Description

Day 1: Arrival into Kilimanjaro International, transfer to Mount meru game lodge or Arumeru River lodge or Impala Hotel.

Day 2: Drive to Arusha National Park and begin the trek.

We arrive after about a 2 hr drive, a Momella gate where we clear our trekking permits, meet up with our porters and game ranger, and head off through the lush forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki River to reach Miriakamba Hut at 8337 ft / 2541 m for overnight taking 4 to 5 hours. En route up, we will get views of buffalo grazing in the lush fields below us, and in the far distance, Kilimanjaro. Over night Miriakamba Hut.

Day 3: After an early start, we ascend steeply for about 2 to 3 hours, through the lush forests full of bird song, toward Saddle Hut at 3570 m. We may be fortunate to see a couple of buffalo grazing nearby as we head out. 

We take in an afternoon trek to Little Meru, at 3794 and return to Saddle Hut for our overnight stay.  

Day 4: After a very early start, we trek off at about 02h00 to Rhino Point and on to the summit at 4565m, just in time to watch the  to see the sun rise behind Mount Kilimanjaro. We then descend all the way to Momella Gate to be met and transferred back to our Hotel and overnight stay.

Day 5: Departure from Kilimanjaro Airport, or day of leisure before our trek up Kilimanjaro or Tanzanian Safari.

* For the 4 day trek one descends but to Miriakambu Hut for the night, before heading back to Momella gate.