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- Duration: 4 days
- Difficulty: medium
- Scenery: very Good
- success rate: High
4 DAYS MOUNT MERU TREKKING
The 4-day Mount Meru Trekking adventure takes you to the summit of Tanzania’s second-highest mountain, reaching an elevation of 4,566 meters (14,980 ft). Situated within Arusha National Park, just 70 kilometers west of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru offers trekkers a unique and captivating experience with stunning views, diverse landscapes, and remarkable wildlife encounters. This shorter trek—completed via the scenic Momela Route—challenges hikers with a rewarding, intense ascent ideal for acclimatization before a Kilimanjaro climb. On Day 1, you’ll encounter abundant wildlife as you trek through lush forests, while the remaining days present rugged terrain and sweeping panoramas, including a clear view of Kilimanjaro on fine days. Accommodation along the route is in communal huts, ensuring a comfortable base for each day’s hike and a true adventure for nature enthusiasts and avid climbers.
4 DAYS MOUNT MERU TREKKING ITINERARY
Day 0
Arrival (Pre-trek Briefing)
We recommend all trekkers to organize their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airpot. Then If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.
Arrive at least a day before your trek to attend a pre-trek briefing at your hotel. We will review your gear and provide any necessary equipment rentals
Day 1
Arrival
- Arrival: Pre-trek Briefing
- Transport: Private transfer
- Accomodation: Hotel
Day 1
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from 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. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
Day 1
- Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
- Distance: 6km/3.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Accommodation: Hut
- Meals included: Lunch / Dinner
Day 2
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today we 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 us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
Day 1
- Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
- Distance: 6km/3.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Accomodation: Hut
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3
Saddle Hut to Meru Summit to Momella Gate
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.
Day 1
- Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
- Distance: 19km/12mi
- Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
Day 4
Miriakamba Hut - Momella gate - Hotel
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.
Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Day 1
- Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
- Distance: 14km/8.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch
Inclusions and Exclusion
The price includes:-
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Meru summit certificate
- Meals
- Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
- Rescue fees (part of park fees)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
The price Excludes:-
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
- Tanzania Visa
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Transfers (available as an optional addon)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic flights
- Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Solo
2 pax
3 pax
4 pax
5 pax
6 pax
7+ pax
USD 1320
USD 1177
USD 1119
USD 1108
USD 1099
USD 1095
USD 1082
Price per person Sharing
SOLO
2 PAX
3 PAX
4 PAX
5 PAX
6 PAX
7 PAX +
USD1320
USD 1177
USD 1119
USD 1108
USD 1099
USD 1095
USD 1082
The 4-day Mount Meru trek begins at the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park and leads you through lush forests, scenic grasslands, and rugged landscapes before reaching the summit. Each day’s trek is tailored for both acclimatization and enjoyment, providing a thrilling and rewarding climb up Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest peak. Expect to encounter diverse wildlife and breathtaking views along the way.
The Mount Meru trek is considered moderately challenging. The trail includes steep sections and rocky terrain but is accessible for anyone with a reasonable fitness level. It’s a great acclimatization climb for those planning to trek Mount Kilimanjaro as well.
Mount Meru, located within Arusha National Park, offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. During your ascent, you may encounter giraffes, buffalos, colobus monkeys, elephants, and a variety of bird species. The trek provides a unique blend of wildlife spotting and mountain trekking, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for nature lovers.
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The best time for the 4-day Mount Meru trek is during Tanzania’s dry seasons, from June to October and January to February. These months offer clearer skies, moderate temperatures, and minimal rainfall, providing better conditions for both trekking and wildlife observation. Planning your trip during these periods enhances the chances of a successful summit and optimal viewing.
For the 4-day Mount Meru trek, it's essential to pack warm clothing, sturdy hiking boots, a waterproof jacket, sun protection, and basic first-aid supplies. Layered clothing is recommended for changing altitudes. Our team provides camping gear and meals, but personal items like a headlamp, extra snacks, and trekking poles can further enhance your trekking comfort.
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