DAY 1: ARUSHA-MOMELA GATE
We pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8.30am and transfer to Momela Gate (1500m), the
starting point of Mt Meru climb. The track soon passes open grassland, where there is a good
chance of seeing buffalo and warthogs, and then continues as a steady climb through mountain
forests.
We have lunch 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 is an abundance of birds and monkeys.
The black and white colobus monkeys are particularly fascinating to watch.
By mid-afternoon, we see our first views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. We reach
Miriakamba Hut (2514m), situated in an idyllic grassy glade, in time to enjoy the last of the
afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains. Dinner and overnight at
Miriakamba hut

DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO SADDLE HUT
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short but steep climb. We
walk through beautiful, lush montane forest to reach Elephant Ridge, the halfway point. This has
excellent views of the summit ridge and across most of the crater floor.
The afternoon is free to rest and enjoy the views. Those with more energy can make a short
climb to the nearby summit of Little Meru (3820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner
and overnight at saddle hut

DAY 3: SADDLE HUT TO MERU SUMMIT
We begin with an early start to climb steeply to Rhino Point, and then continue along an
undulating ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point arriving at 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 is another hour further along a steep but spectacular path. On a clear day, the views
are absolutely rewarding. The route back to Rhino Point along a narrow ridge between the
sloping outer wall of the crater and the sheer cliffs of the inner wall is one of the most dramatic
and exhilarating walks in Africa.

DAY 4: MOMELA GATE TO ARUSHA
We take the direct route down towards Momela through open grassland and mixed forest, with
good chances of seeing wildlife once again. This trail has excellent views back towards the crater
and over the plains of the National Park.
We should reach Momela Gate by late morning and meet Rwalinda team to congratulate you and
transport back to your hotel.