Day Trip to Kilimanjaro National Park
Description
Your trek begins at Marangu Gate (1,900 m), where you will journey through the lush equatorial rainforest en route to Mandara Hut (2,700 m), located on the forest belt boundary just below Maundi Crater. Along the way, you will experience the mountain’s rich biodiversity and enjoy stunning vistas of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. The trail offers opportunities to observe a variety of vibrant bird species and several types of monkeys, including the Black-and-White Colobus. You may also encounter hikers descending from the summit—feel free to acknowledge their accomplishment with a high-five!
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Itinerary
You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Arusha/Moshi and taken to the Marangu Gate, 1860m. The drive will take approximately 1 hour. Once the necessary gate registration has been completed, your trek can begin and you will soon be hiking through the dense Kilimanjaro rainforest. Alongside the impressive vegetation, you will have the chance to catch a glimpse of black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will inform you about Kilimanjaro and will explain the different species of plants and animals you will see. You will also meet mountain climbers descending from the top, and perhaps some of them will tell you of their experiences and you can start to dream about a climb of your own! After a 3–4-hour hike, you will reach Mandara Hut (2700m), where you will have a well-earned rest and lunch. Once you have thoroughly enjoyed the views, you will return to the Marangu Gate (2-3 hours walking distance), l.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at your hotel in Arusha. Please contact us to arrange pickup.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(20)
We have been up to mandara hut. It was a nice and beautiful hike. Our Guide Mekare was very nice and the whole trip was very good organized. The Lunchbox was super nice :)
Me and my friends had a really nice experience traveling with sandpiper safaris. The hiking was great, the food, the hospitality of our guide and everything. We can’t wait for the next hiking. And I highly recommend sandpiper safaris for those who need to visit Mount Kilimanjaro. Thank you so much sandpiper safaris.
Recommending this tour and Abouh! He’s a professional, nice, funny and passionated guy who always wants you to feel comfortable on the journey. Let this tour be a part on your adventure in beautiful Tanzania. 🌿
I am not a skilled hiker but still I wanted to experience this trip. Abouh is a great guide who's most important aim is to make his clients happy. I felt very comfortable and made some memories I will never forget. Asante sana!
It was a good experience, our guide John was an expert in Kilimanjaro. (it is important to bring a raincoat because otherwise you will have to rent one)
We went around Kilimanjaro on 1 day, it was great! Our guide Edgar was top and very knowledgeable. We also had a great lunch, nothing to complain about on this tour! The experience of Kilimanjaro on a short stay is definitely worth it!
Great tour with our guide Edgar! It was an amazing experience with a lot of information about Kilimanjaro. Also we were able to visit the Mandara Hut (first stop) which gave us a good overview of the Kilimanjaro experience only 16 km away, which allows good training for beginner hikers. Thank you Sandpiper Safari!
It was great hiking. My guide Edgar was very knowledgeable, charming and friendly. Highly recommend sandpiper safaris
4 days climbing in Mont Meru pretty well organized by sandpiper safaris. Transportation,lodging, choice of excellent cook, porters and professional guide Edgar felix kisanga made my climbing of Mt Meru a success. An outstanding experience that I do highly recommend you.
Edgar the guide was very punctual and friendly and shared with us a lot of information about Kilimanjaro. We would do it again without hesitation! Thank you Sandpiper Safaris!
