Mountain Trekking
Trek Mount Meru
3 Days | 2 Nights
Safari Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our 3 days Mount Meru trek, offering a condensed yet exhilarating experience of Tanzania’s second-highest peak. Beginning with a transfer to Arusha National Park, your journey kicks off with a trek led by experienced guides through diverse landscapes, including lush rainforests and alpine meadows. Along the way, you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife and bird species, adding to the magic of the trek.
Arriving at the summit, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro. With comfortable overnight stays in mountain huts, you’ll have ample opportunity to rest and rejuvenate before each day’s trek. This 3-day Mount Meru trek promises an unforgettable adventure, perfect for those seeking a shorter yet no less rewarding climbing experience in Tanzania.
Full Itinerary
Arrival in Tanzania
Upon your arrival at the airport, we’ll arrange a seamless transfer to pick you up and whisk you away to your hotel in the vibrant city of Arusha. Upon arrival at your hotel, you’ll be warmly greeted by our team and introduced to your experienced guide, who will lead you through a comprehensive pre-hike briefing.
During this briefing, you’ll have the opportunity to cross-check your hiking gear, ensuring that you’re fully prepared for the adventure ahead. From ensuring the proper fit of your boots to confirming the essentials in your backpack, we’ll ensure that you have everything you need for a successful and enjoyable climb up Mount Meru.
Accommodation: Rafiki Retreat /related hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Momella Gate to Mariakamba Hut (1500 m – 2541 m)
Start from Momella Gate {1’500 m.} in the late morning, the track soon passes some open grassland, and have some game viewing. You can see Buffalo, Warthog, Elephants, and many more. and then continue as a steady climb through montane forest.
You can have your lunch at the famous “Fig tree”. After lunch, the trek continues through less dense forest, where there are a lot of birds and monkeys including the black and white Colobus. By mid-afternoon, there are the first closer views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone.
Miriakamba hut (2541 m.), situated in the idyllic grassy glade, is reached in time to enjoy the last of the afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains towards Kilimanjaro. It takes about 4 to 6 hours walking.
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (2541 m – 3566 m)
The walk from Miriakamba hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep sustained climb all the way. Starting through attractive, open and lush montane forest, the path continues beyond the halfway point of Elephant Ridge and carries on uphill through the giant heather and other moorland vegetation to reach saddle hut {3’570 m} and lunch.
The afternoon is free to rest and enjoy the views. For energetic ones, can make the short climb to the nearby summit of little Meru {3’820 m} for superb views just before sunset. It takes about 3 to 5 hours walking. The ascent is 1’056 m. saddle hut is similar to miriakamba but water is collected from a stream about 10 minutes away.
The path is a little exposed as it traverses the rocky ridge, with fine views across into Kenya and the Maasai Hills. The summit is reached after 5–6 hours. The descent follows the way up (it is tempting to go down the other ridge to make a traverse, but this is strictly forbidden)
Saddle Hut to Meru Summit then Back to Momella Gate (2541 m – 4566m - 1500 m)
Begin your ascent in the early hours of the morning, around 0100 hrs, with a steep climb to Rhino Point at 3,800 meters. The path then continues along an undulating ridge of ash and rock, leading you to Cobra Point at 4,350 meters, just around sunrise. From this vantage point, the views are simply breathtaking: the imposing cliffs of the Crater rim, the majestic Ash Cone rising from the crater floor, the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and, on clear days, the expansive Rift Valley.
The final push to the summit of Socialist Peak at 4,566 meters takes about an hour, following a superb but often steep path. The return journey to Rhino Point, bathed in the sharp morning light, follows a narrow ridge between the sloping outer wall of the crater and the sheer cliffs of the inner wall, offering one of the most dramatic and exhilarating walks in Africa. The descent, through open grassland and mixed forest, provides good chances of encountering wildlife and offers excellent views back towards the crater and over the plains of the National Park. Arriving at Momella Gate by late morning, the entire trek takes about 4 to 6hours of walking.
Includes
- Airport transfers (JRO – Kilimanjaro International Airports)
- Accommodation occupancy (before and after the climb)
Qualified guides with mountain crew - All Park fees
- Hut/camping fees and tents
- Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils.
- Rescue fees (required by the National Park)
- Pulse oximeters
- First aid kit
- Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain.
Excludes
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Travel/Medical Insurance (recommended)
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities to the crew and personnel (At least $250 per Climber)
- Personal items and purchases (Hiking Gears)
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