Mount Meru Trekking
A 4-day Mount Meru trek inside Arusha National Park, using Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut, with wildlife possibilities, summit night, and strong acclimatisation value before Kilimanjaro.
Duration
4 Days
Trek Style
Hut trek
Location
Arusha National Park
Highest Point
Socialist Peak, about 4,562 m
— Our Mountain Team
Mount Meru as a serious trek in its own right
Mount Meru is often used as an acclimatisation trek before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It is also a rewarding mountain trek in its own right, located inside Arusha National Park.
Mount Meru is Tanzania's second-highest mountain and a rewarding trek inside Arusha National Park. This route follows Momella Gate, Miriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Socialist Peak at about 4,562 m, and the Northern Route descent.
The package includes
- Porterage
- Park fees
- All activities, unless labelled as optional
- All accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade
- Professional mountain guide and required park ranger support
- All transportation, unless labelled as optional
- All taxes and VAT
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
The package excludes
- Rescue fee
- Climbing gear
- International flights to and from home
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Tips for the mountain crew
- Personal items, including souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees
- Any government-imposed increase in taxes or park fees
- Drinks
Talk to a Tanzanian expert
Tell us your dates, number of trekkers, and whether you plan to combine Mount Meru with Kilimanjaro.
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Miriakamba Hut
Mountain hut used on Day 1 and again after the summit day descent.
Saddle Hut
High hut at about 3,550 m before the Socialist Peak summit attempt.
Momella Gate and Ranger Route
The trek begins at Momella Gate with an armed park ranger accompanying the group.
Your Mount Meru itinerary
Momella Gate to Miriakamba
After hotel collection and a 45-minute drive to Arusha National Park, complete formalities and continue to Momella Gate. Hike with an armed ranger through open areas and acacia forest, with possible giraffe and buffalo sightings, before reaching Miriakamba Hut.
Elephant Back and Saddle Hut
Follow a steep track with wooden steps through cooler forest and open bushland. Stop at Mgongo wa Tembo, or Elephant Back, before continuing to Saddle Hut. An optional Little Meru side trip may be possible in the afternoon.
Summit Day
Leave around 02:00 by torchlight toward Rhino Point and the north ridge. The route becomes more challenging with occasional light climbing before reaching the summit area, then descending to Saddle Hut for rest and onward to Miriakamba Hut.
Northern Route Descent
After breakfast, descend by the Northern Route to Momella Gate. The descent usually takes 2 to 3 hours, with possible sightings of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, then transfer back to Arusha.
