Arrival at the Airport
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport (JRO), you will meet
with the representative of Pundamilia Traverse, you will notice the
representative/driver who will be holding a signpost that you will have
already been sent to you earlier to look for upon your arrival. After meeting
up with your driver you will complete the necessary procedures and leave
the airport heading to you place of accommodation that is located in
Arusha region which is 1 hour drive from Kilimanjaro airport. After checking
in, you will be briefed with you driver guide about your safari and leave you
to rest.
Accommodations:
Budgeted: Tulia Boutique Hotel Mid-Range: Kibo Palace Hotel Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha
From Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
In the morning you will go to Arusha National Park, and then straight to the
trailhead. The ride takes approximately 2.5-3 hours. You will experience
multiple encounters with giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other.
At Momella Gate the guides will arrange the entry permit formalities, and
you will start trekking to Miriakamba Huts. Wild animals (warthogs, zebras,
monkeys, antelopes and, sometimes, elephants) are likely to be seen on the
way.
Hot lunch will be served upon arrival to Miriakamba Huts. There you may
rest or explore the surroundings.
Elevation gain: 1,387 m/4,921 f (Momella Gate)- 2,514 m/8,250 f
(Miriakamba Huts)
Hiking distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Environment: Grassland and Rainforest
Accommodation: Miriakamba Huts
From Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
After the breakfast, the group will start trekking to Saddle Hut Camp. The
rainforest zone will end soon, giving place to heath and moorland with large
trees. The trail will open amazing panoramic vistas.
Upon reaching the Saddle Hut Camp, those who are willing and energetic
enough may reach the Little Meru Peak, further boosting your
acclimatization transition.
Our team will serve hot lunch and dinner in the camp.
Elevation gain: 2,514 m/8,250 f (Miriakamba Hut)- 3,570 m/11,712 ft
(Saddle Hut)
Hiking distance: 8 kmHiking time: 4-5 hours
Environment: Moorland and Heath
Accommodation: Saddle Huts
From Saddle Huts to Socialist Peak and to Miriakamba Huts
Midnight wake-up and the group starts trekking to the Socialist Peak. The
hikers should be prepared for a tough and strenuous hike- the legs to Rhino
Point and Cobra points are especially precipitous. Be careful!
The group will reach Socialist Peak (4,565 m/14,977 m) by sunrise, where
you’ll have true visual euphoria- thrilling panoramic sceneries around and
mesmerizing sunrise.
After the summit time, the group will have lunch at Saddle hut and there
after descend to Miriakamba hut for dinner and for the rest of the night.
Elevation gain: 3,570 m 11,712 ft (Saddle Hut)- 4,565 m/14,977 m (Socialist
Peak)
Hiking distance: 6 km to Socialist Peak and then 8km to Miriakamba hut
Hiking time: 4-10 hours
Environment: Moorland and Heath
Accommodation: Miriakamba Huts
Miriakamba to Momella Gate
Wake-up and the group starts trekking to Momella. After the summit time,
the group will descend to Momella gate, where our car will pick your party
and transfer to the hotel.
Elevation gain: 2,514 m/8,250 f (Miriakamba Huts)- 1,387 m/4,921 f
(Momella Gate)
Hiking distance: 10 km to Momella Gate
Hiking time: 2-3 hours
Environment: Grassland and Rainforest
Accommodations:
Budgeted: Tulia Boutique Hotel Mid-Range: Kibo Palace Hotel Luxury: Gran Melia ArushaDeparture
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: We can arrange accommodation for before and after the trek for you with an extra cost.
Note: We can arrange accommodation for before and after the trek for you with an extra cost.
