Climb Kilimanjaro in One Day
1-day Mount Kilimanjaro hiking/ I-day Kilimanjaro climbing tour via the Marangu route in 2025-2026.
$300-400 USD
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Safari summary
This 1-day Mount Kilimanjaro trip leads you up to Mandara Hut and back to the entry gate. Experience a distinctive day trip by hiking Mount Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route up to Mandara Hut, where a delightful lunch awaits. This 1-day journey doesn't involve reaching the summit, offering a unique perspective. Our private short treks provide flexibility, allowing you to start your adventure on any day throughout the year. Tailored for those who enjoy hiking without the necessity of summiting, these treks provide the excitement of scaling the highest peak in Africa. Certified Kilimanjaro guides are essential for all treks within the Tanzania National Park, and the Marangu route is the exclusive path permitting short treks.
Our Mount Kilimanjaro day hike tour provides a glimpse into the beauty and challenge of this iconic mountain. Journey to the first camp on your Marangu route, immersing yourself in Kilimanjaro's unique terrain and lush scenery. This condensed adventure ensures a safe and memorable descent, perfect for those with time constraints.
The Marangu route day trip offers the best full-day experience, leading to Kilimanjaro's Marangu first camp, Mandara Hut, at 2720m from Marangu Gate at 1879m. Covering 8km up and 8km down, the hike takes 6 to 8 hours, considering the hiker's experience, goals, group size, and preparation.
The 1-day Mount Kilimanjaro hiking tour on the Marangu route provides a condensed adventure to experience Africa's highest peak. Ascend through lush rainforests, witness breathtaking vistas, and reach Mandara Hut under the guidance of experienced local guides. Priced at $300 to $400 per person, this includes park entry fees, lunch box, and transportation to and from Marangu gate.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Marangu Day Trip
Kilimanjaro
Transfer from Moshi 08 am to 10 am to Marangu. Enter the park and complete your registration. Hike (medium fitness) through the rainforest for an estimated 3-5 hours, till Mandara Hut (picnic lunch either en route or at Mandara Hut depending on walking pace). A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings (time and weather permitting). Descend through the forest trail back to the park gate estimated 3-4 hours where your driver will be waiting to transfer you back to Moshi
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