4-Day Mount Meru Nature & Adventure Trek

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

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Your journey begins at Momella Gate with registration and a briefing before meeting the armed ranger who escorts all trek groups. The trail starts through open wildlife zones where giraffes, zebras, and buffalo can often be spotted. After the grassland approach, you enter a lush forest alive with birds and monkeys, including black-and-white colobus. The climb is gradual, allowing time to enjoy waterfalls, fig trees, and scenic lookouts. You continue steadily until reaching Miriakamba Hut, located on a forested ridge with excellent views of the crater and surrounding park. After settling in, enjoy a warm dinner, rest, and prepare for the following day’s ascent.

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 climb from the montane forest into the heather and moorland zone. The trail is steeper than day one, with several switchbacks offering panoramic stops overlooking Meru’s inner crater and its towering cliffs. Midway, you pass the Mgonga wa Tembo viewpoint, a perfect spot for photos and rest. As you continue upward, the air becomes cooler and the landscape opens, eventually leading to Saddle Hut, positioned between Little Meru and the main peak. After lunch, you take an acclimatization hike to Little Meru at 3,820m for impressive views of Kilimanjaro. Returning to camp, you have dinner and sleep early.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Saddle Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Summit Attempt – Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak, down to Miriakamba Hut

Your summit push starts around midnight. Guided by headlamp, you ascend the steep crater rim, navigating rocky paths and narrow ridges with the support of your ranger and guide. The trail is challenging but rewarding, offering moments of quiet under brilliant stars. As dawn approaches, the horizon glows behind Kilimanjaro, inspiring your final climb to Socialist Peak at 4,566m. From the summit, you enjoy breathtaking views of the crater bowl and surrounding landscapes. After celebrating, you descend back to Saddle Hut for a rest and meal before continuing down to Miriakamba Hut. Here you enjoy a relaxed evening after the rewarding summit day.

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 Momella Gate

After breakfast, you begin the final descent through the forested slopes of Mount Meru. The trail follows a different route from the ascent, offering fresh scenery and excellent chances to spot wildlife such as baboons, warthogs, and a wide variety of birds. The descent is gentle and enjoyable, with several viewpoints where you can look back at the summit ridge you conquered the day before. As you reach Momella Gate, you sign out and receive your trekking certificate. Your driver awaits to transfer you back to Arusha, completing a memorable and scenic four-day adventure.

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.