Top 14 Arusha Hiking Tours

1.Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $267Our pick

Spend about 10 hours sampling Kilimanjaro on a private Marangu Route hike from Arusha or Moshi. Your guide leads you through rainforest to Mandara Hut, with chances to see monkeys and birds. Guides such as Zac, Johnson, Chris, and John are praised for patience, while the long drive from Arusha and steep 8 km climb require preparation.

“We had a tone of fun on this hike. I am not a hiker so I found it challenging as it was all uphill, but I made it. Our guide Johnson was amazing. He had a lot of knowledge about nature and grew up near the mountain. He hikes it multiple time a Read more”

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2.Private Full Day Hiking Experience to Marangu Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $260

Leave Arusha early for Marangu Gate, then hike through Kilimanjaro’s rainforest toward Mandara Hut, about 900 meters higher. Your private guide sets the pace, explains the forest, and leads you back to the gate for transport, lunch, and a taste of Kilimanjaro in one day.

“If you're in Arusha, you must book a hike with Private Full Day Hiking Experience! The Marangu Route was stunning, and the organization of the trip was top-notch. From the moment we met our guide until we returned, everything was seamlesRead more”

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3.From Arusha/Moshi: Kilimanjaro Hike Marangu Route Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $101

You’ll hike from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut at 2,720 meters, passing through Kilimanjaro’s rainforest and stopping at Maundi Crater. A professional English-speaking guide leads the 8 to 10-hour day, with lunch, water, and hotel pickup from Moshi or Arusha.

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4.4 days Best experience Kilimanjaro Hike, Serengeti &Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $0

This four-day private safari pairs a Materuni village hike and coffee tour with Chemka Hot Spring, Serengeti game drives, and a Ngorongoro Crater descent. Guides including Ezra, Michael, Matthew, and Abuu have led past trips. Expect camping, long drives, packed meals, and a strong chance of seeing the Big Five.

“Everything was excellent. We saw a lot of animals. Places for sleep were great and food was pretty good.”

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5.6 Days Serengeti Safari(hiking waterfalls &coffee tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,250

Spend six active days exploring Tanzania’s northern parks in a pop-up-roof safari jeep with a guide, driver, and cook. You get two Serengeti days, a Ngorongoro Crater descent, Tarangire elephants, Lake Manyara wildlife, and a final Materuni waterfall and coffee visit.

“What a great adventure! A trip that can not be explained by words and must be experienced. The tour guide David is have positive energy and really knowledgable.”

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6.Napuru Waterfalls Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $50Best value

From your Arusha hotel, a local guide leads you through villages, past cattle and possible monkeys, into Mount Meru Forest Reserve. You cross a small river, sometimes barefoot, to reach Napuru Waterfalls. Guides such as Frank, Fred, Uhuru, and Godfrey are praised for their local plant and village knowledge.

“Frank and godfrey were great guides. They pick me in the morning at the exact time as writen. Gave me a lot of explanations through our tour. Show me monkeys.helped me pass when I had some difficulty. They were kind and funny and worked great as a team. At the end I'd the tour I became hungry and wanted to eat a vegeterian burger. They drove me and searched in some restraunts until found it and waited with me along time until it was ready and I could take it away and after wards drove me back to my hotel even it was very close.”

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7.Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike Through Marangu Route to Mandara Hut

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $265

Spend about 10 hours hiking Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route from Arusha to Mandara Hut at 2,700 meters. Guides such as John, William, Ham, and Anthony lead the climb through rainforest, with lunch, transport, park fees, and a possible Maundi Crater walk included.

“A rewarding Kilimanjaro day hike via Marangu offers lush rainforest views, playful colobus monkeys, and misty trails. Though we didn’t summit, the journey to Mandara Hut was scenic and invigorating—perfect for a taste of Kilimanjaro’s beauty.”

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8.Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $300

Hike Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route from Arusha with a private guide, aiming for Mandara Hut through the rainforest. Pickup, a picnic lunch, and a return transfer are included in the day’s plan. Guides such as Meshack, Emanuel, Frank, and Emmannuel have been praised for setting a steady pace and explaining local plants.

“We booked this tour 6 months in advance. It was automatically cancelled once because the operator did not confirm. When we reached out they said we should wire them money instead of using TripAdvisor so that they don't have to pay fRead more”

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9.Private Day Tour Kilimanjaro Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $264

Spend about 10 hours hiking Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route from Arusha or Moshi to Mandara Hut. Your private group travels with a guide, hiking poles, water, park fees, and a picnic lunch. Expect rainforest trails, monkeys, birds, and a demanding but manageable day on the mountain.

“My wife and I had an incredible Kilimanjaro day hike. Emmanuel, our friendly driver, shared insights about Moshi Town and the Chagga Village on the way to Marangu Gate. There, we met our guide, Luck, who made us feel safe and confident thrRead more”

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10.Full Day Materuni Water Falls, Hiking and Coffee Making Tour in Moshi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $120

Start early from Arusha or Moshi for a guided hike to Materuni Waterfalls, then learn how Tanzanian coffee is roasted and prepared. Guides such as Eli, Elii, Innocent, and Rashid are named in guest feedback. Some itineraries also include Chemka hot springs, so confirm the exact plan before booking.

“We were picked up early to start the day and met our guide Eli. He was awesome. A great guide with lots of local knowledge. Highlights were definitely the waterfall followed by fresh roasted coffee and a wonderful local lunch. We then visited the hot springs which were also great. I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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11.7-Day Private Kilimanjaro Hiking Tour via Machame from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,699

Hike Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route from Arusha with a private group, mountain guides, porters, cooks, and camping support. You’ll pass coffee farms, cloud forest, Shira Plateau, Barranco Wall, and alpine desert before a midnight push to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 meters.

“We did the 8 day Lemosho route with Colman and Earnest. Thanks to them we made it to the summit by guiding us and maintaining good spirits. It’s an awesome experience!”

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12.Kilimanjaro Private 2 Days Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,090

You’ll hike Kilimanjaro’s Marangu Route from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut, with a possible walk to Maundi Crater. A private guide and support crew handle permits, meals, transport, and camp needs. John is associated with the operator and is said to have climbed Kilimanjaro 100 times.

“a two-day adventure in the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro was a truly exhilarating experience. The breathtaking landscapes, from lush rainforests to barren alpine deserts, offered a diverse visual feast. The trek challenged both body and mind, witRead more”

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13.Mt. Kilimanjaro: Shira plateau to Cathedral point 3872m Day hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $320

Leave Arusha early for Kilimanjaro’s Shira Plateau. With a private guide, hike 17 kilometers from Morum Barrier to Cathedral Point at about 3,870 meters, passing forest, wildlife, volcanic remains, and views of the snowy summit. Chuwa and Milton are named guides associated with this outing.

“Chuwa and Milton were AMAZING guides!! I am a 59 yr old female solo traveler and they made me comfortable and confident the entire trip. The altitude will kick your butt (at least it did mine), but Chuwa slowed the pace and I was able to Read more”

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14.Mount Meru Arusha: Napuru Waterfall Hike by Kingstone Asilia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

From Arusha, Kingstone Asilia takes you to Mount Meru for a four-hour guided hike through rainforest, streams, and a rocky riverbed to 78-meter Napuru Waterfall. Guides such as Saleh and Michael help with river crossings, followed by a swim and coffee from the family farm.

“We are 2 60-somethings and our guides, Saleh and Michael were very attentive to our needs. The hike to the falls was beautiful and I consider it a moderate hike with some challenging aspects. When we got to Napuru Falls, there were lots of children playing in the water which was fun to see.”

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