4-Day Mount Meru Trekking Adventure

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

Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Start your adventure with a scenic drive from Arusha to the Momela Gate, where you’ll complete registration and meet your team for the trek ahead. From here, your journey begins with an armed ranger escort, ensuring safety as you hike through the beautiful Montane Forest. Along the way, keep your eyes open for the incredible wildlife that inhabits the area, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various species of monkeys. The trek to Meriakamba Hut follows a moderately challenging trail, providing you with plenty of time to adjust to the altitude while enjoying the natural surroundings.

Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on your trek toward Saddle Hut, navigating a steep but incredibly rewarding ascent. As you climb higher, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone, making the effort worthwhile. Upon reaching Saddle Hut, a hot lunch will be ready, allowing you to refuel and relax after the challenging hike. Once you’ve rested, you have the option to take a short hike to the summit of Little Meru, where you’ll be greeted with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, a perfect way to end the day.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.

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 - Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut

We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge. From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 19km/12mi
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Miriakamba Hut (2514m) to Momella Gate (1387m)

On your final day, you’ll take a different, faster route down through open grasslands and mixed forests, offering great wildlife viewing opportunities. Enjoy excellent views of the crater and the national park’s plains. You’ll reach the Momella Gate by late morning, where you’ll bid farewell to your guides and porters. A vehicle will then transfer you back to your Hotel in Arusha for dinner inner and overnight stay deserved celebration.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 14km/8.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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