DAY 1

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Distance: 10 km 
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

We depart Moshi or Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. We climb steadily through the rain forest until the reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

DAY 2

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Heath

We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied 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 to further aid acclimatization.

DAY 3

Saddle Huts to Summit back to Miriakamba Huts
 

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Distance: 16 km
Hiking Time: 9 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin 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.

DAY 4

Miriakamba Huts to Momella 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 Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi.

Oxygen Cylinder

Medically qualified guides

Twice a day medical health checkup, monitoring with pulse-oximeter and stethoscope.

3STARS LODGE/HOTEL accommodations before & after the climb, bed & breakfast basis, double occupancy

Orientation meeting in Moshi and gear check as well.

Pick up and drop off to the Airport (Private transfers)

Mount Meru climbing permits, hut fees.

Government tax (18% VAT ON TOUR FEE AND SERVICE)

Mountain climbing certificate

Team Mount Meru rescue fees

Fair Wages for the mountain crew as approved by Mountain Trekking Association.

3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs. of your personal gear.

Trekking poles and sleeping bag

All meals while on the climb + evening tea with popcorn or peanuts.

As much treated water you can drink while climbing.

Airfares and taxes

Tip to your guides, porters and cook.

Lunch, dinner and drinks at hotel

Health requirements (Yellow Fever – compulsory depending on how you travel to Tanzania, Meningitis & Hepatitis A optional but recommended)

Personal travel insurance

Laundry (available at the hotel)

Items of a personal nature

Optional travel insurance

Personal hiking/trekking gear- Some gears available for rent

Snacks and personal medicine