4-Day Mount Meru Trekking in Tanzania

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to the Ngongongare gate, then Trek to Miriakamba Huts

You will be picked up from your accommodation at 08:00 am and transferred to the main gate of Arusha national park, Ngongongare. After completing the paper-work, you will start your hike with a walking safari escorted by a park ranger on the way to Momela gate where your treks begin on the way to the first hut through Momela gate.
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts.
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft.
Distance: 10 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Rain Forest.

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)

Trek to Saddle Huts

Soon after your breakfast, the steepness of the landscape continues as you get higher, the vegetation pattern and weather also change dramatically. And at this point, you will be able to see the pick of Kilimanjaro on the eastern side.
The trail will take you to saddle hut near the summit, where you stay for an overnight.
Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts.
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft.
Distance: 8 km.
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours.
Habitat: Heath.

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)

Summit attempt, later descend back to the Hut

Today will be dedicated to the summiting attempt at the peak of Mount Meru. the trail will pass through the steep ridge uphill where you will be required to trek slowly until the peak is reached. Reach the top, enjoy the sunrise, take more photos, and celebrate. Later descend gain to Miriakamba hut for overnight.
Saddle Huts to Summit.
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft.
Distance: 5 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Alpine Desert.
Summit to Miriakamba Huts.
Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft.
Distance: 13 km.
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
Habitat: Heath.

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)

Descend to the main gate and drive back to Arusha

This will be the final day in Mount Meru, take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. A certificate will be rewarded to those who attempt the summit.
Our drivers will be waiting at the gate to pick you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
Miriakamba Huts to Momella Gate
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.