Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary Summary

This is pioneering travel where Africa is an open book

Ground breaking small group travel and extraordinary experiences. Push the boundaries of conventional travel experiences and reach some of Africa´s most remote places on these dynamic itineraries. You may have to give up your creature comforts to go off the beaten track, experience challenging terrain and explore rugged locations in Africa that few have ventured to.

Day 1: Arusha

Arrival day in the safari capital of Arusha: on which you can relax or explore this lively African city known to most as the safari capital from where...

On this day	Arrival day in the safari capital of Arusha: on which you can relax or explore this lively African city known to most as the safari capital from where most travellers begin their touring. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your lodge.. This evening a pre-departure meeting will be held where you will meet your tour guides and have the chance to ask any questions. After the meeting, you are free to sample the culinary delights of Tanzania. If you arrive early take the time to explore the Arusha National Park one of Tanzania's smallest parks, but also one of its most beautiful and most topographically varied. Its main features include Ngurdoto Crater (often dubbed Little Ngorongoro) and the Momela Lakes to the east. Peruse the markets, aromatic food stalls or visit even the enlightening National Museum, all nestled under the humble peaks of Mt Meru and surrounded by lush coffee plantations.
Accommodation	Moivaro Lodge
Rooming	Standard en-suite room
Included Activities	Airport arrival transfer, pre departure meeting
Travel Distance	60 km / 38 miles
Travelling Time	1 hour

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2516 m)

After an early breakfast, we drive to Momella Park gate in Arusha National Park where your mountain guide will do your climb briefing. Followed by org...

On this day	After an early breakfast, we drive to Momella Park gate in Arusha National Park where your mountain guide will do your climb briefing. Followed by organizing your climbing equipment with your porter and guides. We begin the trek walking through open grassland where you have the chance of spotting elephants, warthogs, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, antelope and even small carnivores. A steady climb uphill has us entering Montane forest where we take a pleasant picnic lunch under a well known Fig tree. We continue heading through the forested slopes, hoping to catch glimpse of the Black and White Colobus monkeys which reside in the above canopies as well as unique bird life indigenous to this region. As ascend views of Mount Meru’s Ash cone and surrounding peaks come into view and by late afternoon we reach grassy glade of Miriakamba Hut, where you can relax, stretch your muscles and admire the stunning elevated views.
Rooming	High altituide Mountain Huts
Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities	Road transfer to Momella Park gate, briefing from your guides & gear organization and trek to Miriakamba Hut
Travel Distance	Ascent1600m km / 0 miles
Travelling Time	4-6 hours

Day 3: Saddle Hut (3570 m) and Little Meru (3820 m)

With views of Kilimanjaro in the distance on a clear morning, we pack up our gear and begin a tough day of climbing to the upper reaches of the mounta...

On this day	With views of Kilimanjaro in the distance on a clear morning, we pack up our gear and begin a tough day of climbing to the upper reaches of the mountain. Climbing steadily we pass Buffalo swamp and reach the crater rim known as Elephant Ridge and continue on to open Montane Forest, moving through moorland terrain near the saddle between Little Meru and Meru. We stop for a warm and well deserved hot lunch before making the final leg to Saddle Hut for the day. Those who choose to can trek up to Little Meru (3820 m) to aid acclimatization before returning to Saddle Hut for exceptional views before the sun sets.
Rooming	High altituide Mountain Huts
Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities	Hike to Saddle hut with optional acclimatization to Little Meru
Travel Distance	Ascent1056m km / 0 miles
Travelling Time	3-5 hours

Day 4: Socialist Peak (4565 m) and Miriakamba Hut (2516 m)

An early morning start in order to tackle the summit today, we head towards Rhino Point (3800 m) and if the weather permits moving on to Cobra Point (...

On this day	An early morning start in order to tackle the summit today, we head towards Rhino Point (3800 m) and if the weather permits moving on to Cobra Point (4350 m). Icy conditions and fierce strong winds often makes progress beyond Rhino Point unreasonable but watching the sun rise from either points is just as spectacular. Sweeping views of the Ash Cone, Crater Rim and even Kilimanjaro Uhuru Peak is can be seen . We push on towards the summit of Mount Meru, Socialist Peak following a narrow ridge line between the cliffs and sloping outer wall of the crater. Upon reaching the summit peak (4566 m) panoramic views of the lower escarpment and the Great Rift Valley await hungry eyes. A leisurely pace back down takes us to Rhino Point onto Saddle Hut and finally reaching Miriakamba Hut.
Rooming	High altituide Mountain Huts
Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities	Trek to Rhino Point (3800 m) and Cobra Point (4350m ) reach the summit of Socialist Peak (4565 m) and descent to Miriakamba Hut (2516 m)
Travel Distance	Ascent995mandDescent km / 0 miles
Travelling Time	10 -13 hours 2050 m

Day 5: Arusha

After breakfast we continue our descent of majestic Mount Meru, passing though the Park gates of Momella through the forest and grasslands of the lowe...

On this day	After breakfast we continue our descent of majestic Mount Meru, passing though the Park gates of Momella through the forest and grasslands of the lower plains. On arrival our driver will be waiting to collect us and we set out on a road transfer back to the safari capital of Arsuha. In the evening we set out into town and enjoy side street dinner at the infamous Kahn’s Barbeque, which doubles up as an auto-spares store by day and a popular and very earthy barbecue by night, with a heaping spread of grilled, skewered meat and salads. Why not try their renowned delicacy Chicken on the Bonnet.
Accommodation	Moivaro Lodge
Rooming	Standard en-suite room
Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities	Descent to Momella Park gate, road transfer to Arsuha. Dinner at Khans BBQ
Travel Distance	Descent1016m km / 0 miles
Travelling Time	2-3 hours

Day 6: Arusha

After a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast you will be collected at the hotel and transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your f...

On this day	After a good nights rest and a hearty breakfast you will be collected at the hotel and transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home, unless alternative travel arrangements have been made to extend your stay in Tanzania or join another adventure tour.
Meals	Breakfast
Included Activities	Airport departure transfer
Travel Distance	60 km / 38 miles
Travelling Time	1 hour

 

Pre and post tour accommodation available at the below accomodation. Seasonal supplements apply.

Moivaro Lodge (Arsuha)    from:      $105 (PPS)        $140 (SGL)

For travellers wishing to extend their stay, please see the joining tours and short extensions that are available.

Rates & Prices

Dates & Availability

Duration	6 days	Code	EEMU

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Season	Price
Jan - Dec 2011	R 7,035
Jan - Dec 2012	R 7,380

Tour Inclusions

Arrival & Departure airport transfers, Transportation, Accommodation per itinerary or similar, Meals as per itinerary B-Breakfast, L-Lunch and D-Dinner, Excursions & activities as per itinerary, National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary, Services of a Mountain guide, porter/cook, Flying Doctors fees, Safari tents and sleeping mattresses, All meet and greet services

Trip Details

What's Included

Arrival & Departure airport transfers, Transportation, Accommodation per itinerary or similar, Meals as per itinerary B-Breakfast, L-Lunch and D-Dinner, Excursions & activities as per itinerary, National park & game reserve entrance fees as per itinerary, Services of a Mountain guide, porter/cook, Flying Doctors fees, Safari tents and sleeping mattresses, All meet and greet services

What's Excluded

Visas and related costs, Personal Border Taxes, Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and other items of a personal nature, International flights and arrival and departure taxes, Travel and personal accident insurance, Optional excursions and activities

Transport

Land arrangements are dependent on group size and may utilize SUV’s such as VW Caravels or private Minibuses

Guiding

Meet and greet at JRO International airport. Escorted throughout the climb by a professional mountain guide

Accommodation

Lodge (2 nts) Mountain Huts (3 nts)

Meals

5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Transfers

Arrival and Departure transfers are included in this tour; therefore travellers need to supply us with their flight details as soon as possible.

Activities & Excursions

• Cultural Mto Wa Mbu village walk (Lake Manyara) $15

Flights

• Arusha - Nairobi
• Arusha - Zanzibar
• Arusha to Kigali (Rwanda)

Road Transfers

• Arusha- Nairobi shuttle
• Arusha/Kilimanjaro to Dar es Salaam road transfer

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