We will be picked up by our driver /guide at our hotel at 8.00am and drive to the Momella Gate. Here we meet the crew and after brief introductions, we start our hike at around 10.00am. An easy trail leads us through the natural forest and out into the moorland. On the way we may encounter wildlife including Giraffes, Zebras and Buffaloes among other species. For our safety, we are escorted by an armed Park Ranger. The hike takes 3-4 hours with a lunch break on the way. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the Maria Kamba hut (2500mm).

Accommodation: Maria Kamba Hut

Meal Plan: D B

Today’s hike takes us through the moorland to the Saddle Hut at 3566m. We can use the afternoon for an acclimatization hike up the little Mt. Meru (3820m). The 2-hour affair rewards us with incredible views over the Momella Lakes below and the Socialist Peak above.

Accommodation: Saddle Hut

Meal Plan: B L D

After a short night’s rest, we wake up at 1.00am for tea and biscuits, before setting off for the summit by torchlight at 2.00am in the morning. The hiking trail becomes more challenging as it takes us through the bush to Rhino Point, at 3821metres above sea level. We walk across solidified lava ash and rocky ground as we make our way up the northern ridge to the summit of Mount Meru. This stretch of the hike involves some climbing passages, requiring a stomach for heights and sure-footedness. We reach the summit just as the sun rises over Kilimanjaro in the East. The views here are spectacular. We return to Saddle hut for a hot lunch and finally descend to Maria Kamba Hut for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Maria Kamba Hut

Meal Plan: B L D

After breakfast we make the final descend with a short 2 to 3-hour walk ending at Momella Gate. We join our driver for transfer to Arusha where we check in for a hot shower, dinner and overnight stay Sal Salinero Hotel.

Accommodation: Sal Salinero Hotel.

Meal Plan: D B

After breakfast we are transferred to the airport for international departures.