About this experience
You certainly can’t climb Kilimanjaro in a day, but our day tour to this iconic, snow-capped mountain will give you an excellent taster of why Africa’s highest peak is so popular. During the course of the day, we will follow the popular Marangu Route and walk as far as the first hut – the Mandara – where our picnic lunch will be taken. As other trekkers continue upwards, bound for the summit, we will make the descent again and return to Arusha.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Arusha city, the national park and Mount Meru
Keep city time, a park outing and a mountain climb distinct when planning around Arusha.
What is included
- Bottled water
- Transport to and from attraction
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pickup services
- Professional mountain guide
Not included
- Tip
- Items of a personal nature
Itinerary and highlights
Your day tour begins with your hotel pickup at 02:00hrs Drive to the Marangu Gate where you will register at the gate with the Kilimanjaro National Park authorities.
Begin hiking at around 09.00hrs. The Marangu Route, which we follow today, approaches Kilimanjaro from the southeast. We will be attempting to reach the Mandara Hut and will only trek through the lower altitudes, taking our picnic lunch on the way to the Mandara Hut. Once we reach the hut at 12:00hrs, we will stop for a rest for 30 mins and then descend slowly back to Marangu Gate for 2.5 hours.
An Alaitol Safaris vehicle will be waiting to pick you up and return you to your hotel in Arusha, arriving at 18:00hrs.
Meeting and pickup information
- In the morning after breakfast (around 7:00 AM) your Alaitol mountain guide will arrive at the hotel and inform the receptionist that he is waiting for you. After meeting up with your driver you will travel to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- zh-CN — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ALAITOL SAFARIS
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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