Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

   • Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate, taking approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
   • Complete park entry procedures before starting the trek.
   • Trek through forested trails with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes.
   • Encounter wildlife such as bushbucks cape buffaloes giraffes and warthogs along the route.
   • Continue trekking to reach Miriakamba Hut for an overnight stay.
   • Elevation gain from 1500 metres to 2500 metres.
   • Trekking distance of 6 kilometres.
   • Hiking duration of approximately four to five hours.
   • Meals included are breakfast lunch and dinner.

2. Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

   • Begin trekking along a steep ridge towards the Saddle area.
   • Enjoy clear views of Meru Crater the Ash Cone and Little Meru during the ascent.
   • Spot wildlife such as cape buffaloes and black and white colobus monkeys.
   • Arrive at Saddle Hut and settle into the camp.
   • Undertake an acclimatisation hike to Little Meru at 3810 metres before returning to Saddle Hut.
   • Elevation gain from 2500 metres to 3500 metres.
   • Trekking distance of 6 kilometres.
   • Hiking duration of approximately four to five hours.
   • Meals included are breakfast lunch and dinner.

3. Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut

   • Wake shortly after midnight and enjoy a light meal before the summit attempt.
   • Begin the final ascent towards Socialist Peak along steep gravel paths and rocky ridges.
   • Experience the most physically and mentally challenging section of the trek.
   • Reach Socialist Peak and enjoy sunrise views over Meru Crater and the Ash Cone.
   • Look out for wildlife such as mountain reedbucks and klipspringers along the rocky slopes.
   • Descend directly back to Miriakamba Hut after summiting.
   • Elevation gain from 3500 metres to 4562 metres followed by descent to 2500 metres.
   • Trekking distance of 19 kilometres.
   • Hiking duration of approximately ten to twelve hours.
   • Meals included are breakfast lunch and dinner.

4. Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha

   • Enjoy breakfast before beginning the final descent.
   • Trek down to Momella Gate using the southern route.
   • Pass through scenic forest areas and walk beneath the impressive Fig Tree Arch.
   • Complete the trek at Momella Gate.
   • Transfer by vehicle back to your hotel in Arusha taking approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
   • Elevation loss from 2500 metres to 1500 metres.
   • Trekking distance of 14 kilometres.
   • Hiking duration of approximately four to five hours.
   • Meals included are breakfast lunch and dinner.