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4 Days Mount Meru Climb

Mount Meru

  • Duration

    4 days

  • From

    $950 pp

  • Group size

    Up to 15

  • Minimum age

    12+ years

Tour Overview

The 4-day Mount Meru climb takes you to the top of Tanzania’s second-highest mountain, inside Arusha National Park. You start at Momella Gate and walk with an armed park ranger, because buffalo and giraffe live on the lower slopes. The first night is at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m).

Day two climbs to Saddle Hut. On day three you leave early for Socialist Peak along the crater rim, then walk back down to Miriakamba Hut. The last morning is a short descent to Momella Gate. You sleep in mountain huts, not tents.

Meru before Kilimanjaro

Many climbers use Meru to adjust to altitude before Kilimanjaro. Pair it with the 6-day Machame, or see all climbs on our Kilimanjaro page.

Accommodation: Mountain huts
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. 1
    Day 1 Momella Gate → Miriakamba Hut
    Elevation: 1,500 m → 2,500 m
    Distance: 10 km
    Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
    Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

    Arrive at Momella Gate for registration. Start the trek with an armed ranger as you hike through open grasslands and forest. You may spot wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Continue through the rainforest and reach Miriakamba Hut.
    • Trekking from Momella Gate → Miriakamba Hut
    B, L, D Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)
  2. 2
    Day 2 Miriakamba Hut → Saddle Hut
    Elevation: 2,500 m → 3,570 m
    Distance: 8 km
    Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
    Accommodation: Saddle Hut

    Hike through steep forest and into the moorland zone. Enjoy views of the Meru Crater and Ash Cone. After reaching Saddle Hut, you can take an optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820 m).
    • Trek from Miriakamba Hut → Saddle Hut
    B, L, D Saddle Hut (3,750m)
  3. 3
    Day 3 Saddle Hut → Socialist Peak → Miriakamba Hut
    Elevation: 3,570 m → 4,566 m → 2,500 m
    Distance: 19 km
    Hiking Time: 10–12 hours
    Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

    Begin your summit climb around midnight. Trek along a narrow ridge with stunning views of the crater and Mount Kilimanjaro at sunrise. Reach Socialist Peak and celebrate. Descend back to Miriakamba Hut for the overnight.
    • Trek from Saddle Hut → Socialist Peak → Miriakamba Hut
    B, L, D Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)
  4. 4
    Day 4 Miriakamba Hut → Momella Gate
    Elevation: 2,500 m → 1,500 m
    Distance: 10 km
    Hiking Time: 2–4 hours

    Descend through the forest to Momella Gate. Receive your certificate and transfer back to your hotel. End of your Mount Meru adventure.
    • Climb from Kibo Camp → Uhuru Peak → Horombo Camp
    B, L No accommodation, end of tour

Meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What’s Included

  • Park fees
  • Camping fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Government taxes
  • Mountain camping accommodation
  • Professional English-speaking mountain guides
  • Porters and cook
  • All meals as specified
  • Drinking water (all trekking days)
  • Roundtrip transfers from your hotel to Momella Gate
  • Emergency oxygen
  • First-aid kit
  • Summit certificate
  • Climbing permits
  • Environmental fees
  • Pre-climb briefing

What’s Excluded

  • Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, boots, clothing, etc.)
  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Extra accommodation before or after trek
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, beverages)
  • Alcohol and soft drinks
  • Medical services
  • Emergency evacuation (insurance recommended)
  • Optional extra activities
  • Laundry services
  • Hotel or transport extensions
  • Wi-Fi or internet access (not available on mountain)

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