INCLUSIONS
All the transfers to the mountain gate and back to your accommodation
Professional, experienced and English speakers (you can request for other language) mountain guides, mountain porters (according to group size) and a professional cook
Government park fees (with 18% VAT), including entrance fees, rescue fees, accommodation fees
Accommodation in dormitory styled huts while on the mountain
Warm sleeping bags
Sleeping mattress
Emergency oxygen cylinder
3 meals a day during the trek days, according to client’s preferences (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Clean, purified drinking water (unlimited supply)
EXCLUSIONS
International and local flights
Tanzania visa
Surcharge for payment by credit card (5% on each payment)
Surcharge for cash withdrawal charged by the banks
Accommodations before and after the trek (available as extra addition)
Airport transfers (available as extra addition)
Traveling insurance
Tips and gratitudes
Personal hiking equipment such as hiking boots, clothes etc. (available for renting)
Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, beverages)
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Day 0 : Breafing Day

If you just arrived at Kilimanjaro airport one day or more before the trek and you choose to use the transfer service, we will pick you up from the airport directly to your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.
A day before the hike used for briefing about the whole trek. Checking of the equipments and everything regarding the hike, Meeting with the Head guide to answer all of your questions, etc. so it is advised to arrive at least one day before the hike for all the arrangements, etc.

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Day 1 : Momella Gate To Miriakamba Huts

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha/Moshi start off a trip to a starting point Momella gate, around hour and a half drive from Arusha. Once you will get to the gate, your head guide will do registration and permits at the [ark office, and then you will start the hike. Along the way you can catch amazing views of mount Kilimanjaro and Momella lakes. Trekkers usually encounter wildlife such us bushbucks, buffaloes and giraffes. You will have a stop for Lunch (lunch box) along the way, and later arriving at Miriakamba huts for resting, Dinner and overnight.
Elevation: 1,500m/4,921ft at Momella gate to 2,500m/8,202ft at Miriakamba
Walking distance: 6km/3.7 miles
Estimate walking time: 4-5 hours

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Day 2 : Miriakamba Huts To Saddle Huts

After breakfast at Mriakamba huts continue ascending to Saddle huts, this second part is steeper compared to the first day. On the way you will see some stunning views of Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru. We will end the hike for the day at Saddle Huts. Once you settled at the camp and rest for a bit, we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3,810m) for acclimatization purpose. After that coming back to the camp for resting, dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 2,500m/8,202ft at Miriakamba huts to 3,500m/11,482ft at Saddle huts
Walking distance: 6km/3.7 miles
Estimate walking time: 4-5 hours

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Day 3 : Saddle Huts To Summit And Down To Miriakamba Huts


Wake up in the middle of the night, doing final preparations for the summit hike, having a light meal, and then starting the hike to the summit. The summit ascent is very steep, and you will hike through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most challenging section of the trek, but it is rewarding by watching the incredible views of Meru crater and the Ash cone. After reaching “Socialist Peak” and spending some time there, you will descent down to Miriakamba huts for resting, dinner and overnight.
Elevation: 3,500m/11,482ft at Saddle huts to 4,566m/14,980ft at Socialist peak, down to 2,500m/8,202ft at Miriakamba huts
Walking distance: 19km/11.8 miles
Estimate walking time: 10-12 hours
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Day 4 : Miriakamba Hut To Momella Gate

After breakfast at Miriakamba huts, we continue descending to the Momella gate, where the car will be waiting for you to take you back to the hotel in Arusha/Moshi. At the end of a hike if you manage to reach to the summit, you will be awarded the certificate.
Walking distance: 14km/8.7 miles
Estimate walking time: 4-5 hours

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