Momella Itinerary: | Lake Zone Climbers and Safaris

4 - Days Mount Meru Trekking.

Arusha NP

Trekking Overview

The Momella Route on Mount Meru offers an exhilarating trekking experience, combining diverse ecosystems, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking views. This four-day itinerary condenses the adventure, taking you from the lush forests at the base to the summit of Socialist Peak, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty and unique landscapes along the way.

Trekking Itinerary

Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro ( JRO) Airport - Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the evening attending a pre-climb briefing with your trekking team, where you’ll go over the route details and perform a final gear check, ensuring you’re ready for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Day 1: Momella Gate – Trek to Miriakamba Hut

Begin your journey with a drive from Arusha to Momella Gate, the starting point of your trek. After completing the necessary park formalities, embark on your trek through lush montane forests and open grasslands, home to various wildlife such as giraffes and colobus monkeys. The trail leads you steadily upward to Miriakamba Hut, where you’ll settle in for the evening.

Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut - Saddle Hut

Continue your ascent, trekking through montane forests and transitioning into the heathland zone. Along the way, enjoy the sight of Maio Falls and expansive views of the Meru Crater and Ash Cone. Arrive at Saddle Hut, located at a higher altitude, where you’ll have time to rest and acclimatize for the upcoming summit attempt.

Accommodation: Saddle Hut

Day 3: Suddle Hut - Socialist Peak

We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.

Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Day 4: Miriakamba Hut Descend - Momella Gate and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha (depending on travel plans)

Included:

Mount Meru Climbing according to the itinerary
Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
Airport Transfers
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and Full Board Meals
All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
Gate Transfers
Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
Credit Card Transfer Fees

Excluded:

Flight
Visa fees
Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendations
Gamow Bag
Medication
Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
Tips for porters and mountain crew? ($20 Guide, $15 Cook, $10 Porter)
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
Additional lodge nights if early descent from the mountain

Payment Terms

Deposit Payment

Deposit is 20% of the total booking amount.
Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.
We offer bank accounts in 10 different currencies for bank transfer.
Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

Balance Payment

Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.
Bank payment can be done 15 days prior to the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).
Card Payment can be done 1 day prior to the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).
A 5% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.
Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).