Overview
| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (4 days)
MOMELLA GATE TO MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Your driver picks you up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha after breakfast, and your guide checks your gear and the final details. The porters go ahead to set up camp, and you arrive to find your tent pitched, hot water for washing and a three-course dinner served in the mess tent. Porters carry up to 20 kilograms of luggage in accordance with the park rules, and are paid at the rates set by the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project. You start the day with breakfast and a briefing from your lead guide, then hike from Momella Gate (1,500 m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m). The star-filled night sky above the clouds is one of the highlights of the trek. The camp toilets are in separate tents, and a portable toilet tent can be arranged for a small extra charge. Tonight you sleep in a basic mountain tent, with a hot meal and warm drinks served by your cook. Tomorrow's programme: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut.
MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO SADDLE HUT
You start the day with breakfast and a briefing from your lead guide, then hike from Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m) to Saddle Hut (3,570 m). The camp toilets are in separate tents, and a portable toilet tent can be arranged for a small extra charge. A pair of broken-in hiking boots is better than expensive new ones, and so is a trial hike before you arrive. Dinner usually includes soup, a main dish with rice or pasta and a dessert, with popcorn and tea to start. Tonight you sleep in a basic mountain tent, with a hot meal and warm drinks served by your cook.
SUMMIT OF MOUNT MERU
You wake at about 1:00 am for tea and biscuits and set out by headlamp from Saddle Hut (3,570 m) along the narrow ridge of the crater rim toward Socialist Peak at 4,566 metres. Meru is a tough but rewarding climb, and is also an excellent acclimatisation trek before Kilimanjaro. Drink three to four litres of water a day, since good hydration is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of altitude sickness. Your cook produces surprisingly varied meals on the mountain, and special diets can be catered for if arranged in advance. The star-filled night sky above the clouds is one of the highlights of the trek. Your night is in a simple dome tent at camp, with a hearty dinner and boiled water prepared by the crew. Coming up tomorrow: Descent to Momella Gate.
DESCENT TO MOMELLA GATE
After breakfast you hike down through the forest to Momella Gate, a descent of about 2 hours, where you sign out and collect your summit certificate.
Rates Per Person
The Overview tab explains the accommodation and meal options. Send us your dates and group size for an exact price.
Next: Inclusions →Inclusions
Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Arusha National Park and ends in Mount Meru.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport or Mwanza Airport is the most common arrival point for this trip.
Transfer Information
We meet you at the airport and handle every transfer between destinations throughout your trip.
Accommodation Before/After
Want an extra night in Arusha, Moshi or Zanzibar before or after your trip? Just ask and we will arrange it.