3 Day Mt Meru Climbing & Hiking Adventure

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
DestinationTanzania

Tour Overview

The 3 Day Mount Meru Climb is ideal for acclimatization before Mount Kilimanjaro and offers a rewarding trekking experience on Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. Mount Meru stands at 4,568 metres and is located within Arusha National Park, providing opportunities to view wildlife along the route.

This trek includes guided hiking, park access, and accommodation, with routes passing through forest, moorland, and alpine terrain. The climb is suitable for trekkers preparing for higher-altitude expeditions.

Tour Highlights

  • Trek on Mount Meru (4,568 m)
  • Located within Arusha National Park
  • Wildlife sightings possible along the route
  • Guided hike with armed ranger support
  • Overnight stays in mountain huts

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1Day

Meriakamba Hut (Full Board)

  • Drive from Arusha to Momela Gate

  • Registration at the park gate

  • Begin hike with armed ranger escort

  • Possible wildlife sightings including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope

  • Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut

Elevation:

  • 1,387 m to 1,500 m

Distance:

  • 10 km

Hiking Time:

  • 4–6 hours

Habitat:

  • Montane Forest

2Day

Saddle Hut (Full Board)

  • Trek from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

  • Steep ascent with views of Meru Crater and Ash Cone

  • Hot lunch at Saddle Hut

  • Optional climb to Little Meru (3,820 m) before sunset

  • Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut

Elevation:

  • 2,514 m to 3,570 m

Distance:

  • 8 km

Hiking Time:

  • 3–5 hours

Habitat:

  • Forest and Moorland

3Day

Summit Day (Half Board)

  • Early start at approximately 1:30 a.m.

  • Climb to Rhino Point and Cobra Point

  • Reach the summit at 4,566 m for sunrise

  • Possible views of Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Descend to Saddle Hut for rest and brunch

  • Continue descent to Momella Gate

  • Transfer back to hotel in Arusha or Moshi

Elevation:

  • 3,570 m to 4,565 m, then down to 2,514 m

Distance:

  • 5 km ascent / 13 km descent

Hiking Time:

  • 12–14 hours

Habitat:

  • Alpine Desert, Moorland, and Montane Forest

Pricing

The itinerary includes:

  • Airport transfers

  • Accommodation as stated

  • Guided trekking with ranger escort

  • Meals as indicated per day

  • Park access during the climb

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