Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Arusha National Park (Momella Gate)
- Arrival: Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Momella Gate of Arusha National Park.
- Start of Trek: After completing park formalities, start your trek through the lush forest zone. This section offers wildlife sightings such as giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species.
- Destination: Trek to Miriakamba Hut (2,500 meters), taking approximately 4-5 hours.
- Meals and Overnight: Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
- Trek: After breakfast, begin your hike towards Saddle Hut (3,500 meters). The route is steeper than the previous day, passing through alpine meadows and moorland. The trek takes around 4-5 hours.
- Scenic Highlights: As you ascend, enjoy spectacular views of the Ash Cone and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
- Meals and Overnight: Arrive at Saddle Hut for rest, dinner, and overnight.
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit and Descent to Saddle Hut
- Summit Trek: Wake up early (around 2:00 AM) to begin the final push towards the summit. The climb to the Summit (4,566 meters) is steep and challenging, taking approximately 4–5 hours.
- Summit Highlights: Upon reaching the summit, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Momella, and the surrounding valleys.
- Descent: After a short break, descend back to Saddle Hut for rest. The descent will take around 3-4 hours.
- Meals and Overnight: Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
Day 4: Saddle Hut to Miriakamba Hut and Return to Momella Gate
- Descent: After breakfast, descend from Saddle Hut back to Miriakamba Hut, taking about 3 hours.
- Continue Descent: Continue down to Momella Gate, arriving in the afternoon after approximately 3 hours of hiking.
- Transfer: You will be transferred back to your accommodation in Arusha or your onward destination. ________________________________________ End of Trek! ________________________________________
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