About this experience
This hike to the first hut will allow you to have a feel of the mountain for one day and the hike through the rain forest will be breathtaking. On a clear day you will be in a position to see and hear birds singing in the bushes, monkeys jumping from tree to tree and the breathtaking landscape and vegetation.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- All Entrance Fee to Kilimanjaro National Park
- Transport from Arusha to Kilimanjaro National Park gate in the morning and transport back to Arusha
- A heavy lunch box from the hotel which will contain everything that you need for the day
- A proffesional driver guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Tips (Optional)
Itinerary and highlights
You will be picked from your hotel and drive to Marangu where the gate for Mt. Kilimanjaro National park is (1970m).
At the gate you will meet with our well experienced guide who will give you brief information about the hike. You will walk for about 3-4 hours to the first hut (Mandara hut) and you will arrive there in the afternoon.
Lunch will be served when you reach the hut. From the hut you have a great view over Moshi district.
After your lunch your guide will give you a short walk to Maundi crater before walking down to Marangu gate. You will walk down to Marangu gate and this walk will take you about 2 hours walking slowly as you observe for anything that you might have missed on your way up.
At Marangu National Park you will meet with transport from the hotel ready to take you back to the lodge.
Return back to your hotel in Arusha.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our driver guide will pick you at your hotel lobby
- We pick up all travellers within Arusha
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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