Tanzania · Trekking

2-Day Kilimanjaro Hike and Tarangire Safari with Maundi Crater

2 Days Round trip from Mt Kilimanjaro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through Kilimanjaro's rainforest to Mandara Hut on the Marangu Route
02 Take a short walk to Maundi Crater for views over Taveta and Mawenzi Peak
03 Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park among ancient baobab trees
04 Look for elephants and other wildlife in one of Tanzania's richest safari parks

Climb the slopes of Africa's highest mountain on the Marangu Route to reach the first base camp at Mandara Hut, with the chance to marvel at views of Mawenzi Peak and hike to Maundi Crater. Then continue to Tarangire National Park for a game drive among mighty baobab trees, huge termite mounds, and one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations. Keep an eye out for the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife along the way.

On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest of Mawenzi Peak are stunning, making the short hike well worth the effort.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tarangire National Park, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater

Hikers will leave Moshi early in the morning and depart for Marangu Gate. The drive takes approximately 1 hour. After completing gate registration, you will begin your Kilimanjaro day hike.
Walking along a narrow trail through Kilimanjaro's rainforest up to Mandara Hut, you will meet mountain climbers descending from the top of Kilimanjaro.
At Mandara Hut, you will have lunch and the possibility of taking a short walk to Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views to the east over Taveta and to the northwest of Mawenzi Peak are stunning, making the short hike well worth the effort.
You will then have the opportunity to take photos on arrival at Maundi Crater before descending to Marangu Gate. Our vehicles will be waiting at Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi.

Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

Rising (ft): (1,800m/5,905ft) to (2,743m/9,000ft)

Hiking time: 8-10 hours

Elevation gain: 915 meters, 3,000 feet

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

We will leave Moshi in the early hours of the day and drive to Tarangire National Park, where huge termite mounds and ancient baobab trees are waiting for us. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse birdlife.
Tarangire has enticing wildlife that includes elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons. When our game drive comes to an end, we will continue on to Arusha.