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Mount Meru Climb 4 days
Benefits of Mount Meru
Shorter Yet Rewarding Trek
A 3 to 4 days climb that balances challenge and comfort, suitable for both beginners and seasoned hikers.
Peaceful and Less Crowded
Fewer trekkers mean a quieter trail, offering a more personal and reflective mountain experience.
Excellent Acclimatization
Ideal preparation for Kilimanjaro, helping your body adjust to altitude in a scenic and less demanding environment.
Stunning Scenery and Wildlife
The route passes through forests filled with giraffes, buffalo, and colobus monkeys before reaching open alpine terrain.
Mount Meru overview
Mt. Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain standing tall at 4,566m. It is located in Arusha National Park and offers some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife diversity of any mountain in Tanzania. Mt. Meru is a challenging trek due to its steepness but is a great way to acclimatize before attempting Mt. Kilimanjaro. Climbers are accompanied by an armed ranger due to the abundance of wildlife on the lower slopes. Mt. Meru also has some historical significance to it whereby some have suggested that it was the resting place of Noah’s Ark when it came to rest after the biblical flood receded. Mt. Meru is a great trekking option for those who want to take on a climbing challenge and get the sense of being out in the wild, but are not quite ready to tackle Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Prices for Mount Meru Climb
Route name |
1 Person |
2-4 People |
5-7 People |
8-10 People |
11 & Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mt. Meru Trek 4 Days |
1,750/Person |
1,450/Person |
1,350/Person |
1,250/Person |
1,150/Person |
Full itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
- Meals: No Meals Included
Day 2: Momella gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
You will depart the hotel at 0800hrs and head to the Momella gate which is the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After the registration you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end up at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
- Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
- Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)
Today’s trek takes you through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the attractive wild flowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end up at Saddle hut where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp you will set off on an hour acclimatization trek to little Meru (3810m) then head back down to Saddle hut.
- Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi
- Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4: Saddle Hut (3500m) to Socialist Peak (4562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
You will wake up just after midnight for a light meal then start your final ascent to Socialist Peak at the top of big Meru. The trail to the summit is steep and you will be climbing through gravel and rocky ridges. While at the summit you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Meru crater and ash cone. Occasionally, animals such as Klipspringers and mountain reedbucks can be seen over the rocky terrain. After the summit, you will then descend to Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
- Distance covered:19km / 12mi
- Approx. time taken: 10 – 12 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 5: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Momella gate (1500m)
After breakfast you will begin your final descent to Momella gate. You will be using the southern route to descend. During your descent you will pass through the montane forest where you will pass the amazing Fig Tree Arch. Upon arrival at the Momella gate, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel back in Moshi town.
- Distance covered: 14km / 8.5mi
- Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 6: Depart Tanzania
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home.
Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
- Meals: Breakfast Included
Prices include
- 2 nights at Park View Inn (or similar) in Moshi on a bed-and-breakfast basis (1 night before and 1 night after the trek)
- Airport pick-up on arrival and drop-off on departure
- Transportation to and from the Kilimanjaro park gate
- Kilimanjaro Park entrance fees
- Camping or hut accommodation fees
- Crater fees (if applicable)
- Kilimanjaro rescue team fees
- High-quality 4-season tents
- Double-thickness (10 cm) foam mattresses
- Professional, experienced, and friendly guides, cooks, and porters
- Three freshly prepared meals per day during the trek
- Filtered and treated drinking water throughout the climb
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew according to KINAPA and KIATO regulations
- All government taxes
- Portable oxygen cylinders for emergency use
- English- or French-speaking certified mountain guide
- Oximeter, first aid supplies, and stethoscope
- Private portable toilet with a tent (1 toilet for groups of 1–5 climbers, 2 toilets for groups of 6–10 climbers)
- Mountain communication radio
- Official Kilimanjaro summit certificate.
Prices exclude
- Meals and drinks at the hotel (before and after the trek)
- Travel insurance
- Shower tent (available at an additional cost) -USD 450 for 1 person, USD 300 per person for groups of 2 or more
- International and local flights
- Laundry services at the hotel
- Personal gear, items, and toiletries
Gratuities
- Guide: USD 20–25 per day, per guide
- Cook: USD 15–20 per day, per cook
- Porter: USD 10–15 per day, per porter
