Tanzania: 4-Day Mount Meru Climbing Expeditions Private Tour

Embark on Climb Mt Meru one of Africa’s highest and most beautiful volcanoes stand at 4566m. Provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater and Mt Kilimanjaro.
Mt. Meru is one of Africa’s highest and most beautiful volcanoes, standing at 4566 m. It is located within Arusha National Park. The route to the summit passes through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. Finally, the summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater and Mt. Kilimanjaro in the background.

My Trek Itinerary

Day 1; Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut.

Leave 8:00Am from your hotel and drive to Arusha National Park, where we enter and drive a bit farther to Momella Gate (1500 m) where our climb begins. Leave the gate and walk through game-filled grassy plains. The path gets steeper leading up to a broad ridge. As you continue, the forest thickens and you get occasional views of Mount Kilimanjaro to your right. After a few hours, you will reach the first campsite, Miriakamba Hut (2500 m). Here you will settle into a dormitory style room, rest and enjoy dinner.

Trekking Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude Gain: 1000 m

Day 2; Miriakamba Hut- Saddle Hut

Wake morning for have our great breakfast and begin your day’s trek. The path becomes steeper today and passes through fine forests and heather to the Saddle Hut (3500 m) where you will spend the evening. If there is time in the afternoon, you may take a one-hour acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3801 m) where you have the opportunity to see beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro at sunset.

Trekking Time: 3-4 hours | Distance: 8 km | Altitude Gain: 1000

Day 3; Saddle Hut- Summit Point- Miriakamba Hut.

Waking around 01:00 am, we have a small meal and start our ascent towards the summit. The hike begins with switchbacks until we reach Rhino Point (3800 m). From here, the trek becomes more difficult as we traverse rocky inclines, navigate narrow ridges, and climb up to the summit. We hope to reach the summit, Socialist Peak (4562 m) around sunrise, where we can see the moon setting to west and the sun rising over Mt. Kilimanjaro in the east.

Trekking Time: 4-6 hours | Distance: 5 km | Altitude Gain: 1062 m

We descend the same way we came up, reaching Saddle Hut in a few hours. Here we rest and have a short meal before beginning our descent down to Miriakamba Hut for our last night on the mountain. Trekking Time: 5-7 hours | Distance: 13 km | Altitude Loss: 2062 m

Day 4; Miriakamba Hut- to Exit Gate.

Descend back down through grassy plains, where you have a high chance of seeing wildlife. Arrive at the park gate, happily accept your certificate of completion, and drive back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha town where you will enjoy a well-deserved shower and congratulations.

Trekking Time: 2-3 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude Loss: 1000 m

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

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.