Tanzania · Hiking

9-Hour Mount Kilimanjaro Hike via the Marangu Route to Maundi Crater

9 Hours Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike the first section of Mount Kilimanjaro's famed Marangu Route
02 Walk through lush rainforest alive with birds and curious blue monkeys
03 Look out for colobus monkeys in their natural habitat
04 Reach Maundi Crater for scenic views after a rewarding climb

Seize the opportunity to hike the first leg of the famed Marangu Route on Mount Kilimanjaro, passing through lush rainforest alive with chattering birds and curious blue monkeys. Keep an eye out for colobus monkeys as you make your way to Maundi Crater, a rewarding viewpoint on this scenic day trip from Arusha or Moshi. This experience offers a taste of Kilimanjaro trekking without committing to a multi-day climb.

Seize the opportunity to hike the first leg of the famed Marangu Route on Mount Kilimanjaro, passing through lush rainforest alive with chattering birds and curious blue monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Marangu Gate, Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha town or Moshi town at around 7:30 am and drive to the Marangu National Park Gate. Registration can take about one hour, depending on the number of climbers on that day.
Begin climbing Mount Kilimanjaro through dense semi-tropical forest to the first hut, Mandara Hut, at 2,700 metres above sea level.
Stop for lunch.
Visit Maundi Crater before starting your descent back to the Marangu National Park Gate.
Drive back to Arusha town or Moshi town.

Overnight at your location.