6-Day Mount Meru Trekking Adventure in Tanzania with Sunrise Summit

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport at any time.
• Meet the team and transfer privately to Arusha Safari Lodge.
• Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the lodge, located on the slopes of Mount Meru.
• Gather at the hotel for a detailed pre-climb briefing.
• Complete a full equipment check with the mountain team.
• Confirm mandatory medical coverage and valid travel insurance.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Arusha Safari Lodge with bed, dinner, and breakfast included.

• Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate inside Arusha National Park.
• Complete registration formalities at the park gate.
• Begin the trek accompanied by a fully armed ranger.
• Walk through montane forest with opportunities to see wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and antelope.
• Continue hiking along scenic forest trails towards Miriakamba Hut.
• Reach Miriakamba Hut for dinner and an overnight stay on a full-board basis.
• Trek distance covers approximately 10 kilometres.
• Hiking time ranges between 4 and 6 hours.
• Elevation increases from 1,387 metres to 1,500 metres.
• Habitat consists mainly of montane forest.

• Begin a steep ascent from Miriakamba Hut towards the saddle below Little Meru.
• Hike slowly along the ridge to allow proper acclimatisation.
• Enjoy spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the Ash Cone along the route.
• Arrive at Saddle Hut and enjoy a hot lunch.
• Undertake a short acclimatisation climb to the summit of Little Meru at 3,820 metres before sunset.
• Return to Saddle Hut for dinner and an overnight stay on a full-board basis.
• Trek distance covers approximately 8 kilometres.
• Hiking time ranges between 3 and 5 hours.
• Elevation increases from 2,514 metres to 3,570 metres.
• Habitat transitions from forest to moorland.

• Wake up early around 1:30 am to begin the summit attempt.
• Climb steeply to Rhino Point at 3,800 metres.
• Continue the ascent to Cobra Point at 4,350 metres.
• Reach the summit of Mount Meru at 4,566 metres in time for sunrise.
• Enjoy views of Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds when weather conditions allow.
• Traverse a narrow and dramatic ridgeline between the inner crater cliffs and the outer crater wall.
• Descend back to Saddle Hut for a short rest and brunch.
• Continue descending to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
• Trek distance covers approximately 5 kilometres uphill and 13 kilometres downhill.
• Hiking time ranges between 10 and 12 hours.
• Elevation changes from 3,570 metres to 4,565 metres and down to 2,514 metres.
• Habitat includes alpine desert, moorland, and montane forest.

• Begin a short and fast descent from Miriakamba Hut.
• Walk through open grassland and mixed forest areas.
• Watch for wildlife along the trail during the descent.
• Reach Momella Gate in the late morning.
• Meet the returning transfer vehicle at the gate.
• Transfer back to Arusha Safari Lodge.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Arusha Safari Lodge with bed, dinner, and breakfast included.
• Trek distance covers approximately 10 kilometres.
• Hiking time ranges between 2 and 4 hours.
• Elevation decreases from 2,514 metres to 1,500 metres and then to 1,387 metres.
• Habitat consists mainly of montane forest.

• Transfer privately from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.