4 days Mount Meru Hiking | Arusha National Park

This 4-day Mount Meru hiking adventure offers a challenging and rewarding experience, combining stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and the thrill of summiting a major peak.
Embark on an exhilarating 4-day trek up Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak. This adventure offers stunning views, diverse wildlife, and a challenging yet rewarding climb. Mount Meru is an excellent preparation for those planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or for those seeking a thrilling hiking experience.

Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Momella Gate - Miriakamba Hut
Description: Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Arusha National Park. After registration at Momella Gate, begin your trek with an armed ranger escort. Hike through lush forests, where you may spot wildlife such as buffalo, giraffes, and various bird species. Reach Miriakamba Hut (2,514 meters) in the late afternoon.
Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 1,014 meters (3,327 feet)
Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Description: After breakfast, continue your ascent, leaving the forest behind and entering the heath zone. Enjoy stunning views of the Meru Crater and Ash Cone as you climb to Saddle Hut (3,570 meters). In the afternoon, take an acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820 meters) for spectacular views.
Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 1,056 meters (3,465 feet)
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit (Socialist Peak) - Miriakamba Hut
Description: Wake up around midnight and begin your final ascent to the summit. Hike through Rhino Point (3,800 meters) and Cobra Point (4,350 meters) to reach Socialist Peak (4,566 meters) by sunrise. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Rift Valley, and the Ash Cone. After spending some time at the summit, descend back to Saddle Hut for a short rest and brunch, then continue down to Miriakamba Hut.
Distance: 5 km ascent (3.1 miles) + 13 km descent (8 miles)
Elevation Gain: 996 meters (3,268 feet) ascent + 2,052 meters (6,732 feet) descent
Hiking Time: 10-14 hours (total for ascent and descent)
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate - Return to Arusha
Description: After breakfast, descend through the forest to Momella Gate. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and possibly spot more wildlife along the way. At Momella Gate, you will receive your certificates before transferring back to Arusha, where your adventure concludes.
Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Elevation Loss: 1,014 meters (3,327 feet)
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Accommodation: N/A (End of Trek)

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.