Highest Altitude: 4,566m/14,980 ft
Hiking: 4-5km at a time
Momela Route - 3 days
Tanzania's 2nd tallest mountain

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport

You will be met upon your arrival in JRO; and transfer to your Hotel in Arusha.

Accommodation and Meals

Transfer

Accommodation and Meals

Bed & Breakfast - see options on the right

Day 2

Momella Gate / Miriakamba Hut

We start from Momella Gate (1,500 m.) in late morning. The track soon passes some open grassland, with a good chance of seeing buffaloes and warthogs, and then continues as a steady climb through montane forest. We take lunch at, or near, the Fig Tree Arch, which is big enough to drive a car through! After lunch, the route continues through less dense forest, where there are an abundance of birds and monkeys. The black and white colobus monkeys are particularly fascinating to watch. By mid-after noon, there are the first closer views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. We reach Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m.), situated in an idyllic grassy glade, in time to enjoy the last of the afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains towards Kilimanjaro.

Activities

5-6 hours walking

Day 3

Miriakamba Hut / Saddle Hut

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep and sustained climb all the way. We walk through attractive, open, and lush montane forest to reach the halfway point of Elephant Ridge. This has excellent views of the summit ridge and across most of the crater floor. Whilst resting, you might spot elephants or other animals from here. The path continues uphill through giant heather and other moorland vegetation to reach Saddle Hut (3,570 m.), where lunch is waiting for us. The afternoon is free to rest and enjoy the views. The more energetic can make the short climb to the nearby summit of Little Meru (3,820 m.) for superb views just before sunset.

Activities

3-6 hours walking

Day 4

Saddle Hut / Summit / Saddle Hut

An early start at around 2 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.), and then continue along an undulating ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point (4,350 m.) around sunrise. The views are stunning: the cliffs of the Crater rim, the Ash Cone rising from the Crater floor, Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and west towards the Rift Valley if the weather is clear. The summit of Socialist Peak (4,566 m.) is an hour more on a superb but often steep path. The route back to Rhino Point in the sharp morning light on a narrow ridge between the sloping outer wall of the crater and the sheer cliff of the inner wall is one of the most dramatic and exhilarating walks in Africa. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Activities

Trekking

Day 5

Saddle Hut / Momella Gate

We take the direct route down towards Momella through open grassland and mixed forest, with good chances of seeing wildlife. This trail has excellent views back towards the crater and over the plains of the National Park. We should reach Momella Gate by late evening or earlier depending on your pace. At the gate, a vehicle will be waiting for you to transfer back to the hotel for overnight.

Note: The ridge between the summit and Rhino Point is not suitable for those suffering from vertigo. In icy conditions or in strong winds, it may be impossible for anyone to progress beyond Rhino Point. Sunrise from here is equally as spectacular as from Cobra Pt.

Activities

Trekking / Transfer

Accommodation and Meals

Airport Planet Lodge - Bed & Breakfast

Day 6

End of Tour

Proceed with safari or be transferred back to the airport for a flight home.

Activities

Transfer

Prices

Item / Year20242025
Price per person sharing$ 1,380$ 1,445

Note:

  • Dates vary, contact us for more information
  • The luggage that porters are allowed to carry is limited to 35 pounds (ie 15 kgs)
  • Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at a rate of $10/bag/day
  • You can leave extra luggage at your hotel or at our office (plan not to leave any valuables like cash, jewelry, electronics, etc.)

What's Included

INCLUDED

  • Arrival and departure Kilimanjaro airport transfers
  • Free scheduled Riverside bus shuttle transfer Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi if arriving/departing from Nairobi
  • Transport from the hotel to the mountain and back to the hotel
  • Accommodation and meals as indicated above (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • All park fees and taxes
  • Services of English-speaking Mountain guide, assistant guides and enough porters for your luggage, food and water, and a skilled cook
  • 4 days of trekking
  • 2 nights at Airport Planet Lodge; bed and breakfast

EXCLUDED

  • International airfare
  • Items of a personal nature such as passport and visa
  • Climbing gear (can be rented on arrival)
  • Tips

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