4-Day 3 Nights Trek - Mount Meru Trekking

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

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: 14 km | 9 miles Habitat: Rain Forest

Pick up from the hotel either in Moshi or Arusha and depart for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. Our hike on the Southern Route takes us through the rain forest to Maio Waterfalls and Fig Tree Arch until we reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

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

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft

Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

Distance: 6 km | 3 miles

Habitat: Health

We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

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 Huts to Summit to Miriakamba Huts

Saddle Huts to Summit

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Summit to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
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Distance: 6 km | 4 miles Habitat: Alpine Desert
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Distance: 12 km | 7 miles Habitat: Health
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit – Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.

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 Huts to Momella Gate to Arusha

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft

Hiking Time: 2-4 hours

Distance: 7 km | 4 miles

Habitat: Rain Forest

On our last day, we descend quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Drop off in Arusha.

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