Tanzania · Trekking

4-Day Mount Meru Hike via Momella Route with Little Meru Views

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the scenic forest of Arusha National Park with abundant wildlife
02 Trek with a guide and armed ranger via the Momella Route
03 Climb Little Meru for stunning views of Kilimanjaro and the crater cliffs
04 Watch a stunning sunrise during your summit ascent
05 Enjoy a short picnic lunch and game drive before returning to Arusha or Moshi

Embark on a 4-day Mount Meru trek from Arusha National Park via Momella Gate, hiking with a guide and an armed ranger through scenic forest rich with strangler figs and abundant wildlife. Climb through changing landscapes to Saddle Hut and Little Meru, where stunning views include Kilimanjaro and dramatic crater cliffs plunging over 1000 feet. The adventure culminates in an early summit push rewarded with a beautiful sunrise before your descent and return to Arusha or Moshi.

Rise early, and your hard work is rewarded with a stunning sunrise view.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut Through Scenic Forest

Get picked up in the morning from your hotel and transferred to Arusha National Park.
Complete the registration formalities at Momella Gate before setting off with your guide and an armed ranger, as there is abundant wildlife in the forest. This section is especially scenic, with strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings.
Reach a viewpoint in the late afternoon before continuing to Miriakamba Hut for dinner.

Day 02

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut and Little Meru

Set off from Miriakamba and cross the forest zone before reaching Saddle Hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone.
Walk in the afternoon to the summit of Little Meru and enjoy stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner.

Day 03

Summit Ascent at Sunrise and Descent to Miriakamba

Rise early, and your hard work is rewarded with a stunning sunrise view.
Return for some brunch at Saddle Hut, then continue to Miriakamba Hut for dinner.

Day 04

Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate and Return

Complete the final section, which takes up to 3 hours, to return to the vehicles, where you say farewell to the crew and have time for a short picnic lunch and game drive.
Return to Arusha or Moshi for a well-deserved shower.

Where this trip takes you

Arusha National Park forest, Miriakamba Hut, Little Meru, Kilimanjaro

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Complimentary meet and greet on arrival day
Transfer from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha towns to the starting point for your climb, and return to your hotel after your climb
National park entry fee and climbing permit
Camping/hut fee
Rescue fee
Salaries for mountain guides, porters, and cooks
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the mountain (3 hot and well-balanced meals)
Hot drinks on the mountain
Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs)
Certificate for your successful summit attempt
Energy drink and dark chocolate on your summit evening

What's Not Included

18% Value Added Tax (VAT)
Air, train, sea ferry, and bus return fares (tickets)
Airport pick-ups and drop-offs
Mountain/trekking/hiking gear (equipment)
Lunch and dinner before and after the climb
The cost of an extra day on the mountain is US$160.00
Scholars discount: 20% if younger than 16 years
Airport/departure taxes
Drinks, tobacco, and laundry
Items of a personal nature
Tips for guides, porters, and cook
Entry visa to Tanzania
All health requirements (Malaria, Hepatitis A, Yellow Fever, Meningitis, etc.)
Optional travel insurance
Dinner on your arrival and departure day (can be arranged on request)

Know before you go

Mount Meru is a dormant, but not extinct, volcano and is more scenic and spectacular, and you are much less likely to suffer altitude sickness at 4,565 metres high (14,976 ft). A trek to the summit involves hiking through the forest and grassland on the lower slopes, followed by a dramatic walk along the rim of the crater. It takes four days up and down - 3 days to walk to the summit and 1 day to climb down. The Momella Route is the only route up Mount Meru.
The perfect way to end your trekking and hiking in Tanzania is by adding on a tour program to wildlife national parks for animal viewing in their natural habitat. Gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trails, and cultural visits cannot be missed while visiting this country.

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