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Pick up at your hotel in Arusha and drive to Kilimanjaro National Park (about two hours drive). At the Marangu gate complete the necessary registration and start your trek through dense rain forest.
Alongside the impressive vegetation you will have a chance to see black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and various bird species. Your guide will tell you about Kilimanjaro and will explain about flora and fauna along the way. You will also meet climbers descending from the top and some of them will share their experience thus dreaming your own attempt one day!!
After 4 hour hike, you will reach Mandara hut (2700m) where you will rest and have lunch. You can take a 15-minutes walk to the Maundi crater where you can enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Once you have enjoyed the views, you will start your descent to Marangu gate (2-3 hours walking distance) where your vehicle will be waiting for your transfer back to Arusha. Enjoy the sunset along the way and your hiking memories!!!
Materuni is Chagga tribal village located about 95km from Arusha. It is the last village before Kilimanjaro National Park.
Drive to Materuni starting around 08h00 in the morning taking about two hours. Upon arrival, register at the village office and then start hiking for about 45 minutes to the waterfalls. During your walk your guide will be explaining about the surroundings, village life and culture of the Chagga tribe.
You will be able to see the roof of Africa on The majestic Mount Kilimanjaro if the clouds are clear. Upon reaching the waterfalls, which stands about 80 meters high, there you can take a refreshing swim on the pool at the bottom of the waterfalls.
After a revitalizing swim, slowly return back to the Materuni village for a traditional lunch and traditional local banana beer. Another chance to experience cultural way of life is a visit to the coffee and banana plantations are around so you can have a chance to learn how these crops are planted and processed. There after drive back to Arusha arriving early evening
Hot Springs also known as Rundugai hot water springs or Chemka hot springs are an unexpected paradise hidden in the desert scrub outside the town of Boma Situated about 71 km from Arusha. They are an extraordinary phenomenon, rushing up from underground in the middle of parched and dusty landscape. In fact, the water is not hot rather it is a pleasant temperature! This is a good place to visit for a picnic and a swim too. And the views of Kilimanjaro on a clear day are also fabulous.
Unfortunately, the water is full of fluoride which means the local people can’t use it for drinking. The crystal-clear, turquoise waters surrounded by palm trees and winding roots offer a picturesque spot for a relaxing afternoon swim.
The spring is actually rather big and over 6 meters deep in some places although you can see the bottom through the crystal clear waters no matter where you are. You can have as much fun or relaxation as your heart desires and your mind and body needs.
Your chance to make an impact by helping the less fortunate through love and care while on a life changing adventure.