Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive at Arusha

   • Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, pick up, and transfer to Kizumba House or similar for overnight.

2. Day 3: Momella Gate - Miriakamba Hut

   • Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate. After a short registration at the Momella Gate, our walk begins with a fully armed ranger escorting us on the hike. Along the way, you will see wild animals including buffalo, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelopes, and often elephants. Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
   • Altitude: 1,500 m –  2,541 m
   • Hiking time: 4-6 Hours
   • Distance: 10 Km
   • Habitat: Montane Forest

3. Day 3: Miriakamba Hut - 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 you slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, you can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
   • Altitude: 2,541 m –  3,570 m
   • Hiking time: 3-5 Hours
   • Distance: 8 Km
   • Habitat: Forest and Moorland

4. Day 4: Saddle Hut - Rhino Point - Summit Socialist Peak - Miriakamba Hut

   • You will start climbing between 1 am to 2 am. The route is very steep towards Rhino Point (3,850 m) and from there towards the summit along a very narrow ridge. You will reach Mount Meru summit, Socialist Peak, (4566 m) right at sunrise.
   • The scenery there is stunning; you can see Mount Kilimanjaro at a distance if the weather is clear. After taking photos on the summit you will descend back to Saddle hut and then descend to Miriakamba hut.
   • Altitude: 3,570 m -  3,850 m - 4,566 m - 2,541 m
   • Hiking time: 10-12 Hours
   • Note: In icy conditions or strong winds it is not necessarily possible to pass the ridge between Rhino Point and the summit. Your guide will decide whether or not the conditions are good enough to continue.

5. Day 5: Miriakamba Hut - Momella Gate - Kizumba House

   • You will leave at about 8.00 a.m. and descend to Momella gate. You can choose the longer or shorter route down. On the longer route, you have a very good chance to see wildlife and the ash cone.
   • Altitude: 2,541 m -  1,500 m
   • Hiking time: 2-5 Hours
   • Once at the gate, it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook, and game ranger. After that, our driver will be ready and waiting to transfer you back to Kizumba House in Arusha for refreshments, dinner, and overnight.

6. Day 6: Kilimanjaro Airport - Departure

   • After having breakfast, enjoy your morning leisure time at the hotel, and depending on your flight schedule, get transferred to the airport to catch your departure flight back home.