3-Day Mount Meru Trekking Adventure

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and enjoy a short 30-minute drive to Arusha National Park. Upon arrival at Momella Gate, you will meet your professional guide and armed ranger before starting your trek. The journey begins through open plains rich in wildlife, gradually ascending into lush montane forest. This scenic route offers a perfect introduction to Mount Meru, combining stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Highlights:
Altitude gain: +1,014m
Distance: ~10–12 km
Walking time: 4–6 hours
Vegetation: Savannah, acacia woodland, montane forest
Wildlife: Giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, birdlife
Scenery: Views of Arusha plains and distant Mount Kilimanjaro.

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

After breakfast at Miriakamba Hut, the trek continues with a steady ascent through lush montane forest filled with giant ferns, fig trees, and diverse birdlife. As you gain altitude, the vegetation gradually changes into heather and moorland, revealing more open landscapes and wider views of the surrounding valleys. The trail is steeper today, but well-paced with breaks to enjoy the scenery and spot wildlife such as colobus monkeys and buffalo in the forest below.

Midway, you will pass Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge), a scenic viewpoint offering breathtaking panoramas of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. The final section climbs through rocky terrain before reaching Saddle Hut, located between Little Meru and the main summit.

Highlights:

Altitude gain: +1,056m
Distance: ~8–10 km
Walking time: 3–5 hours
Vegetation: Montane forest → heather & moorland
Highlights: Elephant Ridge views, Kilimanjaro views, colobus monkeys, scenic ridgelines
Overnight: Saddle Hut (3,570m).

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 Peak & Descent to Momella Gate

The journey starts around midnight with a steep climb from Saddle Hut towards Rhino Point under a star-filled sky. The trail follows a narrow, rocky ridge between the crater wall and outer slopes, passing Cobra Point before the final push to Socialist Peak (4,566m). Arrive at sunrise to breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the volcanic Ash Cone inside the crater.

After celebrating your summit, descend back to Saddle Hut for brunch, then continue down through moorland and lush forest to Momella Gate. The descent is long and demanding on the knees, but rich scenery and chances to spot wildlife make it rewarding. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or the airport (on request).

Details:

Distance: ~19 km
Hiking time: 10–12 hours
Elevation: 3,500m → 4,566m → 1,500m.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.