Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where a Tazama representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The hotel offers all you need for a relaxed start — comfortable rooms, Wi-Fi, hot showers, and friendly staff. In the evening, you’ll meet your mountain guide for a detailed briefing and gear check to ensure you’re fully prepared for the climb ahead.

After breakfast, drive into Arusha National Park to begin your trek at Momella Gate. This first day feels more like a walking safari, with possible sightings of giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and monkeys. An armed park ranger accompanies your group for safety. Arrive at Miriakamba Hut in the late afternoon for a hot meal and rest.

Today’s trail climbs through changing vegetation, from rainforest to moorland, revealing open views of the Meru crater and the Ash Cone. On arrival at Saddle Hut, enjoy a warm lunch and later, an optional sunset hike to Little Meru (3,820 m) for acclimatization and stunning views.

Wake around midnight for your summit push. The trail passes Rhino Point (3,800 m) and Cobra Point (4,350 m) before reaching Socialist Peak (4,566 m) just in time for sunrise. Watch Mount Kilimanjaro glowing across the plains and admire the vast crater below. After photos and celebration, descend to Miriakamba Hut for a well-deserved hot lunch and overnight rest.

After breakfast, make your final descent through the lush forest to Momella Gate, where your driver will be waiting. Enjoy a smooth transfer back to your hotel in Arusha for a relaxing evening and a hot shower.

Enjoy a slow breakfast at the hotel before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.