Tanzania · Trekking

1-Day Kilimanjaro Trek to Mandara Huts and Maundi Crater from Arusha

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike to Mandara Huts at 2,700 m on Mt. Kilimanjaro's oldest route
  • 02 See Maundi Crater with views of Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak
  • 03 Walk through lush rainforest rich in Kilimanjaro's unique flora and fauna
  • 04 Spot Black and White colobus monkeys in the national park

Take the oldest route up majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro on this full-day trek to Mandara Huts and Maundi Crater. Walk through lush rainforest filled with a variety of flora and fauna, including Black and White colobus monkeys and the Kilimanjaro passionflower, unique to Kilimanjaro's ecosystem. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mawenzi and Kibo peaks along the way.

Hike to Mandara Huts at an altitude of 2,700 m.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha to Marangu Gate, Mandara Huts and Maundi Crater

  • Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and transfer to Marangu Gate in the national park.

  • Climb through the lush rainforest ecosystem.

  • Hike to Mandara Huts at an altitude of 2,700 m.

  • Stop for lunch.

  • Take a short walk to view Maundi Crater, from where you can see Mawenzi Peak and Kibo Peak, the summit.

  • Witness the variety of fauna and flora found in the national park, including the Black and White colobus monkey and the Kilimanjaro passionflower, unique to the ecosystem of Kilimanjaro.

  • Return to Marangu Gate.

Transfer back to your hotel in Arusha.

Lush rainforest, Mandara Huts, Maundi Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lush rainforest, Mandara Huts, Maundi Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Arusha

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

  • Park fees

  • VAT

  • Lunch box

  • Water and drinks

  • English-speaking Tanzanian guide

What's Not Included

  • Trek gear

  • Flight

  • Visa

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots are not necessary)

  • Lightweight rain jacket

  • Sun hat and sunscreen

Know before you go

  • The accommodation will be in a budget 1-star hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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