Activities Included

Elevation 1,387 m to 1,500 m Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest. We drive from Arusha/Moshi to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Activities Included

Elevation 2,514 m to 3,570 m Distance: 8 km Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: Forest and Moorland The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.

Elevation 3,570 m to 4,565m Distance: 5 km up 13 km down Hiking Time: 12 – 14 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha/Moshi at your hotel.