4-Day Mount Meru Treks

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha – Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut

In the morning, you'll be greeted at your hotel and briefed on the upcoming trek before setting off on a picturesque drive to Arusha National Park. Upon arrival at the gate, your guide will facilitate the necessary registration procedures and assemble the hiking team, preparing you for the ascent of Mount Meru alongside an armed park ranger. Trekking through the grasslands towards the acacia forest via the southern route, keep an eye out for giraffes and buffaloes leisurely grazing amidst the verdant vegetation. After approximately 2 hours, you'll reach the enchanting Maio Falls, where you can stretch your legs and indulge in a delightful picnic lunch. Another two hours of hiking leads you to Miriakamba Hut, where afternoon tea and snacks await your arrival. Tonight's accommodation will be at the serene Miriakamba Hut. Lunch and dinner will be provided.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut

Following breakfast, your journey continues as you ascend on wooden steps along a steep track. The shift in altitude brings a refreshing drop in temperature, making the trek feel more manageable. The rainforest enveloped in low-hanging clouds creates a mystical ambiance, adding to the allure of the lush vegetation. After approximately 2 hours of uphill trekking, you'll reach "Mgongo wa Tembo" (elephant back) at an elevation of 3,200 m, offering a panoramic vista to admire and a chance to rest before continuing towards Saddle Hut (3,550 m). Along the way, you'll witness the transition of vegetation from rainforest to heather and moorland. Upon reaching Saddle Hut, you'll have the option to embark on a hike to Little Meru (3,820 m), a 1 to 1½ hour excursion offering stunning views over Arusha National Park and the distant silhouette of Kilimanjaro, approximately 80 km away. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Saddle Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Saddle Hut – Socialist Peak – Miriakamba Hut

Awakening to a small snack and warm tea, you'll prepare for the final ascent illuminated by headlamps, tracing your path through bushland to Rhino Point (3,821 m). The journey becomes more demanding, occasionally requiring climbing as you follow the crater rim, traversing frozen volcanic ash and rocks. After 4 to 5 hours, you'll reach the summit, Socialist Peak, where you'll be greeted by the awe-inspiring sight of the sun rising over Mount Kilimanjaro. After soaking in the breathtaking scenery, you'll commence the descent along the same route back to Saddle Hut (3,550 m), where you can replenish your energy with hot soup and tea. Once rejuvenated, you'll continue the descent to Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m). Exhausted yet content, you'll savor your evening meal and drift off to sleep, with memories of the day's vistas lingering in your thoughts. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Miriakamba Hut – Momella Gate

Following breakfast, you'll embark on the final leg of your journey via the "northern route" back to Momella Gate. This 2 to 3-hour trek offers another opportunity to encounter wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, and the captivating black and white colobus monkeys. Upon reaching the gate, you'll bid farewell to your hiking crew before being transported back to Arusha.

Note: The summit stage of the trek involves a few easy but unsecured climbing passages. A strong head for heights and surefootedness are essential. In adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain, icy rocks, or thick fog, the park ranger may decide to cancel the summit attempt. We recommend against climbing Mount Meru during the rainy season in April and May.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.