On reaching the Marangu Gate (1,843m), you will meet your crew, complete park registration and begin your 5 day ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will start the trek through a dense, mist covered forest area where the blue monkey, black and white colobus and bushaby can be spotted. We will stop at Kisambioni for a picnic lunch before reaching Mandara Hut (2,700m), comprising of a complex of wooden ‘A’ shaped huts containing two rooms with four bunk beds each. Please be aware that although bunk beds are provided you will still require your own sleeping bag.