ITINERARY DETAILS

A. NORTHERN ROUTE

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DAY 1

MOMELA GATE (1500m)-MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2500m) The trail starts at Momela gate (1500m) from there it’s a relatively gentle 3-4 hour ascent to Miriakamba hut (2500m). This is a shorter and steeper route. There are a lot of grotesque view of Kilimanjaro mountain and the Momella lakes plus a diversity of mega fauna including the savanna buffalo, Maasai giraffe, common waterbuck and many more just to name a few. Stating an early ascent will give you a golden and an ample time to explore Meru crater. Trekkers can also climb the Meru ash-cone (3667m) high.

B. SOUTHERN ROUTE

DAY 1

MOMELA GATE (1500m)-MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2500m) From Momela gate it takes 5 hours walk to Miriakamba hut, through this route trekkers stand a high chance of seeing a lot of mammals found in the forest and ideal route for birders and entomologist or insect lovers as there’s plenty to see through this route trekker will pass through MAIO waterfalls, the fig tree-arch among other attractions found enroute. Dinner/meals and overnight stay at Miriakamba hut.

DAY 2

MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2500M) TO SADDLE ACCOMODATION CENTRE (3500m) As the trek continues it take about 4-4.5 hours. Along this portion of the route trekkers do enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro, Meru crater, Mt. Meru crater, Meru cliff, Ash-cone and Momela Lakes though a bit steeper than the previous days walk, you initially pass through forest, you stand a good chance of seeing the thumb less monkeys, and other animals may be seen/encountered. The forest is rich in different varieties of wildflowers, common shrubs and tree species. Little Meru can be hiked in the afternoon taking about 1 hour in each way from the saddle hut. Dinner/meals and overnight stay at saddle hut

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DAY 3

ASCENT, DESCENT SADDLE ACCOMODATION CENTRE (3500m) to MERU SUMMIT (4566m) Rise very early to ascend the4566m peak at around 0200AM, this ascent takes 5-6 hours, this is the best point where trekkers enjoys the most views of the surroundings including the sunrise from Kilimanjaro and sunset. After summit, trekkers start to hike down to Miriakamba hut for meal and overnight stay.

DAY 4 DESCENT

MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2500m) TO MOMELA GATE (1500m) to TOWN After reaching the gate you will be picked up by one of our staff and transfer to town. Hiking down hurriedly from summit to the Momela gate is highly not advisable as it’s tiresome. Take your time to enjoy the serene beauty as well as game sightings .