Kenya, Tanzania · Hiking

1-Day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through the dense rainforest of Kilimanjaro National Park from Marangu Gate
02 Spot black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and various bird species
03 Reach Mandara Hut at 2700 m for a rest and lunch on the mountain
04 Enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania, and Kenya from Maundi Crater

Embark on an unforgettable one-day hike on Mount Kilimanjaro through the lush rainforest of Kilimanjaro National Park from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut. Along the way, spot black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and various bird species while learning about the mountain's plants and wildlife from your guide. A short walk to Maundi Crater rewards you with wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania, and Kenya before you descend back to Marangu Gate.

A short walk to Maundi Crater rewards you with wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania, and Kenya before you descend back to Marangu Gate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Marangu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rainforest Hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater

You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi in the morning and driven to Kilimanjaro National Park at Marangu Gate (1860 m). The drive takes approximately 2 hours. Once the gate registration is completed, your trek begins with a hike through the dense rainforest.
Alongside the impressive vegetation, look out for black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and various bird species. Your knowledgeable guide will share information about Kilimanjaro and explain the different species of plants and animals you will see along the way.
After a 3-4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2700 m), where you will enjoy a well-earned rest and lunch. This is followed by a short hike, about a 15-minute walk, to Maundi Crater for wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania, and Kenya. Later, return to Marangu Gate on a 2-3 hour walk, where your vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to your hotel. You can enjoy the sunset and reflect on the day's memories on the way back.