Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania.

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to the Lodge in Arusha, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at the Lodge, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure.

Day 2: Meriakamba Hut

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply, we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, 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.

Day 3: 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 a 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 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.

Day 4: Summit Day

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. To climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise 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 sloping outer wall of the crater.

We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you and drive to the safari lodge.

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: 12 – 14 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane Forest.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge:

Price Includes

• Airport pick up and drop off
• 2 Nights’ Accommodation in Arusha on bed and breakfast bases
• Professional, experienced guides
• Fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• Clean, purified drinking water
• Hard working, team-oriented support staff
• Fair wages to our employees
• Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain hardware tents
• Solid safety and crisis management procedures

Price Excludes

• Flight tickets
• Visa fees
• Items of personal nature
• Climbing gears e.g., Walking poles etc.
• Tips to Mountain crew