• The Momella Route

    “You climb the mountain — we rise together.”

Mount Meru – “The Mountain Beside the Mountain”

Climb Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, on a journey that blends wilderness, intention, and shared effort. Whether you’re preparing for Kilimanjaro, seeking a powerful standalone climb, or beginning your trekking story, this path to Socialist Peak offers something rare: silence, wildlife, and a close-knit ascent.

The Momella Route takes you through Arusha National Park, where giraffes and colobus monkeys accompany your steps. As you climb the inner crater wall to the summit, Kilimanjaro rises across the horizon — not as a conquest, but as a companion. This is the mountain that teaches you to walk with others.

    • Quiet, scenic trek through wildlife-filled Arusha National Park

    • Summit attempt with Kilimanjaro in view at sunrise

    • Small, ethical crew with deeply Tanzanian leadership

    • Moments of storytelling, shared reflection, and intention-setting

    • Ideal for thoughtful first-timers or those preparing mindfully for Kili

    • Full logistical support and cultural grounding from start to finish

    • Tanzanian-owned and ethically staffed with local guides and crew  

    • Intimate trekking experience with a focus on meaning over mileage  

    • Thoughtful pacing, reflection prompts, and shared storytelling  

    • Wildlife, wilderness, and wonder — without the crowds  

    • A symbolic prelude or powerful standalone summit  

    • Minimum age: 12 years  

    • Comfort level: Guided, full-service camping with personal porters  

    • Gear: Sleeping bags not included (available for rental)  

    • Best Season: June to October, January to March  

    • Optional Extensions: Arusha Forest Reflection Walk, Lake Natron, Safari Add-ons  

Itinerary

    • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)  

    • KAONE team welcomes you and transfers you to your lodge in Arusha  

    • Evening: Pre-climb briefing with your lead guide, including introductions to the crew  

    • Optional reflection prompt: “What kind of climber do I want to be?”  

    • Accommodation: Comfort lodge in Arusha  

    • Meals: Dinner

  • (1,500 m / 4,920 ft → 2,514 m / 8,248 ft)  

    • Transfer to Momella Gate for registration and park briefing  

    • Begin trek through montane forest and open savannah  

    • Spot giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, and colobus monkeys  

    • Pause at the Fig Tree Arch — a natural gateway into the story ahead  

    • Evening story-sharing: hear what Meru means to your crew  

    • Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut (shared dormitory-style)  

    • Meals: Full board  

    • Effort Level: Medium

  • (2,514 m / 8,248 ft → 3,570 m / 11,713 ft)  

    • Trek into open heath and moorland with crater views  

    • Gentle, well-paced climb with breaks for acclimatization  

    • Reach Saddle Hut beneath Mount Meru’s summit cone  

    • Optional afternoon hike to Little Meru (3,820 m / 12,533 ft)  

    • Reflection prompt (optional): “What will I leave behind before the summit?”  

    • Accommodation: Saddle Hut  

    • Meals: Full board  

    • Effort Level: Medium–High

  • (3,570 m / 11,713 ft → 4,566 m / 14,980 ft → 1,500 m / 4,920 ft)

    • Begin summit push around midnight via Rhino Point and Cobra Point

    • Reach Socialist Peak at sunrise with Kilimanjaro visible across the plains 

    • Optional quiet summit moment with your guide  

    • Descend to Saddle Hut for breakfast and short rest  

    • Continue to Momella Gate for certificate ceremony  

    • Return transfer to Arusha; optional closing toast with your crew  

    • Accommodation: Comfort lodge (optional, based on flight schedule)  

    • Meals: Full board  

    • Effort Level: Very High

    • Transfer to JRO Airport  

    • Optional: Cultural Capstone Walk with Tanzanian host before departure  

    • Meals: Breakfast

Pricing

  • International Visitors

    Standard pricing for travelers from countries outside the East African Community (EAC), based on non-resident national park fees.

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  • International Family

    Designed for families where all members are International Visitors, ensuring a consistent pricing structure that mirrors national park adult and children rates for international visitors.

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  • EAC Citizen & Mixed Nationalities

    Available for nationals of EAC member states, requiring proof of nationality. This category also applies to mixed-nationality groups where at least one traveler is an EAC citizen, ensuring equitable pricing aligned with park regulations.

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