4 Days Mount Meru Climb

On this day, one of our representatives will meet you at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transport you to your reserved hotel in Arusha town, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in preparation for the Mount Meru Climb scheduled for the following day.

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will be transferred to Arusha National Park through the Ngongongare gate. From there, you will continue your journey to the climbing starting point at Mommella headquarters, situated at an elevation of 1514 meters (4967 feet), where you will complete the necessary park formalities, including meeting your armed ranger guide and organizing your luggage with the porters.

The trek will commence as you make your way through the fig tree forest towards Miriakamba, which will take approximately 5-hours, including a picnic lunch break at Moiyo waterfall. You will enjoy dinner and spend the night at Miriakamba Hut, located at 2514 meters (8248 feet), covering a distance of 14 kilometers (8.6 miles).

Following breakfast, embark on a four-hour trek to the saddle point, where lunch will be served upon arrival. After a two-hour rest, a side trek will be undertaken for acclimatization to Little Meru, which stands at 3820 meters (12,533 feet). The day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay at the saddle hut, located at an elevation of 3566 meters (11,712 feet), covering a distance of 7 kilometers (4.3 miles).

Your ascent will commence between 1 and 2 AM. The path is steep as you make your way to Rhino Point, which stands at 3850 meters, and continues along a narrow ridge leading to the summit. You will arrive at the peak of Mount Meru, known as Socialist Peak at 4566 meters, just in time for sunrise. The views from this vantage point are breathtaking, with Mount Kilimanjaro visible in the distance. After capturing photographs at the summit, you will descend back to Saddle Hut. Following your time at the summit and after taking sufficient photographs, you will retrace your steps down from Meru Peak along the same trail to Saddle Hut, where you will enjoy brunch and rest for two hours. The afternoon will involve an additional two-hour trek, culminating in dinner and an overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut, which is situated at an elevation of 2514 meters (8,248 feet) and approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) away.

You are scheduled to depart at approximately 8:00 AM and make your way to the Momella gate. You have the option to take either a longer or shorter route. The longer path offers an excellent opportunity to observe wildlife and the ash cone. Upon reaching the gate, you will have the opportunity to express your gratitude by tipping your porters, guide, cook, and game ranger. Subsequently, your transportation back to Arusha will be ready for you.

Our representative will escort you to either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure flight or your journey to Zanzibar Island. Cherish the memories, the feeling of achievement, and the lasting connection with the magnificent Mount Meru. Should you choose to embark on a Tanzania Safari, rest assured that we will handle all the arrangements for that adventure as well!