3 Days Mount Meru Hiking Tour

From $ 930 pp

Duration: 3 Days

Tour Type: Mt. Meru Hiking

Trip Overview

The three-day Mount Meru hiking adventure is a fast-paced yet rewarding trek designed for hikers seeking a shorter itinerary without missing the mountain’s most spectacular highlights. The journey begins at Momella Gate, where the trail leads through lush rainforest and open grasslands within Arusha National Park. Along the way, trekkers enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes, while encountering wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and colobus monkeys in their natural habitat.

As the trek continues upward, the landscape shifts into dramatic volcanic scenery, revealing the impressive Meru Crater and Ash Cone. After an overnight stay at Saddle Hut, the summit attempt starts before dawn, leading to Socialist Peak at 4,562 meters for breathtaking sunrise views over the surrounding plains. Following the summit celebration, the descent winds back down through forest trails to Momella Gate, concluding an intense yet unforgettable Mount Meru experience ideal for adventurous hikers or those preparing for Kilimanjaro.

Short but challenging itinerary perfect for adventure seekers and Kilimanjaro preparation

Spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Momella Lakes, and the Meru Crater

Walking safari experience with wildlife sightings in Arusha National Park

Sunrise summit at Socialist Peak (4,562m) with panoramic landscapes

Itinerary In Details

Day 01: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut

Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.

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

Day 02: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 03: Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate

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 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Includes

Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport Pickup/Drop off
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries, and park fees
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All meals while on the Mountain
Quality Mess tents with tables and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Clean, purified drinking water
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Kilimanjaro summit certificate
All transfers to the mountain and back to your hotel

Excludes

Hotel Accommodation before and After hike
Alcohol and soft drinks
Sleeping bag
Flights
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs
Travel insurance

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