5 Days Mount Meru Trekking
This Mount Meru trek combines wildlife encounters and a thrilling ascent. Starting from Momella Gate, you’ll hike through Arusha National Park, spotting giraffes, buffalo, and more, before reaching Miriakamba Hut (2500m). Continue up to Saddle Hut (3500m), with the option to hike Little Meru for acclimatization. Begin a midnight summit push to reach Mt. Meru’s peak (4566m) at sunrise, with stunning views of Kilimanjaro. After descending to Miriakamba Hut, complete the trek back to Momella Gate and return to Arusha.
Pick up from Arusha city or Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha or Moshi city both the famous gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. You will have a half Board accommodation at a Base Hotel in Moshi or Arusha where all trekking briefings will take place and final preparation to embark on the journey to the roof of Africa.
Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking
Early in the morning you will have a breakfast at the hotel in Arusha afterwards you will have a short transfer from the hotel to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At the gate you will have all official registrations and briefing by the park officials.
You will then start your climb in Arusha National Park. Day one hiking is similar to a walking safari as you will be crossing in the middle of Arusha national park; you should expect to encounter giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and possibly elephants near the trail.
Trekking group will be accompanied with National Park armed ranger hired due to the high possibility of wildlife spotting. As you continue with the trail, you will pass the chilling Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru.
Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), you will enjoy hot dinner and washing water. Remaining time can be spend relaxing, explore the surroundings and enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.
Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking
Early in the morning breakfast will be served, and you will start ascending up the steep trail alongside the ridge of the saddle. You will experience some of wildlife drama along the trail as ascend continue! From here also you will have a spectacular views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray.
Upon arriving at the camp, you have the possible opportunity of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimatize. Early dinner will be served, and have sufficient time to rest around 1900 before your midnight summit attempt.
Duration: 10-12 hours of hiking
Your will wake up around midnight for tea and some snacks and a brief safety check for the summit ascend. At around 1:30 AM you will then begin your summit attempt.
The trail starts off on a steep position from the camp to Rhino Point (3800m) and then to Cobra Point (4350m). The last trekking hour you will scramble on a rocky ridge stuck between the crater and Meru’s inner cliffs. At sunrise you will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and the glorious view of Mount Kilimanjaro. After enjoy the views and take in all the accomplishments we will then start a quick descend to Saddle Hut for a short break afterwards continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and well-earned overnight sleep.
Duration: 2-3 hours of hiking
After a good overnight sleep and in the morning breakfast will be served, and later a final descent to Momella gate will begin. We will pass through forest and meadows where it is expected to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru the Momella gate, cars will be waiting were you will have a short transfer back to the hotel in Arusha.
From
$1,049
- Price varies by group size (USD)
- Can start any day If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.