4-Day Mount Meru Guided Summit Trek

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Momella Gate to begin your Mount Meru trek. The trail passes through forest and open clearings where wildlife such as buffalo, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope may be spotted. You will hike past the famous Fig Tree and continue toward Miriakamba Hut with scenic views of the Momella Lakes and Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. The trek takes approximately 4 to 5 hours and ends at Miriakamba Hut, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful mountain surroundings. Optional short walks to viewpoints may be available depending on time and weather conditions.

Altitude: 1,500 m to 2,515 m
Hiking time: approximately 4–5 hours
Distance: 10 km (6 miles)
Habitat: Montane forest.

Main Destination:

Momella Gate (Mt Meru)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

After breakfast, you will continue your ascent through lush forest, shaded glades, and rocky terrain toward Saddle Hut. Along the route, you will pass Buffalo Swamp and Elephant Ridge while enjoying spectacular views of the Meru Crater and surrounding landscape. Upon arrival at Saddle Hut, you can rest or take a short acclimatization hike to Little Meru for panoramic views.

Altitude: 2,515 m to 3,570 m
Hiking time: approximately 3–4 hours
Distance: 4 km (3 miles).

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Saddle Hut to Meru Summit

You will begin your summit ascent in the early morning hours to witness sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro and avoid late morning cloud cover. The trail follows a dramatic ridge with steep crater walls on one side and mountain slopes on the other, offering spectacular views throughout the climb. After approximately 4 to 5 hours, you will reach Socialist Peak (4,566 m), the summit of Mount Meru. After enjoying the views and taking photographs, you will descend to Saddle Hut for rest and lunch.

Altitude: 3,570 m to 4,566 m
Hiking time: approximately 4–5 hours
Distance: 5 km (3 miles).

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Saddle Hut to Momella Gate

After breakfast, you will descend through forest trails toward Momella Gate, retracing sections of the route while enjoying chances to spot wildlife such as giraffes, buffalo, and monkeys. The descent takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. Upon arrival at Momella Gate, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Arusha, marking the end of your Mount Meru trekking adventure.

Altitude: 3,570 m to 1,500 m
Hiking time: approximately 4–5 hours
Distance: 9 km (6 miles).

Main Destination:

Momella Gate (Mt Meru)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.