Day 1 (starting of the trekking) After breakfast and briefing, drive to the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate Marangu (45mins-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. 5,500 ft / 1,700 m to 9,000 ft / 2,740 m 7 km 4-5 hours Montane Forest Meals: L, D Mandara Hut