Kilimanjaro Day Hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater
- Hikers will leave Moshi early in the morning 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 summit.
- At Mandara Hut, you will have lunch and the option to take a short walk to Maundi Crater. On a clear day, the views east over Taveta and northwest toward 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