6 Days Climb Mount Meru
Best time: All year round: Duration: 4 days
Why Choose Meru
Climbing Mount Meru is one of the most rewarding trekking experiences in East Africa—often overshadowed by Kilimanjaro, but just as breathtaking (and less crowded). It’s also a perfect warm-up climb before attempting Mount Kilimanjaro.
- ✔ Comfortable hut accommodation
- ✔ Ideal for beginners
- ✔ Scenic rainforest and moorland
- ✔ Gradual ascent
Quick Facts
📍 Route: Meru
⏱ Duration: 4 Days
⛰ Summit: 4,566 meters (14,980 ft)
🛌 Accommodation: Huts
💪 Difficulty: Moderate
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
✔ Hiking time: 5-7 hours of hikingAfter an early morning breakfast in Arusha (1400m), you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari; you should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the National Park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight..
Day 2
Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)
✔ Hiking Time 3-5 hoursAfter breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900!
Day 3
Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
✔ Hiking Time: 10 hoursYour guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30am. The trail starts off on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). The last hour of the hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and overnight.
Day 4
Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Arusha (1400m)
✔ Hiking Time: 2-3 hoursAfter a long rest and breakfast, we will begin our final descent to Momella gate. We will hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you back to Arusha.
What’s Included & Excluded
Clear breakdown of your trekking package
✔ Included
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents:
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
- All Park fees
- Rescue fees
- Accommodations in Arusha/ Moshi 2 nights
- Airport Transport
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Crisis management and safety procedures
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
✖ Not Included
- Tanzania Visa
- Gratuity
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Tip for guides, Cook and porters
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
💰 Pricing
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