Marangu Route Day Trip

Day Trip Overview

The Marangu route is the oldest and most popular route on Mount Kilimanjaro. A one-day hike offers a great opportunity to test your fitness and learn more about the history of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will encounter common species like flowers, birds, and blue and Colobus monkeys. This tour will also take you to Marangu Waterfall or Kilasia Waterfall, where you can relax after the hike. The trek will take you through the Rainforest/Moorland zone and back along the same route.

Itinerary

Main destination: Marangu Gate (1860 m) to Mandara Hut (2700 m) and then back to Moshi town

Distance covered: 16 km

Approximate time taken: 8 hours

Habitat: Rainforest/Moorland

Meal: Lunch included

Around 8:00 am, you will depart from your hotel in Moshi and drive to Marangu Gate. Along the way, you will see coffee and banana plantations cultivated by the Chagga people. After completing registration formalities, begin your 6-hour hike to Mandara Hut and Maundi Crater. Enjoy lunch and take in the great views from the top of Kilimanjaro before descending the same route. In the dense rainforest, you will have the chance to see primates such as blue monkeys and Colobus monkeys. A private vehicle will be ready to take you back to your hotel in Moshi.

Pricing (quoted in USD per person)

1 Person	2 - 4 People	4 - 9 People	10+ People
$260 Per Person	$199 Per Person	$150 Per Person	$110 Per Person

Included in the price:

Transport
All fees
Lunch
Professional guide/driver
Reasonable wages for driver & guide
Bottled mineral water
All government taxes

Not included in the price:

Tipping (usually, $20 per person/group)
Hotel
Visa
Flights
Insurance
Personal expenses