Day 1, drive from hotel, Moshi or Arusha, to the starting point.1920m (6400ft), ascending throw the beautiful natural rain Forest. 9.5km about 4hrs gradually ascent, same Flora and Fauna found, eg, monkey black and white colobus monkey, Many Birds. Blue monks. Sleep at Mandara hut, 2728m (9090ft) a.s.l. Have your dinner here and overnight.