After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (45 minutes), register and commence the climb. Hike through the rainforest to the Mandara encampment. A side trip to Maundi Crater is a good way to see the surroundings including Northern Tanzania and Kenya. In the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, birdlife, and Colobus monkeys. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Altitude: 1,700 m to 2,740 m Distance Covered: 7 km (4-5 hours) Accommodation: Mandara Hut