Arusha Meriakamba Hut (Full board)

• Elevation (M) : (1,387 m to (1,500 m)
• Elevation(FT) : (4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )
• Distance : 10 km
• Hiking Time : 4-6 hours
• Habitat : Montane Forest

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.

Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Meriakamba Saddle Hut (Full board)

• Elevation(M) : 2,514 m to 3,570 m
• Elevation(FT) : 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
• Distance : 8 km
• Hiking Time : 3-5 hours
• Habitat : Forest and Moorland

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb.

The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.

After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut Summit Day (Full board)

• Elevation(M) : 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m
• Elevation(FT) : 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft
• Distance : 5 km up 13 km down
• Hiking Time : 12-14 hours
• Habitat : Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and onto Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.

We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha town.

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