If a full Mt. Kilimanjaro trekking adventure isn’t on your bucket list yet, the Marangu Route Kilimanjaro day hike is the ideal option for you! The Marangu Route hike gives you a taste of the full picture of what it takes to be part of a Kilimanjaro trekking expedition.
On this hike, you will reach the lower camps and huts of Kilimanjaro, where tropical wilderness and breath-taking landscapes are copious. The Marangu Route is one of the few routes with a wide rainforest belt, where you’ll trek through lush greenery and get a chance to spot the elusive black-and-white Colobus.
Lodging
You’ll be picked up from your lodge by 07:30am and drive to the Marangu Gate for entry formalities. Then, you’ll begin your trek to the Mandara Hut. Expect trekking through the dense greenery and thick bushes of the rainforest zone of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You may even be met with some light showers, so remember to keep your rainwear handy. On your way, you’ll break for lunch and then continue your trek. After some rest and photos, you’ll begin your descent back to the gate via the Kilimanjaro Marangu Route. Your trip ends here.
Hiking time: 7 hrs
Meals provided: Lunch