1-DAY KILIMANJARO HIKE ITINERARY (MARANGU ROUTE)

05:30 AM – Pickup from Moshi Town

• Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Moshi.

• Drive to Marangu Gate (1,860m), which takes about 1 hour.

• Register with the Kilimanjaro National Park and meet your mountain crew (guide & porters).

07:30 AM – Start the Hike

• Begin trekking through the lush rainforest.

• Keep an eye out for colobus monkeys, birds, and diverse plant species.

• The trail is well-maintained, with gentle slopes and occasional wooden bridges.

10:30 AM – Arrive at Mandara Hut (2,720m)

• Rest and enjoy snacks or a packed lunch.

• Optional short hike to Maundi Crater, offering scenic views of Kenya and northern Tanzania.

12:00 PM – Begin Descent to Marangu Gate

• Walk back through the rainforest while enjoying the scenery.

• Expect a 2 to 3-hour descent.

03:00 PM – Arrive at Marangu Gate

• Sign out at the park gate and receive your completion certificate.

• Transfer back to Moshi.

04:30 PM – Drop-Off at Your Hotel

• Celebrate your short but exciting Kilimanjaro adventure!