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Mountain journey

5-Day Arusha & Mount Meru Adventure

Combine an Arusha National Park game drive and ranger-led walk with Mount Meru’s Miriakamba and Saddle Hut stages. A Socialist Peak summit attempt and hotel nights before and after the trek complete the supplied programme.

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
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Journey style
Private mountain journey
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Mountain journey

A journey to remember.

Combine an Arusha National Park game drive and ranger-led walk with Mount Meru’s Miriakamba and Saddle Hut stages. A Socialist Peak summit attempt and hotel nights before and after the trek complete the supplied programme.

Your route through Tanzania
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The moments that make it

  1. From Momella’s wildlife to Meru’s mountain ridge

  2. Private Game Drives

  3. Walking & Bush Safaris

  4. Mount Meru Trekking

Activities along this journeyOpen an activity to explore it. Check the daily programme and inclusions for included and optional experiences.
A JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Your journey, day by day.

Explore the proposed route one day at a time. Open each day to see the activities and travel arrangements described in the itinerary; the final details for your chosen dates will be confirmed in your written quote.

day01

Arusha National Park on foot and by vehicle

Kibo Palace Hotel

After breakfast at Kibo Palace Hotel, meet your professional safari guide and depart for Arusha National Park.

Enjoy a scenic game drive through the park, exploring the Momella Lakes, montane forests and open grasslands.

Look out for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, waterbucks and different monkey species.

Continue to the Momella Lakes, famous for their flamingos and diverse birdlife.

Later, enjoy a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed park ranger. Discover the park's natural environment and wildlife tracks on foot.

Visit the Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint before enjoying a picnic lunch inside the park.

In the afternoon, return to Arusha.

Overnight stay
Kibo Palace Hotel
Meals
Lunch and dinner
day02

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Miriakamba Hut

After an early breakfast, drive to Momella Gate to complete registration and meet your professional mountain crew.

Begin your Mount Meru hiking adventure through beautiful montane forests and open grasslands.

You may encounter giraffes, buffaloes, bushbucks and various bird species along the trail.

Enjoy lunch during the hike before continuing to Miriakamba Hut.

Arrive in the afternoon, relax and enjoy dinner while preparing for the next day's climb.

Overnight stay
Miriakamba Hut
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Walking time
4–6 h
Route elevations
2,514 m
day03

Miriakamba to Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut

After breakfast, continue ascending towards Saddle Hut.

Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery as the vegetation changes from forest to heathland and alpine landscapes.

On a clear day, you may enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding plains.

Arrive at Saddle Hut for lunch and some rest.

Depending on your fitness and guide's assessment, take an optional acclimatisation walk towards Little Meru (3,820 m).

Return to Saddle Hut for dinner and an early rest before the summit attempt.

Overnight stay
Saddle Hut
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Walking time
3–5 h; optional walk extra
Route elevations
3,570 m; optional Little Meru 3,820 m
day04

Socialist Peak summit attempt and return to Arusha

Kibo Palace Hotel

Wake up around midnight for a light breakfast before beginning the summit attempt.

Hike towards Rhino Point and continue along the spectacular crater ridge towards Socialist Peak (4,566 m).

Reach the summit around sunrise, weather permitting, and enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscapes.

After celebrating your achievement and taking photographs, descend towards Saddle Hut for refreshments and a short rest.

Continue descending to Momella Gate, where your safari driver will meet you for the transfer back to Arusha.

Overnight stay
Kibo Palace Hotel
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Walking time
10–14 h
Route elevations
3,570 → 4,566 m → Momella Gate
day05

Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast at Kibo Palace Hotel, enjoy a relaxed morning depending on your departure flight schedule.

Your private driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

End of your adventure with Humbaro Tour & Safari.

Meals
Breakfast
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

The details, taken care of.

A clear view of what is included helps you plan with confidence. Read both lists below and discuss any extra arrangements or preferences with our team before accepting your quotation.

Included in your journey

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Arusha National Park walking safari with an armed ranger
  • Mount Meru hiking permits and applicable park charges
  • Professional mountain guide, armed ranger, porters and cook
  • Mountain hut accommodation and all meals during the trek
  • One Kibo Palace Hotel night before hiking and one after hiking
  • Airport and ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Drinking water during the safari and hike
  • Applicable government taxes and levies

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Personal travel, medical and accident insurance
  • Personal hiking equipment
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, lodge staff and porters where applicable
  • Personal expenses, laundry, calls and souvenirs
  • Optional activities and services not specifically included

Good to know

Request a confirmed price and the final mountain arrangements for your dates. The optional Little Meru walk depends on the guide’s assessment; the Socialist Peak attempt depends on weather and mountain conditions.

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