Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hiking from Momella Gate (1387m) to Miriakamba Huts (2514m)

   • In the morning, you'll be picked up from the hotel or airport and depart toward Arusha National Park and then directly to the trailhead. The ride takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. You will experience several encounters with giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, etc.
   • At Momella Gate, the guides will arrange the entry permit paperwork, and you will start trekking to Miriakamba Huts. An armed park ranger will accompany you from here. You might again spot giraffes and buffaloes as you walk through open grassland. After approximately two hours, you will reach Maio Falls—the perfect spot to rest and have a picnic. 
   • Thereafter, you will continue your trek to the well-known “fig tree arch”. 
   • Finally, you will arrive at the Miriakamba Huts in time for afternoon tea and snacks.

   Distance: Momela Gate to Miriakamba Huts covers 10km
   Change in elevation: Momela Gate (1,387m) to Miriakamba Huts (2,514m)
   Hiking time: 6 hours
   Habitat: Grassland and rainforest.

2. Day 2: Hiking from Miriakamba Huts (2514m) to Saddle Huts (3570m)

   • After breakfast, you will follow wooden steps along a steep track. Due to the gain in altitude, it will be noticeably cooler than the preceding day, and walking may look easier. The clouds often hang low in the rainforest, creating a moody atmosphere in the lush vegetation. 
   • After going uphill for approximately 2 hours, you will encounter the vantage point “Mgongo wa Tembo” (elephant back) at a height of 3,200m, where you will enjoy a well-earned break. The vegetation has now changed from rainforest to heather and moorland, and you should reach Saddle Huts around midday.
   • At Saddle Huts, our team will serve you a warm meal before heading to bed early, as your wake-up call will be just after midnight.

   Distance: Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts covers 8km
   Change in elevation: Miriakamba Huts (2,514m) to Saddle Huts (3,570m)
   Hiking time: 5 hours
   Habitat: Moorland and heath.

3. Day 3: Hiking Saddle Huts (3570m) to Socialist Peak (4565m) and to Momella Gate (1387m)

   • After breakfast, you will follow wooden steps along a steep track. Due to the gain in altitude, it will be noticeably cooler than the preceding day, and walking may look easier. The clouds often hang low in the rainforest, creating a moody atmosphere in the lush vegetation. 
   • After going uphill for approximately 2 hours, you will encounter the vantage point “Mgongo wa Tembo” (elephant back) at a height of 3,200m, where you will enjoy a well-earned break. The vegetation has now changed from rainforest to heather and moorland, and you should reach Saddle Huts around midday.
   • At Saddle Huts, our team will serve you a warm meal before heading to bed early, as your wake-up call will be just after midnight.

   Distance: Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts covers 8km
   Change in elevation: Miriakamba Huts (2,514m) to Saddle Huts (3,570m)
   Hiking time: 5 hours
   Habitat: Moorland and heath.