3-Day Mount Meru Stunning Wildlife & Hiking Adventure

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

Hiking from Momella Gate (1387m) to Miriakamba Huts (2514m)

In the morning, you will be collected from either hotel or airport and will set off towards Arusha National Park, proceeding directly to the trailhead. The journey lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, during which you may encounter various wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes.

Upon reaching Momella Gate, guides will handle necessary entry permit, and you will commence your trek. An armed park ranger will accompany you from this point onward. As you traverse the open grassland, you may once again see giraffes and buffaloes. Roughly in 2 hours, you will arrive at Maio Falls, an ideal location to take a break and enjoy a picnic. Later, you will continue to the famous “fig tree arch.” Ultimately, you will reach the Miriakamba Huts in time for afternoon tea and snacks.

Distance: The trek from Momela Gate to Miriakamba Huts spans 10km.
Change in elevation: From Momela Gate (1,387m) to Miriakamba Huts (2,514m).
Hiking duration: 6 hours.
Habitat: Grassland and rainforest.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hiking from Miriakamba Huts (2514m) to Saddle Huts (3570m)

Following breakfast, you will ascend wooden steps along a steep path. As you gain altitude, the temperature will be noticeably cooler compared to the previous day, and walking may appear easier. The clouds frequently linger low in the rainforest, contributing to a moody ambiance amidst the lush vegetation. After approximately 2 hours of uphill trekking, you will reach the viewpoint known as "Mgongo wa Tembo" (elephant back) at an elevation of 3,200m, where you can take a well-deserved break. The flora will transition from rainforest to heather and moorland, and you are expected to arrive at Saddle Huts around midday.

At Saddle Huts, our team will provide you with a warm meal before you retire early for the night, as your wake-up call will be shortly after midnight.

Distance: The trek from Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts spans 8km.
Elevation change: From Miriakamba Huts (2,514m) to Saddle Huts (3,570m).
Hiking duration: 5 hours.
Habitat: Moorland and heath.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hiking Saddle Huts (3570m) to Socialist Peak (4565m) and to Momella Gate (1387m)

Awaken at midnight and commence your trek to Socialist Peak. Illuminating your path with headlamps, you will navigate the trail through bushland to reach Rhino Point (3,821m). The sections leading to Rhino Point and Cobra Point are particularly steep - exercise caution! After approximately 4 to 5 hours, you will arrive at the summit, Socialist Peak. Witness the sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro and relish the breathtaking view of Mount Meru’s crater, characterized by its steep walls and the ash cone at its center. The return journey follows the same path back to Saddle Huts, where you will pause to rest and rejuvenate with hot soup and tea. Proceed to Momella Gate, where vehicle will collect and transport you back to the hotel.

Distance: The trek from Saddle Huts to Socialist Peak spans 6km, while the distance to Momella Gate is 13km.
Change in elevation: Saddle Huts (3,570m) – Socialist Peak (4,565m) – Momella Gate (1,387m).
Hiking duration: 14 hours.
Habitat: Heath, alpine, rainforest.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.