3 Day MOMELA ROUTE - CLIMBING MOUNT MERU

DAY ONE: 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 games 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 spend the night in the Miriakamba huts.

Day Two: MIRIAKAMBA HUTS AND 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 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 surroundings.

DAY THREE - SADDLE HUTS - SUMMIT - ARUSHA

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 Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to the Momella Gate.

A Shadows of Africa driver will meet you at the conclusion of your adventure to take you to your Arusha accommodation.

• Visit Culture (80 USD per person)
• Visit Arusha Market (20 USD per person)

• Parking fees (for non-residents)
• All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
• All accommodations mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrades)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT

• International flights (from/to the client's home country)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips: tipping guideline of US$ 10.00
• per person per day for the guide and crew
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
• Government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees