Day 1: Arrival in Arusha Morning: Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your hotel. Take some time to relax and adjust to the altitude. Afternoon: Briefing with your guide about the trek. You can also visit local markets or sights in Arusha, such as the Arusha National Park. Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Prepare your gear for the upcoming hike.
Day 2: Arusha to Momella Gate and to Miriakamba Hut Morning: Early breakfast, then drive to the Momella Gate (1,500m). Start your trek through the forest, where you may see various wildlife. Afternoon: Continue hiking to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m), enjoying breathtaking views along the way. This hike usually takes about 3-4 hours. Evening: Arrive at Miriakamba Hut, settle in and enjoy dinner. Briefing for the next day’s trek.
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut Morning: After breakfast, trek to Saddle Hut (3,570m). This section takes about 2-3 hours and involves some steep ascents. Afternoon: Spend time exploring the area or rest and acclimatize. Optionally hike to the Little Meru viewpoint (3,820m) for spectacular views. Evening: Dinner at the hut. Prepare for the early morning ascent to the summit.
Day 4: Summit Day – Saddle Hut to Uhuru Peak and Descend Early Morning: Start your summit attempt around 1:00 AM. Hike to the summit of Mount Meru (4,566m), which takes about 4-5 hours. Morning: Enjoy sunrise at the peak and take in the incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Late Morning: Begin your descent back to Saddle Hut for a rest and breakfast. Afternoon: Continue your descent from Saddle Hut back to Miriakamba Hut, and then to Momella Gate. Evening: Transfer back to Arusha for dinner and celebrate your achievement.
1 person - 1200 USD groups of 2 persons – 1000 USD /person groups of 3 persons – 950 USD /person groups of 4 persons – 850 USD /person groups of 5+ persons – 800 USD /person
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