4-Day Mount Meru Best Route Trek

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

Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Distance: ~10 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

After an early breakfast in Arusha, you drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for registration and briefing. You meet your mountain crew and armed ranger before starting the trek through open grasslands, where giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and warthogs are often seen.

The trail gradually enters lush montane forest filled with waterfalls, birds, and giant fig trees. The cool air and shaded paths make for a pleasant first day of hiking. Your guide sets a steady pace to allow proper acclimatization and enjoyment of the scenery.

You arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) in the afternoon. After lunch, you can relax or take a short walk around the hut area to stretch your legs. Dinner is served early, followed by a briefing for the next day. You spend the night surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the forest.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Distance: ~8 km
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours

After breakfast, you continue uphill through thinning forest into heath and moorland vegetation. The trail becomes steeper, but the scenery becomes more dramatic, with open views toward Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.

Giant lobelias and alpine plants dominate the landscape as you gain altitude. The air feels cooler, and your guide carefully monitors your pace for safe acclimatization.

By early afternoon, you reach Saddle Hut (3,570m), located between Mount Meru and Little Meru. After lunch and a rest, you may take a short acclimatization walk around the hut area. Dinner is served early, allowing you to rest and prepare for the summit attempt the following night.

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)

Saddle Hut to Summit to Saddle Hut

Distance: ~6 km
Hiking Time: 5–7 hours

The summit day begins around midnight with warm tea and light snacks. Using headlamps, you climb along the crater rim toward Socialist Peak (4,566m). The trail is steep and rocky, but the views become more spectacular as the sun begins to rise.

At the summit, you are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Meru Crater, and the vast plains of Arusha National Park. After photos and a short celebration, you descend carefully back to Saddle Hut.

You arrive by late morning for a well-deserved brunch and rest. The afternoon is spent relaxing and recovering from the climb, enjoying the peaceful alpine environment.

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 Momella Gate to Arusha

Distance: ~18 km
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours

After breakfast, you begin the descent through moorland, forest, and grassland zones. The downhill walk is scenic and relaxed, allowing you to reflect on your achievement.

Wildlife sightings are common again as you approach the lower slopes. By midday, you reach Momella Gate, where you receive your trekking certificate.

A vehicle transfers you back to Arusha, marking the end of your Mount Meru adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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