After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (about 2 hours), register and commence the climb. - Walk 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, bird life, and Colobus monkeys. - Elevation: 1860m/6100ft to 2700m/8875ft - Distance: 8km/5mi - Hiking Time: 3-4 hours - Habitat: Rainforest - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner