Itinerary
- Day 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to Moshi
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where a driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Moshi. Check-in happens at 2:00 pm, so you'll have time to settle in and rest after your flight. Later that evening, the climb representatives will walk you through what to expect on the mountain and answer any questions you have about the trek ahead.
- Start point
- Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Pick up at Kilimanjaro International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aishi Machame Hotel)
Included Activities
- Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Briefing with climb representatives
Landmarks/POIs Kilimanjaro International Airport 
- Day 2
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Once there, you complete your registration with TANAPA and then start hiking. This first day feels like a walking safari because you might spot giraffes, zebras, antelope, and buffalo along the trail. An armed ranger from the park stays with your group the whole time. You'll walk past the Ngarenanyuki River and see a waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru before reaching Miriakamba Hut around 9,400 feet, where your chef has dinner ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Hot dinner prepared by chef)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Huts)
Included Activities
- Hike from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut (10 km, 4-5 hours)
- Wildlife viewing safari-style hike with armed ranger
- Registration with Tanzania National Park (TANAPA)
- Viewing Ngarenanyuki River and waterfall at base of Mt. Meru
Landmarks/POIs Arusha National Park Mount Meru Momella Gate 
- Day 3
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
You'll eat breakfast and then start climbing a steep ridge with views of Meru Crater and the Ash Cone. Wildlife might appear along this section. When you reach Saddle Hut, your guide can take you up Little Meru if you want extra time to acclimatize. Dinner comes early so you can get solid sleep before heading out around midnight for the summit push.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Early dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Alpine Huts)
Included Activities
- Hike from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (5 km, 3-4 hours)
- Viewing of Meru Crater and Ash Cone
Optional Activities
- Hike to Little Meru (3,820 m) for acclimatization
Landmarks/POIs Meru Crater Little Meru - Day 4
Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak and Return to Moshi
Your summit attempt starts around midnight with a steep 1-hour climb to Rhino Point, then follows a ridge of ash and rock toward Cobra Point. The final push to Socialist Peak takes about an hour and gets steep, though the views of Kilimanjaro, the crater rim, and the Rift Valley are outstanding. Depending on how fast your group moves, you'll see sunrise either at Cobra Point or right at the summit. The descent back to Rhino Point is one of Africa's most dramatic ridge walks. After brunch and a short rest at Saddle Hut, you descend to Momella Gate where the group celebrates before heading back to Moshi.
- Meals
- Brunch (Brunch at Saddle Hut), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aishi Machame Hotel)
Included Activities
- Summit attempt to Socialist Peak (4,562 m)
- Hike from Saddle Hut to Rhino Point to Cobra Point to Socialist Peak and descent to Momella Gate (16 km, 12-14 hours total)
Optional Activities
- Extra acclimatization night (upon additional cost, moves services one day ahead)
Landmarks/POIs Socialist Peak Rhino Point Cobra Point - Day 5
Moshi to Kilimanjaro International Airport
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then check out by 11:00 am and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Late check-out (available for extra fee)
Landmarks/POIs Kilimanjaro International Airport
