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Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike: Scramble up the Marangu Route and Meet Exotic Wildlife
4.8
104 Ratings
Arusha
Embark on a thrilling day hike up the Marangu Route of Mount Kilimanjaro. Encounter exotic wildlife, including colobus and blue monkeys, as you trek through the lush rainforest.
Embark on a thrilling day hike up the Marangu Route of Mount Kilimanjaro. Encounter exotic wildlife, including colobus and blue monkeys, as you trek through the lush rainforest.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Mount Kilimanjaro - Your day trip begins with a hotel pick at either Moshi or Arusha then jump in for a relaxing drive to Marangu gate for registration with the authorities before you begin your long-awaited hike. This route approaches the mountain from the southeast part.
Our main task for the day is to make sure we reach Mandara Hut, the first…
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Mount Kilimanjaro - Your day trip begins with a hotel pick at either Moshi or Arusha then jump in for a relaxing drive to Marangu gate for registration with the authorities before you begin your long-awaited hike. This route approaches the mountain from the southeast part.
Our main task for the day is to make sure we reach Mandara Hut, the first point of a full hike. We will only trek through the lower attitudes, taking our picnic lunch en route to Mandara Hut. Once we are at Mandara Hut, we will rest for approximately 30 to 45 minutes before we begin our slow descent back to the Main Gate.
Our driver will be waiting for you to drive you back to your hotel with relaxing music and cold or warm Kilimanjaro beer to take away the tiredness. Not only should you climb it but drink it too.
Please bring your non-disposable water bottle.
What's Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Hiking poles
- Drinking water on all days
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Hiking poles
- Drinking water on all days
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
What's Not Included
- All things of personal nature Tips and gratuities for Mountain Guide and porters and Cook
- Visas International flights Laundry Services Travel Insurances
- Sleeping Bags
- All things of personal nature Tips and gratuities for Mountain Guide and porters and Cook
- Visas International flights Laundry Services Travel Insurances
- Sleeping Bags
Additional Information
Climbing the renowned Mount Kilimanjaro to its peak in a single day is unattainable, but our daily excursion offers you a chance to scale the initial segment of the famous Marangu route. During your journey amidst the dense rainforest, you can anticipate encounters with twittering birds and chattering colobus monkeys. So, keep an eye out for the intriguing blue monkeys.
Climbing the renowned Mount Kilimanjaro to its peak in a single day is unattainable, but our daily excursion offers you a chance to scale the initial segment of the famous Marangu route. During your journey amidst the dense rainforest, you can anticipate encounters with twittering birds and chattering colobus monkeys. So, keep an eye out for the intriguing blue monkeys.
Location
Arusha
our meeting point is at the Arusha Tourist inn
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(104 Ratings)
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Kaitlin
Jul 17, 2025
Great Intro to Tanzania! - We loved our Kilimanjaro hike and had a great experience with the guide, driver and tour company! Loved learning about Tanzanian culture and language throughout the day from our guide Samuel and seeing tons of monkeys in the trees! The hike was super slippery at parts so good shoes are needed.
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Paul
Jul 13, 2025
Ask for Zakayo, Great Guide - We had a great day and a great guide. Zakayo was our mountain guide and he couldn't have been more accommodating or more patient.
We got a special pickup time and location, no problem.
Friendly driver Brian and Zakayo were communicative but not too much.
We got to park and Zakayo handled everything and off we went.
We aren't hikers normally and we aren't in great shape. No problem!! Pole pole (slow slow) and we moved along stopping frequently to rest. During those times he explained the plants, the animals, incredibly knowledgeable.
We made it to the spot where they provided lunch, table cloth and all. Wonderful food and then we returned. He stopped us at least twice to show us monkeys that we would have missed if not for him seeing them and pointing them out.
Great day, would recommend Zakayo in an instant
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M6501izcaroleb
Jun 1, 2025
Mount Kilimanjaro day hike - What a truly memorable day! Our guide Zakayo from African Polecat Safaris was very experienced and knowledgeable and made the hike an enjoyable experience. He was friendly whilst making sure we were safe and provided so much information on the plants and animals as we made our way to the Mandara Huts.
The hike wasn't too challenging but hiking boots are a must especially in the rain.
Also a shout out to our driver Brian - professional and friendly!
I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Michaela
Apr 14, 2025
Great! - My experience was great. My guide Zakayo was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure I was safe and comfortable during the climb. He is truely an expect of the mountain and nature. My driver Brian was also friendly and professional, even stopping the car so I could take a photo of the mountain, and was a very safe driver. I recommend!
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692eufemiam
Jan 26, 2025
Mt Kilimanjaro Day Hike - I Hiked Kilimanjaro! Yiiippeee!!!
Zakayo & Brian Were Such A Joy To Spend A Day With,They Took So MucH Care Of Us My Now Forever Friends 🤗
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Carinelisa_g
Dec 23, 2024
I met Kilimanjaro & she was beautiful❤️ - Just WOW! Words cannot fully detail this experience. Talk about a once in a lifetime experience fulfilled, and we just hiked up to base camp! Zack (our hike guide) and Brian (our driver) were so thoughtful & informative. What a hike! I don’t know if I would do it again (it was more mentally & physically challenging than I prepared for). But I’m so very glad that I did.
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Resort111631
Nov 17, 2024
Awsome! Thanks Zakayo, you are the best! - I love hiking and I just had one day to visit part of the Kilimanjaro National Park.
All was perfect from the beginning, the plan worked as it was described at the publicity. I had the luck of meeting a great guide, Zakayo, who demonstrated his experience and knowledge about the Park, the views were impressive and we even had the chance of watching part of the fauna and forest.
This tour is suggested for people who loves the nature and do not have enough time to reach the mountain summit.
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Cesar_p
Nov 17, 2024
Awsome! Thanks Zakayo, you are the best! - I love hiking and I just had one day to visit part of the Kilimanjaro National Park.
All was perfect from the beginning, the plan worked as it was described at the publicity. I had the luck of meeting a great guide, Zakayo, who demonstrated his experience and knowledge about the Park, the views were impressive and we even had the chance of watching part of the fauna and forest.
This tour is suggested for people who loves the nature and do not have enough time to reach the mountain summit.
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Elainejoughin
Nov 16, 2024
Moderately challenging day hike along a mountain stream - This is a moderately challenging hike that takes you to the first camp on Kilimanjaro. We saw Colobus and blue monkeys, lots of birds and a glimpse of a Dik-dik and a Suni. My guide, Zakayo was very friendly and enjoyed answering my questions. He was very knowledgeable and an excellent guide. He was very observant and recognized my limitations. Hiking boots are a must! I highly recommend this company.
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Esthervf3658we
Nov 7, 2024
Beautiful hike to Mandara - It's a beautiful trip to do. Personally, I didn't think it was a tough trip, but it was a fun challenge. Nature is amazingly beautiful and there is variety in the landscape.
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