3-Day Mount Meru Trekking

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

Arusha National Park Trek – Mount Meru

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and enjoy a scenic 30-minute drive to Arusha National Park. Upon arrival at Momella Gate, you will meet your professional guide and armed ranger before beginning your trek.

The adventure starts across open plains teeming with wildlife, before gradually ascending through acacia woodlands and into the lush montane forest. This scenic trail offers a wonderful introduction to the slopes of Mount Meru, combining breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and memorable wildlife encounters along the way.

Highlights:

Altitude gain: +1,014 m
Distance: Approximately 10–12 km
Walking time: 4–6 hours
Vegetation: Savannah, acacia woodland, and montane forest
Wildlife: Giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, and abundant birdlife
Scenery: Panoramic views of the Arusha plains and, weather permitting, distant views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mount Meru

After breakfast at Miriakamba Hut, the trek continues with a steady ascent through lush montane forest, home to giant ferns, ancient fig trees, and abundant birdlife. As you gain altitude, the vegetation gradually gives way to heather and open moorland, revealing expansive views of the surrounding valleys. The trail becomes steeper today, but the pace remains steady, with regular breaks to enjoy the scenery and watch for wildlife, including colobus monkeys and buffalo in the forest below.

Midway through the trek, you will reach Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge), a spectacular viewpoint offering breathtaking panoramas, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. From here, the trail continues through increasingly rocky terrain before the final ascent to Saddle Hut, nestled between Little Meru and the main summit.

Highlights:

Distance: 8–10 km
Walking time: 3–5 hours
Vegetation: Montane forest, heather & moorland.
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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Summit to the peak and 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.

Highlights:

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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