3-Day Trekking to Mount Meru

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

Arusha to Momela gate to Miriakamba hut

Altitude Change: From 1,597m/5,240ft to 2,503m/8,212ft
Altitude Gained: 906m

Commencing after breakfast at around 8:30 a.m., the journey begins from Arusha driving to Momella gate. Payment is made, and the climb kicks off with a picnic lunch, heading towards the initial destination, Miria Kamba Hut. Dinner and an overnight stay await at Miria Kamba Hut, with a trek lasting approximately 3 ½ hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

From Miriakamba hut to saddle hut

Altitude Change: From 2,503m/8,212ft to 3,560m/11,680ft
Altitude Gained: 1,057m

Following breakfast, the ascent continues toward the second hut known as Saddle. This segment is notably steeper compared to the initial part, lasting approximately 2 ½ hours. In the afternoon, adventurers have the option to attempt a climb to the Little Meru peak and return. Dinner and overnight accommodations await at Saddle Hut.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Saddle Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

From Saddle Hut (3500) to Summit Attempt (4566m) to Miria Kamba Hut (2500) to Momela Gate

Your guide will wake you at 00:30 A.M for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 A.M. The trail starts off on a steep grade from Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). In the last hour of the hike, you will scramble on a rocky ridge between the crater and the inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. We take a short break and brunch at Saddle hut before continuing the descent to the Momela gate. Your transfer vehicle will be waiting for you at Momela gate ready to pick you up at your hotel 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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.