Day 1: Momella Gate (1,500m) → Miriakamba Hut (2,514m)

Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
Distance: ~10 km
Habitat: Rainforest / Montane Forest

Your journey begins at Momella Gate inside Arusha National Park, where you complete registration and meet your ranger and mountain crew. The trek starts through beautiful forest filled with wildlife—giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys are often spotted along the trail.

You’ll climb steadily through lush vegetation, crossing streams and open glades before arriving at Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) → Saddle Hut (3,570m)

Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
Distance: ~8 km
Habitat: Montane Forest to Moorland

After breakfast, begin a steep ascent along wooden steps and forested paths toward the crater viewpoint. From here, you’ll enjoy clear views into Meru’s dramatic inner crater and the towering Ash Cone.

The trail continues uphill through heather and moorland before reaching Saddle Hut, located below Little Meru. In the afternoon, you can take an optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for panoramic views of the park and Kilimanjaro.

Dinner and early rest in preparation for summit night.

Day 3: Saddle Hut → Socialist Peak (4,566m) → Momella Gate

Hiking Time: 10–14 hours
Distance: ~20+ km (ascent & descent)
Habitat: Alpine desert, moorland, rainforest

Your summit push begins around midnight. The climb follows a narrow ridge and rocky switchbacks, offering breathtaking views as sunrise illuminates Mount Kilimanjaro across the horizon. After a final steep stretch, you’ll reach Socialist Peak (4,566m)—the spectacular summit of Mount Meru.

After celebrating and taking photos, begin your descent back to Saddle Hut for a short rest. Continue descending through Miriakamba Hut and onward to Momella Gate, where you receive your climbing certificates and meet your vehicle for transfer back to your hotel.