4‑Day Mount Meru Trekking

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Mount Meru Trekking

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Tanzania

4‑Day Mount Meru Trekking

Tour Highlights

Start

Arusha City

End

Arusha City

Main Country

tanzania

Transportation

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Main Focus

Mountain Trekking

Safari Type

Private Tour

Special Food

Vegan

Duration 4 days

You'll visit

Arusha National Park

Itinerary Overview

The 4-Day Mount Meru Trekking Adventure is an excellent short mountain expedition in Tanzania, ideal for adventure seekers and those preparing for higher altitude climbs such as Kilimanjaro. Standing at 4,566 meters, Mount Meru is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania and the fifth-highest in Africa.

Located inside Arusha National Park, the trek offers a unique experience combining wildlife encounters, diverse vegetation zones, and spectacular crater views. Unlike other mountains, Mount Meru trekking begins with a walking safari through open grasslands where giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife may be seen.

Day‑by‑Day Itinerary

DAY 1

MOMELLA GATE (1500 M) –MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2541 M)

Arusha National Park 4x4 safari vehicle

Itinerary:

WALKING TIME: 4-6 HOURS

Leaving early in the morning from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi and driving to Momella gate in Arusha National Park. Driving takes about 3 hours from Moshi and about 1 hr from Arusha. At the gate you will clear your trekking permits, meet up with your porters, guide, cook and game ranger, and start climbing. You will pass open grassland which will give you a good opportunity to see buffaloes, warthogs and other grazers.

You will cross the Ngare Nanyuki River and continue climbing through mountain forest. There you will have chance to see many different kind of birds and black and white colobus monkeys. Finally you will reach Miriakamba Hut where you will stay overnight.

Accommodation: View mountmeruhotel

Alternative: None/On request

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Drinks: water

DAY 2

MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2541 M) – SADDLE HUT (3570 M)

Arusha National Park 4x4 safari vehicle

Itinerary:

WALKING TIME: 3-5 HOURS

Second day climbing is quite short but demanding. You will start early in the morning and ascent steeply through lush mountain forest full of birds to reach the halfway point of Elephant Ridge. There you can see the crater. After 3 to 5 hours climbing you will reach Saddle Hut where you will have lunch.

In the afternoon you will have another hiking to Little Meru (3794 m) for superb views before sunset. Then you will return to Saddle Hut for overnight. It is good to go to sleep early so that you get enough rest for the next day’s hiking.

Accommodation:

Alternative: None/On request

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Drinks: water

DAY 3

SADDLE HUT (3570 M) – RHINO POINT (3850 M) – PEAK ( 4566 M) – RHINO POINT (3850 M) – SADDLE

Arusha National Park 4x4 safari vehicle

Itinerary:

WALKING TIME: 10-12 HOURS

You will start climbing between 1 to 2 at night. The route is very steep towards Rhino Point (3850 m) and from there towards the summit along very narrow ridge. You will reach the mount meru summit, Socialist Peak, (4566 m) right at the sunrise.

The sceneries there are stunning; you will see Mount Kilimanjaro in close distance. After taking photos on the summit you will descent back to Saddle hut.

Note: On icy conditions or strong wind it is not necessarily possible to pass the ridge between Rhino Point and summit. You guide will decide if the conditions are not good enough to continue.

Accommodation:

Alternative:

Meals: Drinks:

DAY 4

MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2541 M) – MOMELLA GATE (1500 M)

Arusha National Park 4x4 safari vehicle

Itinerary:

WALKING TIME: 2-5 HOURS

You will leave about at 8.00 in the morning and descent to Momella gate. You can choose longer or shorter route down. On the longer way down you have very good changes to see wildlife and the ash cone. Once at the gate, it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook and game ranger. After that your transportation back to Moshi will be waiting for you.

Accommodation:

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner Drinks: water

What’s Included

Parking fees (for non-residents)
All activities mentioned
All accommodations mentioned
A professional driver/guide
All transportation mentioned
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
Drinks

What’s Excluded

Inland Airfare costs
Personal expenses
Meals not mentioned
International flights
Additional accommodation
Gratuities for guides
Personal items
Govt. fees
Tips
Visa & insurance

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Cancellation Policy

• 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
• 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
• 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
• 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
• 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund