Trip overview
Tour Highlights
- Scenic Momella Route through lush forest and alpine landscapes
- Excellent acclimatization climb, often used before Kilimanjaro
- Rich wildlife sightings, including giraffes, buffalo, and colobus monkeys
- Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the upper slope
Itinerary
Momela Route 4 days
Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Arusha town. Upon arrival, you will meet your mountain guide who will brief you on the upcoming trek and conduct a full equipment check to ensure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Any missing items can be rented on this day. You will spend the night at the hotel on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing time to rest and prepare for the climb.
- Driving distance: 55 km
- Driving time: Approximately 1 hour
- Accommodation: Hotel (Bed & Breakfast
DAY 1 - ARUSHA - MOMELLA GATE - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities.
Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.
In the afternoon, you’ll begin to climb into the rainforest, where you’ll overnight in the Miriakamba huts.
- Elevation: 1,800 meters to 2,835 meters
- Distance covered: 11 km
- Approximate time taken: 7 hours
- Habitat: Montane forest
- Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS - SADDLE HUTS
You’ll pass from the lush rainforest and into the more spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain.
Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray.
For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds.
- Elevation: 2,835 meters to 3,750 meters
- Distance covered: 5 km
- Approximate time taken: 3 hours
- Habitat: Moorland
- Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 - SADDLE HUTS - SUMMIT - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
You’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact!
It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point.
From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to Miriakamba Huts.
You’ll overnight here to get some well-earned rest!
DAY 4 - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS - ARUSHA
it’s a relatively short morning of hiking through the rainforest and back to the Momella Gate.
You’ll be met here by a Shadows of Africa driver and taken to your Arusha accommodations.
Included
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Parkview Inn
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- 2- way private airport transfers
- Oxygen cylinder
- Oximeter
Excluded
- Flights
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Travel Insurance
