4-Day Best Mount Meru Climb

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

Arrival in Arusha

On this occasion, you will be transported from either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport to the esteemed Karibu Heritage House or a similar accommodation of distinction. Upon your arrival and subsequent settlement in your accommodations, your designated guide will promptly convene with you to provide a thorough briefing concerning the upcoming hike. This briefing will encompass a detailed itinerary delineating the planned activities for each day, while also allowing for the assessment of necessary hiking equipment to guarantee comprehensive preparedness for the expedition. Should you arrive early, you will have the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Arusha and engage in any final shopping endeavors before commencing the hiking journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Momella Gate 1500m – Miriakamba Hut 2500

You'll drive for about 30 minutes to Ngongongare gate via the Usa River town. At the gate, your guide will do all the paperwork before driving along Arusha National Park with some stops for wildlife spotting, and reach Momella gate for a final checkup of porters and luggage.
Afterward, 3 days of Mt Meru trekking will start. The first day is more or less similar to a walking safari. On the way, you may spot some animal species like reticulated giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, and buffaloes. Since the hiking is inside the park an armed ranger will be escorting you to the camp.
You may take a long or short route but this will depend on the time of starting. During the hike, you will pass across the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Meru Mountain. You will possibly arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) before sunset, porters and your chef will already be there coffee or tea and hot water for washing will be served. You'll enjoy the beautiful sunset.

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

Vegetation Type Forest Zone
After breakfast, you'll start your 3 days at Mt Meru trekking along the steep path on the forest zone. You'll see various birds and animals along the way. On the way, you will view Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray Reach Saddle Hut situated in the alpine desert zone for a hot lunch. After lunch and some rest, you have an option of an acclimatization hike at Little Meru 3,820 m. This is a good hike with a great view of Meru and the area around it. It makes you ready for a night's attempt to summit the main Meru mountain. Early dinner will be served on this day so that you can have enough rest before your midnight summit attempt. You'll go to sleep as early as possible possibly around 7:00 pm.

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)

Miriakamba to Momella Gate

You'll start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). You'll reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.

You will take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut and lastly to Momela gate.

The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Moshi at your accommodation.

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.