ARUSHA - MOMELLA GATE (4,920 ft. / 1,500
mt.)
MIRIAKAMBA HUT (8,250 ft. / 2,514 mt.)
DAY 1
Morning transfer from Arusha into Arusha National Park, to the
Momella Gate (about 1.5 hours). After completion of administrative
formalities and meeting with the guide, porters and ranger, you
will begin the 4 to 5 hour trek to Miriakamba Hut, through the crater
floor. The gentle uphill trek will take you through thick woodland,
past the giant fig tree arch up to the Itikoni clearing where they
are likely to buffalo grazing. They you’ll then cross a large
stream just above the Maio waterfalls, and take a steep path up
the crater rim wall to Miriakamba. You may encounter elephant along
the way, and an armed ranger will escort you at every step. Have
dinner then retire for the night at Miriakamba Hut.
DAY 2
MIRIAKAMBA HUT ~ SADDLE HUT (12,300 ft. / 3,750 mt.)
Saddle hut is at approximately 2 to 3 hours trekking from Miriakamba
Hut. The path will take you though a mix of trees and pleasant glades
up to Mgongo wa Tembo (elephant ridge), where you will have a clear
view of Meru crater and the cliffs below the summit. Continue through
a pass between the slopes of Meru and the peak of Little Meru to
reach Saddle Hut. There is an optional 1 to 1.5 hour round trip
hike to the summit of Little Meru, from the Saddle Hut.
DAY 3
SADDLE HUT ~ SUMMIT (14,979 ft. / 4566 mt.) ~ MIRIAKAMBA HUT
They will be woken at about 3am, and begin trekking between 3:30
to 4am. A trek of approximately 4 to 5 hours along a narrow ridge,
between the sheer cliffs and the sloping outer wall will see them
to the summit. The walk has been said to be both exhilarating and
nerve wracking. Whatever the reaction, the breathtaking sunrise
over Kilimanjaro makes it all worthwhile. After the summit, they
will retrace their steps back to Saddle Hut for a rest, then descend
down the ridge to Miriakamba for some rest, dinner, and overnight.
The total trekking time this day is from 8 to 11 hours.
DAY 4
MIRIAKAMBA HUT ~ MOMELLA GATE
Continuing down through open mountain meadows and wooded streams
directly to the Momella Gate, where you will be met by your driver
and proceed to Arusha for some rest. The total trekking time this
day is from 3 to 4 hours but the 4 day trip is highly recommended
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Tanzania
has one of the largest areas of protected lands in the world. It
houses the largest Game Reserve on the continent (Selous) and its
most famous national park (the Serengeti), not to mention the famous
Ngorongoro Crater considered being the eighth wonder of the world.
Here you can experience the landscapes which have captivated the
minds of millions of people. 
Tanzania is endowed with some of the most diverse and picturesque landscape. Its towering mountains in the North are some of the highest mountains in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest point, is a great extinct volcano 5,895m (19,345ft) above sea level. Rift Cross can take you to the roof of Africa - Kilimanjaro and to the tops of other attractive mountains such as Meru and Oldoinyo lengai. Climbing these volcanoes is an incredible but manageable challenge. For travelers seeking adventures off the beaten track and spectacular views, these are ideal destinations.
The
white and golden sands of East Africa’s beaches are deservedly
world famous. They are soaked in sun all year round, and surrounded
by coral reef and the exotic scenery of the Indian Ocean. A rest
on a Tanzanian beach will leave you refreshed, restored and intrigued.
Walking through the narrow, twisting streets of Zanzibar’s
Stone Town plunges you into the past.
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