Overview
Why Mount Meru?
This climb is an incredible journey through Arusha National Park, home to diverse wildlife, lush forests, and scenic vistas. It’s a perfect acclimatization climb for those planning to summit Kilimanjaro and offers a unique wilderness experience with fewer crowds.
- Best Time: Year-round
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Route: Momella Gate to Summit (Arusha National Park)
- Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights Trekking
- Road
Medium
- Minimum Age
12 Years Old
Full itinerary
Day to Day Itineray
Day 1: Arusha (1400m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
After breakfast in Arusha, you’ll head to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Here, you’ll register and prepare for your trek with the support of porters and an armed ranger (due to wildlife presence). The first day of hiking feels like a walking safari, with frequent sightings of diverse animals. The day ends at Miriakamba Hut with a beautiful sunset, a hot meal, and an overnight stay.
- Hiking Duration: 5-7 hours
- Elevation: 1400m to 2500m
- Highlights: Wildlife spotting (giraffes, zebras, buffalo, antelope, possibly elephants), Ngarenanyuki River, scenic waterfall
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)
After breakfast, you’ll ascend a steep trail along the ridge leading to Saddle Hut. With stunning views of the Mt. Meru Crater and Ash Tray, this trail is both scenic and rewarding. Once you reach Saddle Hut, you have the option to hike Little Meru with your guide to further acclimate before the summit attempt. Enjoy an early dinner and rest up for the midnight departure.
- Hiking Duration: 3-5 hours
- Elevation: 2500m to 3500m
- Optional Acclimatization Hike: Little Meru (3820m)
- Highlights: Mt. Meru Crater views, Ash Tray, wildlife sightings
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500m) to Summit (4566m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Your summit day begins early at 12:30 a.m. After tea and biscuits, you’ll set out at 1:30 a.m., ascending through Rhino Point and Cobra Point before a rocky scramble to the summit. Reach the top at sunrise for unforgettable views of Kilimanjaro and Meru’s Ash Tray. After celebrating, you’ll descend back to Saddle Hut for a brief rest before continuing down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
- Hiking Duration: 10-12 hours
- Elevation: 3500m to 4566m (summit) and back to 2500m
- Highlights: Rhino Point (3800m), Cobra Point (4350m), sunrise summit at 4566m, views of Kilimanjaro and Meru Ash Tray
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Arusha (1400m)
After breakfast, you’ll begin your descent through forested meadows, where there are more opportunities for wildlife spotting. At Momella Gate, you’ll be greeted by a driver and transferred back to your hotel in Arusha.
- Hiking Duration: 2-3 hours
- Elevation: 2500m to 1400m
- Highlights: Forest and meadows, possible wildlife sightings
- Meals: Breakfast
This four-day climb offers a rewarding experience filled with scenic views, wildlife encounters, and the chance to summit Tanzania’s second-highest peak.
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Includes
- Transfer to/from Arusha National Park
- Overnight stays in Mountain Huts
- Professional Kilimanjaro guides, porters, and cooks (salaries and park fees covered)
- All Park and Rescue fees
- All meals on the mountain
- All meals on the mountain
- Fresh, nutritious food and purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Excludes
- Tanzania Visa Requirements
- International and Domestic Flights
- Personal Trekking Gear (e.g., hiking boots, clothing, available for rent)
- Tips and Gratuities for Kilimanjaro Crew
- Travel Insurance for Kilimanjaro Trek
- Personal Expenses (laundry, phone calls, beverages, etc.)
- Meals Not Included in Itinerary
- Alcoholic Drinks, Beer, and Bottled Beverages