Day 1: Momela Gate to Miriakamba Huts
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft | Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 4 to 6 hours | Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart Moshi or Arusha to Momela Gate in Arusha National Park. The hiking begin in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, antelope, elephants, and buffalo. We climb steadily through the rain forest until the reach Miriakamba Huts.
Dinner and Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Day 2: Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft| Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 3 to 5 hours | Habitat: Heath
We continue ascending along the rain forest until reaching the heath zone surrounded by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and mountain acclimatization.
Dinner and Overnight at Saddle Hut
Day 3: Saddle Huts to Summit
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft | Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4 to 6 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert | Summit to Miriakamba Huts | Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft | Distance: 13 km | Hiking Time: 4 to 6 hours | Habitat: Heath
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we commence our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.
Dinner and Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Day 4
Miriakamba Huts to Momela Gate
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft | Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 2-4 hours | Habitat: Rain Forest
On our last day, we descend quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momela Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
