3-Day 2 Nights Trek - Mount Meru Trekking

• 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 Huts

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: 14 km | 9 miles Habitat: Rain Forest
You'll depart from Moshi or Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger, as the possibility of seeing wildlife —giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant, and buffalo —is high. Our hike on the Southern Route takes you through the rain forest to Maio Waterfalls and Fig Tree Arch until you reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

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 Huts to Saddle Huts

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft

Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

Distance: 6 km | 3 miles

Habitat: Health

You'll continue climbing through the rain forest until you enter the heath zone, accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, you have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Saddle Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Saddle Huts to Summit to Momela Gate to Arusha

Saddle Huts to Summit to Momela Gate to Arusha

Saddle Huts to Summit

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Summit to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Distance: 6 km | 4 miles Habitat: Alpine Desert

Distance: 12 km | 7 miles Habitat: Health

Very early in the morning (around midnight), you'll begin your climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit —Socialist Peak. Here you'll enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts. Drop off in Arusha.

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.