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TWO-DAY HIKE ON MOUNT KILIMANJARO (MARANGU ROUTE)
This two-day hike up the famous Mount Kilimanjaro is perfect for those wanting to experience Mount Kili without going to the top. Following the Marangu route this hike takes you 4 – 6 hours up to the Mandara Huts on the first day and 3 – 4 hours up to Horombo on day 2. You pass through jungles and rocky landscapes, see Kibo on clear days and enjoy amazing views in general. From Horombo back down to the Marangu gate takes another 5 – 6 hours, so make sure you wear proper hiking boots!
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Duration: 2 days
Walking shoes and warm clothes required
Accompanied by a professional guide
Note: This Itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates
Destinations visited
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi to Mandara Hut for overnight
After breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your guide, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 1 hour), register and begin the climb. Walk through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, and Colobus monkeys.
• 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m
• 7 km
• 4-5 hours
Montane Forest
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut
Main Destination: Mount Kilimanjaro
Meal: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Hike towards Horombo then down to park gate and return to Moshi
You leave the glades of the rainforest and follow an ascending path on the open moorlands towards the Horombo encampment. Views of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are amazing. Look for giant lobelias and grounsels. After lunch at Mandara, hike back to the park gate and drive back to Moshi (about 1 hour).
• 9,000 ft / 2,700 m to 12,100 ft / 3,700 m
• 11 km
• 3-4 hours up / 2+ hours down
Heathland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Main Destination: Moshi
Meal: Lunch
Price for 2 Days Kilimanjaro Hike from Moshi Kilimanjaro - Marangu Route / Rates Per Person
- $720 per person when 1 person Hike alone
- $620 per person when 2 persons Hike together
- $580per person when 3 persons Hike together
- $520 per person when 4 persons Hike together
- $490 per person when 5 persons Hike together
- $440 per person when 6+ persons Hike together
For a more accurate estimate, it's best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort
Cost Includes
All accommodations per itinerary
All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
All transportation and transfers per itinerary
National Park gate fees
Transport from Moshi to the starting point on the mountain and return to Moshi
Hut fees
Certified, experienced, guides for all routes
Salaries for all crew members
Rescue fees (as required by national park
Cost Excludes
International and domestic flights
Meals not listed
Beverages and alcohol
Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
Optional tours
Single room supplement
Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
Tips for guides and porters
Sleeping bags and personal items