A quieter, less-crowded climb through Arusha National Park — excellent acclimatization before Kilimanjaro or a rewarding summit in its own right.

Wildlife-rich walk through Arusha National Park to the first hut at 2,514m.

Steep climb to Saddle Hut (3,570m), with an optional side trip to Little Meru.

Pre-dawn summit push to Socialist Peak (4,566m), then descend all the way to Miriakamba Hut.

Final descent and transfer back to Arusha.