Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

   • You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Arusha town. You will meet your driver guide who will brief you on your upcoming safaris, then rest until the next day morning.

2. Day 2: Momela-Gate – Miriakamba Hut

   • We drive from Arusha to Momela-Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with a fully armed ranger escorting us; simply we can see along the way the wild animals, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route: dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

   Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)

   Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )

   Distance: 10 km

   Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

   Habitat: Montane Forest.

3. Day 3: Miriakamba Hut to the Saddle Hut

   • The walk from Miriakamba-Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.

   Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut

   Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m

   Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft

   Distance: 8 km

   Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

   Habitat: Forest and Moorland.

4. Day 4: Saddle Hut – Summit – Miriakamba Hut

   • We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and onto Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, and there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the crater's sloping outer wall. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut.

   Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m

   Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft

   Distance: 5 km up 13 km down

   Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours

   Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

5. Day 5: Miriakamba Hut – Momela gate

   • We take a short and fast descent through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.

   Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m

   Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft

   Distance: 10 km

   Hiking time: 2-4 hours

   Habitat: Montane Forest