1-Day Kilimanjaro Hike from Moshi with Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike on Africa's highest mountain from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
• 02 Walk through lush rainforest on Mount Kilimanjaro's eastern side
• 03 Take a short excursion to Maundi Crater for montane forest views
• 04 See a stunning panorama of Kenya and Northern Tanzania from 9,000 feet

Come for this short day trip to Africa's highest mountain and hike from Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro through lush rainforest to Mandara Hut. Continue to Maundi Crater for breathtaking views over the montane forest and a stunning panorama of Kenya and Northern Tanzania from 9,000 feet above sea level. This experience offers a rewarding taste of Mount Kilimanjaro in a single day from Moshi.

Make your way to Maundi Crater, about 15 minutes away, which is a great way to see the montane forest surroundings and behold stunning panoramic views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Moshi to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater Hike

• Meet your tour guide in Moshi at 8:30 AM and begin your 45-minute drive to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Mount Kilimanjaro.

• Arrive at Marangu Gate and complete your registration and other paperwork before your hike.

• Begin hiking at 9:30 AM. Hike through the rainforest from the park gate (6,000 ft above sea level) to Mandara Hut (9,000 ft above sea level). Stop en route for lunch.

• Reach Mandara Hut at 1:30 PM and take a short walk.

• Make your way to Maundi Crater, about 15 minutes away, which is a great way to see the montane forest surroundings and behold stunning panoramic views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

• Descend to Marangu Gate again. You may reach the gate around 4:45 PM.

• Return to Moshi at 6:45 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2 nights of BB accommodation

• Private transport to and from Marangu

• Driver

• English-speaking Tanzanian Kilimanjaro guide

• Park fees

• Government tax

• Rescue fees

• Lunch box

• Bottled drinking water

What's Not Included

• Flight

• Insurance

• Tipping for the guide ($20/group recommended)

• Personal expenses

• Other gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.