4-Day Mount Meru Trekking
Welcome to Tanzania! Thank you for choosing Summit Planet Expeditions. Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, is about 20 km east of Arusha town, inside Arusha National Park. The mountain is 4,566 meters tall. It has one trail to the top, which usually takes 3 days to climb, but 4 days is better to help your body adjust. Many climbers use Mount Meru to get ready for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
- ✅ This is a budget camping trip it includes overnight stay at tents.
- ✅ On this tour, you'll be part of a group of fellow travelers. Each group can have up to 20 people.
- ✅ This tour can begin any day, based on availability.
- ✅ For individual travelers, they are welcome to join this group tour, but it only operates if at least two people sign up.
- Any additional accommodation can be booked before or after the tour at an extra cost.
Day
Accommodation
Meals Included
4: Departure and no accommodation on this day!
Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast, we leave from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha around 7:30 am and head to Momella Gate. After making the payment, the climb begins with a picnic lunch along the way. We reach the first stop, Miriakamba Hut, where you’ll have dinner and stay overnight.
- Miriakamba Hut: 3.5 hours, 13.8 km (8.6 mi)
- Starting Elevation: 1,597 m (5,240 ft)
- Ending Elevation: 2,503 m (8,212 ft)
- Altitude Gained: 906 m
Main destination: Mount Meru | Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Meals & drinks: All meals are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut - Saddle Hut
After breakfast, we continue the climb to the second stop, Saddle Hut. This section is much steeper than the earlier part of the trek. In the afternoon, you have the option to hike up to Little Meru and return. You’ll have dinner and stay overnight at Saddle Hut.
- Saddle Hut: 2.5 hours, 6.1 km (3.8 mi)
- Starting Elevation: 2,503 m (8,212 ft)
- Ending Elevation: 3,560 m (11,680 ft)
- Altitude Gained: 1,057 m
Main destination: Mount Meru | Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Meals & drinks: All meals are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.
Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Saddle Hut
Wake up at midnight and have a cup of tea before starting to attempt the Big Meru peak. Proceed to the summit across the rocky path. Return to Saddle Hut for a full breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent resting. Have lunch, dinner, and your overnight stay at Saddle Hut.
Elevation: 3,560m (11,68ft) to 4,566m (14,980ft)
Altitude gained: 1,006m
Descent to 3,560m (11,680ft)
Altitude lost: 1,006m.
Main destination: Mount Meru | Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Meals & drinks: All meals are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.
Day 4: Saddle Hut - Momella Gate
Leave Saddle Hut and descend to Momella gate via the first hut (Miriakamba). You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi before your journey home or your onward trip to Zanzibar.
Momella Gate: 6.5km (4mi)
Elevation: 3,560m (11,680ft) to 1,597m (5,240ft)
Altitude lost: 1,963m.
Main destination: Mount Meru | No accommodation
Meals & drinks: Breakfast and lunch are included, and drinking water and other soft drinks are included.
Things to Note
✅ Prices are per person and do not include any extra items or costs that are not mentioned on the day by itinerary.
✅ This trip require a minimum age of 8+ age ago.
| Start dates | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX | 7 PAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Day Mount Meru | $1,100 | $1,070 | $1,042 | $1,023 | $1,000 | $980 |
Cost Includes
- Park Fees – All entry fees, camping fees, rescue fees, and government taxes
- Accommodation – 4 nights in mountain huts (Mandara, Horombo, and Kibo)
- Meals & Drinks – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, tea, coffee, and drinking water
- Professional Mountain Guides & Porters – English-speaking, certified guides and a team of porters to carry luggage and equipment
- Transportation – Round-trip transfers from your hotel to Marangu Gate and back to Moshi/Arusha
- Emergency Oxygen – Available in case of altitude sickness or breathing issues
- First Aid Kit – Provided by the guides for minor injuries and medical concerns
- Summit Certificate – Official certificate for climbers who reach the summit
- Mountain Equipment – High-altitude food, trekking poles, and required safety gear
- Climbing Permit – Kilimanjaro National Park climbing permits
- Rescue Team – Emergency rescue services on standby
- Environmental Fees – For conservation and maintenance of the Kilimanjaro National Park
- Pre-climb Briefing – Orientation session about the climb, safety tips, and what to expect
Cost excludes
- Personal Gear: sleeping bag, warm clothes, hiking boots, gaiters, trekking poles, rain jacket, etc.
- Flights: International and domestic flights to/from Tanzania
- Travel Insurance: Required for the climb (covering emergency medical, evacuation, and high-altitude trekking)
- Visa Fees: Tourist visa for entry to Tanzania (if applicable)
- Tips for Guides & Porters: Recommended tipping is $200-$250 per climber for the entire team
- Extra Accommodation: Hotel nights before or after the climb (can be arranged separately)
- Personal Expenses: souvenirs, extra snacks, bottled drinks, and other personal items
- Drinks: soft drinks, alcohol, and other beverages not included in meals
- Medical Care: Any medical services required during or after the trek
- Emergency Evacuation: In case of early descent or emergencies (usually covered by insurance),
- Optional Extra Activities: Such as a trip to a hot spring or safari (available upon request)
- Laundry Services: Laundry at huts or hotels
- Hotel or Transport Extensions: Additional nights before or after the trek
- Porter Tips: Porter tips should be given directly at the end of the trek
- Internet/Wi-Fi: Available at hotels but not on the mountain.
