4 Day Budget Meru Trekking Momella Route

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Day
1 stop
1
Stay in a comfortable hotel in Arusha. This is customized and the hotel can be added at the end of the tour
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Meriakamba Hut
1 stop
2
We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and head to Momela Gate. We will begin our walk after completing a brief registration at the gate. For safety, you will be accompanied by a fully armed ranger. Along the route, you may encounter various wild animals, such as zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelopes, elephants and buffaloes.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Saddle Hut
1 stop
3
The climb from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is short but steep. You will enjoy a slow walk along the ridge, which offers spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. Lunch will be at Saddle Hut, and afterward, there is a possible short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m/12,500ft) for breathtaking views just before sunset. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Saddle Hut.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Summit Climb
1 stop
4
The climb begins early at around 1:30am, taking us to Rhino Point (3,800m/12,480 ft) and then onward to Cobra Point (4,350m/14,271 ft). There is a possibility of reaching the summit (4,566m/14,980ft) in time for sunrise, allowing for a chance to see the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro above the clouds. The final stretch of the climb features a spectacular narrow ridge line bordered by sheer inner cliffs and the crater's sloping outer wall. We will take a short break for brunch at Saddle Hut before descending to Meriakamba Hut.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha
1 stop
5
You will descend quickly from Meriakamba Hut through open grassland and mixed forest. There is a chance of encountering wildlife during the descent. You will arrive at Momella Gate in the late morning, where a return transfer will be waiting to drive you back to your lodge. This concludes the trek, and you can return to Arusha for a well-deserved rest.
8 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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