The extra hike to the Maundi Crater takes about 1 hour there and back – plus the time to enjoy the great views into the crater and over the country at sunset. Tall bushes line the path and you get a first impression of the second stage of the Marangu Route, which is a little rockier than the first stage.

Level of difficulty: Easy.

Shoes, clothing, equipment: The short hike takes place in the evening at sunset. Somewhat warmer clothing is advisable here, such as a fleece jacket plus a windbreaker and a wool hat – as well as sturdy shoes. Due to the poorer lighting conditions, you could easily strain your ankles. You should also take a headlamp with you to be on the safe side on your way back.

Overnight stay at Mandara Huts: In small triangular huts, each with four beds on thin, plastic-covered mattresses. The evenings and nights are already getting quite cool.

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-159 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Start at sunset after finishing the
first stage at the Mandara Huts – follow yellow arrows
> Find the panos to look around the huts
at the end of the panoramic tour to the first stage (link also in pano)
> Also starting point for the 2nd stage {https://hikingtrailview.com/de/rennsteig-virtuelle-360-panoramatour/kilimandscharo-kilimanjaro-Marangu-Route-etappe-stage-2/} on the Marangu Route
up to the summit of Kilimanjaro (link also in pano)

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-160 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Flat clay path, slightly uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-163 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Stony and uneven, further slightly uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-164 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Flat again, barely uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-167 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> More uphill, shaded by dense vegetation

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-168 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Longer clay steps, steeper uphill, without shade

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-169 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Rocky and uneven, steeper uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-170 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Junction: purple arrow follows the opposite hiking direction around the crater rim, Follow yellow arrow for main view

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-185 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Arrival at the crater rim with a beautiful view into the crater and over the land
> Follow blue arrow around the crater rim
> Link to 2nd stage {https://hikingtrailview.com/de/rennsteig-virtuelle-360-panoramatour/kilimandscharo-kilimanjaro-Marangu-Route-etappe-stage-2/} in pano (the following day)

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-172 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Very narrow path through dense bushes stronger uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-173 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Slightly uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-175 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Wide panoramic view over the country

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-177 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Slightly downhill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-179 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Slightly uphill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-180 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Without gradient

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-181 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Slightly downhill

Kilimanjaro – Marangu Route – Pano kja-184 – Short hike to Maundi Crater
> Turn off back to the huts (orange arrow)