Momella Route – 4 Days / 3 Nights

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights

StartsArusha

EndsArusha

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Momella Route – 4 Days / 3 Nights

A tailor-made Tanzania experience based on the detailed itinerary provided by African Dreamscapes.

DAY BY DAY

Your Itinerary

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.

Meals: Dinner

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.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Meals: Dinner

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.

Meals: Breakfast

Momella Route – 4 Days / 3 Nights

Momella Route – 4 Days / 3 Nights

Your Itinerary

Arrival and Transfer to Arusha National Park (Momella Gate)

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut to Summit and Descent to Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut to Miriakamba Hut and Return to Momella Gate

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