4-Day Mt Meru Private Hiking Tour

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

Hiking from Momela Gate to Miriakamba hut

Start your adventure with a scenic drive from Arusha to the Momela Gate, where
you’ll complete registration and meet your team for the trek ahead. From here, your
journey begins with an armed ranger escort, ensuring safety as you hike through the
beautiful Montane Forest.
Along the way, keep your eyes open for the incredible wildlife that inhabits the area,
including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various species of monkeys. The trek to
Meriakamba Hut follows a moderately challenging trail, providing you with plenty
of time to adjust to the altitude while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hiking from Miriakamba hut to Saddle Hut

After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on your trek toward Saddle Hut, navigating
a steep but incredibly rewarding ascent. As you climb higher, you’ll be treated to
breathtaking views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone, making the
effort worthwhile.
Upon reaching Saddle Hut, a hot lunch will be ready, allowing you to refuel and
relax after the challenging hike. Once you’ve rested, you have the option to take a
short hike to the summit of Little Meru, where you’ll be greeted with stunning
panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, a perfect way to end the day.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Saddle Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hiking from Saddle Hut to Summit, then Hike down to Saddle Hut

We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high.
Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent
will be steep and we will be making our 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, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the
Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 19km/12mi
Hiking Time: 10-12 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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Hiking Down from Saddle hut to Momela gate

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will
change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance
trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
Monkey Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you
back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 14km/8.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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