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A Day Trip To Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

About this experience

Apart from big adventures Exceed Expectations Tours offers day trips to different places. This being one of that adventures it's a perfect trip organized for those who want to explore Mt. Kilimanjaro and its parts.

We will go through the Marangu forest and hike to Mandara Hut, you will have enough time to tour here before we head back to Marangu gate and then go back to Moshi Town.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–12 hr

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A Day Trip To Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour10 hr–12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Leave Moshi town at about 08:30 am and drive about 45 minutes to Marangu Gate on the eastern side of Kilimanjaro. Do the necessary paperwork at the park gate such as registrations. Begin hiking at about 9:30 am. Hike through the rainforest from the park gate (6000 ft) to Mandara Hut (9000 ft), taking about 3 – 4 hours. Stop half way for lunch. Reach Mandara Huts at about 01.30 pm. After short tour at the hut and start coming down to Marangu gate and you may reach at the gate around 04:45 pm.

A side trip to Maundi Crater (about 15 minutes away) is a good way to see the surroundings as well as views of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

Return to Moshi and will arrive in the late evening around 06:45 pm.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please provide us with your flight details in advance such as arrival date, time and any other important information to avoid any unnecessary problems.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Exceed Expectations Tours & Safari

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 10 hr–12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please provide us with your flight details in advance such as arrival date, time and any other important information to avoid any unnecessary problems.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 8–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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