3-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro

ABOUT 3-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro

This tour is tailored for hikers with limited time to reach the summit. You will be hiking the Marangu Route, spending 1 night at Mandara Hut, and hiking halfway to Horombo Hut before hiking back to the exit gate. The hike will lead you through the rainforest of Mount Kilimanjaro, progressing into the moorland zone, providing a stunning hiking experience of one of the world's renowned Seven Summits. The Marangu Route stands out as the only route offering hut accommodations for overnight hikers.

Duration: 3 days
Route: Marangu
Starts at: USD 770

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Highlights for 3-Day Kilimanjaro Hike via Marangu Route - Kilimanjaro

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut
Day 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Day 3: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

Day 1: Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut

>> Following breakfast, you will rendezvous with our mountain guide and drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate. After completing the necessary registration, the hike will commence, lasting approximately 3 hours as you pass through the rainforest to reach the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater presents an excellent opportunity to admire the surroundings, including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. While in the rainforest, keep an eye out for birdlife, Colobus monkeys, and the mossy vegetation.

Elevation: 2,720 meters
Distance: 8 kilometers
Duration: 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 2: Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut

>> As you depart from the rainforest glades, your journey continues along an ascending path through the open moorlands, leading you towards the Horombo encampment. The vistas of Mawenzi and the summit of Kibo are truly breathtaking. Keep an eye out for the towering giant lobelias and grounsels along the way. If you still have the energy and inclination to explore, a short walk to Zebra Rock promises to be rewarding.

Elevation: 3,420 meters
Distance: 12 kilometers
Vegetation: Moorland Zone.

Time: 8-10hrs
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation:Horombo Hut Budget mountain hut located on Mt Kilimanjaro

Day 3: Horombo Hut to Marangu Gate

>> Following breakfast, embark on a gradual descent that leads you through the moorland, eventually reaching the Mandara Hut. Continue your descent, following the rainforest path until you arrive at the Marangu National Park gate. There, a vehicle will be ready and waiting to transport you back to your hotel.

Elevation: 3,720 meters
Distance: 20 kilometers (12.5 miles)
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest.