Arrive Moshi, Tanzania

Kili Treks Tanzania staff member will greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport upon arrival and transfer you to your lodge.

Overnight:  Ilboru Safari Lodge

Trek to Miriakamba hut

After 45mins drive and park entry formalities you will be introduced to the ranger, cook and porters. The walk to the Miriakamba hut is at easy.

Overnight: Miriakamba hut (8,251 ft. / 2,515 m)

Trekking hours: 4 – 5hrs

Trek to Saddle hut

After delicious breakfast, you will set off to ascend steeply through the pleasant forest glades and giant heather through Elephant ridge (Mgogo wa Tembo) section to Saddle hut. It is possible to hike to the summit of Little Meru, from the Saddle Hut. This can be done either before or after lunch. The trek to the little Meru is meant for acclimatization. Little Meru is 3,825 m / 12,550ft.

Overnight: Saddle Hut 11,702 ft. / 3,567 m

Trekking hours: 3 – 4hrs

Trek to the Summit – to the gate

After 5hrs of trekking you will be standing at the Socialist Peak. The sunrise over Mt Kilimanjaro is astonishing. After summit, descend down to the Saddle hut then to the gate.

Summit: (15,015 ft. / 4,570 m)