Best 3 days Kilimanjaro hike Via Marangu route

After an early breakfast in Moshi, you’ll be picked up and driven to Marangu Gate, where you'll complete the necessary registration. The adventure begins as you hike through the lush, tropical rainforest to Mandara Hut, located at an altitude of 2,700 meters. The 8.3 km (5.2 miles) journey takes around 4-5 hours, offering a cool and shaded trail through Kilimanjaro diverse flora. Along the way, you may encounter monkeys, colorful birds, and endemic species, all while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. After tour at mandara you will spend a night at mandara hut.

 Distance: 8.3 km (5.2 miles)

 Estimated Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

 Habitat: Rainforest

 Accommodation: Mandara Hut

After a hearty breakfast at Mandara Hut, you will continue your ascent towards Horombo Hut, situated at an altitude of 3,700 meters. The trail leads you through the heath and moorland zones, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Kilimanjaro’s landscape. As you hike, you’ll encounter unique and striking plant life, including giant lobelias and senecios, which are well-adapted to the high-altitude environment. The hike is moderate in difficulty, providing an excellent opportunity for gradual acclimatization to the increasing altitude. The surrounding landscape becomes more open, with expansive views of the valleys and distant peaks. The day’s journey takes about 5-6 hours, and once you reach Horombo Hut, you'll have time to relax and enjoy the high-altitude environment.

• Distance: 12.5 km (7.8 miles)
• Estimated Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
• Habitat: Heath and Moorland
• Accommodation: Horombo Hut

After a nourishing breakfast at Horombo Hut, you will begin your descent back to Marangu Gate. The hike is mostly downhill, allowing you to retrace your steps through the lush rainforest, and offers a chance to experience the changing scenery as you move from the higher altitude back into the dense, tropical forest. The descent provides an opportunity to appreciate the varied landscape you traversed in reverse, as the cool air of the rainforest surrounds you once again. The total hike is around 20 km (12.5 miles) and takes approximately 5-6 hours. Upon reaching Marangu Gate, where you will sign out, your driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Moshi.