4-Day 4-Day Mount Meru Trekking

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

Momella Gate - Mikiramba Hut

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel or the airport and driven to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park, where the trek begins. The journey takes approximately 2.5–3 hours, and along the way you may spot giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and other wildlife. At the gate, your guides will complete the entry formalities while an armed park ranger joins your group for the trek. You will hike across open grasslands before entering the lush rainforest, with opportunities to see wildlife and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. After about two hours, we will reach the scenic Maio Falls, where you can rest and enjoy a picnic lunch. The trek then continues through the forest to the famous Fig Tree Arch before ascending toward Miriakamba Hut. The hike covers approximately 10 km, from 1,387 m to 2,514 m, and takes around 6 hours. Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks before dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut. Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut. Meals: Lunch and dinner. Drinking water included.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

Walking time will be 3-5 hours on Second day climbing is quite short but demanding. You will start early in the morning and ascent steeply through lush mountain forest full of birds to reach the halfway point of Elephant Ridge. There you can see the crater. After 3 to 5 hours climbing you will reach Saddle Hut where you will have lunch. In the afternoon you will have another hiking to Little Meru (3794 m) for superb views before sunset. Then you will return to Saddle Hut for overnight. It is good to go to sleep early so that you get enough rest for the next day’s hiking.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Saddle Huts to Socialist Peak, to Miriakamba Hut

Walking time10-12 hours You will start climbing between 1 to 2 at night. The route is very steep towards Rhino Point (3850 m) and from there towards the summit along very narrow ridge. You will reach the mount meru summit, Socialist Peak, (4566 m) right at the sunrise. The sceneries there are stunning; you will see Mount Kilimanjaro in close distance. After taking photos on the summit you will descent back to Saddle hut. Note: On icy conditions or strong wind it is not necessarily possible to pass the ridge between Rhino Point and summit. You guide will decide if the conditions are not good enough to continue.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Miriakamba Huts to Momela Gate

Walking time will be 2-5 Hours You will leave about at 8.00 in the morning and descent to Momella gate. You can choose longer or shorter route down. On the longer way down you have very good changes to see wildlife and the ash cone. Once at the gate, it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook and game ranger. After that your transportation back to Moshi will be waiting for you.

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.