Pick up at your hotel in Arusha and drive to Kilimanjaro National Park (about two hours drive). At the Marangu gate complete the necessary registration and start your trek through dense rain forest.

Alongside the impressive vegetation you will have a chance to see black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Your guide will tell you about Kilimanjaro and will explain about flora and fauna along the way. You will also meet climbers descending from the top and some of them will share their experience thus dreaming your own attempt one day!!

After 4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara hut (2700m) where you will rest and have lunch. You can take a 15-minutes walk to the Maundi crater where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Once you have enjoyed the views, you will start your descent to Marangu gate (2-3 hours walking distance) where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to Arusha. Enjoy the sunset along the way and your hiking memories!!!