Highlights:

• Explore Kilimanjaro’s rainforest zone
• Then reach Mandara Hut (2,700 meters)
• Also see beautiful waterfalls and exotic flora and fauna

Detailed Itinerary:

• Morning: After an early breakfast in Moshi or Arusha, you transfer to Marangu Gate (1,860 meters), the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. After registration and a briefing from your mountain guide, you then begin your Kilimanjaro day hike through the lush rainforest.
• Midday: Hike steadily for about 3–4 hours to Mandara Hut, at 2,700 meters (8,858 feet). Along the way, watch for blue monkeys, colobus monkeys and exotic bird species.
• Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch at Mandara Hut. Afterwards, you can take an optional short walk to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Kenya’s Amboseli plains and the surrounding forests.
• Afternoon: Next, descend back to Marangu Gate, a 2–3 hour walk.
• Evening: Finally, transfer to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi to relax for the night.

Highlights:

• Game drive inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
• Spot the Big Five, such as lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos and leopards
• Also experience one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations

Detailed Itinerary:

• Early Morning: First, depart from Arusha with a packed breakfast and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (about a 3.5-hour drive).
• Mid-Morning: Then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to over 25,000 animals, including rare black rhinos.
• Game Drive: Enjoy a full morning game drive across the crater floor. Here you can see herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and hippos, as well as birdlife such as flamingos at Lake Magadi.
• Lunch: Stop at a designated picnic area inside the crater and enjoy lunch with stunning views.
• Afternoon: Continue your safari before you climb the crater walls. Afterwards, you begin the drive back to Arusha.
• Evening: Finally, arrive back at your hotel or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.