Quick Summary

2-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro is a 2 days tour in Tanzania via the Marangu route, starting from USD 520. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
2 days

Route
Marangu

From
USD 520

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 2-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro

This tour is designed for hikers who have little time to reach the summit. You will hike on the Marangu Route with one night at Mandara Hut and halfway to Horombo Hut, then you'll hike back to the exit gate. The hike will take you to the rainforest of Mount Kilimanjaro, then to the moorland zone, and leave you with the excitement of hiking on one of the world class seven summits. The Marangu route is the only route that offers accommodation in the huts for overnight hikers.

Duration: 2 days
Route: Marangu
Starts at: USD 520

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 2-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Half Way towards Horombo Hut then descend to Marangu Gate

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Day 02	Mandara Hut to Half Way towards Horombo Hut then descend to Marangu Gate

Day 01: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

>> After breakfast, you will meet our mountain guide and drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. After registration, the hike will commence. It will take you 3 hours through the rainforest to reach to Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, you will have a chance to see birdlife, Colobus monkeys, and moss plants.

Elevation 2,720 m
Distance 8 Kilometers
Time 3 - 4 hours
Vegetation: Montane Forest.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Mandara Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 02: Mandara Hut to Half Way towards Horombo Hut then descend to Marangu Gate

>> You'll 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. Then, you'll descend to the Mandara hut for lunch. After lunch the hike back to the gate starts. Then, you'll drive back to Moshi (about 1 hour).

Elevation 3,4200 Meters
Distance 12 Kilometers
Vegetation Moorland zone.