4-Day Mount Meru Trek and Summit Adventure in Arusha National Park
Highlights
Mount Meru, Arusha National Park
nature, photography, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a thrilling 4-day trek to Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest peak, located within the scenic Arusha National Park. Begin your journey through lush rainforests inhabited by giraffes, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys. Ascend through moorlands and volcanic ridges to reach the summit of Socialist Peak at 4,562 meters, offering breathtaking sunrise views over Mount Kilimanjaro and the dramatic Meru crater.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
- Depart the hotel at 0800 hrs and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Momella Gate.
Complete registration and begin the trek with an armed ranger.
Trek through open grassland and forested slopes, spotting giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and various antelope species.
Enjoy distant views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes.
Arrive at Miriakamba Hut by late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Distance: 6 km / 3.5 mi
Approximate Time: 4 – 5 hours
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Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)
- Begin an uphill trek through montane forest, ascending via a steep ridge.
Admire views of the Meru crater, ash cone, and Little Meru (3810m).
Spot wildlife such as black and white colobus monkeys and buffaloes along the trail.
Arrive at Saddle Hut for lunch and rest.
Take an acclimatization walk to Little Meru and return to camp for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Distance: 6.5 km / 4 mi
Approximate Time: 3 – 4 hours
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Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500m) to Socialist Peak (4562m), return to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
- Wake up just after midnight for tea and a light snack.
Begin a challenging pre-dawn ascent to the summit via a narrow, steep trail with rocky ridges.
Reach Socialist Peak (4562m) in time for sunrise and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru Crater, and the Ash Cone.
Begin descent back to Saddle Hut for a short rest and continue down to Miriakamba Hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Distance: 19 km / 12 mi
Approximate Time: 10 – 12 hours
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Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Momella Gate (1500m)
- After breakfast, begin the final descent using a different scenic trail.
Walk through montane forest and pass landmarks such as Fig Tree Arch.
Arrive at Momella Gate, where you will receive your summit certificate.
Transfer back to Arusha town for drop-off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
Distance: 14 km / 8.5 mi
Approximate Time: 4 – 5 hours
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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