Itinerary

Day 1:  

Arusha - Momella gate - Mariakamba Hut
Drive 1 Hr, Hike Distance 10 km, 4 - 5 hrs, 1000m ascent, Altitude: 2516m

Drive to the Arusha National Park gate at Momela Gate. For the first section of the climb through the lush forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki River to reach Miriakamba Hut at 8337ft/2541m for overnight stay. Dinner and overnight Mariakamba Hut.

Day 2: 2022

Mariakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Hike Distance 4km, 2 - 3 hrs, 1050m ascent, Altitude: 3566m

continue to ascend steeply through the pleasant forest glades and giant heather to reach Saddle Hut at 11,713ft/3570m.
From here it is possible to take a side trek to reach the summit of Little Meru 12,450ft/3794m and return to Saddle Hut in about 2 hours. Dinner and overnight Saddle Hut.

Day 3:   .2022

Saddle Hut to Meru Summit to Miriakamba Hut
Hike distance 5km ascent + 13km descent, 4 - 5 hrs ascent + 4-6 hours descent, 1000m ascent, Altitude: 4566m

An early start to reach Rhino Point and then on to the summit at 14,981ft/4566m to see the sunrise behind Mount Kilimanjaro, before descending back to saddle Hut. Have brach then Miriakamba - Momella Gate
Hike distance 5km, 4 - 5 hrs descent, Altitude: 1500m
 descending back to Momella Gate to be met and transferred back to the hotel, Greenmount Hotel.
Drive 1 hr back to Arusha