Your adventure begins with a morning transfer from Moshi or Arusha to the Rongai Gate near the Kenyan border, at an altitude of 2,000 meters. After registration and briefing, the trek starts through a forest path that offers rich scenery and possible sightings of colobus monkeys and tropical birds. The trail gradually ascends, making it ideal for acclimatization. After about 3 to 4 hours of trekking, you arrive at Simba Camp, located on the edge of the moorland zone at 2,650 meters. The camp offers scenic views of the plains and is a quiet spot for your first night on the mountain.