4-Day Mount Meru Trek from Arusha via Meru Crater and Saddle Hut

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek to the summit of majestic Mount Meru
• 02 Admire panoramic views across Arusha National Park
• 03 Explore the gorgeous Meru Crater on the way to the top
• 04 Stay at scenic mountain stops including Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut

Sign up for an adventurous trek to the summit of Mount Meru (4,565 m) and enjoy the scenic surroundings of Arusha National Park along the way. Explore the stunning Meru Crater en route to the top of Africa's fourth-highest mountain, with overnight stays at Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut during the climb. At the summit, take in the breathtaking views before descending and returning to Arusha.

Explore the stunning Meru Crater en route to the top of Africa's fourth-highest mountain, with overnight stays at Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut during the climb.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Meru

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Momella Gate and Miriakamba Hut

• Pick up at your hotel in Arusha and transfer to Momella Gate to begin your Mount Meru climb. A three-hour walk takes you to the floor of the Meru Crater.

• In the afternoon, explore the Meru Crater.

Overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.

2

Day 02

Climb from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

• After breakfast, climb to Saddle Hut, which takes about three hours along the steep saddle walls to the hut.

• After lunch, explore Little Meru.

Overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

3

Day 03

Summit Mount Meru and Descend to Miriakamba

• Early in the morning, ascend to the summit of Mount Meru, which takes up to five hours.

• Explore the summit, then descend to Miriakamba Hut for an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Descend to Momella Gate and Return to Arusha

• Descend to Kitoto and proceed to Momella Gate.

• Finally, transfer to Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 4-day Mount Meru climb

• Full board during the climb, including drinking water

• Professional, well-experienced mountain trekking team with an English-speaking local mountain guide, porters, and a cook

• Camping gear and hut fees

• All entry fees and hut fees

• Two-way transfers to and from the park

• Mountain crew salaries

What's Not Included

• Accommodation in Arusha

• All items of a personal nature

• Personal hiking gear

• Gratuities for the mountain crew

• Travel insurance

• Visa fee (50 US$/100 US$ for Americans & Irish passport holders - to be paid upon arrival)

• Sleeping bag (rental fee 20 US$)

Know before you go

• Please bring your own climbing gear and sleeping bag.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.