Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
You'll get picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport for the drive to Arusha, which takes about an hour. Once you arrive at your lodge, there's a meeting scheduled with the operation manager who'll go over everything you need to know for tomorrow's climb. After that you'll have dinner and settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Clients pick up from the airport)
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Kilimanjaro International Airport - Day 2
Arusha to Miriakamba Hut
Your day starts early with a 07:30 departure from Arusha heading toward Momella Gate. Your Tanzanian guide will be with you the whole way. After handling the park paperwork, you'll begin trekking past the Ngarenanyuki River and make your way to Miriakamba Hut where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Momella Gate past Ngarenanyuki River to Miriakamba Hut
Landmarks Momella Gate Ngarenanyuki River Miriakamba Hut - Day 3
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Following breakfast, the path gets steeper as you head up along the saddle toward the saddle hut. You have a choice here, you could trek out to Little Meru and come back, or just head straight to the saddle hut for your overnight stay. Either way, you're climbing higher and the altitude will start to feel real.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Optional Activities
- Trek to Little Meru
Landmarks Saddle Hut Little Meru - Day 4
Summit of Mount Meru
This is the big day, so you'll start before dawn to head for Mount Meru's summit at 4,565 m/14,977 ft. Once you reach the top and take some time to catch your breath, the descent begins back down to Miriakamba Hut where you'll spend the night recovering.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Summit trek to Mount Meru (4,565 m)
- Descent to Miriakamba Hut
Landmarks Mount Meru - Day 5
Descent to Momella Gate and Return to Arusha
After some rest and breakfast, you'll descend to Momella Gate and then head back to Arusha. This wraps up your Mount Meru climbing experience and by afternoon you'll be back in town.
- End point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Drop off clients)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Descent from Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
Landmarks Momella Gate
