3-Day 2-Night Mount Meru Trekking - Budget Itinerary

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

Hotel in Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Driving from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate, you will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like bushbucks, cape buffaloes, giraffes, and warthogs during this day. You'll continue for a short distance until you reach the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5 mi.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.

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 to Saddle Hut

Today, you'll trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of you encountering wildlife like cape buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. You will end the trek up at Saddle Hut. Once you have settled at the camp, you will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purposes and return to Saddle Hut.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5 mi.
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: 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 to the Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate & Back to Arusha

You will wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep your energy high. Once done with the meal, you'll start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep, and you will be making your way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.

From the summit, you'll begin your descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba Hut. Then, you will have some time to rest and have lunch before proceeding to Momella Gate, heading out of the park back to Arusha Town for an overnight stay at a designated hotel/lodge.

Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17 mi.
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.