Tanzania · Hiking & Safari

2-Day Kilimanjaro Hike and Tarangire Safari from Moshi

2 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through the lush rainforest of Kilimanjaro
02 Experience the stunning views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak
03 Capture memorable photos at Maundi Crater
04 Encounter diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, and giraffes
05 Marvel at the ancient baobab trees and termite mounds in Tarangire

Embark on a thrilling 2-day journey to Mount Kilimanjaro and Tarangire National Park. Trek through Kilimanjaro's lush rainforest to Mandara Hut, enjoy lunch, and take in stunning views of Taveta and Mawenzi Peak from Maundi Crater before descending to Marangu Gate. On the second day, head to Tarangire National Park for an exhilarating game drive among ancient baobab trees, huge termite mounds, and diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, and more.

On clear days, the views from Maundi Crater are breathtaking, with stunning vistas to the east over Taveta and to the northwest towards Mawenzi Peak.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

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 via Marangu Gate

Early in the morning, the hikers will depart from Moshi and head towards Marangu Gate. The drive is expected to take approximately one hour. Upon arrival, the hikers will complete the gate registration process before commencing their Kilimanjaro day hike. They will follow a narrow trail through the enchanting rainforest of Kilimanjaro, where they will encounter fellow mountain climbers descending from the summit.
At Mandara Hut, the hikers will pause for lunch and have the opportunity to embark on a short walk to the magnificent Maundi Crater. On clear days, the views from Maundi Crater are breathtaking, with stunning vistas to the east over Taveta and to the northwest towards Mawenzi Peak. The effort expended on this brief hike is well rewarded by the awe-inspiring scenery. The hikers will have ample time to take photographs and capture the beauty of Maundi Crater before descending back down to the Marangu Gate.
Upon reaching Marangu Gate, the vehicles will be ready and waiting to transport the hikers back to Moshi, concluding the memorable Kilimanjaro day hike experience.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

We will depart from Moshi in the early hours of the day and drive to Tarangire National Park, where huge termite mounds and ancient baobab trees await us. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse birdlife. Tarangire offers enticing wildlife sightings, including elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons. When the game drive comes to an end, we will proceed back to Arusha.