Tour Overview
At 4562m, Mount Meru is Tanzania's second-highest mountain and the fourth-highest mountain in Africa. The mountain became well known mainly because it is only 70km from Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru has become a popular "warm-up" trek for Kilimanjaro climbers and can be viewed from Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour Highlights
- This Budget tour uses Tented camp.
- This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- This tour is suitable for all ages.
- You can request changes to this tour.
- The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
- Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Activities and Transportation
- Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
- Game drives: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle.
- Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle.
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking After an early morning breakfast in Arusha (1400m), you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania park. You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari. You should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the national park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mount Meru. Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination: Mount Meru
- Accommodation: Budget camping
- Meals: All meals and drinking water are included
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)
Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking After breakfast, you will start ascending the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mount Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimatise. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 7:00 pm!
- Main Destination: Mount Meru
- Accommodation: Budget camping
- Meals: All meals and drinking water are included
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m)
Duration: 12-14 hours of hiking Your guide will wake you up at 12:30 am for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 am. The trail starts off on a steep grade from Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). During the last hour of the hike, you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and the inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mount Meru Ash Tray and Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Momella Gate and return to Arusha.
- Main Destination: Arusha Town
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals: All meals and drinking water are included