at 2,720 msl on Mount Kilimanjaro
03 Walk to Maundi Crater, a small volcanic cone above the forest
04 Enjoy sweeping views of Kilimanjaro's wild beauty on clear days

Get a taste of Mount Kilimanjaro on a rewarding one-day hike. After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Marangu Gate, where your adventure begins at around 1,750 m. Hike through lush rainforest to Mandara encampment at 2,720 msl, then continue to Maundi Crater, a small parasitic volcanic cone just above the forest. On clear days, enjoy sweeping views and a memorable glimpse of Kilimanjaro's wild beauty.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marangu Gate Hike to Mandara and Maundi Crater

If you want just a taste of what Mount Kilimanjaro has to offer, we can cater to you too. Starting from your hotel after breakfast, our driver will take you to Marangu Gate. At about 1,750 m, you'll start from here and hike through the rainforest to visit Mandara encampment (2,720 msl) and Maundi Crater, a small parasitic volcanic cone just above the forest, where there is a good view when the sky is clear.

The route