The trek begins at Momella Gate, within Arusha National Park, with a Tanzanian guide accompanied by an armed park ranger. 

Walking through the grasslands towards the Acacia forest on the southern route, giraffes and buffaloes may be spotted lazily grazing on the lush vegetation.

The trek continues through the fig tree arch, an unusual tree formation created by the wild fig Ficus Thonningii.

After another 1½ - 2 hours, you will reach the Miriakamba Hut. 

After approximately 2 hours, the uphill trek goes to vantage point Mgongo wa Tembo at an elevation of 3200m.

After another hike in which the vegetation changes from rainforest into airy bushland, you will reach Saddle Hut (3550m) midday for a relaxing lunch break. 

In the afternoon, you have the option of a side trip to Little Meru (3820m), which takes approx. 1 - 1 ½ hours and from where you can have beautiful views of Arusha National Park and the Kilimanjaro about 80 km away.

After an early start with tea and biscuits, you will leave for the summit at 02:00 am. The trek follows the trail through bushland to Rhino Point (3,821 m). The path becomes more challenging, and occasionally climbing will be required. Following the crater rim, trek on frozen volcanic ash and rocks before reaching the summit.

The descent follows the same route back to Saddle Hut (3550m), where you will take a well-deserved long break and recuperate with hot soup and tea.

In the early afternoon, head towards Miriakamba Hut (2500m). 

The final descent is via the northern route back to the Momella gate. On this 2 to 3 hour trek, there is the chance to see giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, as well as the black and white colobus monkeys.

Drive back to Arusha National Park Gate.