One day Hike Mount Kilimanjaro

You’ve always wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, but you’re not quite sure if you have enough time to do it over the course of several days. What if there was an easier way? What if you could hike Kilimanjaro in one day? Would you be interested in that? Take the chance to hike Kilimanjaro in one day or two if you wish to stay overnight.

A one-day hike in Mount Kilimanjaro, like the Marangu Trail, gives you an introduction to the pleasures and challenges of trekking up an active volcano like Kilimanjaro. While it’s possible to do this hike as a day trip from Moshi or Arusha, staying overnight at the Marangu Hotel allows you to adjust to your new altitude and get an early start before the heat of the day.

This adventure hike is perfect for family willing to go for a short hike if you are on a short trip. You’ll also have access to some of the best views on Kilimanjaro at sunrise and sunset, so don’t forget your camera ! 

One Day Hike Kilimanjaro National Park Highlight

•  Through the Marangu / Machame forest or the Shira Plateau
•  No age restriction and perfect for kids, families and couples on short trip
• Low to medium fitness
•  Professional and experienced English speaking mountain guide.
•  A picnic lunch provided during the hike.

Options for one day hike on Mount Kilimanjaro :

1 Kilimanjaro Marangu forest hike

We will pick you up around 8.00 am from your hotel in Moshi and transfer you to Marangu gate. After your registration done we will begin the hike. A one-day trip leads you up to Mandara Hut and back to the entry gate. On this hike day you will reach the first camp of Kilimanjaro. If you are thinking to take the route of Marangu, you will definitely enjoy the tropical wilderness of the rain forest. Later you will proceed to the descend through the forest trail back to the gate. From there we transfer you back to your hotel.

Details one day hike via Marangu route

• Approx driving distance: 1 hour to gate / 1 hour back to Moshi
• Approx trekking time: 6-9 hours
• Approx trekking distance: 14 km / 8.5mi
• Start Altitude: 1860m or 6100ft
• End Altitude: 1860m or 6100ft
• Highest Altitude reached: 2775m or 9105ft
• Meals included: Picnic lunch

2 Kilimanjaro Shira plateau hike

We will pick you up around 8.00 am from your hotel in Moshi and transfer you to Londrossi. After registration done we begin the hike. One this one day hike you will lead you through the moorland and into the Alpine desert. You hike around 2-4 hours to the Shira Plateau. Later you will proceed to the descend from the same trail back back to the gate. From there we transfer you back to your hotel.

Details one day hike via Shira route

• driving distance: 3 hours to gate / 3 hours back to Moshi
• Approx trekking time: 2-4+ hours
• Approx trekking distance: 8 km / 5mi
• Start Altitude: 3405m or 11170ft
• End Altitude: 3405m or 11170ft
• Highest Altitude reached: 3505m or 11500ft and above
• Meals included: Picnic lunch

3 Kilimanjaro Machame route hike

Details one day hike via Machame route

We wish you a pleasant hike in Mount Kilimanjaro with Africa bucket list !

Perhaps, you want to make a full Kilimanjaro hike, find out our differents routes and packages for a full trek to the summit of the highest free-standing mountain in the world.