English EUR €
English 
3-day trek on Mount Meru
Duration: 3 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Less busy than the Kilimanjaro
> Explore the local wildlife, see giraffes, zebras, and potentially elephants
> Climb Little Mt. Meru (3820m) for further acclimatization
> Excellent warm-up for Kilimanjaro
> Spend your nights in Huts
Mt. Meru is located in the heart of Arusha National Park and it is 50 miles west of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Mt. Meru is a massive volcano reaching 14,980 feet (4,565 meters). This trek serves as an ideal warm-up for Mt. Kilimanjaro due to its altitude acclimatization and hiking distances. This trek is also geared towards hikers that prefer fewer crowds and a challenging ascent.
Because Mt. Meru is located in Arusha National Park, hikers must climb with an armed ranger due to the wide range of wildlife living on the mountain. On the lower slopes of the mountain, hikers are more likely to see elephants, giraffes, and buffalos! As hikers continue their ascents, the trail follows the north rim of the volcano’s crater along a dramatic ridgeline. Throughout the climb, hikers sleep in designated huts along the trail. Hikers reach the summit as the sun is rising and they will have spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and of the Mt. Meru Crater.
Itinerary
Day
1
Meriakamba Hut
Duration: 03:15 h
Distance: 6.35 km
Ascent: 880 m
We drive from your hotel in Moshi to Arusha National Park (Momella Gate). After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
Miriakamba Hut
Day
2
Saddle Hut
Duration: 04:00 h
Distance: 10 km
Ascent: 1500 m
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut
Saddle hut
Day
3
Saddle Hut – Summit – Miriakamba Hut T-Momella Gate
Duration: 08:50 h
Distance: 19 km
Ascent: 1120 m
Descent: 3090 m
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.
We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut and lastly in Momella gate.
The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Moshi at your accommodation.
Included
Excluded
FAQ
Mount Meru in Combination With Mount Kilimanjaro
What Is the Best Season to Conquer Mount Meru?
What Are the Huts on Mount Meru Like?
How to Book
Booking
Availability
Cancellation policy
Book Now
Contact our Trekking Expert
Sierd van der Bij
This trek is operated by
Just for You
