We now have a luxury tented camp in a beautiful and remote location one and a half hours from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha and only 13 km from the Arusha National Park gate. Extra days before or after the climb spent in this camp can be filled with game viewing, walking and exploring the vast grasslands and riverine forests of this West Kilimanjaro / Amboseli basin.

Day 1 - Maria Kamba Hut: Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate. Here we will meet with our game scout and porters. Hike the few hours to the first hut at 8,500 ft. From here we can go on an evening game walk in hopes of watching some wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater.

Day 2 - Saddle Hut: Hike to the 11,500 ft. camp where, if time allows, we can climb Little Meru for a good view of Kilimanjaro and a bit more acclimatization.

Day 3 - Maria Kamba Hut: Up early and on to the summit before the afternoon clouds come rolling in. From the summit we should be back to the 11,500 ft. camp in time for lunch. After lunch we will hike down to Mariakamba Hut for the night.

Day 4 - Park gate: After a leisurely morning we will complete our descent and be at the park gate by late morning.