Highlights:

• Explore Kilimanjaro’s rainforest zone
• Reach Mandara Hut (2,700 meters)
• Witness beautiful waterfalls and exotic flora and fauna

Detailed Itinerary:

• Morning: After an early breakfast in Moshi or Arusha, transfer to Marangu Gate (1,860 meters), the entrance to Kilimanjaro National Park. After registration and a briefing from your mountain guide, begin your Kilimanjaro day hike through the lush rainforest.
• Midday: Hike steadily for about 3–4 hours to Mandara Hut, located 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. Optionally, take a short walk to Maundi Crater for panoramic views of Kenya’s Amboseli plains and the surrounding forests.
• Afternoon: Descend back down to Marangu Gate, a 2–3 hour walk.
• Evening: Transfer to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi for overnight relaxation.

Highlights:

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

Detailed Itinerary:

• Early Morning: Depart from Arusha with a packed breakfast and head toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 3.5-hour drive).
• Mid-Morning: Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 25,000 animals including rare black rhinos.
• Game Drive: Enjoy a full morning game drive across the crater floor. Witness herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, hippos, and an array of birdlife including flamingos at Lake Magadi.
• Lunch: Stop at a designated picnic area inside the crater to enjoy your lunch with stunning views.
• Afternoon: Continue your safari before ascending the crater walls and beginning the drive back to Arusha.
• Evening: Arrive back at your hotel or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.